Al Rashed Food Company — part of the prestigious Rashed Abdul Rahman & Sons Group, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest industrial conglomerates — is actively hiring a senior Quality Manager for its large-scale bakery manufacturing facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This director-level role leads all quality assurance, quality control, food safety and regulatory compliance activities across the production operation, ensuring full alignment with HACCP, GMP, ISO 22000, BRCGS, FSSC 22000 and SFDA regulations. If you are a certified, commercially minded QA leader with 5–8 years in food manufacturing and a passion for operational excellence, this is a landmark career opportunity in the Kingdom.
About Al Rashed Food Company — Part of a KSA Conglomerate Since 1950
Parent Group: Rashed Abdul Rahman Al Rashed & Sons Group — one of the largest conglomerates in KSA and the Gulf Region
Industry: Food & Beverage Production — large-scale bakery manufacturing facility
Headquarters: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Website: alrashedfood.com
Group Sectors: Real Estate, Building Materials, Cement, Construction, Contracting, Industrial Products, Automotive, Food Products
Reputation: Known for product quality, business integrity and diversified success across the Gulf region since 1950
Why This Quality Manager Role Is a Premier KSA Career Opportunity
Director-Level Position: Head of Department role with full QA/QC, food safety and regulatory ownership across the bakery facility
SFDA Regulatory Authority: Direct liaison with Saudi Food and Drug Authority, certification bodies and external auditors
Prestigious Group: Join one of Saudi Arabia’s most established industrial groups with a 70+ year track record
Saudi Vision 2030: Food manufacturing QA leadership is a high-demand, high-growth career track across the Kingdom
Position Overview
The Quality Manager at Al Rashed Food Company is a senior, director-level position responsible for leading and managing all quality assurance, quality control, food safety and regulatory compliance activities within a large-scale bakery manufacturing facility in Riyadh. The successful candidate will develop and maintain Quality Management Systems and Food Safety Management Systems, ensure compliance with HACCP, GMP, GHP, ISO 22000, BRCGS and SFDA regulations, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, operational efficiency and customer satisfaction across all production lines.
Why This Role Matters: As Quality Manager at Al Rashed Food Company, you will be the guardian of product safety and quality for one of Saudi Arabia’s leading food manufacturing operations. From HACCP plan management and BRCGS audit readiness to SFDA regulatory liaison, supplier audits, microbiological analysis oversight and food safety team leadership — your expertise will directly protect consumers, uphold world-class manufacturing standards and drive continuous improvement at a facility that represents the food production ambitions of a prominent KSA conglomerate.
Key Responsibilities
Quality & Food Safety Management Systems
- Develop, implement and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) across the bakery manufacturing facility.
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, GMP, GHP, ISO 22000, BRCGS, FSSC 22000, SFDA regulations and all customer-specific quality requirements.
- Lead food safety and quality assurance initiatives across all production lines and departments within the facility.
- Maintain direct responsibility for product safety and quality operational records, CCP and OPRP records used on the production floor.
- Ensure and coordinate all food safety-related activities within the Food Safety Team on an ongoing basis.
Quality Control & Non-Conformance Management
- Oversee incoming raw material inspections, in-process quality checks and finished product evaluations to ensure consistent product standards.
- Ensure laboratory testing, microbiological analysis, shelf-life studies and sensory evaluations are conducted effectively and on schedule.
- Follow up on corrective actions and control nonconforming products until all deviations or unsatisfactory conditions regarding product safety and quality are fully resolved.
- Coordinate actions to prevent the occurrence and recurrence of non-conformances related to products, processes and the Food Safety Management System.
- Conduct thorough investigations of product contamination and product recall issues when they arise.
Audits, Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
- Coordinate the internal and external audit process as per schedule — maintaining full audit readiness and ensuring timely closure of all audit findings.
- Liaise directly with SFDA, certification bodies and external auditors on behalf of the facility and the wider organization.
- Conduct or coordinate supplier audits as required to ensure all suppliers meet minimum product safety and quality standards.
- Ensure all food safety documents are checked, available at the point of use and kept fully up to date at all times.
- Coordinate accurate record keeping and maintenance of all documentation as required by food safety procedures and work instructions.
- Attend Food Safety Team Members Review Meetings and take meeting minutes for timely circulation to all relevant stakeholders.
Cleaning, Sanitation & Continuous Improvement
- Ensure cleaning and sanitation for all equipment and facility areas is performed as per schedule and that cleaning standards are satisfactorily maintained across all production operations.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, operational efficiency and overall customer satisfaction.
- Provide supervision, information and training to all product-handling staff to build food safety capability and culture across the facility.
- Ensure that people and equipment safety, maintainability and continuous improvement projects are delivered on time and within budget while retaining world-class manufacturing standards.
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, or a closely related field — mandatory requirement.
- Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is a recognized plus for this director-level position.
- Certified HACCP Practitioner — mandatory certification for this role.
- ISO 22000 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor certification — preferred and highly valued.
- BRCGS and/or FSSC 22000 implementation experience — highly preferred for this role.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control within the food manufacturing industry.
- At least 2–3 years in a managerial or supervisory quality leadership role within food production.
- Strong, practical knowledge of SFDA food safety regulations and Saudi Arabia labelling requirements.
- Proven experience managing customer audits, third-party audits and certification body inspections.
About Al Rashed Food Company & Al Rashed Group
Al Rashed Food Company is a key business unit within the Rashed Abdul Rahman Al Rashed & Sons Group — one of the largest and most respected industrial conglomerates in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf region. Founded in 1950, the Group has contributed significantly to Saudi Arabia’s infrastructure and economic development across eight key business sectors. Al Rashed takes great pride in product quality, business integrity and the diversified success of its operations across the Kingdom and beyond.
The Food Products division, through Al Rashed Food Company, operates a large-scale bakery manufacturing facility in Riyadh, committed to world-class food safety standards, SFDA regulatory compliance and the delivery of consistently high-quality products to Saudi consumers and retail partners.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior QA/QC Managers from Food Manufacturing: With 5–8 years in food production quality leadership and a strong track record in HACCP, BRCGS and ISO 22000 environments.
- SFDA & Regulatory Compliance Specialists: With direct experience navigating Saudi food safety regulations, labelling requirements and SFDA inspection management.
- BRCGS & FSSC 22000 Implementation Leaders: Ready to maintain and improve certification standards at a large-scale bakery manufacturing site in Riyadh.
- Food Science & Technology Graduates: With advanced QA experience and certifications ready to step into a director-level role at a prestigious KSA conglomerate.
- Continuous Improvement QA Leaders: Who combine technical food safety expertise with a commercial mindset and a drive for operational excellence across production lines.
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