Quality Control Manager

Client of Associated Talent Consultants; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of Associated Talent Consultants in Saudi Arabia seeks a Quality Control Manager to oversee quality controls for raw materials, packaging, production processes and finished products across facilities.

Reporting to the Head of Quality, the role leads 4 direct and 13 indirect reports, driving regulatory compliance (ISO, FSSC 22000, SASO, HACCP) and supplier evaluation while coordinating with R&D, QA and manufacturing to strengthen product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong knowledge of quality systems.
• 5+ years in a managerial quality role within the food industry.
• 6+ years non-managerial experience in food industry; minimum 2 years in the Middle East.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update quality plans and material/process specifications for consistent product quality across facilities.
• Investigate customer/consumer complaints; identify root causes and communicate corrective actions.
• Maintain traceability systems and conduct recall exercises at least annually.
• Develop SPC and process maps; train QC and production teams in usage.
• Support commissioning of new lines and launches, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
• Review daily quality shift reports and coordinate actions with QC and cross-functional teams.

Skills

FMCG quality control

Quality assurance

Food production

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology or Chemistry

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Quality Control Manager will develop and implement specifications and quality controls for raw materials packaging production processes and finished products across manufacturing facilities and stores Reporting to the Head of Quality the role leads 4 direct and 13 indirect reports working across office and manufacturing environments to strengthen product quality regulatory compliance and team capability

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and update quality plans and material and process specifications to maintain consistent product quality across manufacturing facilities and stores
• Investigate customer and consumer complaints identify root causes and communicate corrective actions through shop-floor one-point lessons to reduce recurrence
• Maintain raw-material and finished-goods traceability systems and conduct traceability and product recall exercises at least once a year
• Develop process maps and statistical process control SPC for all production lines and train QC and production teams in their effective use
• Support commissioning of new production lines and commercial launches of new or improved products and SKUs ensuring compliance with approved quality standards
• Review daily quality shift reports delegate actions and follow up with QC staff and cross-functional teams to close identified gaps
• Lead coach and develop the QC team deliver induction and refresher training coordinate development plans with HR and report training outcomes to quality and R amp D leadership
• Coordinate third-party certification and regulatory audits including ISO SFDA SASO quality mark and MODON requirements close audit findings and support environmental certifications
• Guide the compliance and regulatory team on ingredient declarations nutrition labeling and packaging artwork checking alignment with Saudi and relevant export-market requirements
• Ensure incoming raw and packaging materials are inspected and tested against specifications and supported by certificates of analysis COAs assess out-of-specification deliveries
• Manage release or rejection decisions for non-conforming materials and finished goods within delegated authority issue non-conformance reports obtain root-cause analyses and escalation major deviations
• Maintain SAP master data for new raw materials packaging materials and finished products using specifications approved by Research and Development
• Work with R amp D on new raw-material suppliers from specification review through successful commercial production trials support supplier approval auditing and evaluation
• Promote quality awareness on the shop floor and improve incoming inspection practices coordinating with Production QA QC R amp D HR Supply Chain branch teams and certification bodies

Competencies

• Strong FMCG experience in quality control quality assurance and food production processes including new and improved product development
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 FSSC 22000 ISO 10002 BRC and HACCP together with Saudi standards SASO requirements and transportation regulations
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of SAP with strong analytical root-cause investigation and quality decision-making skills
• Effective leadership team building coaching and training skills with the ability to develop organizational capability
• Excellent planning organization written and verbal communication interpersonal and negotiation skills

Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted

Eligibility: Saudi / Arab nationals only; candidates based in Saudi Arabia

Experience: 5+ years in a similar managerial role and 6+ years of non-managerial experience in the food industry, including at least 2 years in the Middle East

Education: Bachelor's degree in Food Technology, Chemistry or a closely related field; a relevant master's degree is preferred

Languages: Arabic is mandatory; proficiency in written and spoken English is required