Wardat Almashreq is looking for a proactive Quality Assurance Specialist to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role is to implement and maintain quality assurance systems, make sure food safety and quality standards are met, support audit activities, and work closely with the Production and Quality Control teams to prevent quality issues and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. Day to day, you will review production records and CCP/OPRP monitoring logs, follow up on CAPA, support customer complaint investigations, and coach QA Inspectors. A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or Chemistry and at least 1 year of experience in QA, QC, or a related role are required, with food manufacturing or FMCG experience preferred. This is an entry-level, full-time opportunity for early-career quality professionals in Saudi Arabia.
About the Role — Quality Assurance Specialist, Riyadh KSA
Company: Wardat Almashreq — manufacturing operations based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
QA Scope: Quality systems, CCP/OPRP monitoring, verification records, audits, and CAPA follow-up
Standards: GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, and company quality procedures
Team: Works with Production and Quality Control; trains and supports QA Inspectors
Level: Entry level, full-time — a strong first step for QA graduates and early-career professionals
Career Opportunity — Food Quality Assurance in Riyadh
Early-Career Friendly: Only 1 year of QA or QC experience is required, so graduates with a little experience can apply
Broad Exposure: Learn audits, risk assessment, CAPA, root cause analysis, and documentation in one role
Growing Market: Riyadh’s food and FMCG manufacturing sector keeps expanding, which supports long-term career growth
Career Growth: Pathway to Senior QA Specialist, QA Supervisor, or Quality Manager in KSA
Position Overview
This Quality Assurance Specialist role at Wardat Almashreq is a practical, compliance-focused position inside a manufacturing quality team in Riyadh. The specialist implements and monitors QA procedures, standards, and system controls, reviews production records, CCP/OPRP monitoring logs, and verification records to confirm compliance, and supports internal audits, risk assessments, and regulatory activities. When deviations happen, you investigate them and help carry out and follow up on corrective and preventive actions, working with Quality Control and Production to stop food safety and quality issues before they grow. You will also keep quality documentation, reports, and inspection records in order, assist with customer complaint investigations and root cause analysis, and train QA Inspectors on procedures and best practice. Under the manager’s direction, you may delegate duties to qualified team members to keep operations running. Good English communication, attention to detail, and analytical thinking will help you succeed.
Why This Role Matters: Quality assurance is what turns written procedures into safe food. As QA Specialist in Riyadh, your record reviews, audit support, and CAPA follow-up catch small problems early and keep consumers safe, while helping the business stay compliant and improve month after month.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Systems & Record Review
- Implement and monitor quality assurance procedures, standards, and system controls
- Review production records, CCP/OPRP monitoring logs, and verification records to confirm compliance
- Monitor compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety standards, and company quality procedures
- Prepare and maintain quality documentation, reports, and inspection records
Audits, Risk & Compliance
- Support internal audits, risk assessments, and regulatory compliance activities
- Help prepare for external audits and keep records audit-ready
- Flag compliance gaps early and track them to closure
- Work to keep the site aligned with food safety management system requirements
Deviations, CAPA & Complaints
- Investigate quality deviations and support implementation and follow-up of CAPA
- Assist in customer complaint investigations and support root cause analysis
- Coordinate with Quality Control and Production to identify and prevent quality and food safety issues
- Record findings clearly so lessons are shared across shifts and teams
Training & Team Support
- Train and provide technical support to QA Inspectors on procedures and best practice
- Delegate responsibilities to qualified team members when required, under the manager’s direction
- Collaborate across functions to keep quality a shared daily priority
- Perform other duties related to the position as assigned by management
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or a related field
Experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or a related role
- Food manufacturing or FMCG experience is preferred
- Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, and food safety management systems
- Familiarity with quality documentation, audits, and CAPA processes
Essential Skills
- Quality assurance and food safety systems, internal auditing, and compliance
- CAPA and root cause analysis, plus clear documentation and report writing
- Attention to detail, analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making
- Good English communication, cross-functional collaboration, time management, and organisation
About Wardat Almashreq — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Wardat Almashreq is a Riyadh-based company hiring for its manufacturing quality team. The Quality Assurance Specialist role sits between production floor realities and system-level compliance, giving early-career professionals broad, hands-on exposure to audits, CAPA, documentation, and food safety management. Saudi Arabia’s food and FMCG manufacturing sector continues to grow, and employers value QA professionals who combine solid GMP, HACCP, and ISO 22000 knowledge with careful records and clear communication. For graduates with a year of experience who want to build a long-term quality career, this is a practical and well-rounded starting point.
Career Excellence: Join Wardat Almashreq in Riyadh — review CCP/OPRP records, support audits and CAPA, train QA Inspectors, and build a strong quality assurance career in Saudi Arabia’s food manufacturing sector.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Science Graduates: With 1+ year in QA or QC looking for a Riyadh manufacturing role
- QC Technicians Moving to QA: Ready to take on system, audit, and CAPA responsibilities
- HACCP / ISO 22000 Trained Candidates: Who can read CCP and OPRP logs with confidence
- FMCG Quality Staff: With documentation and complaint investigation experience
- Detail-Oriented Analysts: Who enjoy root cause analysis and process improvement
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