The Company

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 market leader in all its categories across the GCC. Almarai currently employs over 46,000 employees servicing some 110,000 retail outlets and has reported net income of SAR 2.04 billion on sales of SAR 19.57 billion in 2023.

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.

Job Title : Food Safety & Quality Manager

The Opportunity:

Almarai is seeking a Food Safety & Quality Manager to lead the strategic alignment of food safety and quality with our overall business objectives. In this role, you will expand the Food Safety & quality culture, apply global best practices, and drive technical innovation to deliver “Quality You Can Trust.” Your efforts will protect our brand and ensure long-term sustainable profitability for the business.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement food safety and quality strategies aligned with global best practices across all business units.
• Lead the food safety development strategy, creating policies and processes for continuous improvement.
• Provide food safety research services to enhance Almarai products.
• Plan and direct food safety policies and programs to ensure quality compliance.
• Ensure the implementation of food safety standards and training for technical relevance.
• Drive corporate food safety initiatives to mitigate risks through effective controls.
• Manage quality systems (EtQ, TG, SAP, HG) supporting the food safety and quality framework.
• Set and manage compliance standards for food safety across business units.
• Analyze food safety data to develop proactive action plans for all unit analysis and interpretation of food safety data as a leading indicator to ensure proactive food safety action plans for all BU's

Candidates without the following will not be considered.

• 15+ years in the food industry with a multinational organization in a senior food safety and quality management position.
• Experience with ISO 9001, 22000, 14001, and FSSC 22000.
• Extensive knowledge of HACCP principles.
• Proven experience in food safety and manufacturing quality management.
• Experience in food safety design, review, and validation during facility start-ups, expansions, and line extensions.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in applied science, Food/Dairy Science, preferably Microbiology, or a related scientific discipline.
• Relevant ISO Food Safety, Quality, and Environmental Standards Lead Auditor certification.

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.