Prima International, a leading frozen bakery manufacturing company in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is seeking an experienced, strategically minded, and results-driven Plant Manager to take full accountability for plant performance, food safety, product quality, workforce development, and financial results at their frozen bakery facility. Reporting directly to the CEO / COO, the Plant Manager will translate business objectives into manufacturing strategies, lead the Operations Manager and department heads, oversee production of croissants, laminated dough, pastries, and frozen bakery products, and ensure the plant consistently meets customer requirements through robust HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000, and food safety compliance. A minimum of 10 years of progressive manufacturing experience — including 5 years in a senior plant or operations leadership role — and hands-on frozen bakery expertise are required.
About Prima International — Frozen Bakery, Riyadh KSA
Company: Prima International — industrial frozen bakery manufacturer based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Products: Croissants, laminated dough, pastries, and a range of premium frozen bakery and dough products
Processes: Dough processing, lamination, proofing/baking, freezing, packaging, and cold storage operations
Standards: HACCP, GMP, FSSC 22000, BRCGS, allergen management, and food safety audit readiness
Systems: Microsoft Dynamics 365 — manufacturing performance reporting and full ERP integration
Career Opportunity — Plant Leadership at Prima International Riyadh
Executive Role: Full plant accountability — production, quality, safety, maintenance, finance, and workforce in Riyadh KSA
CEO Level Reporting: High-visibility senior leadership role reporting directly to the CEO and COO of Prima International
Strategic Scope: Annual operating plans, CapEx proposals, capacity expansion, and plant-wide CI programmes
Career Growth: Outstanding pathway to VP Manufacturing, Operations Director, or Group Plant Manager in MENA food industry
Position Overview
This Plant Manager — Frozen Bakery role at Prima International in Riyadh is one of the most senior and comprehensive food manufacturing leadership positions available in Saudi Arabia. The Plant Manager carries total accountability for the frozen bakery facility’s performance — establishing and executing the annual operating plan, leading the Operations Manager and all plant department heads, overseeing production of croissants, laminated dough, pastries, and frozen bakery products, managing the plant operating budget, developing capital investment proposals, ensuring full food safety and quality compliance including HACCP, GMP, and FSSC 22000, and driving continuous improvement across production, maintenance, quality, sanitation, warehousing, and site safety. The role requires deep hands-on knowledge of dough processing, lamination, proofing or baking, freezing, packaging, and cold storage systems, along with strong financial acumen, cross-functional leadership, and proven experience managing plant start-ups, line commissioning, or capacity expansion projects. This is a career-defining opportunity for a senior bakery manufacturing leader ready to make a lasting impact in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly growing food manufacturing sector.
Why This Role Matters: As Plant Manager at Prima International’s Riyadh frozen bakery facility, you set the standard for everything that happens inside the plant — from the quality of every croissant and laminated pastry that leaves the facility, to the safety of every person who works there, to the financial performance that determines the company’s growth trajectory. Reporting to the CEO and COO, your strategic vision, operational expertise, and leadership directly shape Prima International’s position as a trusted frozen bakery manufacturer in Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Annual Operating Plan
- Establish and execute the plant’s annual operating plan — aligning production capacity, workforce, budgets, and improvement priorities
- Translate Prima International’s business objectives into clear manufacturing strategies, performance standards, and operational accountability
- Review plant KPIs and report performance, risks, corrective actions, and investment priorities directly to the CEO and COO
- Maintain comprehensive business continuity plans for major operational risks — equipment failures, refrigeration interruptions, and material shortages
Production, Quality & Food Safety Management
- Ensure manufacturing processes for croissants, laminated dough, pastries, and frozen bakery products consistently meet approved specifications
- Maintain effective food safety and quality systems in collaboration with QA — including HACCP, GMP, allergen management, and traceability
- Ensure full audit readiness at all times for FSSC 22000, BRCGS, customer audits, and regulatory food safety inspections
- Oversee dough processing, lamination, proofing or baking, freezing, packaging, and cold storage with rigorous process controls
Financial Management & Capital Investment
- Own and manage the plant’s operating budget — monitoring manufacturing costs and financial performance with a results-focused approach
