Conduct quality inspections of incoming raw materials, packaging materials, work-in-progress products, and finished goods.

Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with approved formulations, product specifications, and quality standards.

Perform routine laboratory analyses, including pH, Brix, acidity, salinity, and other relevant physicochemical tests.

Verify product conformity with established specifications, including appearance, color, taste, odor, texture, weight, and packaging integrity.

Monitor critical control points (CCPs) and operational prerequisite programs (OPRPs), where applicable, and report any deviations.

Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), HACCP principles, and applicable food safety requirements.

Identify, document, and report non-conformities, and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.

Verify packaging and labeling compliance, including product information, batch coding, production dates, expiry dates, and traceability requirements.

Maintain accurate quality control records, inspection reports, laboratory results, and production monitoring logs.

Assist in investigating customer complaints, product defects, and quality-related incidents.

Monitor hygiene and sanitation practices in production areas and ensure compliance with established procedures.

Support product release decisions by verifying that products meet the required quality specifications.

Assist in internal audits, external audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, R&D, and Food Safety teams to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.

Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or a related field.

Previous experience in quality control within the food manufacturing industry is preferred.

Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, food hygiene, and quality management systems.

Familiarity with laboratory equipment and routine physicochemical analyses.

Good understanding of food product specifications, traceability, and non-conformity management.

Strong attention to detail and ability to identify quality deviations.

Good organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively in a production environment and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and documentation tools.

Fluency in Arabic; working knowledge of English is required.

Preferred Experience

Experience in food processing, preservation, bottling, and packaging.

Familiarity with products such as pickles, vinegars, pomegranate molasses, syrups, flavored waters, and powdered food mixes.

Experience with pH meters, refractometers, titration methods, salinity testing, and other routine laboratory procedures.

Experience working with product specifications, inspection plans, and corrective action reports.

Key Competencies

Accuracy and attention to detail.

Analytical thinking and problem-solving.

Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.

Effective teamwork and communication.

Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.

Commitment to food safety, product quality, and continuous improvement