A growing HORECA and Seafood food processing company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is seeking an experienced and results-driven Production Manager to oversee the entire seafood production process — from raw material sourcing through processing, packaging, and final product delivery. This full-time, onsite role is central to ensuring that production operations run efficiently, meet the highest quality and food safety standards, adhere to KSA health and safety regulations, and are managed within budget. The Production Manager will collaborate closely with quality assurance, supply chain, and logistics teams to deliver consistent, high-quality seafood products for Riyadh’s demanding HORECA and retail markets.
About the Company — HORECA Seafood Food Processing
Industry: HORECA (Hotel, Restaurant, Catering) and Seafood food processing — serving Riyadh’s premium hospitality and food service markets
Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — the commercial and industrial capital of Saudi Arabia and the GCC’s largest food service market
Operations: End-to-end seafood production from raw material sourcing through processing, packaging, and distribution to HORECA and retail clients
Standards: Committed to HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP food safety standards and Saudi SFDA regulatory compliance across all production operations
Growth: A growing food processing business in KSA’s expanding HORECA sector — seeking a Production Manager to drive operational excellence and production growth
Team: Collaborative cross-functional environment with QA, supply chain, logistics, and production teams working together to deliver product quality
Riyadh, KSA — HORECA Seafood Production Hub
City: Riyadh — capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the GCC’s largest and most dynamic food service and HORECA market
HORECA Growth: Saudi Vision 2030 is driving massive expansion in Riyadh’s hospitality, tourism, and food service sectors — creating exceptional demand for quality seafood production
Workplace: Fully onsite production management role — requires physical presence at the Riyadh seafood processing facility
Regulatory: Full compliance with Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) food safety regulations and KSA Ministry of Health guidelines required
Seafood Production Scope — From Raw Material to Delivery
End-to-End Ownership: Raw seafood sourcing → processing → packaging → quality control → delivery to HORECA and retail clients in Riyadh
Key Focus Areas:
Production PlanningProcess OptimizationQuality ControlInventory ManagementBudget ControlKPI TrackingSupply ChainHACCP ComplianceSeafood SafetyLean ManufacturingSix SigmaISO 22000
Position Overview
The Production Manager for HORECA and Seafood in Riyadh, KSA is a comprehensive, senior-level operations leadership role with full responsibility for the entire seafood production cycle. From developing and implementing production plans aligned with demand forecasts and customer orders, through managing daily production schedules, optimizing processing workflows, enforcing food safety and quality standards, controlling production costs, and monitoring KPIs — the Production Manager is the operational backbone of this Riyadh seafood processing business.
This role demands a seasoned food production professional who combines strategic production planning skills with strong hands-on operational leadership. You will oversee every stage of the seafood production process — ensuring that raw materials are received, processed, packaged, and dispatched efficiently and safely. You will work hand-in-hand with the Quality Assurance team to enforce HACCP controls and product inspection standards, collaborate with supply chain and procurement to secure timely material availability, manage production budgets and cost control initiatives, and generate regular performance reports for senior management that drive continuous improvement across the entire production operation.
Saudi Arabia’s HORECA sector is experiencing transformational growth under Vision 2030, with Riyadh emerging as one of the GCC’s most exciting food service and hospitality markets. The demand for fresh, high-quality seafood products across Riyadh’s hotels, restaurants, and catering businesses is expanding rapidly — and this Production Manager role puts you at the operational heart of that growth story. If you are a food production leader with seafood or food processing experience, HACCP and ISO 22000 knowledge, and the drive to build a high-performing production operation from within Saudi Arabia’s most dynamic commercial city, this is your opportunity.
