Almarai, the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and MENA region’s #1 FMCG brand, is seeking an experienced Dairy Technologist to join its manufacturing operations in Al Kharj, Saudi Arabia. This is an outstanding opportunity for a skilled dairy professional with expertise in dairy technology, manufacturing processes, and high-speed production systems. As Dairy Technologist, you’ll provide technical support on dairy processing and manufacturing, manage automated packaging machinery and control systems, oversee production of fresh and UHT milk products, support juice processing operations, manage process automation and quality control, drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate with multicultural teams to ensure operational excellence.
About Almarai — World’s Largest Dairy & MENA FMCG Leader
Global Position: World’s largest vertically integrated dairy company
Regional Leadership: #1 FMCG brand in MENA region, market leader across GCC
Scale: 41,000+ employees serving 110,000+ retail outlets
Financial Performance: SAR 1.76 Billion net income on SAR 18.72 Billion sales (2022)
Products: Fresh milk, UHT products, juice, cultured milk products, comprehensive dairy portfolio
Commitment: Aggressive expansion, acquisitions, and growth across vertical markets
Dairy Technologist Role — Manufacturing & Innovation Focus
Department: Manufacturing Operations, Al Kharj Facility
Primary Purpose: Technical support on dairy technology and processing operations
Scope: UHT production, fresh milk, juice processing, automation, quality control
Mission: Ensuring production excellence and continuous process improvement
Dairy Technologist Position Overview
The Dairy Technologist position represents a critical technical role ensuring manufacturing excellence and innovation at Almarai’s Al Kharj facility. You’ll provide comprehensive technical support on all aspects of dairy technology and processing operations, working on projects that enhance production efficiency, quality, and innovation. Your responsibilities include managing high-speed packaging machinery and automated control systems that process millions of liters daily, ensuring optimal performance of complex production lines designed for fresh milk, UHT products, and juice processing. This role requires extensive knowledge of dairy processing systems, deep understanding of automated process control technologies, expertise with packaging machinery, and proven ability to optimize manufacturing operations for maximum efficiency and product quality.
As Dairy Technologist, you’ll oversee production processes for fresh milk, UHT (Ultra-High-Temperature) products, juice, and cultured milk products, ensuring products meet strict quality standards and regulatory requirements. You’ll collaborate with multicultural engineering and production teams, drive continuous improvement initiatives identifying efficiency gains and innovation opportunities, troubleshoot technical issues affecting production, support equipment maintenance and optimization, and contribute to Almarai’s aggressive expansion strategy. Your technical expertise directly impacts production output, product quality, operational efficiency, waste reduction, customer satisfaction, and Almarai’s competitive position as world’s largest dairy company serving MENA region.
Why This Role Matters: As Dairy Technologist at Almarai, you ensure production excellence for world’s largest dairy company, manage high-speed automated packaging and processing systems, oversee fresh and UHT milk production maintaining quality standards, drive innovation and continuous improvement in manufacturing operations, support multicultural team collaboration at global organization, advance technical career with regional FMCG leader, and contribute to meeting MENA region’s dairy and food product demand.
