About the Role
The Senior Food Safety And Hygiene Officer is responsible for managing food safety regulations by conducting compliance audits, inspections, investigations, and verification reviews of food businesses. This role closely collaborates with department managers to ensure compliance, elevate standards, and provide appropriate training to personnel.
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Job Responsibilities
- Conduct and complete food supplier audits against HACCP systems, identifying necessary corrective actions and escalating major concerns as required.
- Support the fulfillment of Authority objectives per the Branch work plan, ensuring effective food safety services are provided.
- Disseminate operational information and data to inform operational objectives.
- Provide quality technical information and advice on compliance issues.
- Achieve Authority objectives by conducting functions and activities efficiently in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Conduct investigations and initiate appropriate enforcement actions in a timely manner to comply with Food Authority policies and procedures.
- Contribute to sourcing new suppliers and ensure all suppliers are regularly visited to evaluate their hygiene performance.
- Coordinate the ongoing development requirements of the department’s food safety program and compliance, including conducting internal audits.
- Foster good working relationships within and across departments related to the food safety program.
- Maintain all registers, records, and documentation relating to the role accurately.
- Collaborate closely with other safety roles within the company, assisting as required and developing supportive relationships.
Job Knowledge & Skills
- Comprehensive understanding of food safety regulations, standards, and guidelines such as HACCP, FSMA, and ISO 22000 to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
- Ability to conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses in food production and handling processes, identifying potential food safety hazards, assessing risks, and implementing control measures to prevent contamination.
- Knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP, is required to be successful in this role.
- Familiar with food hygiene principles, practices, and procedures, including personal hygiene and sanitation methods, to maintain hygienic conditions throughout the food production chain.
- Skilled in conducting food safety audits and inspections of food establishments, production facilities, and supply chains, evaluating compliance with standards, identifying deficiencies, and recommending corrective actions.
- Experience in providing training, education, and guidance to food handlers, production staff, and management on food safety practices and regulatory requirements to promote compliance across the organization.
Job Experience
- Minimum of 5 years working experience, with 3 years relevant working experience.
- 2 years of experience in the GCC region is a plus.
Competencies
- Leadership
- Resilience
- Quality
- Food Safety and Sanitation L2
- Document & Record Control L2
- Incident Investigations L2
- Conduct Food Safety Trainings L2
- HACCP L2
- Agility
- AI Fluency
Education
- Relevant educational qualifications are expected for this role.
