Safety & Security Team Leader- MFU

About IKEA Kuwait

IKEA is the leading Life at Home brand in Kuwait. We offer well-designed, functional, and affordable, good quality home furnishing beautiful solutions, produced with care for people and the environment. There are several companies with different owners, working under the IKEA Brand, all sharing the same vision: to create a better everyday life for the many people.

IKEA has been in Kuwait for more than 40 years, operated by Al Homaizi Limited and is very well established in Kuwait. IKEA has 6 stores in Kuwait, IKEA The Avenues, The Warehouse, 360, Assima Mall, Khiran Mall and IKEA For Business in Shuwaikh.

Who we are and how we work

We believe in people. We have an optimistic attitude in the way we are and in the way we do things. We believe in diversity, equality and inclusion because they increase our understanding of our customers and each other. We empower and develop our teams through on-job intensive trainings, working together and providing an international and diverse workplace.

In IKEA, every job is different, and every day is different. Are you up to the challenge to join our dynamic and creative work environment?

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

• 3–5 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

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.