Overview
Divisional Quality Assurance Manager Jobs in Al Kharj, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at Almarai – المراعي
Title: Divisional Quality Assurance Manager
Company: Almarai – المراعي
Location: Al Kharj, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Job Title: Divisional Quality Assurance Manager – Dairy / Infant Nutrition (
Al Kharj- Riyadh, Saudi Arabia)
The Company
Founded in 1977, Almarai Company is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company and the largest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in MENA. Headquartered in Riyadh, Almarai Company is ranked as the number one FMCG Brand in the MENA region and the market leader in all its categories across GCC, Egypt, and Jordan.
Over five decades of sustainable growth, Almarai has consistently provided nutritious and healthy products to consumers of all ages, driven by its core principle: “Quality you can trust.”
Almarai has expanded its product range to include, in addition to dairy products, juices and beverages, baked goods, poultry, infant formula, dates, fish and seafood, and bottled water, under more than 20 brands such as Almarai, L’usine, 7DAYS, ALYOUM, Nuralac, Farm’s Select, Ice Leaf, Almira, Seama, Oska, IVAL, Almara Pro, Premier Chef, Bakemart, and others.
Almarai currently employs over 43,000 Quality Makers, across the GCC, Egypt & Jordan.
In 2025, Almarai reported net income of SAR 2.4 billion on sales of SAR 22 billion.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Divisional Quality Assurance Manager to join our Dairy & Infant Nutrition Business Unit.
This role is accountable for driving business performance through full compliance with Quality Management Systems, while providing strategic leadership across divisional quality functions, processes, and teams to achieve business and quality objectives.
Key Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food/Dairy Science, Microbiology, Applied Science, or related discipline
- Master’s degree is an advantage
- Certifications such as FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, ISO 9001 (Lead Auditor preferred)
Experience
- 10–15 years of Quality Management experience within a multinational dairy, infant nutrition, or pharmaceutical environment
- Strong understanding of food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and quality systems
- Experience in regulatory interaction and crisis management
- Proven track record in facility start-ups, expansions, and validation activities
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and strategic planning capabilities
Key Competencies
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Results-oriented, self-driven professional
- Effective project and process management
- Ability to work across diverse, cross-functional teams
- Expertise in developing quality management and food safety programs
- Experience managing external partners, including suppliers and third-party providers
Compensation & Benefits
Almarai offers a competitive package including salary, performance bonus, accommodation allowance, car allowance, medical cover, and other benefits.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering excellent remuneration and benefits package. To apply for the position please submit your current CV together with intimating current and expected remuneration package,
