Almarai Company, the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the undisputed number one FMCG brand across the MENA region, is seeking an experienced Production Manager for its Sa’ad facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Riyadh, Almarai has grown over five decades into a SAR 22 billion global food and beverage powerhouse employing over 43,000 Quality Makers across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan. This Production Manager role offers a career-defining opportunity to lead production operations at a world-class manufacturing facility — managing efficiency, quality, environmental standards, and budget performance within one of the most iconic food brands on earth.
About Almarai — MENA’s #1 FMCG Brand
Global Scale: World’s largest vertically integrated dairy company — largest food & beverage manufacturer and distributor in MENA
Market Leadership: Ranked #1 FMCG Brand in MENA — market leader in all categories across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan
Financial Strength: SAR 2.4 billion net income on SAR 22 billion in sales reported for 2025
Workforce: Over 43,000 Quality Makers employed across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan
Heritage: Five decades of sustainable growth driven by one principle — “Quality you can trust”
Mission: Consistently providing nutritious and healthy products to consumers of all ages across the region
Almarai’s Iconic Brand Portfolio
Dairy & Beverages: Almarai dairy, Almira, juices, bottled water, infant formula (Nuralac)
Bakery & Food: L’usine, 7DAYS, Bakemart, Premier Chef — leading GCC bakery brands
Poultry & Protein: ALYOUM poultry, Farm’s Select, Seama fish and seafood, Ice Leaf
Other Brands: Oska, IVAL, Almara Pro, Dates category — over 20 brands total across all MENA markets
Categories: Dairy, juices, beverages, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish, seafood, bottled water
Sa’ad, Riyadh — Almarai Production Facility
Location: Sa’ad facility — Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia — Almarai’s manufacturing heartland
Production Focus: Red meat processing and manufacturing operations within Almarai’s integrated production network
Remote Setting: Position operates in a remote production facility environment — ability to work independently is essential
Strategic Role: Production Manager at Sa’ad directly contributes to Almarai’s supply of high-quality meat products across the GCC
Position Overview
The Production Manager at Almarai’s Sa’ad facility in Riyadh carries full operational responsibility for managing production operations to ensure consistent achievement of production targets within specified quality benchmarks, environmental standards, and budget parameters. This is not an entry-level or supervisory role — it is a senior production leadership position within the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy and FMCG company, demanding a seasoned professional with deep expertise in red meat manufacturing, food safety compliance, internal auditing, and production operations management at scale.
As Production Manager, you will be the on-site operational leader for daily production activity — managing your team, maintaining product quality and safety standards, controlling production costs, and ensuring that Almarai’s exacting quality principles are upheld at every stage of the manufacturing process. You will be expected to apply your HACCP and ISO certification knowledge to enforce food safety compliance, leverage your internal auditing experience to proactively identify and resolve non-conformances, and use your red meat industry expertise to drive production efficiency improvements that directly impact Almarai’s FMCG market leadership position.
Almarai’s production facilities operate to world-class standards befitting the number one FMCG brand in the MENA region. The Production Manager role at Sa’ad represents a rare opportunity to join a legendary Saudi and global food brand at the height of its growth trajectory — bringing your expertise to a company with SAR 22 billion in annual sales, over 43,000 employees, and a relentless commitment to the principle that has defined Almarai for nearly five decades: “Quality you can trust.”
Why This Role Matters: As Production Manager at Almarai Sa’ad Riyadh, you lead production operations for the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy and FMCG brand, directly manage red meat manufacturing quality and efficiency at a world-class Saudi production facility, earn a highly competitive package including generous leave, full medical coverage, and discretionary bonus, grow your career within a SAR 22 billion global organization recognized as MENA’s undisputed #1 FMCG brand, and contribute to five decades of Almarai’s legacy of delivering quality, nutrition, and trust to millions of consumers across the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan.
Key Responsibilities
Production Operations Management
- Manage all daily production operations at the Sa’ad facility to ensure consistent achievement of production targets within approved quality standards, environmental compliance requirements, and allocated budget
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activity to optimize throughput, minimize downtime, and maintain on-time delivery of finished products across Almarai’s distribution network
- Monitor real-time production performance data — identifying deviations from targets and implementing immediate corrective actions to protect output volumes and product quality
- Lead production shift teams to deliver consistent, high-quality output that meets Almarai’s world-class FMCG standards and the demands of the MENA market
Red Meat Manufacturing & Quality Standards
- Apply specialist red meat industry expertise to manage all aspects of meat processing and production at the Sa’ad facility — from raw material receipt through to finished product dispatch
- Enforce Almarai’s quality management standards across all red meat production processes — ensuring every product leaving the facility meets the company’s “Quality you can trust” principle
- Monitor product quality parameters including temperature management, hygiene standards, specification compliance, yield performance, and packaging integrity throughout the production process
- Investigate and resolve quality deviations, production non-conformances, and customer feedback issues — implementing root cause analysis and preventive corrective actions
HACCP, ISO & Food Safety Compliance
- Implement and maintain full HACCP food safety management system compliance across all production operations — applying certified HACCP knowledge to identify, monitor, and control all critical control points
- Ensure ISO food safety management standards are rigorously applied and maintained across the Sa’ad production facility in line with Almarai’s global quality management framework
- Conduct and lead internal food safety and quality system audits — applying Internal Auditor certification to evaluate compliance, identify gaps, and drive continuous improvement
- Prepare the facility for external regulatory audits, third-party certifications, and Almarai corporate quality assurance assessments — maintaining audit-ready standards at all times
Internal Auditing & Compliance Governance
- Lead regular internal audits of production processes, quality systems, environmental compliance, and health and safety protocols — documenting findings and driving corrective action implementation
- Maintain comprehensive audit records, non-conformance reports, and corrective and preventive action (CAPA) documentation in accordance with ISO and HACCP certification requirements
