Quality Assurance (QA) Manager in Jeddah

Job Title: Quality Assurance (QA) Manager

Location: Makkah

Industry: Perfume / Chemical / Manufacturing

Experience: Minimum 8 years

Qualification: Master’s Degree preferred

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Job Summary

The QA Manager will oversee all quality assurance functions within the factory, including QC, laboratory operations, and production quality. The role ensures that all products—especially perfume bottles, raw materials, chemicals, and perfume compounds—meet the required quality standards. The QA Manager will report directly to higher management and ensure full compliance with ISO standards and Saudi government certifications.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Management & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC systems in alignment with ISO standards.

• Ensure compliance with all Saudi government regulations and certification requirements.

• Review and approve quality assurance policies, SOPs, and documentation.

2. Team Leadership

• Manage and supervise QC, Laboratory, and Production Quality Supervisors.

• Provide training, guidance, and performance monitoring for QA/QC staff.

• Ensure cross-department coordination to resolve quality issues efficiently.

3. Production & Material Quality Control

• Oversee quality of finished perfume products, bottles, packaging, and related materials.

• Monitor quality of raw materials including chemicals, perfume compounds, plastic, paper, and other components.

• Approve batches, conduct inspections, and ensure defect-free production output.

4. Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports for higher management.

• Analyze quality trends, deviations, and non-conformities; implement corrective actions.

• Maintain all QA documentation and ensure audit readiness at all times.

5. Continuous Improvement

• Lead internal audits, external audits, and supplier quality evaluations.

• Implement quality improvement initiatives to reduce waste and enhance efficiency.

• Evaluate new raw materials and packaging materials for quality standards.

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Requirements

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in QA/QC roles within perfume, chemical, food, plastic, paper, or manufacturing industries.

• ISO certification experience is mandatory.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of QA standards, testing methods, and laboratory practices.

• Familiarity with Saudi regulatory requirements and certification processes.

• Strong reporting, documentation, and analytical capabilities.

• Leadership skills with the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams.