Manager-R&D-Plant Quality Control
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Full timeOn-site
Job description
Research & Development
- Develop new flexible packaging structures based on customer and market requirements.
- Improve existing products to enhance performance, quality, sustainability, and cost efficiency.
- Evaluate and qualify new raw materials, films, inks, adhesives, coatings, and packaging components.
- Plan, execute, and monitor laboratory and production trials.
- Prepare product specifications, technical data sheets, and validation reports.
- Lead product commercialization from concept to full-scale production.
- Support material optimization and cost reduction initiatives without compromising product performance.
Plant Quality Control
- Oversee quality control activities for raw materials, in-process production, and finished goods.
- Ensure compliance with approved product specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
- Monitor critical quality parameters across Printing, Lamination, Slitting, Pouch Making, and Finished Goods Inspection.
- Review daily quality reports and ensure timely closure of non-conformities.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Reduce internal rejections, customer complaints, and process variations through continuous improvement initiatives.
- Monitor quality trends using statistical analysis and recommend preventive actions.
Laboratory Management
- Supervise laboratory testing, including:
- Bond Strength
- Seal Strength
- COF (Coefficient of Friction)
- Thickness
- GSM
- Tensile Strength
- Peel Strength
- Dart Impact
- OTR/WVTR (where applicable)
- Ink adhesion and solvent retention tests
- Ensure laboratory equipment is calibrated and maintained.
Quality Systems & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO 9001, BRCGS Packaging Materials, HACCP, and customer-specific quality requirements.
- Support internal, external, and customer audits.
- Maintain quality documentation, SOPs, specifications, test methods, and inspection standards.
- Ensure traceability and document control requirements are met.
Customer & Technical Support
- Investigate customer complaints and provide technical solutions.
- Support Sales and Technical Services in customer product approvals and technical discussions.
- Participate in customer audits and product qualification activities.
Leadership & Team Development
- Supervise QC Inspectors, Lab Technicians, and R&D personnel.
- Train employees on quality standards, inspection methods, testing procedures, and problem-solving tools.
- Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and food safety across the plant.