Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Manager (Seafood) | Rabigh, Saudi Arabia The Company: Almarai is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy 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 46,000 Quality Makers, across the GCC, Egypt & Jordan. In 2025, Almarai reported net income of SAR 2.4 billion on sales of SAR 22 billion. For more details, please visit our website – www.almarai.com. An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group. About the Role: The Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with company Quality and Food Safety Policies, Quality Management Systems, regulatory requirements, and business objectives. The role will lead all quality-related processes, personnel, and resources while driving a culture of food safety, continuous improvement, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction throughout the seafood manufacturing facility. Key Responsibilities • Lead and maintain site Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Food Safety Management Systems. • Develop, implement, and continuously improve HACCP plans and food safety programs in accordance with ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 requirements. • Ensure compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and international food safety certifications. • Manage laboratory operations, including microbiological, chemical, and product quality testing activities. • Lead internal and external audits, ensuring successful certification and compliance outcomes. • Monitor quality KPIs, customer complaints, product non-conformances, recalls, and food safety incidents, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality performance, waste reduction, cost optimization, and customer satisfaction. • Manage supplier quality performance, including packaging and raw material suppliers. • Lead hygiene, housekeeping, pest control, and environmental monitoring programs. • Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the Quality team while building a high-performance culture. • Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to achieve business objectives. • Develop annual departmental budgets and ensure effective cost management. Qualifications & Experience • Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a 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 within food manufacturing. • Strong experience in the seafood processing industry is essential. • Experience managing food safety systems, laboratory operations, and quality teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment. • Experience with microbiological risk management, product quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. • Previous experience within a multinational FMCG or food manufacturing organization is highly desirable. This is a great opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering an excellent remuneration and benefits package.

Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a 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 within food manufacturing. Strong experience in the seafood processing industry. Experience managing food safety systems, laboratory operations, and quality teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment. Experience with microbiological risk management, product quality assurance, and regulatory compliance. Previous experience within a multinational FMCG or food manufacturing organization is highly desirable.

Lead and maintain site Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Food Safety Management Systems. Develop, implement, and continuously improve HACCP plans and food safety programs in accordance with ISO 22000 and FSSC 22000 requirements. Ensure compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and international food safety certifications. Manage laboratory operations, including microbiological, chemical, and product quality testing activities. Lead internal and external audits, ensuring successful certification and compliance outcomes. Monitor quality KPIs, customer complaints, product non-conformances, recalls, and food safety incidents, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions. Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality performance, waste reduction, cost optimization, and customer satisfaction. Manage supplier quality performance, including packaging and raw material suppliers. Lead hygiene, housekeeping, pest control, and environmental monitoring programs. Provide leadership, coaching, and development to the Quality team while building a high-performance culture. Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to achieve business objectives. Develop annual departmental budgets and ensure effective cost management.