A leading food manufacturing company in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is actively hiring an experienced Quality Officer to monitor and uphold food safety and quality programs across all production operations. This full-time on-site role covers the full scope of quality assurance — from raw material inspection and HACCP monitoring to QMS and FSMS continuous improvement — ensuring all products consistently meet company, customer, legal, and regulatory requirements. Candidates with a BSc in Food Science, Technology, or Microbiology and 2+ years of food manufacturing quality control experience are strongly encouraged to apply.
About the Role — Food Safety & Quality in Jeddah
Quality Scope: Full food safety and quality monitoring across raw materials, in-process, and finished product stages
HACCP Management: Monitor all Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Control Points (CPs) according to established HACCP plans
Standards: QMS and FSMS implementation in line with international food safety and quality systems
Lab Testing: Online product sampling for food microbiology, chemistry, and organoleptic evaluations
Reporting: Structured quality reporting using Sunbulah quality manual forms and online QC monitoring checks
Career Opportunity in Saudi Arabia’s Food Manufacturing Sector
Strategic Location: Jeddah — one of Saudi Arabia’s largest food manufacturing and FMCG markets
Growing Industry: Saudi Arabia’s food manufacturing sector is one of the fastest-growing in the MENA region
Quality Leadership: Work within a structured ISO and HACCP-certified quality management environment
Career Growth: Ideal role for food science professionals seeking advancement in quality assurance and food safety management
Position Overview
The Quality Officer position in Jeddah is a hands-on, operationally critical role within the quality assurance and food safety function of a leading food manufacturing company. You will be responsible for monitoring the company’s food safety and quality programs, ensuring compliance with HACCP plans, overseeing in-line production checks, maintaining calibration of all testing instruments, verifying raw material and finished product integrity, and maintaining complete QMS and FSMS documentation. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented quality professional with a strong food science foundation and practical knowledge of Saudi and international food regulations.
Why This Role Matters: As Quality Officer in Jeddah’s food manufacturing sector, you protect product safety and quality for consumers across Saudi Arabia and beyond, monitor HACCP Critical Control Points and food microbiology sampling in a structured production environment, maintain calibrated instruments and production line hygiene standards that prevent contamination and non-conformance, drive continuous improvement of QMS and FSMS systems using internationally recognized food safety frameworks, and build a meaningful quality assurance career at a major food manufacturer in the heart of the MENA region.
Key Responsibilities
Food Safety & Quality Policy Monitoring
- Monitor the implemented food safety and quality program based on company, customer, legal, and regulatory requirements
- Monitor quality assurance policies and procedures for inspecting and controlling raw materials, packing materials, in-process and finished products
- Ensure all products generated conform to predetermined standards and specifications at every production stage
- Communicate material block decisions and block reasons when products do not match company specifications
Day-to-Day Production Quality Operations
- Monitor facilities and manufacturing operations for full conformance with established quality procedures and requirements
- Ensure effective calibration of all production and testing instruments including thermometers, scales, and metal detectors
- Conduct effective pre-operational hygiene checks including swab tests, physical inspections, and employee GMP compliance checks
- Verify raw material, in-process, and finished product storage integrity through frequent checks against established standards
- Ensure all CPs and CCPs — including product packaging, labeling, and Critical Control Points — are tested at HACCP plan frequencies
- Verify pest control policies are maintained and monitored at required intervals
- Maintain all required laboratory and quality records including formula test results, inspections, and raw material performance data
Online Sampling, Testing & Food Safety Monitoring
- Conduct online product sampling for food microbiology, chemistry, and organoleptic testing in line with established sampling plans and frequencies
- Prepare online quality checks for raw materials and products using forms assigned per the company quality manual
- Monitor food handler food safety training needs and follow up on food handler behavior relating to food safety aspects
- Collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot product complaints and improve customer satisfaction and product performance
Continuous Improvement — QMS & FSMS
- Drive continual improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) and Food Safety Management System (FSMS)
- Implement internationally recognized food safety and quality systems to improve organizational functions and operational activities
- Coordinate and assist in operational problem evaluation and structured problem-solving processes
- Comply with all relevant safety, quality, and environmental management policies to maintain a healthy and safe work environment
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, or a closely related field
- Strong academic grounding in food safety, quality control, microbiology, or chemistry is preferred
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of practical work experience in food manufacturing quality control environments
- Hands-on knowledge of HACCP plans, CCP monitoring, and food safety quality assurance practices in production settings
- Familiarity with local Saudi food regulations and international food safety standards (FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, or equivalent)
Essential Skills
- Good English language skills — both spoken and written — for quality reporting and cross-functional communication
- Computer literacy for quality documentation, online QC reporting, and data management
- Excellent communication skills for working across production, operations, and management teams
- Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues
About the Company — Jeddah Food Manufacturing
This Quality Officer opportunity is based within a well-established food manufacturing company in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — operating under rigorous HACCP, QMS, and FSMS frameworks aligned with both Saudi regulatory requirements and internationally recognized food safety standards. The company operates structured production lines with clearly defined quality control processes, online testing protocols, and a commitment to continuous improvement across all quality and food safety functions. With Jeddah serving as one of the MENA region’s most important food manufacturing hubs, this role offers a strong foundation for long-term career development in food quality assurance and safety management.
Career Excellence: Step into a high-responsibility quality assurance role and make a real impact on food safety standards in one of Saudi Arabia’s leading food manufacturing operations.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Science Graduates: With 2+ years of hands-on quality control experience in food manufacturing in Saudi Arabia or GCC
- Food Safety Officers: Experienced in HACCP, CCP monitoring, and food safety management system implementation
- Microbiology Graduates: With lab testing experience in food microbiology, chemistry sampling, and organoleptic evaluation
- QMS & FSMS Professionals: Familiar with ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, or equivalent internationally recognized food safety frameworks
- Quality Assurance Specialists: Seeking a full-time on-site quality officer role with a leading Jeddah food manufacturer
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