Food & Chemical Specialist
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Job Location:
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified Food & Chemical Specialist to support compliance auditing and quality control activities within the food manufacturing and processing sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of food regulatory frameworks product testing methodologies and quality management systems ensuring that products meet safety quality and regulatory standard
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with local and international food safety and quality regulations.
- Conduct internal and external audits of food manufacturing and processing facilities.
- Review and evaluate food products processes and production systems for regulatory and quality compliance.
- Oversee product testing sampling procedures and laboratory coordination.
- Implement and maintain Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS).
- Prepare detailed audit reports compliance documentation and corrective action plans.
- Provide technical guidance on food safety standards hazard analysis and process control.
- Support certification and surveillance audits related to ISO and food safety schemes.
- Collaborate with production R&D and regulatory teams to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree in Food Technology/Engineering Microbiology Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
- Minimum 23 years of experience in the food industry (manufacturing or processing sectors).
- Solid understanding of regulatory frameworks quality management systems (QMS) testing methods and various food product categories and their processes.
- Experience in compliance product testing or auditing within the food industry is preferred.
Additional Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Lead Auditor in ISO 9001 ISO 22000 HACCP FSSC 22000 or equivalent.
- Authority-approved auditor status is an added advantage.
- Strong communication report writing and leadership skills.
- Fluency in English is required; Arabic fluency is an added advantage.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
About Company
We are SGS the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and ... View more
