Senior Divisional Quality Assurance Manager

SupportFinity™; Ḥail Province; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company seeks a Senior Divisional Quality Assurance Manager in Saudi Arabia's Ha'il Region. The role involves leading quality functions and ensuring compliance with standards to uphold the brand. Ideal candidates will have over 12 years of experience in the food industry, a Master's degree, and expertise in food safety management systems. The position offers a competitive package including salary, bonuses, and allowances.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Accommodation allowance

Car allowance

Mobile allowance

Medical cover

Qualifications

• 12–15 years in food industry within a multinational organization in senior quality roles.
• Knowledge of food law including animal welfare.
• Experience with poultry product technology and processing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage quality assurance functions and resources.
• Ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Drive improvements in Food Safety and Quality Management.

Skills

Food Safety Management

Quality Assurance

Regulatory Compliance

ISO Standards

HACCP Expertise

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in applied science or related field

Master's degree in Applied Science or related discipline

Tools

ISO 9001

ISO 22000

ISO 14001

FSSC 22000

Job description

Senior Divisional Quality Assurance Manager

Full-time

Ha'il Region

Negotiable

Master (>10 yrs)

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Almarai is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai Company is ranked as the #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region and is a market leader in all its categories across the GCC. Almarai currently employs over 40,000 employees servicing some 220,000 retail outlets and has reported net income of SAR 2.31 billion on sales of SAR 20.97 billion in 2024.

An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets has created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group.

Join Almarai as a Senior Divisional Quality Assurance Manager in our Protein Business Unit. This pivotal role ensures compliance with Almarai Quality Management Standards, regulatory requirements, client expectations, and global best practices in Food Safety, Quality, Environmental, and Animal Welfare Management Systems. You will lead quality functions, processes, and teams to protect the Almarai brand and drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Business Unit’s quality assurance functions and resources.
• Ensure compliance with internal standards and external regulatory requirements.
• Drive improvements in Food Safety, Quality, and Environmental Management systems.
• Support business performance through proactive quality strategies.

Academic / Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in applied science, Food/Poultry Science, Microbiology, or related scientific and poultry/animal farming discipline.
• Master’s degree in Applied Science, Food/Poultry Science, Microbiology, or related discipline.
• Certifications: FSSC, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 Lead Auditor.

Candidates without the essential qualifications and experience will not be considered.

• 12–15 years in the food industry within a multinational organization in senior food safety and quality management roles.
• Experience with ISO 9001/22000/14001, FSSC 22000.
• HACCP expertise.
• Knowledge of food law including animal welfare and animal farming.
• Poultry product technology and processing experience.
• Frozen product technology and general poultry technology.
• Animal welfare and farming experience.

Almarai offers an excellent package which includes a competitive salary, performance bonus, accommodation allowance, car allowance, mobile allowance, medical cover, etc.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering excellent remuneration and benefits package. To apply for the position please submit your current CV together with intimating current and expected remuneration package.

Job code: EX-96476362

Job type: Full-time

Location: Ha'il Region

Master (>10 yrs)