Key Responsibilities & Dairy Manufacturing Duties
Dairy Processing & Product Manufacturing
- Oversee production of fresh milk products maintaining quality and safety standards
- Manage UHT (Ultra-High-Temperature) milk production processes and systems
- Support cultured milk product manufacturing and quality specifications
- Monitor juice processing operations and production parameters
- Ensure products comply with regulatory requirements and quality standards
- Optimize production efficiency and minimize product waste
High-Speed Packaging Machinery & Automation
- Manage operation of high-speed packaging machinery and production lines
- Oversee automated dairy and juice processing plant systems
- Optimize packaging machinery performance and production efficiency
- Support packaging system calibration and quality assurance
- Troubleshoot machinery issues affecting production continuity
- Coordinate maintenance and optimization of packaging equipment
Automated Process Control & Optimization
- Manage automated process control systems ensuring operational stability
- Monitor critical manufacturing parameters and process variables
- Optimize process control settings for maximum efficiency and quality
- Implement process improvements based on technical analysis
- Support system calibration and equipment validation activities
- Ensure compliance with process specifications and standards
Technical Project Support & Innovation
- Support technical projects enhancing production capabilities
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing operations
- Identify and implement innovation opportunities for efficiency gains
- Lead process optimization and troubleshooting efforts
- Support new product development and manufacturing scale-up
- Document technical improvements and process enhancements
Quality Assurance & Production Control
- Monitor product quality throughout manufacturing processes
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications
- Support quality control testing and product evaluation
- Identify and address quality issues and deviations
- Maintain accurate production records and documentation
- Support compliance with food safety regulations and standards
Team Collaboration & Technical Communication
- Collaborate effectively with multicultural production and engineering teams
- Provide technical guidance and support to production staff
- Communicate technical requirements and specifications clearly
- Support training and knowledge transfer on manufacturing processes
- Participate in cross-functional improvement teams
- Foster collaborative environment focused on operational excellence
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Recognised Dairy Technologist graduate degree required
- Dairy Tech diploma or certification from recognized institute
- Formal training in dairy processing and manufacturing
Professional Experience
- Experienced in dairy technologist position within dairy environment
- Proven background in food or dairy manufacturing operations
- Experience with fresh milk and UHT product manufacturing
- Demonstrated experience with cultured milk product production
- Background in juice processing plant operations preferred
Technical Knowledge & Expertise
- Extensive knowledge of high-speed packaging machinery systems
- Deep understanding of control systems for automated operations
- Strong knowledge of dairy processing technology and principles
- Comprehensive understanding of UHT processing technology
- Knowledge of juice processing systems and operations
- Understanding of food safety standards and quality requirements
Operational Skills & Expertise
- Extensive experience with automated process control systems
- Proven capability optimizing complex production systems
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to analyze production data and identify improvements
- Experience with production efficiency optimization
- Demonstrated capability managing technical project initiatives
Professional Skills & Attributes
- Strong technical communication and documentation abilities
- Experience working effectively with multicultural teams
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail and quality focus
- Commitment to continuous learning and technical development
- Proactive approach to innovation and improvement
Career Development & Growth Opportunities
Professional Advancement
- Technical specialist role with world’s largest dairy company
- Opportunity to advance to Senior Technologist or Technical Lead positions
- Exposure to advanced dairy processing technology and systems
- Career growth within Almarai’s expanding global operations
Learning & Development
- Professional development in advanced dairy processing technology
- Training in automation and control system optimization
- Certification support in food safety and quality management
- Mentoring from experienced technical leadership team
About Almarai — Global Dairy & MENA Food Manufacturing Excellence
Almarai represents the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the MENA region’s #1 FMCG brand, operating with distinction as market leader across all GCC countries. With 41,000+ dedicated employees and operations serving over 110,000 retail outlets, Almarai delivers comprehensive dairy and food products including fresh milk, UHT products, juice, and cultured milk products. The company maintains aggressive expansion strategies, pursuing acquisitions in new vertical markets to strengthen its position. Almarai operates with commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability, investing in advanced manufacturing technology and talent development. The organization values technical professionals dedicated to manufacturing excellence and supporting Almarai’s mission of delivering premium food products across the MENA region.
Career Excellence at Almarai: Build dairy technology expertise with world’s largest dairy company, manage high-speed automated manufacturing systems, oversee production of fresh and UHT milk products, drive innovation and continuous improvement, work with multicultural global team, support food safety and quality compliance, advance technical career with regional FMCG leader, and contribute to meeting region’s dairy and food product demand.
Who Should Apply?
- Dairy Technologists: With fresh and UHT production experience
- Manufacturing Technicians: From dairy or food processing background
- Process Control Specialists: With dairy processing expertise
- Packaging Systems Engineers: From food manufacturing sectors
- Production Technologists: With automated systems experience
- Quality Technicians: Seeking dairy manufacturing roles
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