Almarai Company, the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy and MENA’s #1 FMCG brand with over 43,000 Quality Makers and SAR 22 billion in 2025 sales, is hiring a dedicated QA Technician (Protein) at its Poultry Plant in Hail, Saudi Arabia — to coordinate all quality-related aspects within Poultry Operations, assist the Quality team in effectively managing ISO 22000 and APD quality standards, conduct quality awareness programs, support systems and audits, and communicate quality requirements across a multinational workforce under the guidance of the SQAM/DQAM Poultry.
About Almarai — MENA’s #1 FMCG Brand & Global Dairy Leader
Founded: 1977 — nearly five decades of sustained growth and trusted consumer brand leadership across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan
Market Position: World’s largest vertically integrated dairy company, largest F&B manufacturer in MENA, and #1 FMCG brand in the region under its core principle: “Quality you can trust”
Protein Division: Almarai’s Protein category includes poultry products under the ALYOUM and Farm’s Select brands — one of the fastest-growing protein categories across the GCC food market
Scale: 43,000+ Quality Makers across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan — SAR 2.4 billion net income on SAR 22 billion sales in 2025
Portfolio: 20+ brands including Almarai, L’usine, 7DAYS, ALYOUM, Nuralac, Farm’s Select, Ice Leaf, Almira, Seama, IVAL, and Bakemart across dairy, bakery, poultry, juices, infant formula, and more
Why This QA Technician Role at Almarai Hail Stands Out
World-Class FMCG Brand: Join the world’s largest dairy company and MENA’s #1 FMCG brand — building a prestigious QA career credential at an employer recognised for nearly 50 years of quality excellence
Poultry Quality Specialisation: Gain deep, hands-on QA expertise in one of the GCC’s fastest-growing protein categories — with ISO 22000 and APD quality standards experience that is consistently valued across the food manufacturing sector
Competitive Package: Almarai offers a competitive salary, generous leave, medical coverage, discretionary bonus, and structured training and development for all Quality Makers across the Kingdom
Career Advancement: Almarai’s scale, expansion, and 20+ brand portfolio create genuine long-term career growth opportunities for high-performing QA technicians within one of MENA’s largest food companies
Position Overview
Almarai is seeking a qualified and motivated QA Technician (Protein) for its Poultry Plant in Hail, Saudi Arabia. You will work under the guidance of the SQAM/DQAM: Poultry to coordinate all quality-related aspects within Almarai’s Hail poultry operations — assisting the Quality team to effectively manage all dimensions of quality control and assurance across the plant. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with ISO 22000:2005 and APD best practice quality standards, conducting independent quality awareness programs, supporting internal systems and audits, and communicating quality requirements effectively across a multinational, multilingual workforce. A minimum of 2 years of QA experience in a meat or poultry processing plant is required, along with supervisory-level experience and strong English communication skills.
Why This Role Matters: As QA Technician (Protein) at Almarai Hail, you are a direct guardian of the quality and food safety standards that protect every consumer who chooses Almarai’s ALYOUM poultry products — products trusted by millions of families across Saudi Arabia and the GCC every day, apply your ISO 22000 and meat processing quality expertise within the world’s most trusted FMCG dairy and protein brand — ensuring that Almarai’s poultry operations in Hail maintain the highest quality production standards and regulatory compliance at every stage of processing, conduct quality awareness programs that build a genuine, team-wide culture of quality ownership across Almarai’s multinational Hail Poultry Plant workforce — making a lasting professional impact that extends beyond technical testing to genuine team capability development, build a prestigious QA career foundation at Almarai — an employer with nearly 50 years of market leadership, 43,000+ Quality Makers, and a genuine commitment to developing every team member through training, certification, and meaningful career advancement, and advance your poultry and protein QA career in one of Saudi Arabia’s most dynamic FMCG companies at a time when Almarai continues expanding its protein product range and production capabilities across the Kingdom and wider GCC markets.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Coordination in Poultry Operations
- Coordinate all quality-related activities within Almarai’s Hail Poultry Operations under the guidance of the SQAM and DQAM: Poultry — ensuring that every aspect of quality management is effectively administered across the full poultry processing plant
- Assist the Quality team in effectively managing all aspects of quality control and assurance across the Hail Poultry Plant — supporting daily QA activities, inspection routines, and quality reporting that maintain the high standards Almarai’s consumers expect
- Monitor and enforce compliance with Almarai’s defined Product Specifications and Quality standards throughout poultry processing operations — ensuring consistency, accuracy, and complete alignment with APD best practice quality requirements
- Perform routine quality checks and technical inspections across poultry processing lines — identifying non-conformances promptly, documenting findings accurately, and escalating deviations to SQAM/DQAM for timely corrective action
ISO 22000 & APD Quality Standards Compliance
- Ensure all poultry plant quality activities fully comply with ISO 22000:2005 food safety management system requirements and APD (Animal Protein Division) best practice quality standards — maintaining Almarai’s accreditation and consumer protection standards
- Apply good working knowledge of quality standards across daily QA activities — supporting the maintenance, updating, and continuous improvement of quality systems documentation within the Hail Poultry Plant environment
- Support internal quality system audits across poultry plant functions — assisting with audit preparation, observation recording, finding documentation, and corrective action follow-up to ensure sustained ISO 22000 compliance
