Seafood Quality Assurance & Compliance Leader

Almarai - المراعي; Makkah Region; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Almarai is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager (Seafood) to lead quality and food safety across the seafood manufacturing facility in Rabigh. You will drive QMS, HACCP, ISO certifications, and audits while managing a comprehensive lab testing program and a high-performance QA team.

The role requires 8+ years in food QA within seafood processing, lead auditor credentials, and strong cross-functional collaboration with production, engineering, and supply chain to ensure regulatory compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or related discipline.
• Lead Auditor certification in ISO 9001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, ISO 14001 or equivalent.
• HACCP Certification.
• Minimum 8 years of Quality Assurance experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong seafood processing industry experience is essential.
• Experience with microbiological risk management, product QA and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain site QMS and Food Safety Management Systems.
• Develop, implement, and improve HACCP plans and food safety programs per ISO/FSSC requirements.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and certifications.
• Manage laboratory operations including microbiological and chemical testing.
• Lead internal and external audits for certification and compliance.
• Monitor KPIs, complaints, non-conformances, recalls, and CAPA actions.
• Drive CI initiatives for quality, waste reduction, and cost optimization.
• Oversee supplier quality including packaging and raw materials.
• Lead hygiene, housekeeping, pest control, and environmental monitoring programs.
• Provide leadership and coaching to the Quality team and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet objectives.
• Develop annual departmental budgets and manage costs.

Skills

Quality management

HACCP

ISO 22000

Auditing

Laboratory testing

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science/related

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

QMS software

Job description

Almarai is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager (Seafood) to lead quality and food safety across the seafood manufacturing facility in Rabigh. You will drive QMS, HACCP, ISO certifications, and audits while managing a comprehensive lab testing program and a high-performance QA team.

The role requires 8+ years in food QA within seafood processing, lead auditor credentials, and strong cross-functional collaboration with production, engineering, and supply chain to ensure regulatory compliance and