Assistant Regional Quality Assurance Manager

The assistant regional quality assurance manager supports quality and food-safety performance across multiple sites. The role helps standardise procedures, coordinate audits, review site indicators and follow corrective actions so that local teams maintain consistent products and compliance practices. This position is part of regional quality assurance and food safety and contributes to reliable, professional day-to-day delivery. The successful candidate will follow established procedures, maintain accurate information and work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve agreed standards.

Key Responsibilities

The main responsibilities include the following:

• Coordinate regional audit schedules, site reviews and follow-up on non-conformities.
• Review quality metrics, customer complaints, product results and recurring process concerns.
• Support site quality teams with root-cause investigations, improvement plans and procedure updates.
• Monitor implementation of food-safety, hygiene, traceability and documentation requirements.
• Prepare regional reports and escalate significant risks or trends to quality leadership.

A practical understanding of the function, sound prioritisation and timely escalation will help protect quality, safety, cost and customer commitments.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience in quality assurance within food manufacturing or related operations is relevant.
• A degree in food science, microbiology, food technology or a similar field is preferred.
• Knowledge of audit practices, HACCP, quality systems and corrective-action tracking is beneficial.
• Candidates should be willing to coordinate with sites and communicate clearly across teams.

Candidates should show relevant experience, learn local procedures quickly and meet any required statutory or professional standards.

Skills and Competencies

The role needs analytical thinking, influence, report writing and the ability to follow actions through multiple teams. A consistent and practical approach helps sites meet standards without losing focus on continuous improvement.

Employment Details

Employer: Almarai. Work location: Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Employment terms, working schedule, compensation and benefits should be confirmed with the employer during recruitment.