- Monitor quality performance metrics and production quality data — providing the Quality team with accurate, well-organised information that supports management decisions and tracks progress against Almarai’s quality improvement objectives
Quality Awareness Programs & Multinational Workforce Communication
- Conduct quality awareness programs independently across the Hail Poultry Plant — designing and delivering practical, engaging training sessions that build genuine quality ownership and competence among all production and processing team members
- Communicate quality requirements, standards, and procedures effectively to a multinational, multilingual workforce — applying clear, culturally sensitive communication skills that ensure all team members fully understand and consistently apply quality expectations
- Support the development of a strong food safety and quality culture across the Hail Poultry Plant team — fostering a work environment where every Quality Maker understands their personal responsibility for maintaining Almarai’s “Quality you can trust” promise
- Prepare clear, professional quality awareness materials, visual aids, and training documentation — ensuring that quality training resources are accessible, relevant, and practical for the diverse, multinational poultry plant workforce in Hail
Quality Reporting, Audits & Supervisory Support
- Prepare accurate, timely, and well-structured quality reports for the SQAM/DQAM and Quality team — documenting inspection findings, audit results, non-conformance trends, and corrective action status across Almarai’s Hail Poultry Plant operations
- Support quality systems management and internal audit activities — applying experience with quality management systems and audit methodologies to contribute effectively to Almarai’s ongoing quality assurance and improvement programs
- Apply supervisory-level experience to guide and support quality technicians and production staff on quality matters — providing day-to-day leadership on quality processes that maintains plant standards and builds team capability
- Communicate effectively with the SQAM/DQAM, production management, and other functional teams — ensuring clear, professional, and timely information exchange on all quality-related matters affecting the Hail Poultry Plant’s operations and compliance status
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field from an accredited university — required for this QA Technician (Protein) role at Almarai’s Hail Poultry Plant
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in a Quality role within a Meat Processing Plant — with poultry processing plant experience being strongly preferred and given priority consideration for this Almarai Hail opportunity
- Demonstrable experience operating at a supervisory level within a quality function — with the ability to guide other team members, lead quality programs independently, and communicate quality requirements to a multinational workforce
- Practical experience with quality management systems and internal audit processes within an ISO-certified food manufacturing or meat processing environment in Saudi Arabia or the GCC region
Essential Skills & Competencies
- Conversant with best practice quality standards as outlined by APD (Animal Protein Division) and ISO 22000:2005 — demonstrating the technical quality knowledge foundation required for this Almarai protein QA role
- Demonstrated ability to conduct quality awareness programs independently — planning, preparing, and delivering training that builds genuine quality competence across diverse, multinational poultry plant teams
- Good working knowledge of quality standards, quality management systems, and audit methodologies — enabling active, competent participation in all aspects of Almarai’s Hail Poultry Plant quality management activities
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills — required for quality reporting, training delivery, audit documentation, and professional engagement with Almarai’s SQAM/DQAM and multinational operational teams
About Almarai Company
Founded in 1977, Almarai Company is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in the MENA region. Headquartered in Riyadh and ranked as the #1 FMCG brand across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan, Almarai operates a portfolio of more than 20 beloved brands — including Almarai, L’usine, 7DAYS, ALYOUM, and Farm’s Select — across dairy, poultry, bakery, juices, infant formula, dates, fish, and bottled water. With 43,000+ Quality Makers and SAR 22 billion in 2025 sales, Almarai continues to expand its protein product range and processing capabilities — creating exciting career opportunities for QA professionals who share the company’s core principle: “Quality you can trust.”
Career Excellence: Join Almarai in Hail as QA Technician (Protein) — where your poultry plant quality expertise, ISO 22000 knowledge, and commitment to food safety excellence directly protect millions of consumers and support the continued growth of one of Saudi Arabia’s most trusted and respected FMCG brands.
Who Should Apply?
- Poultry Plant QA Technicians: With 2+ years of quality assurance experience in a poultry or meat processing plant environment — seeking a prestigious QA role with MENA’s #1 FMCG brand in Hail, Saudi Arabia
- ISO 22000 Quality Professionals: With food safety management system experience and APD or meat processing quality standards knowledge looking to advance their QA career at the world’s largest dairy and protein company
- Supervisory-Level QA Technicians: With experience leading quality activities, conducting awareness programs independently, and communicating with multinational workforces in food or meat manufacturing environments
- Food Science Graduates with QA Experience: Holding a Bachelor’s in Food Science or a related field with 2+ years of hands-on quality assurance experience in poultry, meat, or FMCG food manufacturing in the GCC
- Meat Processing Quality Specialists: With strong English communication skills, quality audit experience, and a passion for food safety excellence — ready to contribute to Almarai’s “Quality you can trust” promise from Hail
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