- Deliver sustainable improvements in manufacturing productivity, cost efficiency, waste reduction, and overall plant profitability
- Develop and present capital investment proposals for equipment, automation, infrastructure, and capacity expansion with clear business cases
- Evaluate CapEx options against expected returns and ensure investments are delivered on time, on budget, and within scope
Leadership, Team Development & CI
- Lead the Operations Manager and all plant department heads — setting clear responsibilities, performance targets, and team accountability
- Develop leadership capability, succession plans, and workforce skills while promoting consistent performance management across all functions
- Lead plant-wide continuous improvement programmes to reduce waste, downtime, energy consumption, and manufacturing losses
- Promote a strong safety culture — ensuring effective management of workplace hazards, incident investigations, and corrective actions
Equipment Reliability, Cold Chain & New Projects
- Hold teams accountable for equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, utilities availability, and refrigeration and cold-chain integrity
- Sponsor new product introductions, production line commissioning, factory expansion, and operational readiness projects
- Coordinate with Sales, Supply Chain, Procurement, Finance, and HR to resolve operational constraints and support business priorities
- Ensure production capacity and resources consistently support sales forecasts, customer commitments, seasonal demand, and growth plans
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Science, Food Technology, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline
- FSSC 22000, BRCGS, or equivalent food safety management system certification is a significant and valued competitive advantage
Experience Requirements
- At least 10 years of progressive manufacturing experience — including a minimum of 5 years in a senior plant or operations leadership role
- Proven hands-on leadership experience in industrial bakery manufacturing — frozen bakery operations expertise is essential
- Strong experience with croissants, laminated dough, pastries, and other frozen dough or bakery products is highly preferred
- Experience in factory start-ups, production line commissioning, or frozen bakery capacity expansion is highly preferred
Essential Competencies
- Strong understanding of automated bakery production, freezing systems, cold storage, and manufacturing capacity planning
- Practical and current knowledge of HACCP, GMP, and food safety management systems — FSSC 22000 or BRCGS experience preferred
- Proven ability to prepare operating budgets, evaluate capital expenditure, and deliver investment or expansion projects on time
- Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365, manufacturing performance reporting, and Microsoft Office for plant management and reporting
- Strong English communication skills — Arabic language skills are a significant additional advantage for this Saudi Arabia-based role
About Prima International — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Prima International is an established and growing industrial frozen bakery manufacturer based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — producing high-quality croissants, laminated dough, pastries, and a broad range of frozen bakery products for the Saudi and regional market. Operating within a rigorous food safety and quality management framework aligned with HACCP, GMP, and FSSC 22000 standards, and managing complex frozen bakery processes from dough lamination through freezing, packaging, and cold storage, Prima International provides its Plant Manager with an exceptionally high-responsibility, high-visibility, and professionally rewarding leadership opportunity. Saudi Arabia’s food manufacturing and frozen food sector is one of the fastest-growing in the Middle East — making this Riyadh plant leadership role a career-defining position for a senior frozen bakery manufacturing professional ready to shape the future of food production in the Kingdom.
Career Excellence: Join Prima International in Riyadh — lead a world-class frozen bakery manufacturing facility, manage full plant P&L accountability reporting to the CEO and COO, drive FSSC 22000 and HACCP compliance, and build a distinguished food manufacturing leadership career in Saudi Arabia’s most dynamic and expanding food production sector.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior Frozen Bakery Plant Managers: With 10+ years manufacturing leadership and croissant/laminated dough plant operations experience
- Food Manufacturing Operations Directors: With HACCP, FSSC 22000, and GMP expertise seeking CEO-reporting plant leadership in KSA
- Bakery CapEx & Commissioning Leaders: With factory start-up, line commissioning, and frozen food capacity expansion track records
- Financial P&L Manufacturing Managers: With operating budget, cost improvement, and CI programme delivery in food or bakery manufacturing
- MENA Food Industry Leaders: With Saudi Arabia or GCC frozen food / bakery manufacturing experience and CEO/COO reporting backgrounds
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