Assistant Regional Quality Assurance Manager📣 Job Ad

About Almarai and the Opportunity

Almarai, established in 1977, is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and a leading food and beverage manufacturer and distributor in the MENA region. Recognized as the number one FMCG Brand in MENA, Almarai operates across the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan, guided by its core principle: "Quality you can trust." The company is seeking an Assistant Regional Quality Assurance Manager to join its team in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, on a full-time basis.

Purpose of the Role

This role is critical for ensuring business performance and enhancing customer satisfaction by maintaining regional compliance with Quality & Food Safety management systems, processes, and personnel standards. The objective is to cultivate a continuous improvement culture and optimize resources and activities to meet business objectives effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement a successful HACCP Program at a regional level, addressing all Food Safety risks related to Storage & Distribution.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive regional audit plan against ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, and Almarai Internal Standards.
• Establish and conduct a regional AIBI inspection plan in accordance with the AIBI standard.
• Lead and guide regional teams to provide daily support for core regional activities and associated processes, including strategy formulation, problem-solving, decision-making, and risk management.
• Record, measure, monitor, and report Regional KPI performance using established methodologies and generate regular reports.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5-6 years of experience in the FMCG industry within a quality assurance function.
• Proven experience in ISO 9001 and ISO 22000 HACCP implementation, with a strong understanding of Distribution and Logistics.
• Prior work experience in the Middle East region.

Required Competencies

• A self-motivating approach to problem-solving.
• High personal integrity.
• Ability to take initiative.
• Sound reasoning skills.
• An achievement-focused mindset.

Benefits

Almarai offers a competitive remuneration package, generous leave provisions, comprehensive medical coverage, a discretionary bonus, and opportunities for training and development. This role provides an excellent opportunity to contribute to a successful and expanding global business.