Americana Group, one of the largest food and beverage manufacturers in the MENA region, is hiring an Assistant Hygiene Manager in Riyadh to develop, implement, and continuously improve hygiene, sanitation, environmental monitoring, and pest management programs, ensuring food safety, regulatory compliance, and the production of safe, high-quality products across the factory.
About the Company – A MENA FMCG Leader
Market Position: One of the largest food and beverage manufacturing groups in the Middle East and North Africa
Diverse Portfolio: Bakery, snacks, beverages, frozen and packaged food categories
Production Excellence: Modern manufacturing facilities across key Saudi and GCC markets
Regional Reach: Products distributed across Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC
Food Safety Culture: Strong commitment to FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP and Halal compliance
Career Growth & Food Safety Impact
Strategic Location: Riyadh – central hub for Saudi Arabia’s growing FMCG manufacturing sector
Market Leadership: Work for a top MENA FMCG group with strong regional distribution
Innovation Focus: Drive hygiene and food safety standards protecting product quality
Career Growth: Build expertise in food safety leadership within a fast-growing manufacturing environment
Position Overview
The Assistant Hygiene Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving hygiene, sanitation, environmental monitoring, and pest management programs at the Riyadh manufacturing facility. This role ensures food safety, regulatory compliance, and consistent production of safe, high-quality products, working closely with production, quality, and food safety teams to maintain the highest hygiene standards on the factory floor.
Why This Role Matters: As Assistant Hygiene Manager at a leading MENA FMCG group, you protect food safety for products reaching millions of consumers, lead sanitation and pest management programs at a modern Riyadh facility, support FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP and Halal audit readiness, build a strong food safety culture across the plant, and grow your career in one of Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing manufacturing Key Responsibilities
Hygiene & Sanitation Program Management
- Lead and maintain factory hygiene, cleaning, and sanitation programs to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards
- Ensure effective implementation of hygienic zoning, personnel practices, and contamination prevention controls
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen food safety culture and operational excellence
Environmental Monitoring & Microbiological Verification
- Manage environmental monitoring, microbiological verification, and hygiene inspections to identify and mitigate contamination risks
- Conduct hygiene audits, trend analyses, and root cause investigations across production areas
- Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions based on inspection findings
Pest Management & Contamination Control
- Oversee pest management activities and drive corrective actions to maintain a hygienic manufacturing environment
- Coordinate with production and quality teams to close out hygiene-related non-conformances
- Maintain documentation supporting pest control and contamination prevention programs
Compliance, Audits & Training
- Support compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, Halal, and Saudi regulatory requirements, ensuring audit readiness at all times
- Deliver training and coaching to employees and contractors on hygiene, sanitation, and food safety practices
- Keep hygiene documentation and records aligned with local Saudi food safety regulations
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related field
Experience Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of experience in Food Manufacturing or Hospitality (Minimum requirement)
- Experience working in Saudi Arabia is preferred, with knowledge of local food safety standards and regulations
- Proficiency in hygiene, sanitation, and food safety compliance processes
Essential Skills
Strong understanding of FMCG food manufacturing hygiene standardssectors.
Strong knowledge of FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, and Halal requirements
Must be proficient in both written and spoken English
Strong analytical and root-cause investigation skills
Ability to train, coach, and influence employees and contractors on hygiene practices
Key Responsibilities
Hygiene & Sanitation Program Management
- Lead and maintain factory hygiene, cleaning, and sanitation programs to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards
- Ensure effective implementation of hygienic zoning, personnel practices, and contamination prevention controls
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen food safety culture and operational excellence
Environmental Monitoring & Microbiological Verification
- Manage environmental monitoring, microbiological verification, and hygiene inspections to identify and mitigate contamination risks
- Conduct hygiene audits, trend analyses, and root cause investigations across production areas
- Support implementation of corrective and preventive actions based on inspection findings
Pest Management & Contamination Control
- Oversee pest management activities and drive corrective actions to maintain a hygienic manufacturing environment
- Coordinate with production and quality teams to close out hygiene-related non-conformances
- Maintain documentation supporting pest control and contamination prevention programs
Compliance, Audits & Training
- Support compliance with FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, Halal, and Saudi regulatory requirements, ensuring audit readiness at all times
- Deliver training and coaching to employees and contractors on hygiene, sanitation, and food safety practices
- Keep hygiene documentation and records aligned with local Saudi food safety regulations
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related field
Experience Requirements
- 3 to 5 years of experience in Food Manufacturing or Hospitality (Minimum requirement)
- Experience working in Saudi Arabia is preferred, with knowledge of local food safety standards and regulations
- Proficiency in hygiene, sanitation, and food safety compliance processes
Essential Skills
- Strong knowledge of FSSC 22000, HACCP, GMP, and Halal requirements
- Must be proficient in both written and spoken English
- Strong analytical and root-cause investigation skills
- Ability to train, coach, and influence employees and contractors on hygiene practices
- Strong understanding of FMCG food manufacturing hygiene standards
About Americana – A Leading MENA FMCG Group
Join Americana Group, one of the largest food and beverage manufacturing companies in the Middle East and North Africa region, offering a diverse portfolio across bakery, snacks, beverages, and packaged food categories. The company operates modern production facilities across key Saudi and GCC markets, maintaining rigorous food safety and hygiene standards while providing strong career growth opportunities in a dynamic FMCG manufacturing sector.
Career Excellence: Lead hygiene and food safety standards for a regional FMCG leader with strong growth in Saudi Arabia.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Science Graduates: With 3-5 years food manufacturing experience seeking hygiene leadership roles
- Quality & Food Safety Professionals: From FMCG or F&B background with HACCP/GMP experience
- Hospitality Hygiene Specialists: Transitioning into industrial food manufacturing hygiene roles
- Microbiologists & Biologists: Interested in environmental monitoring and contamination control
- Sanitation Supervisors: Seeking a step up into an Assistant Manager position in Riyadh
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