Quality Control Technician

Job Description – Quality Control Specialist (Production Department)

Global FMCG & Beverage Industry

Location

Bahrain or Saudi Arabia or Kuwait

About the Company

Our client is a leading global multinational operating in the FMCG, Food & Beverage sector, recognized for product innovation, manufacturing excellence, and high international quality standards. With strong operations across the Middle East, the company is expanding its production capabilities and is seeking a Quality Control Specialist to support its growth.

Role Overview

The Quality Control Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring that all products meet the company’s stringent quality, safety, and regulatory standards. This position is part of the Production Department , working closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance teams to monitor, test, and validate raw materials, in-process production, and finished goods.

This is a key operational role for a candidate who is detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to excellence in FMCG production environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform daily quality inspections and laboratory tests on raw materials, WIP, and finished products .
• Ensure all products comply with ISO standards, HACCP, GMP, and company SOPs .
• Monitor production lines for quality deviations, contamination risks, equipment hygiene , or parameter inconsistencies.
• Document test results, non-conformities, and corrective actions in accordance with internal reporting standards.
• Coordinate with Production Supervisors and Maintenance teams to resolve issues affecting quality.
• Support quality audits (internal & external) and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct line checks, sensory evaluations, pH tests, microbiological sampling, and packaging integrity assessments.
• Train operators on quality standards, hygiene, and critical control points .
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, defects, and quality risks.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Microbiology, or Industrial Quality (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in FMCG, food production, or beverage manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of quality systems : ISO 22000, HACCP, GMP, SOPs, Food Safety Management.
• Experience working in high-volume production plants (beverages, dairy, soft drinks, or food).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret test results and recommend corrective actions.
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Key Competencies

• High attention to detail
• Strong communication and reporting skills
• Problem-solving mindset
• Teamwork & cross-department collaboration
• Strong commitment to hygiene, quality, and safety
• Ability to work in multicultural environments

Mobility Requirement

Candidates must be willing and able to relocate permanently to:

• Kuwait , or
• Bahrain , or
• Saudi Arabia (KSA)

If one of these locations is not feasible , it must be declared at the very start of the recruitment process.

(If one of these destinations is not possible for the candidate, this must be clearly mentioned at the beginning of the recruitment process.)

Compensation & Benefits

Salary and benefits are competitive and depend on the candidate’s experience, background, and seniority .