Quality Officer

Opus; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Opus is seeking a Quality Assurance professional in Riyadh to oversee food safety systems and ensure compliance with global and local standards. You will collect samples, run tests, and monitor production environments to uphold strict hygiene and quality.

The role involves supplier audits, handling non-conformities, and preparing reports for management, with frequent inspections by authorities such as the Food and Drug Authority and ISO bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Engineering (Food Industries), or Microbiology/Chemistry.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in food factories' Quality department.
• HACCP or ISO 22000 certification is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of FDA standards and Gulf/local food specs.
• Ability to operate food laboratory equipment and analyze results.
• Allergen management and pest control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Apply food safety systems such as HACCP, ISO 22000, and GMP; oversee implementation and enforcement.
• Collect routine samples and conduct physical, chemical, microbiological tests on materials, production, and finished product.
• Monitor temperatures, humidity, and cleanliness of production lines; enforce hygiene procedures.
• Inspect and audit supplier shipments to ensure they meet quality certificates and specs.
• Quarantine non-conforming products, analyze root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Record inspection readings and laboratory results; prepare daily and monthly quality reports.
• Prepare documents for inspections by government authorities (e.g., FDA) or ISO certification bodies.

Skills

Food safety standards knowledge

Laboratory equipment handling

Allergen management

Pest control knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Food Science and Technology

Agricultural Engineering (Food Industries)

Microbiology

Chemistry

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Applying Food Safety Systems: Oversee the implementation and enforcement of global and local quality systems such as HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).

• Laboratory and Visual Inspection: Collect routine samples and conduct physical, chemical, and microbiological tests for raw materials, products during production, and the finished product.

• Monitoring the Manufacturing Environment: Monitor temperatures, humidity, and the cleanliness of production lines, and strictly comply with hygiene and personal sanitation procedures for workers (Hygiene).

• Supplier Management: Inspect and audit incoming food shipments from suppliers to ensure they meet quality certificates and the required specifications.

• Handling Non-Conformity Cases: Immediately quarantine products or materials that do not meet specifications, analyze the root causes of the issue, and take corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

• Documentation and Reporting: Record all inspection readings, laboratory analysis results, and prepare daily and monthly quality reports for management.

• Preparing for Inspection Visits: Prepare documents and ensure the factory is ready for inspections by government authorities (such as the Food and Drug Authority) or organizations granting ISO certifications.

Qualifications & Skills

• Educational Qualification: A bachelor’s degree in Food Science and Technology, or Agricultural Engineering (Food Industries), or Microbiology / Chemistry.

• Practical Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience in food factories in the Quality department.

• Professional Certifications (additional advantage): A certification in the HACCP system (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) or ISO 22000.

• Technical Skills:

  • In-depth knowledge of the Food and Drug Authority standards and requirements, and the Gulf/local food standard specifications.

  • Ability to handle food laboratory equipment and analyze results.

  • Accurate understanding of pest control mechanisms and allergen cause management (Allergen Management).

• Personal Skills:

  • Strong attention to detail and very high accuracy (no room for error in food safety).

  • Firmness and seriousness in applying safety and hygiene standards with production workers.