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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.
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Mezzan Holding Company
Founded in 1999, Mezzan Holding Company is considered to be one of the largest diversified conglomerates in the Middle East. Together with its affiliated companies, Mezzan Holding Company has been a market leader in providing quality agriculture and consumer manufacturing, distribution, and recycling services for over half a century. It has set new standards for production and delivery that satisfy both clients and end-users. Mezzan Holding Company represents a rich Kuwaiti legacy of strong principles, which founder Jassim Al Wazzan practiced and inspired in his sons and employees. With a portfolio of many of the Middle East’s most respected and recognized brands, Mezzan Holding Company continues to deliver the highest quality services and products, productive and profitable partnerships, and an unparalleled commitment to provide the best for the communities in which it operates.