Quality Assurance Inspector I - GF

MBR Financial; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

MBRF, a global food company, is seeking a QA specialist to inspect raw materials, verify pest control records, and ensure quality procedures on production lines in Jeddah.

You will deliver GMP trainings, support BRF Sustainability commitments, and work with production staff to maintain HACCP, GMP, and biochemistry standards. Degree in Food Tech or related field, 2+ years' experience, and English proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 3-year Diploma in Food Technology, Veterinary Sciences, Biochemical Engineering or Chemistry.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Intermediate English.
• Knowledge of quality standards, HACCP, GMP, food microbiology and biochemistry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint.
• Currently based in Jeddah or willing to relocate to Jeddah.

Responsibilities

• Inspect raw material, ingredients and packaging before issue for production by verification program.
• Check pest control record is updated and lead pest control service supplier.
• Collect samples of raw materials, ingredients, packaging material, air, water and swabs for internal lab.
• Verify cleaning procedures of production lines.
• Ensure implementation of quality procedures by verification of processes and observations.
• Provide technical guidance on Critical Control Points to production staff.
• Verify records for corrective actions as per quality program.
• Act as facilitator on implementing quality programs and suggest changes.
• Provide guidance on corrective actions whenever deviations are detected.
• Check monitoring/fill verification records as scheduled.
• Raise non-conformities and advise corrective actions.
• Support implementation of Food Safety & Quality Management system.
• Analyze MSDS for chemicals used at site.

Skills

Quality standards

HACCP/GMP

Quality microbiology

Biochemistry basics

MS Office

PowerPoint

English proficiency

Education

Food Technology / related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Job description

How about building your career at one of the world's largest food companies

Come work at MBRF, a company present in the lives of thousands of families around the world. From the simplest moments to the most special ones, we nourish life through quality, innovation, and the people who make everything happen.

What will you be doing at MBRF

• Inspection of raw material, ingredients and packaging before issue for production by verification program
• Check the pest control record is updated and lead the pest control service supplier
• Collect sample of all raw material, ingredients, packaging material, air samples, water samples and swabbing samples, others and delivery to internal lab
• Verify cleaning procedures of production lines
• Ensure the implementation of quality procedures by verification of the processes, visual observation or other methods
• Provide technical guidance to production staff regarding Critical Control Points: what, where, how, when and why control
• Verify the record to check that corrective action described are as mentioned in quality program
• Act as a facilitator on implementing quality programs and suggest necessary changes
• Provide guidance on corrective actions whenever a deviation is detected in the production process
• Check the monitoring/fill verification records as per the planned schedule
• Raise the flag in case of any non-conformity found and advise the appropriate corrective actions
• Support on implementation of Food Safety & Quality Management system
• Analyze the MSDS of all chemicals used at site for their suitability
• Deal with External Service providers (e.g. Pest Control, Cleaning Service, Laundry, etc.)
• Assist external service providers to collect lab samples on site
• Conduct Quality Routes, other checks as required by the system
• Delivering GMP Trainings (Refresher, Induction) for employees, contractors, other service providers, visitors, etc. and other technical trainings
• Delivering the Field specific training, if required (Allergens, CCP, etc.)
• Maintain necessary documents of the supplier approval and others required by the system
• Comply with BRF Sustainability Policy guidelines, ensure adherence to BRF Sustainability Plan through activities in its routines that promotes compliance with the indicators and global ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) commitments of the Company, ensuring the connection between its actions and sustainable development in the BRF chain.

What kind of profile are we looking for

• Bachelor's degree or 3-year Diploma in Food Technology, Veterinary Sciences, Biochemical Engineering or Chemistry
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
• Intermediate English
• Knowledge of quality standards, HACCP, GMP, food microbiology and biochemistry
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PowerPoint
• Currently based in Jeddah or willing to relocate to Jeddah

What competencies are key to this role

• Strong attention to detail and quality-focused mindset
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Effective time management and organization
• Result-oriented approach
• Ability to identify issues and support corrective actions
• Good coordination and follow-up skills

What can you expect from MBRF

• Being part of a global, collaborative and dynamic working environment.
• Strong corporate culture with commitments to customers, employees and the communities we serve.
• Vertical, horizontal and cross-functional growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.