Almarai Company — the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the No.1 FMCG brand in the MENA region — is hiring a qualified QA Technician (Protein) at their Hail facility in Saudi Arabia. This role is responsible for coordinating all quality-related aspects within Poultry Operations under the guidance of the SQAM/DQAM, assisting the Quality team to effectively manage every dimension of food safety and product quality in one of the world’s most respected food manufacturing organizations.
 About Almarai Company — MENA’s Food & Beverage Giant
Founded: 1977 — over five decades of sustainable growth and nutritional excellence across the GCC and MENA
Market Position: World’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and largest F&B manufacturing & distribution company in MENA
Employees: Over 43,000 Quality Makers across GCC, Egypt & Jordan — a truly multinational workforce
Financial Scale: Reported net income of SAR 2.4 billion on sales of SAR 22 billion in 2025
Core Principle: “Quality you can trust” — embedded in every product, process, and team member across the organization
The Opportunity — QA Technician, Protein Division
Division: Protein Operations — Poultry Processing Plant, Hail, Saudi Arabia
Reporting: Works under the guidance of SQAM/DQAM (Senior/Department Quality Assurance Manager) — Poultry
Scope: Coordinate all quality aspects in Poultry Operations and assist the plant Quality team across all QA functions
Standards: ISO 22000:2005, APD best practice quality standards, GMP, food safety, and audit systems
Package: Competitive salary and benefits package — Almarai is known for strong employee compensation and career development
 Position Overview
This QA Technician (Protein) role at Almarai Hail is a high-responsibility quality assurance position within one of the world’s most rigorous food manufacturing organizations. You will be the on-the-ground quality coordinator for Almarai’s poultry processing operations — ensuring that quality standards, food safety compliance, and best practice systems are consistently applied across every stage of the Protein division’s production activities.
The role demands a technically sound quality professional with direct experience in meat or poultry processing environments, strong knowledge of ISO 22000 and quality audit systems, and the confidence to conduct quality awareness programs and communicate effectively with a diverse, multinational workforce. For quality professionals looking to build their career with the MENA region’s most iconic food brand, this opportunity at Almarai Hail represents a genuinely outstanding career step.
 Why This Role Matters: Almarai’s “Quality you can trust” promise is not a marketing tagline — it is a contractual commitment to millions of consumers across the GCC and MENA who rely on Almarai products every day. The QA Technician (Protein) is one of the critical professionals who makes that promise real — by ensuring that every chicken, every poultry product, and every processing stage meets the highest quality and food safety standards. Joining Almarai’s quality team means contributing to a legacy of nutritional excellence that has shaped the region’s food industry for nearly 50 years.
 Key Responsibilities & Role Functions
Quality Coordination in Poultry Operations
- Coordinate all quality-related aspects within Almarai’s Poultry Operations under the guidance of the Senior/Department Quality Assurance Manager (SQAM/DQAM) — ensuring all quality functions are effectively managed across the Hail plant.
- Assist the plant Quality team in maintaining full compliance with Almarai’s internal quality standards, ISO 22000:2005 requirements, and APD best practice quality frameworks throughout all poultry processing operations.
- Monitor quality performance across production lines and processing stages — identifying deviations, non-conformities, and areas for improvement, and escalating issues to the SQAM/DQAM as appropriate.
Quality Standards & Audit Systems
- Apply a thorough working knowledge of quality standards including ISO 22000:2005 and APD best practices across all assigned quality activities within the Protein division.
- Participate in and support internal quality audits and compliance reviews — maintaining accurate audit records, documenting findings, and tracking corrective action implementation to closure.
- Ensure all quality systems and procedures are properly followed by plant personnel — identifying gaps in compliance and working with supervisors to address them proactively.
Quality Awareness Programs
- Independently plan, prepare, and conduct Quality Awareness Programs for plant staff — building food safety knowledge, quality culture, and operational best practices across all levels of the workforce.
- Deliver training and awareness sessions on quality standards, GMP, hygiene practices, and food safety procedures tailored to the specific requirements of poultry processing operations.
- Communicate effectively with a multinational workforce — adapting communication style and training delivery to ensure understanding and engagement across diverse teams.
Food Safety & Compliance Management
- Ensure all food safety practices within the poultry processing plant meet the highest standards — supporting the plant’s commitment to Almarai’s core principle of “Quality you can trust.”
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive quality records, documentation, and reports required for audit readiness, management review, and regulatory compliance at the Hail facility.
- Collaborate with cross-functional plant teams to resolve quality issues, support continuous improvement initiatives, and drive the consistent application of food safety best practices across operations.
 Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Services, Food Technology, or a closely related scientific discipline — required for shortlisting
- Additional qualifications in food safety, quality management, or poultry science will be considered a strong advantage
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a Quality role within a Meat Processing Plant — experience specifically in poultry processing is strongly preferred
- Experience working at a supervisory level within a quality, food safety, or food production environment is a key requirement
- Proven track record of conducting quality awareness programs independently — without requiring oversight from senior management for routine program delivery
Technical & Language Requirements
- Conversant with best practice quality standards as outlined by APD and ISO 22000:2005 — working knowledge required, not just theoretical familiarity
- Hands-on experience with quality systems, audit frameworks, and food safety documentation in a live food manufacturing environment
- Excellent written and spoken English — mandatory for effective communication with Almarai’s multinational workforce and management reporting
- Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and persuasively across diverse nationalities and organizational levels within a large-scale food manufacturing plant
Why Almarai Is the FMCG Career Destination in Saudi Arabia 2026
With nearly five decades of unbroken growth, Almarai Company has become more than a food brand — it is a cornerstone of the GCC’s food security infrastructure, a benchmark for FMCG operational excellence, and one of the most sought-after employers for food science and quality professionals across the Middle East. The company’s scale — SAR 22 billion in sales, 43,000+ employees, 20+ brands, and distribution across 6+ countries — means that joining Almarai opens doors to career opportunities and professional development that few other food companies in the region can match.
For QA professionals, Almarai offers world-class quality systems, ISO-certified operations, and a culture of continuous improvement underpinned by the company’s foundational commitment to quality. A QA Technician role at Almarai Hail in 2026 is not just a job — it is the beginning of a quality career built on one of the MENA region’s most powerful and enduring food manufacturing foundations.
 Who Should Apply?
- Poultry QA Technicians:Â With 2+ years in a poultry or meat processing plant quality role and strong ISO 22000 knowledge
- Food Science Graduates:Â With direct QA experience in meat, poultry, or FMCG food manufacturing and a supervisory background
- Quality Auditors:Â Experienced in food safety auditing, quality systems management, and non-conformity documentation within a production environment
- QA Training Specialists:Â Able to independently conduct quality awareness programs for diverse, multinational plant workforces
- GCC-Based Quality Professionals:Â With KSA or Gulf food manufacturing experience seeking career growth with one of the region’s most respected employers
- APD / ISO 22000 Practitioners:Â With hands-on application of these standards in real food manufacturing or poultry processing environments
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