Divisional HSS Manager (Poultry)

About the company

Almarai is a major multinational food and beverage business headquartered in Saudi Arabia and known as the largest vertically integrated dairy company in the world. It is also the leading FMCG brand across the MENA region and holds a strong market position throughout the GCC. The company has a workforce of more than 46,000 people across the GCC, Egypt, and Jordan. In 2025, it reported net income of SAR 2.4 billion on sales of SAR 22 billion.

The business continues to expand aggressively, including growth through acquisitions in new vertical markets, creating an opportunity to join a fast-moving global team supporting the group’s future development.

About the role

This position is for an experienced Divisional Health, Safety & Security (HSS) Manager to shape, roll out, and continuously strengthen HSS practices across business operations. The role focuses on building a strong safety mindset, maintaining compliance with legal and company standards, lowering operational risk, and supporting improvement across multiple sites and business units.

Key responsibilities

• Create, implement, and keep up to date HSS management systems that reflect recognized international standards and best practices.
• Drive initiatives that encourage a preventive safety culture and help reduce injuries, illnesses, and security events at work.
• Carry out risk assessments and support business risk management activities to detect and reduce operational exposure.
• Track, review, and present divisional HSS results through formal reporting and governance channels.
• Design and run HSS audit, inspection, and assessment programs across operations.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, legal obligations, and relevant industry requirements.
• Oversee incident investigations and make sure corrective and preventive actions are put in place.
• Lead HSS training efforts to improve awareness, capability, and compliance at all organizational levels.
• Advise operational teams, projects, and stakeholders on HSS matters and provide practical support when needed.
• Manage, mentor, and develop HSS teams so they can meet business goals and improve continuously.

Qualifications and experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a similar discipline is required.
• NEBOSH certification, a postgraduate qualification in Health & Safety, or an equivalent credential is expected.
• Membership with IOSH at Tech IOSH or Grad IOSH level is required.
• At least 15 years of senior-level HSS management experience in FMCG, manufacturing, food processing, supply chain, or another large industrial setting is required.
• Applicants should have solid knowledge of risk management, workplace inspections, incident investigation, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder handling, communication, coaching, and influencing abilities are important.
• The role requires the ability to juggle multiple priorities and lead safety programs in varied operating environments.
• Experience managing HSS across multiple sites and large workforces is necessary.

Compensation and benefits

The role offers a competitive remuneration package along with generous leave, medical coverage, a discretionary bonus, and access to training and development opportunities.