Head Pastry Jobs - zahle Lebanon

<p>For our sister Lebanese food manufacturing company specializing in premium cheese products, including Mozzarella, Pizza Cheese Toppings, Kashkaval, White Cheese and Breaded Cheese Appetizers, located in Zahle.</p><p>The Opportunity</p><p>Seeking an experienced Quality &amp; Food Safety Manager to lead the company's quality, food safety and compliance agenda across its manufacturing operations.</p><p>The role will ensure that company's products, processes, raw materials and manufacturing environment consistently meet internal standards, regulatory requirements, customer expectations and internationally recognized food safety principles.</p><p>Beyond compliance, the successful candidate will establish a strong quality culture, drive continuous improvement and partner with Operations, R&amp;D, Procurement and Commercial teams to ensure quality is embedded throughout the product lifecycle.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><p>1. Quality &amp; Food Safety Leadership</p><p>Develop, implement and continuously improve KMR's Quality and Food Safety Management System.</p><p>Establish quality standards, procedures, specifications and control measures across manufacturing operations.</p><p>Ensure compliance with applicable Lebanese food regulations and relevant international food safety standards.</p><p>Maintain a strong preventive food safety culture across the organization.</p><p>Provide senior management with regular reporting on quality performance, risks and improvement priorities.</p><p>2. HACCP &amp; Food Safety Systems</p><p>Lead the implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of HACCP-based food safety systems.</p><p>Identify and assess food safety hazards and ensure appropriate preventive and corrective controls.</p><p>Monitor Critical Control Points and verify that controls are consistently effective.</p><p>Ensure appropriate sanitation, hygiene, allergen management, pest control and environmental monitoring programs are implemented.</p><p>Maintain food safety documentation, records and traceability systems.</p><p>3. Incoming Materials &amp; Supplier Quality</p><p>Establish quality standards and specifications for raw materials, ingredients, packaging materials and finished products.</p><p>Work closely with Procurement and suppliers to ensure compliance with agreed specifications.</p><p>Conduct supplier quality assessments and performance reviews.</p><p>Lead investigations into raw-material-related quality issues and implement corrective actions.</p><p>Support supplier qualification and approval processes.</p><p>4. Production Quality Control</p><p>Establish effective quality control procedures throughout the production process.</p><p>Monitor product quality, consistency, texture, taste, appearance, weight, packaging and storage conditions.</p><p>Ensure quality checks are properly documented and deviations are immediately addressed.</p><p>Partner with Production to identify root causes of quality issues and prevent recurrence.</p><p>Drive reduction of product defects, waste, rework and customer complaints.</p><p>5. Finished Product &amp; Laboratory Management</p><p>Establish testing requirements for raw materials, in-process products and finished goods.</p><p>Coordinate microbiological, chemical, physical and sensory testing with internal or external laboratories.</p><p>Review laboratory results and ensure timely action on non-conformities.</p><p>Monitor product shelf-life and stability requirements.</p><p>Maintain accurate technical specifications and product quality records.</p><p>6. Regulatory &amp; Compliance</p><p>Ensure product labels, specifications, nutritional information and technical documentation comply with applicable requirements.</p><p>Monitor changes in food regulations and assess their impact on KMR products and processes.</p><p>Maintain all required quality and regulatory documentation.</p><p>Act as the key quality contact during regulatory inspections and external audits.</p><p>Ensure corrective actions resulting from inspections or audits are implemented effectively.</p><p>7. Customer Quality &amp; Complaints Management</p><p>Own the investigation and resolution of customer quality complaints.</p><p>Establish a structured complaint analysis and corrective action process.</p><p>Identify recurring trends and implement preventive measures.</p><p>Work with Commercial and Operations teams to ensure timely and professional responses to customers and partners.</p><p>Monitor customer quality indicators and identify opportunities for improvement.</p><p>8. Audits &amp; Continuous Improvement</p><p>Plan and lead internal quality and food safety audits.</p><p>Coordinate external, customer and certification audits.</p><p>Track non-conformities, corrective actions and preventive actions through to closure.</p><p>Establish quality KPIs and continuously monitor performance.</p><p>Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen product quality, food safety and operational efficiency.</p><p>9. Cross-Functional Leadership</p><p>Partner closely with Production, R&amp;D, Procurement, Supply Chain, Warehouse and Commercial teams.</p><p>Ensure quality considerations are integrated into new product development and product changes.</p><p>Participate in product trials and validation processes.</p>

BEKFORD a leading company in Public Health is looking to recruit a Sales Representative to cover Bekaa area and to be part of its Community Healthcare Division. <br> <br>Job responsibility includes: <br>Researching the market <br>Identifying new key accounts <br>Present BEKFORD services favorably and in a structured professional way, face-to-face or online <br>Negotiate the terms of an agreement and close sales <br>Gather market and customer information <br> <br>The ideal candidate will: <br>Hold a Bachelor degree in Public Health, Agricultural Engineering or Business Administration <br>Be positive, confident and determined <br>Have the ability and desire to sell <br>Own excellent communication skills <br>Have a high degree of self-motivation and ambition <br>Master the skills to work both independently and as part of a team <br>Be capable to flourish in a competitive environment <br>Have a good level of numeracy <br>Hold a Lebanese driving license <br>Possess his or her own mode of transportation <br>Previous experience is a plus

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>The Chief Accountant will be responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial operations of the organization, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, compliance with applicable regulations, and the efficient management of financial resources. S/he will supervise the accounting team, monitor financial reporting processes, manage budgeting and cash flow activities, and support management in strategic financial decision-making. The Chief Accountant will play a key role in maintaining strong internal controls, optimizing financial performance, and ensuring compliance with local tax laws and accounting standards.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the accounting department.</li><li>Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.</li><li>Monitor and maintain the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets records.</li><li>Prepare and review financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.</li><li>Ensure compliance with Lebanese accounting standards, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.</li><li>Coordinate and manage external audits, tax audits, and regulatory inspections.</li><li>Develop, implement, and monitor internal financial controls and accounting procedures.</li><li>Reconcile bank accounts, supplier accounts, customer accounts, and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Supervise the preparation and submission of tax declarations, VAT returns, payroll taxes, and other regulatory filings.</li><li>Monitor cash management activities and optimize working capital utilization.</li><li>Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to management for cost optimization and operational efficiency.</li><li>Support budgeting and financial planning processes across departments.</li><li>Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of accounting records and supporting documents.</li><li>Coordinate with banks, auditors, government authorities, insurance companies, and external stakeholders as required.</li><li>Assist management in strategic financial planning and decision-making.</li><li>Train, mentor, and supervise accounting staff to ensure high performance and continuous professional development.</li><li>Maintain confidentiality of financial information and uphold the highest ethical and professional standards.</li><li>Stay updated on accounting regulations, tax laws, financial reporting standards, and industry best practices.</li><li>Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing financial processes and reporting accuracy.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in hospital or healthcare environments, demonstrating familiarity with healthcare accounting practices, insurance claims reconciliation, medical billing processes, and healthcare financial reporting.</p><p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Education: Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Master s Degree is a plus</li><li>Experience:<ul><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.</li><li>Previous experience in a hospital, healthcare institution, or medical center is highly preferred.</li></ul></li><li>Knowledge:<ul><li>Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, taxation, and internal controls.</li><li>Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.</li><li>Professional certification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA, or equivalent is required.</li></ul></li><li>Skills:<ul><li>Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Strong leadership and team management capabilities.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.</li><li>High level of integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.</li></ul></li><li>Languages: Fluency in English, written and spoken is required. Knowledge of French or other languages is an advantage.</li></ul><p></p></section>