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About Almarai and the Role

Almarai Company, established in 1977, is a leading vertically integrated dairy company and a major food and beverage manufacturer and distributor in the MENA region. Headquartered in Riyadh, Almarai is recognized as the number one FMCG brand in MENA and holds market leadership across its categories in the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan. With a commitment to providing nutritious and healthy products, Almarai has expanded its portfolio to include juices, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, and more, under over 20 brands. The company employs over 43,000 individuals and is pursuing an aggressive expansion program. This role offers an opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team focused on furthering the group's growth plans.

Core Purpose of the Position

The Group Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for safeguarding consumers and the business by leading an enterprise-wide food safety system. This role focuses on preventing, detecting, and controlling food contamination risks across all business units, ensuring full regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and fostering a strong food safety culture through proactive governance, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of an enterprise-wide food safety system.
• Oversee risk assessment processes to identify and mitigate potential food contamination hazards.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant food safety regulations and standards.
• Collaborate with regulatory authorities to maintain compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the food safety framework.
• Promote and strengthen a robust food safety culture throughout the organization.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science/Safety, Biochemistry, or Biology.
• A minimum of 8-10 years of experience within the food manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing and maintaining food safety systems.
• Proven experience in a laboratory setting.
• Experience with risk assessment processes and regulatory compliance.

Essential Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Arabic and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word.

Work Location and Type

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, KSA.