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About the Role

Hire Fellows is seeking a Saudi National for the role of Quality Control Supervisor. This full-time position is based in Dammam, Eastern Province, and requires 5-10 years of experience. The successful candidate will join the production team of a fast-growing company operating across multiple markets, playing a critical role in maintaining high standards of quality, food safety, and compliance.

Role Overview

The Quality Control Supervisor will operate independently to ensure food safety and quality across the facility. This role involves close collaboration with operations and kitchen leadership to foster a strong QHSE culture. Key responsibilities include food-safety monitoring, audits, HACCP requirements, incident investigations, training, and regulatory compliance, while serving as an independent voice for quality and food safety in daily operational decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QHSE policies, procedures, and programs in line with applicable local, national, and international standards.
• Independently conduct Critical Control Point (CCP) monitoring across the facility and support CCP monitoring during facility commissioning.
• Perform regular QHSE audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards, non-compliance, and areas for improvement.
• Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions to address identified risks and issues.
• Possess the authority to halt or hold production when food-safety standards are at risk and make final decisions on resuming production.
• Lead food-safety and quality incident investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions, ensuring proper documentation and reporting.
• Develop and maintain the facility's HACCP plan, updating it as products, equipment, processes, or production volumes change.
• Manage the facility's internal, supplier, third-party, and regulatory audit and certification calendar, ensuring continuous readiness for inspections.
• Conduct QHSE audits of suppliers and contractors to ensure compliance with required standards.
• Deliver QHSE and food-safety training to kitchen and production teams.
• Monitor QHSE performance metrics and report trends, risks, and findings to management.
• Stay informed on relevant regulations, certifications, food-safety standards, and industry best practices, recommending improvements to policies and processes.
• Collaborate with operations and kitchen leadership to integrate food safety and quality into daily production.
• Act as the independent QHSE voice in operational, facility, and expansion-related decisions.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Saudi national.
• 5-6 years of experience in QHSE, food safety, quality assurance, or a similar role.
• HACCP certified.
• Proven experience independently managing CCP monitoring and food-safety controls.
• Experience supporting or establishing QHSE processes within a new or commissioning facility is preferred.
• Previous experience in a bakery, food production, or similar manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of HACCP, food-safety standards, QHSE systems, audits, and risk assessments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to conduct thorough incident investigations.
• Confidence in making independent decisions and taking ownership of food-safety issues under production pressure.
• Comfortable exercising authority to hold or release production when required.
• Strong understanding of local food-safety regulations and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
• Strong communication and training skills, with the ability to influence operational teams.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple audits, certifications, investigations, and compliance requirements.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing production environment.

Application Process

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are encouraged to apply. Salary details will be discussed during the interview process.