Food safety compliance officer

At Genius we are hiring for a Retail Conglomerate a position of Food safety compliance officerLocation DubaiRoles and Responsibilities as:To ensure that all food and non-food products sold in the supermarket meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards, while maintaining compliance with company policies and regional food safety regulations1. Regulatory ComplianceEnsure compliance with:local municipality food safety lawshealth authority inspectionscompany quality policies.2. Quality & Food Safety ControlEnsure all products meet quality and safety standards before reaching customers.Implement and maintain food safety systems such as HACCP, GSO, ESMA, SASO and ISO standards. 2. Food Safety ComplianceEnsure compliance with food safety regulations from authorities such asDubai Municipality etcEnsure all applicable standards etc HALAL etc are followed.Implement and maintain HACCP-based food safety systems.Ensure proper sanitation, hygiene, and food handling practices.3. Product InspectionInspect incoming deliveries from suppliers for:qualityexpiry datespackaging conditiontemperature complianceReject or quarantine non-conforming products.4. Storage & HandlingMonitor FIFO/FEFO inventory practices.Ensure correct product segregation and contamination prevention.5. Supplier & Vendor Quality MonitoringMonitor supplier performance and product compliance.Coordinate with suppliers regarding quality issues, complaints, or recalls.Evaluate and approve suppliers based on quality standards.Conduct supplier audits and quality checks.Handle product complaints related to supplier quality.6. Audits & DocumentationConduct internal quality audits in store departments.Maintain documentation such as:inspection reportstemperature logssupplier compliance reportsquality checklists. Maintain quality inspection records and reports.Document non-conformance issues and corrective actions.Prepare reports for management on quality trends and risks.7. Customer Complaint ManagementInvestigate product complaints from customers.Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions. 8. Staff TrainingTrain store staff on:food safety procedureshygiene standardsquality inspection practices.4. Required QualificationsTypical requirements:Bachelor’s degree inFood ScienceMicrobiologyFood TechnologyQuality Management7 - 10 years experience in food retail / FMCG quality control.Certifications preferred:HACCPISO 22000Food Safety Level 3Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and quality management systems.5. Key SkillsFood safety & HACCP knowledgeQuality auditing & inspectionsSupplier quality managementProblem solving & root cause analysisTeam leadership & staff trainingDocumentation and reporting