133 Food Safety jobs in Saudi Arabia

Job Position : Plant Hygienist and Food Safety Manager

Job Description :

Leads the establishment and implementation of facility food safety programs that comply with internal policies/procedures and regulatory requirements. Establishes, and provides advisory support to Manufacturing during the executing of the Plant Master Sanitation Program. Responsible for developing and executing facility-wide GMP training.

Requirements:

1. Food Technologist / B.Sc. in Microbiology, Food/Dairy Science or related scientific discipline.
2. A minimum of 7+ years Food Safety and Quality Assurance experience within a multi-national infant nutrition company producing infant formulas.
3. Ability to work effectively in a diverse, team-based environment.
4. Good verbal and written English skills.
5. Knowledge in Fast Moving Consumer Goods industry.
6. Experience of budget preparation and planning.

Key Area of Responsibility:

1. Responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining all food safety programs including cleaning/sanitation, hygiene controls, GMP training and awareness, pest control, environmental monitoring, foreign material mitigation, etc.
2. Develops and coordinates execution of employee GMP training programs.
3. Provides support to continuous improvement activities within the supply chain that impact quality, hygiene, and food safety.
4. Supports operations and provides input on factory hygiene and zoning plans, and overall facility design.
5. Coordinates activities of HACCP team.
6. Provides food safety oversight and technical support during new process/product development, and facility expansion/modification.

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Job Position : Plant Hygienist and Food Safety Manager

Job Description :

Leads the establishment and implementation of facility food safety programs that comply with internal policies/procedures and regulatory requirements. Establishes, and provides advisory support to Manufacturing during the executing of the Plant Master Sanitation Program. Responsible for developing and executing facility-wide GMP training.

Requirements:

1. Food Technologist / B.Sc. in Microbiology, Food/Dairy Science or related scientific discipline.
2. A minimum of 7+ years Food Safety and Quality Assurance experience within a multi-national infant nutrition company producing infant formulas.
3. Ability to work effectively in a diverse, team-based environment.
4. Good verbal and written English skills.
5. Knowledge in Fast Moving Consumer Goods industry.
6. Experience of budget preparation and planning.

Key Area of Responsibility:

1. Responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining all food safety programs including cleaning/sanitation, hygiene controls, GMP training and awareness, pest control, environmental monitoring, foreign material mitigation, etc.
2. Develops and coordinates execution of employee GMP training programs.
3. Provides support to continuous improvement activities within the supply chain that impact quality, hygiene, and food safety.
4. Supports operations and provides input on factory hygiene and zoning plans, and overall facility design.
5. Coordinates activities of HACCP team.
6. Provides food safety oversight and technical support during new process/product development, and facility expansion/modification.

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**Job Location**:
NEOM

**Major responsibilities of a Food Safety, Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Control Officer (FSQC-HSE Officer)**:

- Responsible for overseeing, verifying, and validating the end-to-end program of Food Safety, Quality, Health, and Safety services within the NEOM Community Foodservices.
- Drives a highly effective levels of Food Safety, health, and environmental culture at all times by verifying and validating policies and procedures taken from best practices, company, local and international standards within all NEOM Community Food Services facilities.
- Incident investigations and risk assessments are a key part of the role, the FSQC-HSE Officer is responsible to identify potential risks and hazards and have a great understanding of root cause analysis through, a keen eye for details and consistent study on safety and quality-related issues.
- Responsible to ensure contractual compliance for all the Food Safety and specifications of manual, products and processes, policies, procedures, standards, and contractual obligations is met by the operational teams.
- Delivers daily TBT (toolbox training) and trainings to ensure all safety and quality guidelines, inclusive of induction trainings of new staff and retraining of current staff.
- The role also includes the improvement of the organization’s efficiency and profitability by reducing waste.

