Almarai, the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the #1 FMCG brand in the MENA region, is seeking an experienced Senior Team Manager Production at its Poultry Plant in Hail, Saudi Arabia — responsible for managing a self-directing, multi-functional team to efficiently intake birds and process poultry products, ensuring adherence to defined product specifications, quality and safety standards, ISO/HACCP compliance, and internal customer requirements within a world-class, multinational manufacturing environment.
About Almarai — MENA’s #1 FMCG Brand
Market Position: World’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution business
Scale: Over 46,000 employees servicing approximately 110,000 retail outlets across the GCC and wider MENA region
Financial Strength: Reported net income of SAR 2.04 billion on sales of SAR 19.57 billion in 2023 — a financially robust, growing global business
Headquarters: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — ranked #1 FMCG Brand in MENA and market leader across all its product categories in the GCC
Growth: Aggressive expansion program and new vertical market acquisitions creating exciting career opportunities within a dynamic multinational team
Why This Senior Production Role at Almarai Hail Stands Out
Market Leadership: Join the #1 FMCG brand in MENA — a globally respected dairy and food manufacturing leader with unmatched scale and market presence in Saudi Arabia
Career Growth: Almarai’s aggressive expansion and acquisition strategy creates genuine long-term career advancement opportunities within a dynamic, multinational organisation
Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive package including generous leave, medical coverage, discretionary bonus, and structured training and development programs
Global Standards: Work within an ISO/HACCP-accredited environment supplying EU-categorised product — building internationally recognised food safety and quality credentials
Position Overview
As Senior Team Manager Production at Almarai’s Poultry Plant in Hail, Saudi Arabia, you will manage a self-directing, multi-functional team responsible for efficiently intaking birds and processing poultry products to meet internal customer requirements within defined management performance parameters. You will ensure strict adherence to Product Specifications and Quality and Safety Standards, oversee meat processing and rendering operations in an ISO/HACCP-accredited environment supplying EU-categorised product, implement international quality standards, propose plant modifications and process optimisation to reduce cost and improve service level, and build and lead a high-performing, multicultural workforce within one of MENA’s largest and most respected food manufacturing organisations.
Why This Role Matters: As Senior Team Manager Production at Almarai’s Hail Poultry Plant, you lead production operations for the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and MENA’s #1 FMCG brand — directly impacting product quality and safety for millions of consumers across the GCC, manage meat processing and rendering operations within an ISO/HACCP-accredited facility supplying EU-categorised product, applying international food safety standards that elevate Saudi Arabia’s manufacturing reputation globally, build and develop a multinational, multifunctional workforce — applying strong leadership, training, and team development skills within one of the region’s most dynamic food production environments, drive plant modifications and process optimisation initiatives that reduce cost and improve service level, contributing directly to Almarai’s continued growth and market leadership, and advance your production management career at a financially strong, rapidly expanding global business with comprehensive benefits, structured development, and genuine long-term career opportunity in Saudi Arabia.
Key Responsibilities
Poultry Processing & Production Management
- Manage a self-directing, multi-functional team to efficiently intake birds and process poultry products — ensuring consistent production flow that meets internal customer requirements and operational targets at the Hail facility
- Oversee daily poultry processing and meat rendering operations within management performance parameters — ensuring production efficiency, throughput, and resource utilisation consistently meet Almarai’s operational standards
- Ensure strict adherence to defined Product Specifications across all production activities — maintaining product consistency, quality, and compliance with Almarai’s internal standards and customer requirements
- Coordinate production scheduling, workforce deployment, and operational resources to maintain consistent output levels while managing the inherent variability of live bird intake and poultry processing operations
Quality & Food Safety Compliance
- Maintain rigorous adherence to Quality and Safety Standards across all production activities — ensuring full compliance with ISO and HACCP accreditation requirements within the rendering plant environment
- Apply operational knowledge and practical skills in food safety systems and internal/external audits — ensuring the Hail Poultry Plant consistently meets the standards required to supply EU-categorised product
- Implement and uphold international quality standards across daily operations — translating accreditation requirements into practical, consistently applied production floor practices and procedures
- Support internal and external quality audits and inspections — preparing documentation, coordinating responses, and ensuring corrective actions are implemented promptly to maintain the plant’s accreditation status
Process Optimisation & Continuous Improvement
- Propose practical plant modifications and process optimisation initiatives that reduce operational cost while simultaneously improving service level and production efficiency at the Hail Poultry Plant
- Apply deep operational knowledge of Meat Processing Plant and Packaging — specifically Meat Rendering — to identify improvement opportunities across the full production process from intake through finished product
