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Senior Food Safety And Hygiene Officer

Full time at a Laimoon Verified Company in Qatar
Posted on September 2, 2024

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The Senior Food Safety And Hygiene Officer is responsible for managing food and safety-associated regulations by conducting compliance audits, inspections, investigations, and verification reviews of food businesses. The role closely works with department managers to ensure ongoing compliance and audits, elevating standards and appropriate training of personnel.Job ResponsibilitiesConduct and ensure completion of food supplier audits (against the HACCP systems implemented), identifying corrective actions required and escalation of major concerns.

Provide support in fulfilling Authority objectives in accordance with the Branch work plan and ensure effective and efficient food safety services are provided.

Facilitate in disseminating operational information and data as required informing operational objectives.

Provide quality technical information and advice on compliance issues.

Ensure to fulfill Authority objectives by undertaking functions and activities effectively and efficiently in accordance with policies and procedures.

Conduct investigations and initiate appropriate enforcement actions to a high service level, in a timely fashion, to comply with Food Authority policies and procedures.

Contribute in sourcing new suppliers and ensure all suppliers are visited regularly to evaluate their production in terms of hygiene.

Coordinate the ongoing development requirements of the department's food safety program and compliance including carrying out internal audits.

Nurture good working relationships both within and across departments under the food safety program.

Ensure that all registers, records, and documentation relating to the role are properly maintained.

Work closely with other safety roles within the Company - assisting as required and developing a supportive relationship.

Job Knowledge & SkillsComprehensive understanding of food safety regulations, standards, and guidelines, such as Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Food Safety Modernization Act (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 and ensure food safety.

ERP knowledge, preferably SAP functional skills, are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Knowledge of food hygiene principles, practices, and procedures, including personal hygiene, sanitation, cleaning, and disinfection methods, to maintain hygienic conditions throughout the food production chain.

Skill in conducting food safety audits and inspections of food establishments, production facilities, and supply chains, evaluating compliance with food safety 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, hygiene standards, and regulatory requirements to promote a culture of food safety and ensure compliance across the organization.

Job ExperienceMinimum 5 years working experience, 3 years relevant working experience, 2 years in GCC is a plus.

CompetenciesCollaboration, Accountability, Resilience, Quality, Leadership, HACCP L2, Food Safety and Sanitation L2, Incident Investigations L2, Document & Record Control L2, Conduct Food Safety Trainings L2.

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