Career Opportunities: Senior Divisional Quality Assurance Manager (85408)

Almarai; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior Divisional Quality Assurance Manager to oversee quality functions within their Protein Business Unit. The role involves ensuring compliance with internal and regulatory standards, driving improvements in food safety and quality systems, and supporting business performance. The ideal candidate will have 12-15 years of experience in a multinational food environment and relevant academic qualifications. The position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Accommodation allowance

Car allowance

Mobile allowance

Medical cover

Qualifications

• 12–15 years in the food industry within a multinational organization in senior food safety and quality management roles.
• Experience with ISO 9001/22000/14001, FSSC 22000.
• HACCP expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Business Unit’s quality assurance functions and resources.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Drive improvements in Food Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management systems.
• Support business performance through proactive quality strategies.

Skills

Food Safety Management

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

Animal Welfare Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applied science or related discipline

Master’s degree in Applied Science or related discipline

Certifications: FSSC, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor

Job description

Job Title: Senior Divisional Quality Assurance Manager

Almarai is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai Company is ranked as the #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region and is market leader in all its categories across the GCC. Almarai currently employs over 40,000 employees servicing some 220,000 retail outlets and has reported net income of SAR 2.31 billion on sales of SAR 20.97 billion in 2024. An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group.

The Opportunity

Join Almarai as a Senior Divisional Quality Assurance Manager in our Protein Business Unit. This pivotal role ensures compliance with Almarai Quality Management Standards, regulatory requirements, client expectations, and global best practices in Food Safety, Quality, Environmental, and Animal Welfare Management Systems. You will lead quality functions, processes, and teams to protect the Almarai brand and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Business Unit’s quality assurance functions and resources.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Drive improvements in Food Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management systems.
• Support business performance through proactive quality strategies.

Academic / Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in applied science, Food/Poultry Science, Microbiology, or related scientific and poultry/animal farming discipline.
• Master’s degree in Applied Science, Food/Poultry Science, Microbiology, or related discipline.
• Certifications: FSSC, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor.

Experience and Technical Qualifications

• 12–15 years in the food industry within a multinational organization in senior food safety and quality management roles.
• Experience with ISO 9001/22000/14001, FSSC 22000.
• HACCP expertise.
• Product development experience.
• Knowledge of food law including animal welfare and animal farming.
• Poultry product technology and processing experience.
• Frozen product technology and general poultry technology.
• Animal welfare and farming experience.

Candidtes without the essential qualifications and experience will not be considered.

Almarai offers an excellent package which includes a competitive salary, performance bonus, accommodation allowance, Car allowance, Mobile allowance, medical cover etc.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering excellent remuneration and benefits package. To apply for the position please submit your current CV together with intimating current and expected remuneration package,