Quality Control Lead

About the role

Americana Foods is hiring a Quality Control Lead in Kuwait. The role owns QA planning and standards across operations and leads the team that delivers them.

Key responsibilities

• Develop QA plans and define standards for raw materials, packaging and finished products
• Drive quality initiatives across plants and standardize compliance company-wide
• Lead investigations into non-conformances and own CAPA
• Manage certification applications and oversee the internal audit program
• Run supplier audits and support Sourcing in qualifying new vendors
• Represent quality in 2nd party, 3rd party and regulatory audits
• Contribute to the quality budget and identify technology to strengthen QC
• Lead, develop and assess the QC team

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Meat Science, Veterinary Science, Food or Chemical Engineering, or related
• 5+ years in quality within food manufacturing, including at least 3 years in a senior role
• Proven track record implementing and maintaining international quality standards (HACCP, ISO, BRC, Halal)
• Meat or poultry experience is a strong plus