Laboratory Manager

Almarai - المراعي; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Discretionary bonus

Training and development

Job summary

Almarai invites an experienced Quality Leader to steer the seafood processing quality control team in our Saudi operations. You will implement the latest QC techniques, drive process improvements, and ensure compliance with global food safety standards.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Science and 8-10 years in seafood/food processing, with a proven track record in cross-functional project delivery. We offer a competitive package, medical coverage, discretionary bonus, and wide opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Science.
• 8-10 years' experience in the Seafood processing plant industry or similar environment.
• A proven track record of delivering results against objectives and managing projects requiring cross-functional approaches.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Quality control team in seafood processing.
• Introduce latest QC techniques and drive continual improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet objectives.

Skills

Quality control leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project delivery

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Job description

Founded in 1977, Almarai Company is the world's largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in MENA. Headquartered in Riyadh, Almarai Company is ranked as the number one FMCG Brand in the MENA region and the market leader in all its categories across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan.Over five decades of sustainable growth, Almarai has consistently provided nutritious and healthy products to consumers of all ages, driven by its core principle: "Quality you can trust." Almarai has expanded its product range to include, in addition to dairy products, juices and beverages, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish and seafood, and bottled water, under more than 20 brands such as Almarai, L'usine, 7DAYS, ALYOUM, Nuralac, Farm's Select, Ice Leaf, Almira, Seama, Oska, IVAL, Almara Pro, Premier Chef, Bakemart, and others.Almarai currently employs over 43,000 Quality Makers, across the GCC, Egypt & Jordan. In 2025, Almarai reported net income of SAR 2.4 billion on sales of SAR 22 billion.

The Role / Opportunity

To effectively & efficiently manage the Quality control team, ensure that all latest techniques in field are introduced & adopted, and engage principles of continual improvement

The candidate must meet the following criteria to be shortlisted:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science.
• 8-10 years' experience in the Seafood processing plant industry or similar environment.
• A proven track record of delivering results against objectives and managing projects requiring cross-functional approaches.

Almarai offers a competitive package, generous leave, medical coverage, discretionary bonus, training, and development etc.

This is a great opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering an excellent remuneration and benefits package.