Mezzan Foods

QHSE Coordinator - Logistics

Kuwait City, KuwaitPosted 5 days ago

Salary
Not published
Job type
Full time
Level
Mid level
Field
Operations & Logistics
Work mode
On site

About the role

Job Category FMCG (food) Job Description • Implement QHSE and GDP policies, procedures, and training programs across logistics and warehouse operations. • Ensure compliance with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and food safety, hygiene, and occupational health and safety regulations. • Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments covering warehouses, vehicles, storage, and handling areas. • Monitor temperature control, product handling, storage conditions, and traceability systems to ensure GDP compliance. • Investigate incidents, perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and manage Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and non-conformities. • Maintain QHSE documentation, risk registers, calibration records, hygiene logs, training records, and emergency response plans. • Coordinate driver and contractor inductions, PPE compliance, toolbox talks, and employee QHSE awareness training. • Manage site certifications, permits, and renewals, including FSSC, Civil Defense, and Municipality approvals. • Support internal, external, regulatory, and customer audits, ensuring timely closure of audit findings. • Drive environmental sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, and pollution prevention. • Monitor QHSE KPIs, prepare compliance reports, and support management reviews and continuous improvement initiatives. Skills • Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety requirements. • Good communication and reporting skills in English (Arabic is an advantage). • Proficient in MS Office and familiar with digital inspection or reporting tools. Qualifications • Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, Safety Management, or a related technical field. • Minimum 4-5 years of hands-on experience in QHSE or logistics/warehouse operations within FMCG or food manufacturing industries. • ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 Awareness • Occupational Health & Safety Awareness • GDP (Good Distribution Practices) training or certification • HACCP Level or equivalent recognized qualification. About The Business Mezzan Holding Co. is one of the leading food, healthcare, and consumer conglomerates in the Middle East with a celebrated heritage of over 75 years. Headquartered in Kuwait with direct operational activities in Kuwait, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Jordan Mezzan Holding Co Employs 8,500 people (50+ nationalities) Distributes over 34,000 Stock Keeping Units (SKU) Serves over 100,000 meals a day in Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE through its catering business. Has a total of 130,000 square meters in food, beverage and FMCG manufacturing facilities in Kuwait, Qatar, UAE. Represents some of the biggest names in the FMCG and healthcare industries. Apply Now

Requirements

Minimum 4-5 years of hands-on experience in QHSE or logistics/warehouse operations within FMCG or food manufacturing industries. Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Industrial Engineering, Environmental Science, Safety Management, or a related technical field. ISO 22000 / FSSC 22000 Awareness. Occupational Health & Safety Awareness. GDP (Good Distribution Practices) training or certification. HACCP Level or equivalent recognized qualification.

Responsibilities

Implement QHSE and GDP policies, procedures, and training programs across logistics and warehouse operations. Ensure compliance with corporate standards, regulatory requirements, and food safety, hygiene, and occupational health and safety regulations. Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments covering warehouses, vehicles, storage, and handling areas. Monitor temperature control, product handling, storage conditions, and traceability systems to ensure GDP compliance. Investigate incidents, perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and manage Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and non-conformities. Maintain QHSE documentation, risk registers, calibration records, hygiene logs, training records, and emergency response plans. Coordinate driver and contractor inductions, PPE compliance, toolbox talks, and employee QHSE awareness training. Manage site certifications, permits, and renewals, including FSSC, Civil Defense, and Municipality approvals. Support internal, external, regulatory, and customer audits, ensuring timely closure of audit findings. Drive environmental sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction, energy efficiency, and pollution prevention. Monitor QHSE KPIs, prepare compliance reports, and support management reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

  • Food safety
  • Hygiene
  • Workplace safety
  • English communication
  • MS Office
  • digital inspection tools
  • QHSE management
  • GDP/Good Distribution Practices
  • FSSC 22000 awareness
  • HACCP

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