Job description

The Company:

Founded in 1977, Almarai Company is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in MENA. Headquartered in Riyadh,  Almarai Company is ranked as the number one FMCG Brand in the MENA region and the market leader in all its categories across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan.Over five decades of sustainable growth, Almarai has consistently provided nutritious and healthy products to consumers of all ages, driven by its core principle: “Quality you can trust.”Almarai has expanded its product range to include, in addition to dairy products, juices and beverages, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish and seafood, and bottled water, under more than 20 brands such as Almarai, L’usine, 7DAYS, ALYOUM, Nuralac, Farm’s Select, Ice Leaf, Almira, Seama, Oska, IVAL, Almara Pro, Premier Chef, Bakemart, and others. Almarai currently employs over 43,000 Quality Makers, across the GCC, Egypt & Jordan. In 2025, Almarai reported net income of SAR 2.4 billion on sales of SAR 22 billion.

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:

Group Quality Assurance Manager – Riyadh, KSA

Core Purpose of the job:

To protect consumers and the business by leading an enterprise-wide food safety system that prevents, detects, and controls food contamination risks across the entire business units, ensuring full regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and a strong food safety culture through proactive governance, risk management, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

Potential candidates must meet the requirements mentioned below:

• Bachelor's degree in food science/safety, biochemistry, or biology.
• Minimum 8-10 years within the food manufacturing industry, with demonstrated expertise in implementing and maintaining food safety systems.
• Proven experience in laboratory setting, risk assessment processes, and regulatory compliance, including collaboration with relevant regulatory authorities and ensuring adherence to food safety regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Arabic & English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excell, Word, etc).

Almarai offers a competitive package, generous leave, medical coverage, discretionary bonus, training, and development etc. 

This is a great opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering an excellent remuneration and benefits package.

Preferred candidate

Years of experience

No experience required

Degree

Bachelor's degree / higher diploma