Spinneys, the UAE’s leading premium food retailer, is looking for a team player, with a 'can-do' attitude, an eye for detail and able to apply their skills in a prompt & practical manner as Factory Jr Quality Assurance Technologist.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Jr Quality Assurance Technologist plays a key role in supporting the integrity of the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) across all departments. This role is responsible for managing hygiene practices, conducting training, supporting audits, overseeing documentation, and driving continuous improvement. The Technologist also assists with complaint investigations, SOP reviews, and verification activities to ensure full compliance with food safety and quality standards.

ORGANIZATIONAL FIT

This person reports directly to the FACTORY QA MANAGER.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all hygiene-related functions within the factory.
• Coordinate with department heads on hygiene and food safety issues.
• Initiate and close investigations related to complaints, non-conformances, audit findings, and lab issues.
• Deliver SOP and Basic Food Hygiene trainings for new joiners; monitor training effectiveness and arrange retraining as needed.
• Delegate daily tasks to QA and hygiene team members based on operational requirements.
• Support the QA Manager and Production team in maintaining the integrity of the FSMS.
• Conduct and assist with routine SOP training sessions and staff assessments.
• Participate in the periodic review and update of SOPs.
• Draft and maintain product documentation including Ingredient Matrix, Pack Copy, and EPS for both existing and new products.
• Conduct spot checks and report findings to relevant department heads for corrective action.
• Participate in internal and external audits, including local authority inspections; document and implement corrective actions for any findings.
• Authorize entry to food handling areas and ensure visitors are briefed on food safety protocols.
• Assist the Food Safety Team Leader (FSTL) and department heads in achieving FSMS objectives.
• Support the launch of new products by reviewing process flows in collaboration with the FSTL and Factory Manager.
• Assist in quarterly internal audits, including investigation and closure of any findings.
• Participate in investigations of customer, lab, and internal complaints.
• Ensure all QA records and templates are up to date and revised following approvals. 

Authorities:

• Recommend and implement corrective actions for operational procedures in coordination with the QA and Factory Managers.
• Reject non-conforming raw material or product deliveries alongside the QA and Factory Managers.
• Stop or suspend production for products that fail ongoing verification, in consultation with the QA Manager.
• Authorize entry of staff and visitors into food handling areas.
• Recommend changes to external service providers when performance poses a risk to product safety or quality.

REQUIRED experience and QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a quality assurance or hygiene-related role, preferably within food manufacturing.
• In-depth understanding of food safety standards, GMP, HACCP, and FSMS.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and documentation management
  

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply now and submit your application via the Spinneys Career Portal.

Spinneys is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company and offers a competitive salary and benefit package for this role.

All applications must please be submitted via the portal and will close on Friday – 4^th July 2025. Any applications after this date will not be considered.