Americana Kuwait, one of the most recognised and respected food groups in the GCC region, is hiring a QHSE Supervisor to drive Food Safety, Quality, and HSE programs at its food production facility. This leadership role ensures that products consistently meet customer, governmental, and international standards while strengthening compliance, safety culture, and continuous improvement across all plant operations — including laboratory management, production quality monitoring, health and safety enforcement, and cross-functional team collaboration.
About Americana — GCC Food Production & FMCG Leader
Company: Americana — Leading food production and FMCG group operating across the GCC region
Facility: Food production plant in Kuwait — bakery and food manufacturing with quality-first culture
Standards: Customer, governmental, and international food safety and QHSE compliance requirements
Scope: Plant quality policies, HSE programs, laboratory operations, production QC, and regulatory compliance
Target: Zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) — safety-driven, performance-focused operations culture
Why Join Americana as QHSE Supervisor in Kuwait?
Leadership Impact: Lead and manage a team of quality control professionals across food production operations
Cross-Functional Scope: Collaborate with Production, Maintenance, Procurement, Warehouse, and R&D teams daily
GCC Compliance: Apply deep knowledge of GCC food safety and quality regulations in a complex production environment
Career Growth: Mid-managerial step toward senior QHSE and quality management leadership within a well-established GCC food group
Position Overview
The QHSE Supervisor at Americana Kuwait is responsible for leading the implementation of plant quality policies, procedures, and QHSE standards across the food production facility. This comprehensive role covers daily, weekly, and monthly production quality monitoring; laboratory oversight including SOP adherence and equipment calibration; proactive Health & Safety management targeting zero lost time injuries; audit and inspection activities; customer complaint investigation; quality KPI monitoring; and continuous improvement initiatives. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and solid knowledge of GCC food safety regulations and statistical process control are essential for this role.
Why This Role Matters: As QHSE Supervisor at Americana Kuwait, you are the cornerstone of the facility’s commitment to food safety, product quality, and workplace safety excellence. Every audit you conduct, every non-conformance you resolve, and every improvement you implement directly protects the health of consumers across Kuwait and the GCC — while ensuring that Americana’s production facility meets the highest international and governmental food safety standards. Your leaKey Responsibilities
Plant Quality Policy & QHSE Standards Leadership
- Lead the implementation of plant quality policies, procedures, and QHSE standards across all production areas of the food manufacturing facility
- Review daily, weekly, and monthly production and finished product quality parameters, analyse data trends, and drive targeted improvement actions
- Monitor quality KPIs consistently and implement continuous improvement initiatives to raise standards and reduce quality risks across production
- Investigate and resolve quality issues and customer complaints thoroughly, maintaining accurate and comprehensive QA/QC records at all times
Laboratory Operations & Equipment Management
- Oversee all laboratory operations, ensuring full SOP adherence, effective deviation management, and accuracy of all chemical and physical testing activities
- Ensure all laboratory equipment is calibrated and certified in accordance with the adopted quality management system requirements
- Maintain laboratory standards that support reliable, accurate product testing results and consistent regulatory compliance across the facility
- Apply statistical process control and experimental design principles to support process optimisation and laboratory performance improvement
Health, Safety & Environmental Management
- Proactively manage Health & Safety programs to support the organisation’s ambition of achieving zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) across the production facility
- Conduct regular inspections and audits of production facilities to identify hazards, enforce safety standards, and drive continuous HSE performance improvement
- Support compliance monitoring activities and deliver HSE training programs to strengthen safety awareness and regulatory compliance across all teams
- Ensure full compliance with all relevant food safety regulations, GCC quality and safety standards, and international requirements applicable to the facility
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lead, manage, and develop a team of quality control professionals — setting clear expectations, providing coaching, and building a high-performance quality culture
- Collaborate actively with Production, Maintenance, Procurement, Warehouse, and R&D teams to align quality and safety objectives across all operational functions
- Support ad-hoc tasks and business requirements as needed to ensure the smooth and compliant operation of the food production facility
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, quality ownership, and food safety accountability at every level of the production team
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Relevant degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in QHSE, food safety, or quality control in food manufacturing — with at least 2 years in a mid-managerial role
- Strong knowledge of food product analysis — bakery industry experience is a strong advantage for this role
- Solid understanding of quality control methods, instruments, and laboratory procedures in a food manufacturing environment
- Exposure to statistical process control and experimental design for production process optimisation
Essential Skills
- Thorough knowledge of GCC quality and safety regulations as applicable to food production facilities and operations
- Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace tools for quality reporting, data analysis, and documentation management
- Strong leadership and team management skills — proven ability to lead quality professionals in a fast-paced food production environment
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with production, maintenance, procurement, and R&D teams
dership directly builds a safer, more compliant, and more efficient production operation for the entire team.
