Almarai Company — the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company, MENA’s number one FMCG brand, and a SAR 22 billion enterprise employing over 43,000 Quality Makers across the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan — is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager to lead all quality-related processes, personnel, and resources at its Red Meat factory site in Riyadh, Sa’ad. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior food quality professional with 8 years of meat industry QA experience and formal ISO/FSSC certifications to join one of the world’s most prestigious and successful food companies.
About Almarai — MENA’s #1 FMCG Brand
Founded: 1977 — over five decades of sustainable growth and trusted nutrition across the MENA region
Market Leadership: World’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturing company in MENA
Scale: 43,000+ employees (Quality Makers), SAR 22 billion in 2025 sales, SAR 2.4 billion net income
Brand Portfolio: 20+ brands including Almarai, ALYOUM, L’usine, 7DAYS, Nuralac, Farm’s Select, Ice Leaf, Seama, and more
Products: Dairy, juices, baked goods, poultry, red meat, infant formula, dates, fish and seafood, and bottled water
World-Class QA Career Opportunity at Almarai Riyadh
Prestigious Employer: Join the #1 FMCG brand in MENA — a globally recognized food company built on the principle of “Quality you can trust”
Red Meat Division: Lead quality assurance for Almarai’s Red Meat factory — one of the company’s strategically important manufacturing divisions
Senior Impact: Full management responsibility for quality processes, team, and resources across the entire factory site
Competitive Package: Competitive salary, generous leave, medical coverage, discretionary bonus, training, and development benefits
Position Overview
The Quality Assurance Manager — Poultry / Red Meat at Almarai’s Riyadh site is a senior leadership role with full responsibility for ensuring the Red Meat factory’s compliance with the company’s Safety Policy, Quality Policy, Divisional Quality Management System, and all Divisional Business and Quality Objectives. You will manage all quality-related processes, personnel, and resources — driving the highest standards of food safety, quality compliance, and operational excellence across one of Almarai’s key manufacturing operations in Saudi Arabia. This role demands exceptional food science credentials, formal ISO and FSSC 22000 certifications, and a deep background in meat industry quality assurance.
Why This Role Matters: As Quality Assurance Manager at Almarai’s Red Meat division, you uphold the quality standards of the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy and food manufacturing company — a brand trusted by millions of consumers across the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan, lead full factory-site QA compliance across Safety Policy, Quality Policy, and the Divisional Quality Management System to protect both product integrity and Almarai’s exceptional brand reputation, manage quality personnel and resources across a strategically important red meat manufacturing operation that represents one of Almarai’s key growth categories, drive achievement of Divisional Business and Quality Objectives in a company that reported SAR 22 billion in sales and SAR 2.4 billion net income in 2025, and build the most prestigious food quality career in the MENA FMCG sector within a company synonymous with the words “Quality you can trust.”
Key Responsibilities
Factory-Site QA Compliance & Policy Management
- Ensure full compliance of the Red Meat factory site with Almarai’s Safety Policy, Quality Policy, and Divisional Quality Management System
- Drive achievement of all Divisional Business and Quality Objectives through effective leadership of the site quality function
- Manage all quality-related processes, personnel, and resources across the entire Red Meat manufacturing facility
- Ensure the factory consistently meets the highest standards of food safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality
Quality Management System Leadership
- Lead implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, FSSC 22000, and AIBI quality management systems across the site
- Drive continuous improvement of the divisional QMS to maintain and enhance Almarai’s market-leading quality standards
- Oversee HACCP plans, food safety programs, and prerequisite programs relevant to red meat manufacturing operations
- Ensure all quality documentation, records, and audit trails are complete, accurate, and inspection-ready at all times
Food Safety & Microbiology Oversight
- Apply knowledge of food microbiology to manage microbiological risk, testing programs, and pathogen control in red meat manufacturing
- Oversee food safety monitoring programs to ensure product safety from receipt of raw materials through to finished product dispatch
- Ensure that red meat products are manufactured, stored, and distributed in full compliance with applicable food safety regulations
- Lead root cause analysis and corrective action programs for any food safety deviations or non-conformances identified during production
Team Management & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Lead, develop, and manage the quality team — providing coaching, direction, and performance management to quality personnel
- Collaborate with production, operations, and supply chain departments to align quality objectives with overall manufacturing performance
- Interface with internal and external auditors, regulatory bodies, and certification agencies during audits and inspections
- Champion Almarai’s core principle of “Quality you can trust” across every layer of the Red Meat factory’s operations
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science — a specific and mandatory educational requirement for this Almarai position
- Advanced academic qualifications or postgraduate studies in food safety, food technology, or quality management are an advantage
Experience Requirements
- 8 years of relevant experience in a similar quality assurance management role within the meat industry — preferably in a multinational company
- Proven background in food manufacturing with specialization in Red Meat processing, quality systems, and food safety management
- Demonstrated knowledge of food microbiology relevant to red meat and protein manufacturing environments
Certification & Language Requirements
- Formal certifications required: ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, FSSC 22000, and AIBI qualification
- Excellent written and spoken English — essential for quality reporting, audit communication, and cross-functional management
What Almarai Offers
Competitive Package: Industry-leading compensation commensurate with the seniority and scope of the role
Generous Leave: Comprehensive annual leave entitlement as part of Almarai’s total reward package
Medical Coverage: Full medical insurance coverage for the role holder
Training & Development: World-class training, development, and career growth opportunities within a global FMCG leader
About Almarai — Quality You Can Trust for Over 50 Years
Founded in 1977, Almarai Company has grown from a pioneering Saudi dairy business into the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and MENA’s #1 FMCG brand. Headquartered in Riyadh and operating across the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan, Almarai employs over 43,000 Quality Makers and reported SAR 22 billion in sales with SAR 2.4 billion net income in 2025. The company’s product portfolio spans dairy, juices, baked goods, poultry, red meat, infant formula, dates, fish, seafood, and bottled water — marketed under more than 20 brands including Almarai, ALYOUM, L’usine, 7DAYS, Nuralac, Farm’s Select, and many more. For over five decades, Almarai has remained steadfast in its core commitment: “Quality you can trust.”
Career Excellence: Join Almarai as Quality Assurance Manager and lead the quality mission of the world’s most trusted food brand across MENA’s most important red meat manufacturing site.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Science Graduates: With 8 years of quality assurance management experience in the meat or poultry industry
- ISO / FSSC 22000 Certified QA Managers: With formal certifications and a strong track record in red meat factory QMS management
- Multinational FMCG Quality Professionals: Experienced in leading quality teams in large-scale food manufacturing operations
- Meat Industry Food Safety Specialists: With microbiology knowledge and HACCP management experience in red meat or protein processing
- Saudi Arabia-Based QA Leaders: Ready to join Almarai — MENA’s most recognized food company — in a prestigious senior quality role
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