Team Leader I

About the Company

Almarai is the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy business and the biggest food and beverage manufacturing and distribution company in the region. Based in Saudi Arabia, it is recognized as the leading FMCG brand across MENA and a category leader throughout the GCC. The company has more than 40,000 employees serving around 220,000 retail outlets across the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan. In 2024, it reported net income of SAR 2.31 billion on sales of SAR 20.97 billion. Ongoing expansion and acquisitions in new business areas have opened up this opportunity to join a large multinational team supporting the company’s growth plans.

Role Summary

The Team Leader I will oversee a self-managed, cross-functional team responsible for receiving poultry efficiently and processing specific poultry products to satisfy internal customer needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Guide and coordinate a multi-skilled team to ensure smooth intake and processing operations.
• Work with production management to complete and implement the daily production plan.
• Carry out internal quality and HACCP audits.
• Recommend process improvements and operational changes that strengthen service performance.
• Support production and maintenance-related coordination within the team.
• Help build and improve systems, SOPs, and plant commissioning activities.
• Perform safety reviews and risk assessments.
• Manage people effectively and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Use sound judgment to solve problems and make decisions under pressure.
• Communicate clearly in both spoken and written form.

Requirements

• Diploma in Poultry Processing, Food Technology, or a closely related field.
• A Supervisory Management certificate is preferred.
• Knowledge of Internal Audit practices, HACCP, and ISO standards.
• At least 1 to 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role within a poultry or food manufacturing setting.
• Practical experience in finalizing and executing the daily production plan with production management.
• Experience in conducting internal quality and HACCP audits.
• Ability to suggest and implement process improvements.
• Exposure to production and maintenance coordination.
• Understanding of system development, SOP preparation, and plant commissioning.
• Experience with safety assessments and risk evaluation.
• Strong people management, team-building, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and communicate well in writing and verbally.

Perks and Benefits

The organization offers a competitive compensation package along with generous leave, medical coverage, discretionary bonus, and training and development opportunities.

Additional Information

This role is part of a successful and expanding global business that offers strong long-term growth potential and an attractive rewards and benefits structure.