A well-established FMCG manufacturing business in the food and beverage space — with a strong regional footprint and a legacy brand presence across the Middle East — is actively seeking an experienced and driven Quality Manager based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In this high-impact role, you will own end-to-end quality across manufacturing and supply chain operations, drive food safety standards, lead ISO and HACCP certification management, and embed a strong quality culture across teams and processes from factory floor to market delivery.
About the Company — FMCG Middle East Leader
Industry: Well-established FMCG manufacturing — food and beverage sector
Market Presence: Strong regional footprint with legacy brand recognition across the Middle East
Operations: Multi-site manufacturing with end-to-end supply chain from factory to market
Standards: ISO, FSSC 22000, HACCP, BRC and equivalent certification frameworks in operation
Culture: Fast-paced, performance-driven environment with focus on quality excellence and continuous improvement
Why This Quality Manager Role Stands Out
Strategic Ownership: End-to-end quality accountability — not just compliance, but real operational impact
Leadership Scope: Build, lead and develop entire quality teams across factory and supply chain functions
Cultural Impact: Drive organisation-wide quality culture through systems, training and accountability
Career Growth: High-visibility role in a legacy FMCG brand with strong regional market leadership in Jeddah
Position Overview
This Quality Manager role in Jeddah goes far beyond routine compliance and audit management. You will take complete strategic and operational ownership of quality across manufacturing, supply chain, and customer-facing functions within a leading FMCG food and beverage business. Working closely with manufacturing, commercial, and supply chain teams, you will lead quality systems and certifications, drive continuous improvement initiatives, manage corrective and preventive actions, and play a decisive role in shaping the quality standards that define this company’s reputation across the Middle East.
Why This Role Matters: As Quality Manager in Jeddah’s FMCG sector, you are the guardian of product integrity and food safety for a brand consumed by millions across the region. You will lead audits, manage supplier quality, resolve customer complaints, and drive structured improvement programmes — all while building a high-performance quality team that sets the standard for manufacturing excellence from Jeddah to market.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-End Quality Ownership
- Own and manage end-to-end quality across all manufacturing and supply chain operations from raw material intake to finished product dispatch.
- Ensure product quality and food safety standards are consistently maintained at every stage of production and distribution.
- Oversee factory quality, supplier and vendor quality programmes, and customer feedback loops in an integrated manner.
- Work closely with manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure seamless execution of quality standards across all functions.
Quality Systems, Certifications & Compliance
- Lead and manage all quality systems, certifications, and compliance frameworks including ISO, FSSC 22000, HACCP, BRC, and equivalent standards.
- Drive ongoing audit readiness and lead both internal and external audits to the highest professional standard.
- Maintain full compliance with food safety regulations, local Saudi authority requirements, and international best practice standards.
- Update and improve quality documentation, SOPs, and compliance records regularly to reflect current processes and standards.
Continuous Improvement & Process Excellence
- Drive structured process improvement initiatives using CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Actions), root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Identify quality gaps, operational inefficiencies, and recurring non-conformances — and implement lasting, data-driven solutions.
- Embed structured problem-solving and improvement thinking across quality, production, and supply chain teams.
- Track, measure, and report on key quality KPIs to leadership teams with clear actions and timelines for improvement.
Customer Complaints & Supplier Quality
- Manage all customer complaints end-to-end — from receipt and investigation through to root cause identification and corrective action implementation.
- Oversee supplier and vendor quality programmes including assessments, approvals, performance monitoring, and non-conformance management.
- Maintain strong customer quality relationships by ensuring rapid, professional, and transparent handling of all quality-related feedback.
- Support commercial and supply chain teams in managing quality expectations across the regional market and distribution network.
Team Leadership & Quality Culture
- Build, lead, and develop high-performing quality teams capable of delivering consistent results in a demanding manufacturing environment.
- Strengthen the organisation’s quality culture through targeted systems development, structured training programmes, and clear accountability frameworks.
- Mentor and develop quality team members to grow technical skills, professional capability, and leadership potential over time.
- Champion a culture of food safety, quality ownership, and continuous improvement at every level of the organisation.
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Engineering, Chemistry, or a closely related technical or scientific discipline.
- Advanced qualifications or professional certifications in quality management, food safety, or auditing are highly advantageous.
Experience Requirements
- 6 to 12+ years of hands-on experience in FMCG, food, or beverage manufacturing quality functions — this is a non-negotiable requirement.
- Strong plant-level quality experience with direct, hands-on exposure to live production environments and factory floor operations.
- Proven track record of managing quality systems and achieving certifications including ISO, FSSC 22000, HACCP, BRC, or recognised equivalents.
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead internal and external audits with confidence and technical authority.
- Solid experience managing end-to-end quality covering factory, supplier, and customer quality simultaneously across complex operations.
Essential Skills
- Deep practical expertise in process improvement tools — CAPA, root cause analysis, 5-Why, fishbone, and continuous improvement frameworks.
- Proven experience managing, developing, and leading quality teams while working cross-functionally with manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial departments.
- Ability to operate confidently and decisively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and make sound quality judgements under pressure.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills at both operational and senior leadership levels.
About the Hiring Company
Our client is a well-established FMCG manufacturing business operating in the food and beverage space with a strong and growing regional footprint across the Middle East. With a legacy brand presence built on decades of quality and consumer trust, this company operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and maintains rigorous international quality certifications across its supply chain. The organisation is entering an exciting phase of growth and is investing in quality leadership talent to ensure its products continue to meet the highest standards from factory to consumer.
Application Process: Upload your resume via the ATS platform and complete all form details. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 5–7 working days for a detailed discussion about the role.
Who Should Apply?
- FMCG Quality Managers: With 6–12+ years of food or beverage manufacturing quality experience and a track record of leading ISO, HACCP, and BRC-certified operations.
- Food Safety Leaders: Who have owned end-to-end quality programmes across factory, supplier, and customer quality in high-volume production environments.
- QA/QC Professionals: Ready to step into a senior management role with full strategic and operational quality ownership in a Jeddah-based FMCG business.
- Continuous Improvement Specialists: With strong CAPA, root cause analysis, and quality system management backgrounds in the food and beverage sector.
- Quality Team Leaders: Who have successfully built, managed, and developed quality teams while driving measurable improvements in manufacturing performance.
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