Quality Assurance Specialist

About the Role

Wardat Almashreq is seeking a diligent Quality Assurance Specialist based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to establish and manage quality assurance systems within the food manufacturing environment. The role focuses on ensuring adherence to food safety and quality standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement in production processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee quality assurance protocols, ensuring systematic implementation and monitoring.
• Examine production records including CCP and OPRP monitoring logs to verify compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Assist with internal audits, risk evaluations, and fulfilling regulatory compliance requirements.
• Investigate deviations in quality and collaborate on corrective and preventive action plans to resolve issues.
• Work closely with Quality Control and Production divisions to proactively address potential quality and food safety challenges.
• Maintain strict adherence to GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000 standards, and company quality policies.
• Document and prepare quality reports, inspection findings, and relevant documentation.
• Support investigations into customer complaints and conduct root cause analyses to prevent recurrence.
• Provide training and technical guidance to QA Inspectors on quality procedures and best practices.
• Ensure uninterrupted operations by delegating duties when necessary under managerial guidance.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Microbiology, Chemistry, or related disciplines.
• At least one year of experience in Quality Assurance, Quality Control, or relevant fields.
• Preference for candidates with experience in the food manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
• Strong familiarity with GMP, HACCP, ISO 22000, and food safety management systems.
• Experienced in handling quality documentation, audits, and CAPA procedures.
• Effective communication skills in English.

Key Skills

• Expertise in quality assurance and food safety frameworks.
• Competence in internal auditing and compliance monitoring.
• Proficient in CAPA methodology and root cause analysis.
• Skilled in preparing documentation and detailed quality reports.
• High attention to detail coupled with analytical capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with clear communication.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.