Safety & Security Team Leader- MFU

The Safety & Security Team Leader ensures the effective implementation of Occupational Health & Safety and security measures by leading and coordinating a team of 7/8 external security agents. The role exists to:

• Actively prevent workplace accidents unsafe behaviors and hazardous situations
• Ensure security operations fully support safe warehouse workflows
• Guarantee compliance with IKEA Kuwait S&S policy OHS legislation and emergency procedures
• Protect employees contractors visitors and drivers from occupational risks while on site to comply with IKEA Kuwait S&S House rules

Key assignment:

Occupational Health & Safety (Primary Focus)

• Enforce OHS rules and safe working procedures across the warehouse
• Monitor and report unsafe conditions unsafe acts and near-miss incidents
• Ensure emergency exits evacuation routes and fire-fighting equipment are accessible and functional
• Verify proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by employees contractors and visitors
• Support implementation of risk assessments and hazard identification (traffic lifting racking fire machinery)
• Participate in safety drills (fire evacuation emergency response)
• Immediately stop and report any activity presenting a serious safety risk(s)

Security & Loss Prevention

• Control access to the warehouse to ensure only authorized and safety-inducted persons enter
• Supervise vehicle truck and pedestrian movements to reduce collision and traffic risks (where and when needed)
• Monitor CCTV and patrol high-risk areas for both safety and security concerns
• Prevent theft shrinkage damage and unauthorized handling of goods

Team Leadership & Safety Supervision

• Lead and supervise the 7/8 external security agents with a strong safety-first approach
• Ensure security agents actively observe and report safety violations and hazards not only security breaches
• Provide daily safety briefings and shift handovers focusing on current risks and controls
• Ensure security agents are trained on site-specific OHS procedures and emergency response
• Act as the safety escalation point between warehouse operations management and the external security provider

Incident Accident & Emergency Management

• Act as first responder for occupational accidents injuries fires chemical spills and security incidents
• Coordinate emergency response and evacuation until management or emergency services arrive
• Secure accident scenes to prevent secondary injuries
• Ensure all accidents near-misses and safety incidents are documented reported and investigated
• Support corrective and preventive actions following incidents

Inspections Audits & Reporting

• Conduct regular safety and security inspections of warehouse areas yards docks and offices
• Report non-compliance with OHS standards fire safety rules and security procedures
• Maintain safety-related logs inspection records and incident reports
• Support internal and external OHS and security audits

Qualifications :

• 35 years in safety and/or security roles within warehouse logistics retail or industrial environments
• Proven experience in OHS monitoring accident prevention or safety supervision
• Experience supervising external or outsourced teams in safety-critical environments
• High school diploma or equivalent (required)
• Formal training or certification in Occupational Health & Safety Industrial Safety or Risk Prevention (highly desirable)
• Fire Safety First Aid or Emergency Response training is a strong advantage

Additional Information :

Please send your CV in English and tell us in which direction you would like to take career if you are experienced in a particular field or looking for completely new challenges.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time