- Liaise with Almarai’s quality assurance and compliance teams to ensure the Sa’ad facility remains fully aligned with corporate standards and regulatory requirements across KSA and GCC
- Train production staff on quality management systems, HACCP principles, food safety best practices, and internal audit protocols to build a culture of quality ownership on the production floor
Budget Management & Cost Control
- Manage the production department budget at the Sa’ad facility — monitoring costs against targets and implementing efficiency improvements to control labor, material, and overhead expenditure
- Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities across production operations without compromising product quality or food safety compliance standards
- Track and report key production financial KPIs including yield rates, waste levels, labor efficiency, and cost per unit to senior management on a regular basis
- Develop and propose capital investment requirements for equipment, technology upgrades, or facility improvements that will support sustainable production growth at the Sa’ad facility
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, motivate, and develop the production team at Sa’ad — building a high-performance culture aligned with Almarai’s values of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
- Manage recruitment, performance evaluation, training needs assessment, and succession planning for the production team to ensure sustained operational capability
- Foster a workplace safety culture — ensuring all production staff follow health, safety, and environmental protocols and that the facility maintains full compliance with KSA labor and safety regulations
- Communicate production performance, challenges, and improvement initiatives clearly to senior management — providing regular structured reporting on all key operational metrics
Requirements & Qualifications
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Processing Technology, Food Science, Food Engineering, or a closely related technical field from a recognized university
- Equivalent combination of relevant technical degree and extensive senior production management experience in food manufacturing or FMCG operations considered
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of direct, hands-on experience as a Production Manager specifically within the red meat industry — this is a mandatory and non-negotiable requirement
- Minimum 5+ years of active experience conducting internal audits within a food manufacturing, FMCG, or regulated production environment
- Proven track record of managing production operations to target within quality, budget, and environmental compliance parameters in a large-scale food manufacturing or FMCG setting
- Experience working in a remote production facility environment — ability to work independently with minimal daily supervision in a self-directed operational leadership role
Certifications
- Internal Auditor certification — active and recognized certification in food safety or quality management systems internal auditing
- HACCP certification — certified HACCP practitioner with demonstrated practical application of HACCP principles in a food manufacturing production environment
- ISO food safety management certification — working knowledge and certification in ISO 22000, ISO 9001, or equivalent food safety and quality management standards
Professional Attributes
- Deep technical knowledge of red meat processing, production operations, food safety compliance, and quality management within a large-scale FMCG manufacturing environment
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities — proven ability to build, develop, and motivate a high-performance production workforce in a demanding operational setting
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a remote production facility environment — comfortable operating with strategic autonomy and accountability
- Excellent communication skills in English — ability to report clearly to senior management, liaise with quality and compliance teams, and lead training for production staff
Almarai Compensation & Benefits Package
Salary: Competitive salary package commensurate with experience and seniority of the Production Manager role
Leave: Generous annual leave entitlement in line with Almarai’s market-leading employee benefits structure
Medical Coverage: Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for the Production Manager and eligible dependents
Discretionary Bonus: Performance-linked discretionary bonus tied to production target achievement and individual contribution
Training & Development: Ongoing training and professional development investment — Almarai actively develops its management talent
Career Growth: Opportunity to grow within the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy and FMCG organization in MENA
About Almarai Excellence
Almarai Company is not merely a food and beverage company — it is a national and regional institution that has shaped the food industry across Saudi Arabia and the MENA region for nearly five decades. Founded in Riyadh in 1977, Almarai has grown from a single dairy operation into the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the undisputed number one FMCG brand across the MENA region. With operations spanning Saudi Arabia, the wider GCC, Egypt, and Jordan, and a workforce of more than 43,000 dedicated Quality Makers, Almarai’s scale, reach, and commitment to food quality is unmatched in the region.
In 2025, Almarai reported net income of SAR 2.4 billion on total sales of SAR 22 billion — continuing a multi-decade trajectory of sustainable, profitable growth. The company’s product portfolio has expanded far beyond its dairy origins to encompass over 20 brands across dairy, juices, beverages, bakery, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish, seafood, and bottled water — making Almarai one of the most diversified and consumer-trusted food companies on the planet.
Join the Legacy: Joining Almarai as a Production Manager means becoming one of 43,000 Quality Makers who uphold the brand’s founding principle every single day: “Quality you can trust.” If you are a red meat manufacturing expert with HACCP and ISO certification and a track record of leading high-performance production teams, this Sa’ad Riyadh role is your opportunity to contribute to one of the world’s great food companies at the height of its growth.
Who Should Apply?
- Red Meat Production Managers: With 5+ years direct experience as a Production Manager specifically in the red meat manufacturing industry — this experience is mandatory
- HACCP & ISO Certified Food Professionals: With active HACCP certification, ISO food safety management knowledge, and Internal Auditor certification ready to apply in a world-class KSA facility
- FMCG Operations Leaders: With Bachelor’s degree in food processing or related field and proven track record managing production teams, budgets, and quality standards in large-scale FMCG manufacturing
- Internal Audit Experienced Managers: With 5+ years of documented internal auditing experience in food manufacturing — ready to lead HACCP and ISO compliance governance at an Almarai production facility
- Remote Facility Operations Professionals: Self-motivated, independent professionals comfortable leading production operations at a remote Saudi Arabia manufacturing site with full accountability
- Ambitious Career Builders: Seeking to join the MENA region’s #1 FMCG brand with SAR 22 billion in sales and a global reputation built over nearly 50 years of quality-driven manufacturing excellence
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