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About Almarai and the Opportunity

Almarai, headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, is recognized as the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Ranked as the #1 FMCG Brand in the MENA region, Almarai holds a market leadership position across all its categories within the GCC. The company is undergoing an aggressive expansion program, including acquisitions in new vertical markets, creating opportunities to join its dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans. This full-time Team Leader position is based in Makkah and Rabigh.

Role Overview

The Team Leader will be responsible for leading a self-directing, multi-functional team. The primary objective is to ensure the efficient intake of poultry and the processing of specified poultry products. This role focuses on meeting internal customer requirements while adhering to management performance parameters, including efficiency, loss-in-process, and achieving zero non-conformance through precise product specifications, quality, and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi-functional team in poultry intake and processing operations.
• Ensure adherence to product specifications, quality, and safety standards.
• Finalize and implement daily production plans in collaboration with the Production Management team, covering production and maintenance activities.
• Conduct Internal Quality and HACCP Audits.
• Propose and implement process optimization initiatives to enhance departmental service levels.
• Develop systems, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and contribute to plant commissioning.
• Conduct Safety and Risk Assessments.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma in Poultry Processing, Food Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position within a poultry food environment.
• Demonstrated experience of 4 years in a similar position within a poultry or food environment.
• Computer literate.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong People Management skills.
• Effective Decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Problem-solving.
• Proven Team-building skills.
• Ability to manage work pressure effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Compensation and Benefits

Almarai offers a competitive remuneration package for this full-time role. Benefits include generous leave, comprehensive medical coverage, a discretionary bonus, and opportunities for training and development. This position provides an opportunity to join an expanding global business.