Quality Manager

Abunayyan Holding; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Life Industries Middle East (PLIME), part of Abunayyan Holding, seeks a Quality Manager to lead the quality strategy and QA/QC framework across plant operations in Rabigh. You will ensure ISO 9001 compliance and drive continuous improvement while reducing defects and managing non-conformances.

Responsibilities include developing QMS, leading audits, SPC/MSA initiatives, and guiding a team of Quality Engineers and Safety staff to uphold high HSE standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality management within manufacturing operations.
• Minimum of 2 years in direct team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead, establish, and direct the quality management strategy and operational QA/QC framework.
• Develops, maintains, and enforces the plant-wide QMS, QCP, and ITP in alignment with ISO 9001.
• Oversees non-conformance detection, RCA, CAPA, and 8D reporting across production lines.
• Implements SPC, MSA, and Gauge R&R to monitor process capability.
• Leads internal and external quality audits and manages customer complaint resolution.
• Directs daily activities of Quality Engineers, QC Inspectors, and Safety personnel; ensures HSE compliance.

Skills

Quality strategy

Quality systems management

Statistical SPC

Quality audits

Team leadership

HSE compliance

Education

BSc in Chemical Engineering

Master's degree / MBA preferred

Tools

ITP development

SPC

MSA / Gauge R&R

CAPA & 8D

QMS ISO 9001 auditing

Job description

Job Title: Quality Manager

Location: Rabigh, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Company: Pure Life Industries Middle East (PLIME), a subsidiary of Abunayyan Holding.

Role Purpose:

Lead, establish, and direct the quality management strategy and operational QA/QC framework across plant operations; ensure full compliance with internal quality standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements (ISO 9001) while driving continuous improvement, defect reduction, and effective non-conformance management.

Key Responsibilities:

1- Quality Strategy & Systems Management:

Develops, maintains, and enforces the plant-wide Quality Management System (QMS), Quality Control Plans (QCP), and Inspection & Test Plans (ITP) in alignment with ISO 9001 and industry standards.

2- Defect & Non-Conformance Management:

Oversees non-conformance detection, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), CAPA, and 8D reporting to resolve quality failures and prevent recurrence across the production line.

3- Quality Performance & Statistical Control:

Implements Statistical Process Control (SPC), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and Gauge R&R to monitor capability metrics and minimize process variation.

4- Audit & Customer Quality Assurance:

Leads internal and external quality audits, manages customer complaint resolution (PPM rate monitoring), and aligns plant standards with client/consultant requirements.

5- Team Leadership & Safety Oversight:

Directs daily activities of Quality Engineers, QC Inspectors, and Safety personnel; drives team capability development and ensures full HSE compliance.

Necessary Knowledge and Experience:

Minimum of 8 years of experience in quality management within manufacturing operations, with a minimum of 2 years in a direct team leadership role.

Education and Certification Minimum Requirements:

• BSc in Chemical Engineering (required), Master's degree / MBA is preferred.

Certifications: ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE); ISO 9001 Lead Auditor; Six Sigma Black Belt.

Technical Skills:

• Deep expertise in Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) development and implementation.
• Proficiency in Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA / Gauge R&R).
• Advanced capability in Non-Conformance, CAPA, and 8D problem-solving methodologies.
• Solid background in QMS ISO 9001 auditing, process capability evaluation, and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) reduction.

Competencies:

• Collaboration
• Customer Focus
• Excellence
• Learning
• Decision Making
• Developing Others
• Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) Development
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Non-Conformance, CAPA & 8D Management
• Measurement System Analysis & Gauge R&R
• Plant Quality Systems & Audit Management