A growing chicken and meat processing factory in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is urgently seeking an experienced and technically strong Quality Control Officer to join their food manufacturing team. This is a full-time, on-site role requiring a minimum of 5 years of experience in chicken, poultry, meat processing, or food manufacturing factory environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring product quality throughout production, ensuring full compliance with HACCP, GMP, SSOP, and ISO 22000 standards, conducting inspections and audits, managing CAPA procedures, and maintaining the highest food safety and hygiene standards across all operations. Candidates must be based in Saudi Arabia, preferably in Jeddah. Send your CV directly to mix.exp.rest@gmail.com to apply.
About the Facility — Chicken & Meat Processing, Jeddah KSA
Facility Type: Chicken and meat processing manufacturing factory — Jeddah, Makkah Region, Saudi Arabia
Quality Standards: HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, SSOP compliance across all production and processing operations
QC Scope: Full production line quality monitoring — from raw material receipt through to finished product release
CAPA System: Corrective and preventive action management for quality deviations and food safety incidents
Preference: Candidates already based in Saudi Arabia, preferably residing in or near Jeddah
Career Opportunity — Meat Processing Quality in Jeddah KSA
Growing Sector: Saudi Arabia’s meat processing and food manufacturing industry is expanding rapidly under Vision 2030
Senior Role: 5+ years experience required — a meaningful, high-responsibility QC position with real operational impact
Regulatory Mastery: Build and apply deep expertise in HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, SSOP, and CAPA systems in Saudi Arabia
Career Advancement: Strong pathway to QC Manager, Food Safety Lead, or Quality Director in Saudi food manufacturing
Position Overview
This Quality Control Officer role at a chicken and meat processing factory in Jeddah is a high-responsibility, technically demanding position at the core of the facility’s food safety and quality management function. The successful candidate will monitor product quality throughout all stages of the production process, ensure strict compliance with HACCP, GMP, SSOP, and ISO 22000 standards, conduct regular inspections and quality audits, manage and resolve CAPA procedures, and maintain rigorous food safety and hygiene standards across the entire production environment. With a minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in chicken, poultry, meat processing, or food manufacturing, and a degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or Agriculture, this is a career-defining opportunity for a seasoned quality professional ready to make a genuine, daily impact on food safety and production quality standards in Jeddah’s growing food manufacturing sector.
Why This Role Matters: As Quality Control Officer at this Jeddah meat processing facility, you are the frontline protector of food safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance for every single product that leaves the factory. Your expertise in HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, and CAPA directly safeguards consumers, protects the company’s reputation, and ensures Saudi food safety standards are met and exceeded every day — making this one of the most impactful QC roles available in Jeddah’s food manufacturing industry in 2026.
Key Responsibilities
Product Quality Monitoring — Production Line
- Monitor product quality continuously throughout all stages of the chicken and meat processing production line
- Inspect raw materials, in-process products, and finished goods to verify they meet defined quality specifications
- Identify non-conformances, product defects, and quality deviations promptly and escalate to the relevant team leads
- Conduct weight checks, temperature verifications, and visual quality assessments across all production stages
Food Safety Compliance — HACCP, GMP, SSOP & ISO 22000
- Ensure full and consistent compliance with HACCP principles, GMP requirements, SSOP protocols, and ISO 22000 standards
- Monitor and verify that all critical control points (CCPs) are properly managed and documented throughout the production process
- Enforce sanitation and hygiene standards across all production areas in accordance with SSOP requirements
- Liaise with regulatory and compliance teams to ensure all factory operations meet Saudi food safety authority requirements
Quality Inspections, Audits & Reporting
- Conduct scheduled and unannounced quality inspections and internal audits across all production, storage, and dispatch areas
- Prepare detailed, accurate, and professionally presented quality audit reports for management and compliance teams
- Maintain comprehensive quality records including inspection logs, test results, audit findings, and non-conformance reports
- Present quality performance data and trend analysis to management to support continuous improvement decision-making
CAPA Management & Quality Investigations
- Manage the full CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) process from identification and root cause analysis through to closure
- Lead or support quality investigations when product deviations, safety incidents, or compliance failures occur
- Implement corrective actions effectively and verify their success through follow-up inspections and monitoring
- Document all CAPA activities thoroughly ensuring traceability and accountability for every quality issue resolved
Food Safety, Hygiene & Continuous Improvement
- Maintain and enforce the highest food safety and hygiene standards throughout the chicken and meat processing facility
- Contribute actively to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing quality defects and strengthening food safety systems
- Support training and awareness activities for production staff on quality standards, hygiene SOPs, and food safety compliance
- Coordinate with procurement, production, and management teams to address quality issues at the source and prevent recurrence
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Agriculture, or a closely related scientific discipline
- Certifications in HACCP, ISO 22000 Internal Auditing, or GMP are strongly valued for this role
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of hands-on QA/QC or quality control experience within chicken, poultry, meat processing, or food manufacturing
- Strong and proven knowledge of food safety systems — HACCP, GMP, SSOP, ISO 22000 — in a factory production environment
- Demonstrated experience managing CAPA procedures and conducting quality investigations in food manufacturing settings
- Must currently be based in Saudi Arabia — candidates already residing in Jeddah are strongly preferred
Essential Skills
- Deep technical knowledge of HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, SSOP, and CAPA systems in food processing environments
- Strong inspection, audit, and quality reporting skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
- Good English communication skills — both written and spoken — for reporting and cross-functional collaboration
- Professional attitude and the personal authority to monitor, enforce, and uphold operational quality standards confidently
- Analytical, problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective corrective measures
How to Apply — Quality Control Officer Jeddah KSA
Email your CV to: mix.exp.rest@gmail.com
Subject Line: Please write “Quality Control Officer” in the email subject line
Location Requirement: Must be currently based in Saudi Arabia — Jeddah residency is preferred
Note: Ensure your CV clearly highlights your HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, and meat/poultry processing QC experience for the best chance of selection.
About the Facility — Chicken & Meat Processing, Jeddah Saudi Arabia
This chicken and meat processing factory in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is a growing food manufacturing operation committed to delivering safe, high-quality processed poultry and meat products to consumers across the Kingdom. Maintaining strict compliance with HACCP, ISO 22000, GMP, and SSOP standards across all production operations, the facility is seeking a Quality Control Officer with the expertise, professionalism, and dedication to uphold and continuously improve its food safety management systems. Jeddah’s food manufacturing sector is expanding rapidly as Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 agenda drives domestic food production and quality standards to new heights — making this an excellent time for experienced QC professionals to secure a high-impact role in the Kingdom’s food processing industry.
Career Excellence: Join a growing Jeddah chicken and meat processing factory — apply expert HACCP and ISO 22000 quality control skills, manage CAPA investigations, enforce GMP and SSOP standards, and build a respected food safety career in Saudi Arabia’s expanding food manufacturing sector.
Who Should Apply?
- Meat & Poultry QC Professionals: With 5+ years chicken, poultry, or meat processing quality control experience in Saudi Arabia or GCC
- HACCP / ISO 22000 Specialists: With food manufacturing QC backgrounds and proven Saudi-based food safety compliance experience
- Food Safety Officers: Experienced in GMP, SSOP, and CAPA management within food processing factories in Jeddah or KSA
- Senior QA/QC Inspectors: Ready to take on a full-time Quality Control Officer role at a growing Jeddah meat processing factory
- Food Science Graduates: With 5+ years practical QC experience in food manufacturing and a strong desire to grow in Saudi Arabia
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