**Key Accountabilities & Activities**:

- Verifies compliance to company and NEOM approved standards through structured site inspections and audits to ensure consistent, quality product, Food Safety and Hygiene.
- Conducts supplier inspection and audits.
- Ensures all food products are received based on Food Safety and quality standard.
- Performs Hazard analysis, Risk assessments and deliver method statements.
- International and local Food Safety and Quality Control policies, procedures, and standards from dispatch till service.
- Completed induction and awareness training to the staff.
- Reports any non-conformities, unsafe condition, hazards and incident to the line manager.
- Reports any accident/incident and NCR to the department within timeframe and follow up the corrective actions until completion.
- Investigates incident/accident and non-conformance safety, hygiene and quality related.
- Investigates customer complaints and provide written communication regarding root cause and opportunities for improvement.
- Monitors, reports and recommends via audits and observation relating to industry best practice stipulated by official bodies such as the Food Standards Agency (UK), ISO & SASO
- Maintain NEOM approved incident reporting software and upload as required.
- Ensures compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22000:2018 for all NEOM related sites.
- Ensures full compliance of client FS, HSE, OHS, Waste Management, environmental management, and Sustainability policy and procedures.
- Performs all other related duties as requested by Food Safety & Health and Quality Control Manager.
- Issues permit to work.
- Ensures the sites are HSE compliant and any colleague wellbeing or HSE related hazards are identified and rectified for a safe work environment.
- To attend meetings and training courses as required.
- Included in these duties, you are required to perform any other reasonable tasks requested by the line manager.
- Manages the stock of all first aid and similar programs.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Experience**:

- Proven experience in theory and operations of Food Safety, inclusive of ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, Quality Management (ISO 9001:2015), Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001:2018).
- Knowledge about all Food Safety standards that are customary within the food industry and mandated by government regulations include the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) management system required by the Saudi Food and Drug Administration (SFDA).
- Very good working knowledge of Health & Safety and hygiene requirements and regulations.
- Must have a flexible approach to work and be able to work as part of a team - Good English language ability, both spoken and written.
- Initiative-taking, self-starter can work independently.
- Ability to notice minor details that others may miss, such as cleanliness or proper functioning of equipment.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to report and document the findings and maintain an accurate data and analysis.

**Qualifications**:

- Possesses a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant leadership experience in the field of Food Safety and quality control.
- Diploma towards the food industry or the file of health and safety as minimum. - Certifications in Food Safety, HSE and/or quality management.
- Relevant, updated qualification and certification in Food Safety, HSE and Quality Management systems.
- Good communication skills with the ability to present information and respond to questions from customers, managers or the general public.
- Experience in writin

Our client, a European food manufacturer is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Director to lead their organization, manage the expansion, and drive growth and innovation.
The company is now starting to build its plant in Jeddah and you will be entrusted to manage the construction and development of the plan from scratch.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for overseeing the investment in a new plant and subsequently managing the plant.
- Coordinating all operational activities.
- Responsible for formulating and executing the strategy for advancing the plant's operations.
- Responsibility for overseeing all formal, legal, and organizational aspects pertaining to the Company's operations.
- Overseeing the commercial and production procedures of the plant.
- Maintaining and enhancing connections with important contractors and clients.
- Managing the plant's financial liquidity and supervising its financial strategy.
- Budget management and overseeing the execution of plans.
- Ensuring that the company maintains high operational standards and serves as its representative in Poland and abroad.
- Responsible for developing and executing management and operational procedures.
- Conducting an analysis of market data and competitive activities
- Effective human resources planning and management.

**Requirements**:

- Minimum of 5 years of experience as CEO, Plant Director, or in a similar role.
- Proficient in the English language
- BS degree in business management, or a related field
- Budget management skills,
- Experience in building and managing a team of employees,
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
- Working knowledge and understanding of a manufacturing environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills,

**Benefits**
- Flexible working hours
- Competitive Salary
- Full-Time and Permanent Position
- Possible Commissions/Bonus

**Why Join?**
Join our client to be part of an innovative company that blends traditional techniques with cutting-edge technology, ensuring excellence and reliability in the food manufacturing industry. This is a unique chance to contribute to a company that is a trendsetter in its field, offering room for personal and professional growth within a dynamic, forward-thinking environment.

Company: Madarat Food

Job Title: Food Quality and Safety Specialist

Job Category: Cooking and presentation services ( View All Cooking and presentation services Jobs )

Job Location: Al-Riyadh - Al-Riyadh Province

Post Date: 05/11/2025

Job Description: We are looking for a Food Quality and Safety Specialist to ensure the safety and quality of food products.

Employment Type: Full Time

Basic Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• This Job Available For: Open For All
• Minimum Education Level: 2+ Year Diploma

Company Industry:

• FMCG
• Foods
• Beverages

Department / Functional Area:

• HSE (Health & Safety)

Keywords:

• Food Quality And Safety Specialist

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