Food Factory Manager

INAAR Consultancy; Jizan; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in Jizan is seeking a Food Factory Manager to lead operations at a facility specializing in jams and dried fruits. The role focuses on ensuring operational excellence and food safety compliance while driving innovation and community support. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food production management, experience in local development initiatives, and excellent leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of +5 years of experience in food production or factory management.
• Prior experience in development projects or working with local producers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of production lines with a focus on quality, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Manage supply chain activities including sourcing raw materials from local farmers.
• Design and implement entrepreneurship and skills training programs.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Bilingual (Arabic and English)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Job Title: Food Factory Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: Jazan Region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Job Summary:

The Food Factory Manager will lead the operations of a food production facility specializing in jams, dried fruits, and sesame-based products. The factory is part of a community-driven initiative aimed at supporting and empowering local farmers and home-based producers. The ideal candidate will not only ensure operational excellence and food safety compliance but will also bring a creative and development-oriented mindset to drive innovation and community impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of production lines with a focus on quality, hygiene, and safety standards.

• Manage supply chain activities including sourcing raw materials from local farmers.

• Recruit, train, and supervise staff, including project beneficiaries (home-based producers and small-scale farmers).

• Design and implement entrepreneurship and skills training programs in coordination with development partners.

• Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, ISO).

• Encourage a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in the factory.

• Prepare and analyze production reports, and recommend improvements.

• Engage with government entities, suppliers, and local communities to support sustainable development goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Minimum of +5 years of experience in food production or factory management.

• Excellent command of both Arabic and English, written and spoken.

• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage and inspire diverse teams.

• Creative thinker with a proactive, problem-solving approach and a passion for community development.

• Prior experience in development projects or working with local producers is a plus.