Vice President Technical Services - Saudi Arabia

Focus Management Consultants Limited (FMCL); Riyadh; On-site; SAR 279,000 - 305,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food safety consultancy based in Saudi Arabia is seeking a high-calibre Quality & Technical Manager to oversee laboratories and develop technical services. The role involves significant autonomy and responsibility, with a focus on food safety and quality management. Competitive tax-free salary and benefits including housing and transport allowances await the successful candidate.

Benefits

Housing allowance

Transport allowance

End of service payment

Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years managerial experience in food safety or technical teams.
• Proven track record in managing audit services and teams.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a variety of specialised laboratories.
• Create the Technical Services Department.
• Lead, develop and deploy inspections and certifications.

Skills

Food safety expertise

Managerial experience

Technical services knowledge

Communication skills

Education

University degree in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or food safety

Job description

Overview

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (Tax Free) plus bonus and benefits. High Calibre Food & Beverage Quality / Technical Manager is required for a market leading business based in a tax free and rapidly growing economy.

Our client, based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is a market leader in providing a variety of food safety, bio security and quality services across the food and beverage supply chain and within its specific fields of analysis, certifications, inspection, testing and consultancy. Working within state of the art facilities and with cutting edge equipment our client complies with international standards with both well-known branded multi nationals and local businesses alike. Our client is widely recognised as a partner of choice with many businesses and fosters an environment which allows for professional growth within a culture that encourages high levels of professionalism.

Following recommendation from a mutual partnership we have been challenged with sourcing a high-calibre Quality & Technical Manager who will oversee a variety of specialised laboratories as well as creating the Technical Services Department. The successful candidate will also lead, develop and deploy a range of technical services including inspections and certifications that include First, Second and Third Party Audits for a variety of industry channels including: Manufacturers, Retailers and Foodservice. Working cross functionally with a variety of different levels of senior personnel you will report into the president of the business. Thus, you will be given much autonomy within this position, therefore the ability to communicate at all levels and build and maintain relationships within a 360 degree cycle is essential.

To be considered for this role you must meet the following minimum criteria:

• Hold a university degree – ideally within the field of food science, chemistry, microbiology or food safety.
• Hold 3 years managerial experience complemented with a proven track record of developing, deploying and managing audit services and teams.
• Hold strong experience working within food safety, quality or technical teams and ideally across a variety of product ranges.
• Be willing and able to reside in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

This role offers a very competitive salary as well as an attractive benefits package including bonus, housing allowance, transport allowance and end of service payment.

If you believe you have the technical ability for this role, coupled with the passion for food safety and are excited at a tax free salary package, don’t delay in forwarding your CV to this Vice President Technical Services role today!

REF. JFE10268 By James Everall

About The Company

Focus Management Consultants Ltd (FMCL) commands a premier position in the Food and Drink recruitment industry. Working in long term partnership with many leading manufacturers, retailers and foodservice organisations, it has developed a strong credibility in its sector for high performance standards and results delivery. Established in 1990 in the recruitment sector, it is comprised of seven specialist divisions each offering a bespoke, confidential and targeted response to client needs, and offers candidates a route through to the leading employers in their chosen industry. FMCL is a founding member of the International Food Recruitment Alliance, with International food recruitment partners in Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, Poland and Spain.