Why This Role Matters: As Production Manager at this Riyadh HORECA Seafood company, you lead end-to-end seafood production operations at the heart of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 food service expansion, apply your HACCP, ISO 22000, Six Sigma, and Lean Management expertise in a full production leadership role with genuine strategic and operational ownership, manage production planning, process optimization, quality control, inventory, budgets, and team leadership simultaneously, and build a high-impact production management career in Riyadh — one of the GCC’s fastest-growing food processing and HORECA markets.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Scheduling
- Develop and implement comprehensive production plans based on demand forecasts, current inventory levels, and specific customer orders — ensuring all production targets are met in terms of volume, quality, and delivery timing
- Coordinate and manage production schedules to meet client deadlines while optimizing the utilization of labor, equipment, and raw seafood materials across all shifts and production lines
- Manage overall production capacity — ensuring that all seafood production goals are consistently achieved and that production flow is aligned with HORECA and retail customer demand patterns across Riyadh
Process Management & Optimization
- Oversee the entire seafood production process from raw material receipt through final product packaging — ensuring all operations are carried out efficiently and in full accordance with established quality and safety procedures
- Continuously evaluate production processes to identify inefficiencies, workflow bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement — implementing process changes that increase productivity, reduce food waste, and enhance product quality
- Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to drive systematic operational improvement — eliminating non-value-adding activities and optimizing yield, throughput, and resource utilization across the Riyadh seafood facility
Quality Control & Food Safety
- Ensure that all seafood products meet the company’s quality specifications and Saudi Arabia SFDA food safety regulations at every stage of the production process — from raw material inspection through finished product dispatch
- Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to enforce HACCP controls, product inspections, and quality checks covering handling, processing, packaging, and labeling of all seafood products
- Troubleshoot and resolve quality deviations during production — working with QA and relevant teams to implement corrective and preventive actions that prevent recurrence and protect product integrity
Inventory & Resource Management
- Oversee all inventory management for production materials including raw seafood, packaging materials, and operational supplies — ensuring correct stock levels that support uninterrupted production without overstocking or waste
- Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to ensure timely availability of all production materials in the right quantities — preventing shortages that could disrupt production schedules or compromise product quality
- Monitor and optimize stock rotation protocols for perishable seafood raw materials — applying strict FIFO and cold chain management to maintain freshness, minimize waste, and protect product food safety
Budget, Cost Control & KPI Reporting
- Assist in developing and managing the production budget — monitoring all operational expenses including labor, raw materials, packaging, and overheads to ensure production stays within approved budgetary parameters
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities across production operations without compromising product quality or food safety — targeting measurable reductions in Cost per Kilogram and overall production cost efficiency
- Track and report key production KPIs including output volume, yield rate, quality performance, labor efficiency, and waste levels — generating regular management reports that drive evidence-based production improvement decisions
Requirements & Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Business Management, or a closely related field from a recognized university
- Minimum 3 to 5 years of production management experience — ideally within the seafood, fresh food processing, or broader food manufacturing industry in KSA or the GCC region
- In-depth practical knowledge of seafood production processes, cold chain management, food safety standards, and quality control techniques in a commercial food processing environment
Preferred Certifications — Food Safety & Production Management
HACCP CertificationISO 22000GMP CertificationSix Sigma (Green/Black Belt)Lean ManagementFSSC 22000Food Safety Manager
Skills & Professional Attributes
- Strong leadership and people management skills — proven ability to manage, motivate, and develop production teams in a demanding seafood food processing environment in Saudi Arabia
- Excellent production planning and time management skills — able to manage complex production schedules, coordinate multi-team activities, and resolve production challenges under pressure
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills — ability to identify root causes of production issues, evaluate data-driven solutions, and implement effective corrective actions quickly
- Proficiency in production management software and data analysis tools — comfortable using digital systems for scheduling, KPI tracking, inventory management, and management reporting
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English — ability to report clearly to senior management, coordinate with QA, supply chain, and logistics departments, and engage professionally with HORECA clients
- High attention to detail — ensuring that every aspect of seafood production runs smoothly, safely, and in full compliance with quality specifications and regulatory requirements
Production Manager Career — Riyadh Saudi Arabia HORECA Seafood
Riyadh is at the center of one of the most extraordinary economic transformations in modern history. Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 agenda is reshaping the Kingdom’s hospitality, tourism, entertainment, and food service sectors at unprecedented speed — and Riyadh’s HORECA industry is one of the primary beneficiaries of this transformation. With global hotel brands, world-class restaurants, and large-scale catering operations expanding across the city, the demand for premium fresh and processed seafood products in Riyadh has never been higher or growing faster than it is in 2026.
This Production Manager opportunity sits directly at the intersection of Saudi Arabia’s seafood food processing sector and its booming HORECA industry. The company’s commitment to quality, food safety, and operational excellence — backed by HACCP, ISO 22000, and SFDA compliance frameworks — creates the kind of professional environment where a talented Production Manager can genuinely make a measurable difference. With full end-to-end production ownership, cross-departmental leadership responsibility, and the support of an experienced QA and supply chain team, this role offers the career opportunity that food production professionals in Saudi Arabia have been looking for.
Apply Today: If you are a production professional with seafood or food processing expertise, strong food safety credentials, and the leadership skills to run a high-performance HORECA production operation in Riyadh, this Production Manager role is your next career move in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Who Should Apply?
- Seafood Production Managers: With 3–5 years hands-on production management experience specifically in seafood processing, fresh fish, or marine food production in KSA or the GCC
- Food Processing Operations Leaders: With HACCP certification, ISO 22000 knowledge, and proven experience managing full production cycles from raw material to finished product dispatch in a food manufacturing environment
- HORECA Supply Chain Professionals: With food production background and understanding of HORECA customer requirements — capable of aligning production planning with Riyadh’s hotel, restaurant, and catering market demands
- Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing Certified Managers: With certified process improvement expertise ready to drive waste reduction, yield optimization, and cost efficiency in a growing Saudi Arabia seafood production operation
- Saudi Arabia or GCC-Based Production Leaders: Currently in Riyadh or willing to relocate — ready to take full onsite ownership of a HORECA seafood production facility in KSA’s fastest-growing food service market
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