Job description

The Quality Control Officer in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is responsible for ensuring that all products manufactured within the plant meet the highest standards of quality, food safety, and regulatory compliance. The role involves implementing the company’s Quality and Food Safety Policy and fulfilling all responsibilities defined within the Quality and Food Safety Management System. The successful candidate will conduct inspections and analytical testing of raw materials, packaging materials, in-process products, and finished goods in accordance with established inspection plans and product specifications. The position requires continuous monitoring of compliance with Food Safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), hygiene protocols, and plant safety procedures. The Quality Control Officer will identify and report deviations, manage non-conforming products through hold and release procedures, and ensure immediate corrective actions are taken. Additionally, the role includes performing root cause analysis on quality and food safety incidents, validating corrective actions, supporting internal audits, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The officer will also verify sanitation and pest control programs, ensure calibration of quality control equipment such as metal detectors, weighers, X-ray systems, and balances, and provide guidance and training to plant teams to strengthen food safety culture and operational excellence.