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Dairy Technologist vacancy at a leading Dairy Processing Plant in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with the following:
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee dairy plant operations in Riyadh, including low-care and high-care filling and processing activities.
- Ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality production of dairy products in compliance with regulatory and company standards.
- Operate and troubleshoot SCADA systems and dairy filling machines to reduce downtime and optimize productivity.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives in Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability, and Morale (SQCDSM).
- Manage production materials through ERP systems, including creation/closure of manufacturing orders, reporting finished goods, and ensuring complete traceability.
- Handle dairy industry chemicals and consumables management, including usage monitoring, demand planning, and coordination with budget owners.
- Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance with pre- and post-inspections from a food safety and quality assurance perspective.
- Provide training and development for staff, new joiners, and trainees to enhance technical expertise and operational performance.
- Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) using Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
- Enforce quality standards through SOPs, sanitation programs, quality audits, and HACCP/QMS compliance.
- Maintain a safe work environment by implementing HSE policies, conducting safety audits, and delivering regular health and safety training.
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Dairy Technology, Food Technology, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).
- Proven experience in dairy production operations in Saudi Arabia or related food industry roles.
- Strong technical expertise in dairy processing, machine operations, and SCADA systems.
- Proficiency in ERP systems for production and resource management.
- Knowledge of HACCP, QMS, IL6S, and global food safety standards.
- Practical experience in preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, RCA, and CAPA.
- Excellent skills in production planning, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
- Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities with experience in training staff.
- Commitment to quality, food safety, and occupational health & safety compliance in the dairy industry.
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Closing Date of Application – October 01 2025