Leading food manufacturing company in Jeddah is seeking Lab Supervisor to oversee laboratory operations across GCC facilities ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards, coordinate and supervise daily laboratory operations ensuring optimal resource utilization and operational efficiency, review and analyze laboratory results reporting findings to QA Manager, provide technical guidance to laboratory teams supporting decision-making related to testing, analysis, and quality control processes, ensure laboratory procedures comply with ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Accreditation Standard.
About Food Manufacturing Laboratory Excellence
GCC Operations: Regional laboratory operations across Gulf Cooperation Council facilities
ISO 17025 Compliance: International laboratory accreditation standard and quality management
Food Safety Focus: Comprehensive food safety, halal, and regulatory compliance programs
Technology Integration: LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) implementation
Competitive Package: Attractive salary plus comprehensive benefits package
Laboratory Leadership in Jeddah
Strategic Location: Jeddah – Major food manufacturing hub in Saudi Arabia and GCC
Regional Responsibility: Oversee laboratory operations across multiple GCC facilities
Professional Growth: Advance laboratory management and food safety expertise
Quality Excellence: Lead teams ensuring compliance with international standards
Position Overview
This Lab Supervisor role involves comprehensive oversight of laboratory operations across GCC food manufacturing facilities. You will coordinate and supervise daily laboratory operations ensuring optimal resource utilization, review and critically analyze laboratory results reporting to QA Manager, provide technical guidance to laboratory teams, ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Accreditation Standard and internal quality standards, monitor laboratory activities maintaining accurate sample traceability, lead and develop laboratory personnel through training and performance management, manage laboratory administrative activities, support R&D initiatives, and ensure implementation of corporate quality programs and regulatory requirements.
Why This Role Matters: As Lab Supervisor in food manufacturing, you ensure product safety and quality protecting consumer health across GCC region, lead laboratory operations with ISO 17025 accreditation and international standards compliance, advance career in quality management with leading food manufacturing organization offering competitive salary and benefits, develop laboratory teams and implement cutting-edge LIMS technology, and contribute to food safety culture while ensuring regulatory compliance including halal standards across GCC facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Laboratory Operations Management
- Coordinate and supervise daily laboratory operations across GCC laboratories
- Ensure optimal resource utilization and operational efficiency
- Monitor laboratory activities maintaining accurate sample traceability
- Ensure adherence to sampling plans and testing protocols
Quality Control & Analysis
- Review and critically analyze laboratory results
- Report findings to QA Manager with technical recommendations
- Provide technical guidance to laboratory teams
- Support decision-making related to testing, analysis, and quality control
Compliance & Standards
- Ensure laboratory procedures comply with ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Accreditation Standard
- Maintain internal quality standards and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate internal and external audits
- Ensure compliance with food safety, halal, and regulatory requirements
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead and develop laboratory personnel through training and coaching
- Provide performance feedback and succession planning
- Build high-performing laboratory teams
- Foster continuous improvement culture
Laboratory Administration
- Manage laboratory administrative activities
- Handle asset tracking, procurement requests, and equipment maintenance
- Participate in budgeting and investment planning
- Oversee laboratory infrastructure improvement projects
LIMS & Technology Implementation
- Oversee implementation and effective use of Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS)
- Ensure LIMS deployment across GCC laboratories
- Support R&D initiatives including validation and development of new testing methods
- Implement new laboratory technologies
Quality Programs & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure implementation of corporate quality programs
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives
- Support incident investigations and corrective action implementation
- Contribute to crisis management and risk management
HSE & Safety Compliance
- Promote and enforce HSE policies and safe laboratory practices
- Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and halal standards
- Support food safety culture initiatives across organization
- Maintain safe working environment for laboratory staff
Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology (REQUIRED)
- OR Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Sciences
- OR Biochemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field
- Strong academic foundation in food science and laboratory sciences
Essential Knowledge & Experience
- Strong knowledge of Food Safety, GMP, and Food Hygiene standards
- Experience with food microbiology, chemistry, and laboratory testing processes
- Understanding of production processes in food manufacturing industry
- Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Accreditation Standard
Technical Skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- SAP experience preferred for laboratory operations management
- LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) knowledge
- Understanding of laboratory testing methodologies and equipment
Leadership & Management Competencies
- Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making abilities
- Leadership skills for managing laboratory teams across GCC
- Problem-solving capabilities for complex quality issues
- Strong team management, coaching, and development skills
Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Strong stakeholder communication abilities
- Technical writing and reporting skills for QA management
- Ability to convey complex technical information clearly
- Cross-functional collaboration with production, quality, and R&D teams
Professional Attributes
- Commitment to quality excellence and regulatory compliance
- Attention to detail in laboratory operations and documentation
- Proactive approach to continuous improvement
- Ability to work in multicultural GCC environment
- Flexibility for regional travel across GCC facilities
Benefits Package
Attractive Salary: Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications in GCC food manufacturing sector.
Comprehensive Benefits: Full benefits package including health insurance, accommodation support, transportation, annual leave, flight tickets, and professional development opportunities.
Career Growth: Advancement opportunities in quality management, laboratory operations, and food safety leadership across GCC region with leading food manufacturing organization.
Working in GCC Food Manufacturing
Food manufacturing sector in GCC region offers excellent opportunities for laboratory supervisors in 2026 and beyond. Jeddah serves as strategic hub for food production with modern facilities, international quality standards, and growing focus on food safety and halal compliance. Laboratory supervisors play critical roles ensuring product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across regional facilities.
Career Excellence: Lab Supervisor role in Jeddah food manufacturing offering regional GCC responsibility, ISO 17025 accreditation experience, competitive salary and benefits package, and contribution to food safety excellence across leading organization in Saudi Arabia.
Who Should Apply?
- Laboratory Managers: With food manufacturing background and ISO 17025 experience
- Quality Control Supervisors: From food industry seeking laboratory leadership advancement
- Food Technologists: With laboratory operations and quality management expertise
- QA Professionals: Ready for supervisory role overseeing GCC laboratory operations
- Laboratory Leaders: Looking for career growth with leading food manufacturer in Jeddah
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