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About Almarai

Almarai Company, established in 1977, is recognized as the world's largest vertically integrated dairy company and the leading food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in the MENA region. Headquartered in Riyadh, Almarai holds the position of the number one FMCG Brand in MENA and is a market leader across the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan. With over five decades of sustained growth, the company is committed to providing nutritious and healthy products under its guiding principle: "Quality you can trust." Almarai employs over 43,000 professionals and offers a diverse product range including dairy, juices, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, and more, across more than 20 brands.

The Opportunity: Assistant Regional Quality Assurance Manager

Almarai is seeking a dedicated Assistant Regional Quality Assurance Manager to join its team in Dammam, Eastern Region. This full-time position requires 2-5 years of relevant experience, focusing on ensuring regional compliance with quality and food safety standards. The role is integral to maintaining Almarai's commitment to quality across its operations.

Role Purpose and Objectives

The primary objective of this role is to enhance business performance and customer satisfaction by ensuring regional compliance with Quality & Food Safety management systems, processes, and personnel standards. The Assistant Regional Quality Assurance Manager will be instrumental in fostering a continuous improvement culture and optimizing resources to achieve key business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement a successful HACCP Program at a regional level, addressing all food safety risks related to storage and distribution.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive regional audit plan, conducting audits against ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, and Almarai Internal Standards.
• Implement a regional comprehensive AIBI inspection plan and conduct inspections in adherence to 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.

Required Experience

Candidates for this full-time position should possess 2 to 5 years of experience in a relevant quality assurance or food safety management role, preferably within a large-scale food and beverage manufacturing or distribution environment.

Compensation and Benefits

Almarai offers a competitive remuneration package for this role. Benefits include generous leave, comprehensive medical coverage, a discretionary bonus, and opportunities for training and professional development within a successful and expanding global business.