QHSE Supervisor

Description

To ensure all warehouse activities for normal and food cargo are conducted in full compliance with company, client, and legal QHSE standards. The QHSE Supervisor is responsible for monitoring daily warehouse operations, maintaining hygiene, enforcing safety protocols, and ensuring the integrity and quality of stored and handled goods.

Your responsibilities:

1. Quality & compliance
Ensure warehouse operations meet client standards and company QHSE policies
Implement and maintain quality management systems, especially for food storage and handling
Conduct regular inspections for product handling, storage temperature, and hygiene compliance
Lead investigations for any product non-conformity and develop corrective/preventive action plans (CAPA)
Support internal and external audits, including client, ISO, and authority inspections
Maintain all QHSE documentation and records up to date

2. Health & safety
Enforce compliance with occupational health and safety regulations within all warehouse zones
Conduct daily safety walks, hazard identification, and risk assessments
Investigate incidents and near-misses, report findings, and ensure timely closure of corrective actions
Monitor safe use of equipment (MHE, forklifts, etc.) and ensure operators follow safety procedures
Ensure all employees and visitors comply with PPE requirements
Coordinate emergency response drills (fire, evacuation, chemical spill, etc.)

3. Food safety & hygiene
Supervise food storage areas to ensure compliance with hygiene, temperature, and cross-contamination standards
Coordinate pest control and ensure compliance with food safety standards such as HACCP or ISO 22000
Ensure cleaning and sanitation schedules are implemented and recorded properly
Monitor segregation between food and non-food items to prevent contamination

4. Environmental control
Monitor waste management practices and ensure proper segregation and disposal of general and food waste
Ensure spill control, temperature monitoring, and environmental protection procedures are implemented
Maintain compliance with local environmental regulations and company sustainability policies

5. Training & awareness
Conduct induction and periodic refresher training sessions for warehouse employees on QHSE topics
Promote safety and hygiene awareness through toolbox talks and campaigns
Participate in QHSE meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

6. Reporting & documentation
Maintain and update all QHSE registers (incident, inspection, audit, and training records)
Prepare weekly and monthly QHSE performance reports for management and clients
Track and analyze QHSE KPIs and ensure timely submission of corrective actions

Requirements

Your qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Food Safety, Quality, or a related discipline
3–5 years of QHSE experience in logistics, warehouse, or food storage operations
Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and food safety standards (HACCP / ISO 22000)
Experience with temperature-controlled operations and client audit processes
Familiarity with local regulatory requirements (SFDA, Civil Defense, Ministry of Labor, etc.)

Your competencies:
Strong communication and leadership skills
High attention to detail and strong observation skills
Analytical thinking with ability to conduct root cause analysis
Ability to train, influence, and promote safety culture across operational teams
Proficiency in MS Office and QHSE reporting tools
Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic is a significant advantage