Environment, Health & Safety Executive

Urgent :
Environment, Health & Safety Executive @
Dubai

{Candidate , currently working in Food Industry in UAE & familiar with U.A.E./ GCC Food Regulations ,
need only apply)

Our client is one of the first frozen food manufacturing plants in the Middle East. They are the largest private label manufacturers in GCC, & the second-largest factory in the UAE. They have 6,000+ retail outlets in UAE & around 9,000+ outlets in the G.C.C. In last two decades they have extended the distribution to neighboring GCC countries such as Oman, Bahrain, Kuwait & Qatar, the African continent in Congo, Tanzania, Ethiopia & other countries such as UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, Mauritius etc.

Position Summary

• They are urgently looking for an experienced EHS Executive with 5+ years of progressive EHS experience in a Food & Beverage Manufacturing facility.
• Manages Environment, Health, & Safety (EH& S) through internal protocols, workplace compliance, & sustainability programs management
• Will lead safety, environmental compliance, & occupational health programs across plant operationsensuring full compliance with OSHA, EPA, FDA
  , & local food safety regulations (HACCP, ISO
  14001, ISO 45001).

Qualifications & Experience

• Master / Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Safety Engineering, Occupational Health, or related science with 5+ years of progressive EHS experience.
• Proven experience managing Ammonia Safety (PSM), Machine Guarding, Wastewater/Effluent Management, & Ergonomics.
• Certifications ASP, CSP, or NEBOSH Diploma are highly preferred. OSHA 30-Hour Food Processing certification is a plus.

Key Focus Areas of EHS

• Plant & Store Safety
  :
  Conducting hazard identification, risk assessments, & daily safety audits for manufacturing & retail operations under local factory & labor acts.
• Food Safety & Hygiene: Enforcing strict protocols including regular temperature logs for cold-holding storage, sanitation sweeps, & compliance with health department codes.
• Workwear & Sanitation
  :
  Partnering with specialized hygiene providers for traceable, professionally laundered uniform management to maintain clean production environments.
• Sustainability & ESG: Implementing green initiatives , energy conservation, & waste reduction across regional facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Regulatory Compliance: Direct plant operations to meet OSHA, EPA, & state regulatory standards. Oversee waste management, wastewater treatment, & air quality permits specific to food processing operations.
• Incident Prevention & Investigation: Conduct root-cause analysis (RCA) for safety incidents, near-misses, & ergonomics risks. Implement preventive measures to lower Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR).
• Industrial Hygiene & Chemical Safety: Manage chemical hazard controls, including sanitizer safety, ammonia refrigeration systems (PSM/RMP compliance where applicable), & airborne dust management (e.g., flour or dry spice handling).
• Cross-Functional Training: Build & deliver EHS training for floor technicians, sanitation staff, & leadership teams regarding LOTO (Lockout/Tagout), Machine Guarding, & PPE standards.
• Audit & Continuous Improvement: Lead internal audits & support third-party GFSI/SQF/BRC audits, ensuring seamless alignment between food safety & occupational EHS.