Key Responsibilities
Plant Quality Policy & QHSE Standards Leadership
- Lead the implementation of plant quality policies, procedures, and QHSE standards across all production areas of the food manufacturing facility
- Review daily, weekly, and monthly production and finished product quality parameters, analyse data trends, and drive targeted improvement actions
- Monitor quality KPIs consistently and implement continuous improvement initiatives to raise standards and reduce quality risks across production
- Investigate and resolve quality issues and customer complaints thoroughly, maintaining accurate and comprehensive QA/QC records at all times
Laboratory Operations & Equipment Management
- Oversee all laboratory operations, ensuring full SOP adherence, effective deviation management, and accuracy of all chemical and physical testing activities
- Ensure all laboratory equipment is calibrated and certified in accordance with the adopted quality management system requirements
- Maintain laboratory standards that support reliable, accurate product testing results and consistent regulatory compliance across the facility
- Apply statistical process control and experimental design principles to support process optimisation and laboratory performance improvement
Health, Safety & Environmental Management
- Proactively manage Health & Safety programs to support the organisation’s ambition of achieving zero Lost Time Injuries (LTI) across the production facility
- Conduct regular inspections and audits of production facilities to identify hazards, enforce safety standards, and drive continuous HSE performance improvement
- Support compliance monitoring activities and deliver HSE training programs to strengthen safety awareness and regulatory compliance across all teams
- Ensure full compliance with all relevant food safety regulations, GCC quality and safety standards, and international requirements applicable to the facility
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Lead, manage, and develop a team of quality control professionals — setting clear expectations, providing coaching, and building a high-performance quality culture
- Collaborate actively with Production, Maintenance, Procurement, Warehouse, and R&D teams to align quality and safety objectives across all operational functions
- Support ad-hoc tasks and business requirements as needed to ensure the smooth and compliant operation of the food production facility
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, quality ownership, and food safety accountability at every level of the production team
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Relevant degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in QHSE, food safety, or quality control in food manufacturing — with at least 2 years in a mid-managerial role
- Strong knowledge of food product analysis — bakery industry experience is a strong advantage for this role
- Solid understanding of quality control methods, instruments, and laboratory procedures in a food manufacturing environment
- Exposure to statistical process control and experimental design for production process optimisation
Essential Skills
- Thorough knowledge of GCC quality and safety regulations as applicable to food production facilities and operations
- Proficiency in MS Office and Google Workspace tools for quality reporting, data analysis, and documentation management
- Strong leadership and team management skills — proven ability to lead quality professionals in a fast-paced food production environment
- Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to work effectively with production, maintenance, procurement, and R&D teams
About Americana Kuwait
Americana is one of the most established and trusted food production and FMCG groups operating across the GCC region, with a strong presence in Kuwait and neighbouring markets. The company’s food production facility maintains a rigorous commitment to quality, food safety, and Health & Safety excellence — operating in full compliance with GCC governmental regulations and international food safety standards. Americana’s culture is built around continuous improvement, team collaboration, and a zero-harm safety mindset that empowers every employee to contribute to product quality and operational excellence every day.
Career Excellence: Step into a senior QHSE leadership role at Americana Kuwait where your food safety expertise, HSE knowledge, and team leadership skills will directly shape the quality and safety standards of one of the GCC’s most respected food production facilities.
Who Should Apply?
- Food Safety & Quality Professionals: With 5+ years of QHSE or quality control experience in food manufacturing — bakery experience is a major plus
- Mid-Level Quality Managers: With 2+ years of supervisory experience and strong GCC food safety regulations knowledge seeking a leadership role in Kuwait
- Laboratory QC Leaders: With hands-on experience managing lab operations, equipment calibration, SOP compliance, and chemical/physical testing in food production
- HSE Compliance Professionals: With food manufacturing experience and a strong track record of delivering zero LTI safety cultures in GCC production facilities
- Continuous Improvement Champions: With statistical process control knowledge, strong data analysis skills, and a passion for driving quality and safety excellence across FMCG production operations
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