QA Operations Specialist — Food Quality & Safety

NADEC Foods; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NADEC is seeking a proactive Specialist – Quality Assurance (Operations) to support QA activities across its Haradh manufacturing sites in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on ensuring products meet quality, food safety, and regulatory standards, with involvement in audits, investigations, data analysis, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a QA-related degree and 2+ years of experience in QA/QC, lab operations, or FMCG environments, along with knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO standards,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in QA or related field.
• 2+ years of QA/QC, Lab Ops, Dairy, FMCG, or manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO standards, and auditing practices.
• Experience with inspections, testing, investigations, and root cause analysis.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support QA processes and QC programs across manufacturing operations.
• Conduct inspections, sampling, and testing to verify product specifications.
• Monitor raw materials, in-process, and finished goods for quality.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze data and trends to drive improvements and decisions.
• Maintain quality records and reports per regulatory requirements.
• Participate in internal and external audits and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Maintenance and others to improve quality.
• Assist in supplier quality evaluations and qualifications.
• Develop and review quality procedures, work instructions, testing methods.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety standards.
• Support calibration and maintenance for QC equipment.
• Prepare performance reports and present findings.
• Promote culture of quality and continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance, Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

NADEC is seeking a proactive Specialist – Quality Assurance (Operations) to support QA activities across its Haradh manufacturing sites in Saudi Arabia. The role focuses on ensuring products meet quality, food safety, and regulatory standards, with involvement in audits, investigations, data analysis, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has a QA-related degree and 2+ years of experience in QA/QC, lab operations, or FMCG environments, along with knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO standards,