Continuous Improvement Manager - Quality

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.An aggressive expansion program together with acquisitions in new vertical markets have created an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic multinational team dedicated to furthering growth plans for the group.

About the Role

Continuous Improvement ManagerCore Purpose of the job:To assure Quality by development, implementation, and maintenance of Company Quality Objectives by identifying, initiating, and managing continual improvement projects thereby maximizing operations business performance, as well as ensure that all latest techniques are known to management and sampling regimes reflect business needs by adopting principles of continual improvement.

Requirements

Potential candidates must meet the requirements mentioned below:Bachelor’s degree in food science or related field.5 years management experience in food and beverage industry.Extensive knowledge of food safety and quality management systems, including FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP/GHP, AIB standards.Demonstrate strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.Proven expertise in developing, monitoring, and evaluating Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Arabic & English.Almarai offers a competitive package, generous leave, medical coverage, discretionary bonus, training, and development etc.This is a great opportunity to join a successful and expanding global business, offering an excellent remuneration and benefits package.