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in collaboration with engineering, quality, and operations teams — supporting Almarai’s broader strategic goals for manufacturing excellence and cost efficiency across its production network
- Monitor production performance metrics and implement data-driven improvements that enhance throughput, reduce waste, and strengthen overall plant performance against Almarai’s group-wide operational benchmarks
Team Leadership & Multicultural Workforce Development
- Manage a multinational and multifunctional workforce effectively — building strong working relationships and fostering cooperation with superiors, peers, and subordinates across diverse cultural backgrounds at the Hail facility
- Develop a positive, high-performance team environment that boosts employee output levels — applying strong leadership, motivation, and people management skills to drive consistent production results
- Train and develop team members for required production roles — building a skilled, capable, and adaptable multicultural workforce that supports Almarai’s long-term operational and quality objectives
- Work in close coordination with a multicultural workforce across all levels of the production team — demonstrating cultural awareness, strong communication, and inclusive leadership throughout daily plant operations
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Sciences, or Poultry Disciplines from an accredited university — required for this Senior Team Manager Production role at Almarai’s Hail Poultry Plant
Experience Requirements
- 3 to 4 years of hands-on experience in an ISO/HACCP-accredited rendering plant supplying EU-categorised product — this specific accreditation and product category experience is a firm requirement for this role
- Demonstrated practical knowledge of Meat Processing Plant and Packaging operations, specifically within Meat Rendering — essential background for managing poultry production at the Hail facility
- Operational knowledge and hands-on skills in food safety systems and audits — including practical experience supporting or leading ISO and HACCP compliance activities in a food manufacturing environment
Essential Skills & Competencies
- Fluency in spoken and written English — essential for managing international standards documentation, audit communication, and effective leadership across Almarai’s multinational Hail Poultry Plant team
- Strong knowledge of international quality standards implementation, with the ability to propose plant modifications and process optimisation initiatives that reduce cost and improve service level performance
- Cooperative working style with superiors, peers, and subordinates — combined with the proven ability to manage a multinational and multifunctional workforce effectively in a fast-paced production environment
- Ability to develop a positive team environment that boosts employee output, work effectively in coordination with a multicultural workforce, and train people for required jobs to build long-term team capability
Benefits & Total Rewards
- Competitive Package: A strong, competitive remuneration package reflecting the seniority and responsibility of this production management role at Almarai’s Hail Poultry Plant
- Generous Leave: Substantial annual leave entitlement supporting genuine work-life balance for senior production management team members at Almarai
- Medical Coverage: Comprehensive medical coverage providing peace of mind and health security for employees within Almarai’s broader benefits framework
- Discretionary Bonus: Performance-based discretionary bonus structure rewarding strong production results and operational excellence at the Hail facility
- Training & Development: Structured training and professional development opportunities supporting continued career growth within Almarai’s expanding global organisation
- Excellent Remuneration Package: An overall excellent remuneration and benefits package reflecting Almarai’s position as a successful, expanding global FMCG business in Saudi Arabia
About Almarai
Almarai is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy and the region’s largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company. Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Almarai is ranked as the #1 FMCG brand in the MENA region and holds a market-leading position across all its product categories throughout the GCC. With over 46,000 employees servicing approximately 110,000 retail outlets and reporting net income of SAR 2.04 billion on sales of SAR 19.57 billion in 2023, Almarai continues an aggressive expansion program combined with strategic acquisitions in new vertical markets — creating exciting growth opportunities for talented professionals across its dynamic, multinational organisation.
Career Excellence: Join Almarai’s Poultry Plant in Hail, Saudi Arabia as Senior Team Manager Production — where your meat processing expertise, ISO/HACCP knowledge, and team leadership skills directly support the operations of MENA’s #1 FMCG brand and the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company.
Who Should Apply?
- ISO/HACCP Production Managers: With 3-4 years experience in accredited rendering plants supplying EU-categorised product seeking a senior production leadership role with a market-leading FMCG company in Saudi Arabia
- Meat Processing & Rendering Specialists: With direct poultry or meat processing plant experience, strong food safety system knowledge, and proven team leadership capability in Saudi Arabia or the GCC
- Poultry / Food Science Graduates: With a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Sciences, or Poultry Disciplines and 3+ years relevant production management experience in regulated food manufacturing environments
- Multicultural Team Managers: With proven experience managing multinational, multifunctional production workforces and a strong track record in employee training and team development in industrial settings
- Quality-Focused Production Leaders: With ISO and HACCP audit experience, process optimisation skills, and a genuine passion for food safety excellence seeking a career with MENA’s #1 FMCG brand
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