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Khaled Montaser

Social & Environmental Auditor | WRAP · amfori BSCI · Sedex/SMETA | ESG Reporting · GRI 2021 · ISO 14001/45001 Lead Auditor | 15+ Yrs Supply Chain Compliance

Cairo, Egypt
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23+

Years

4

Companies

6

Skills

22

Certs

About

Sustainability and Social Compliance professional with 15+ years running second- and third-party social and environmental audit programs across textile, FMCG, agri-food, and electronics sectors. Delivered zero major non-conformities across all buyer and third-party audit cycles covering 13,700+ employees, reduced TRIR by 30%, and closed 100% of NC findings within agreed CAP timelines. Specialized in.

Key Highlights

  • AUDIT PROGRAM MANAGEMENT: Managed 12+ annual second- and third-party audit cycles for Nike, PVH/Tommy Hilfiger, WRAP, and Sedex/SMETA across 4 industrial sites - achieving 100% NC closure within agreed CAP timelines across all review periods.
  • WORKFORCE COVERAGE: Unified social and environmental compliance across 4 sites covering 13,700 employees, delivering zero major non-conformities across all buyer and third-party audit cycles.
  • SAFETY IMPROVEMENT: Reduced Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) by 30% at Jade Textile through targeted behavioral safety interventions and risk assessment upgrades across all departments.
  • ESG REPORTING: Authored GRI 2021 complete sustainability reports incorporating Scope 1-3 GHG accounting, SBTi target alignment, TCFD scenario analysis, and CDP disclosure - covering both physical and transition climate risks.
  • TRAINING DELIVERY: Expanded employee EHS and sustainability training to 2,700+ hours annually across 50+ sessions, raising safety culture maturity from Level 1 to Level 3 within 3 years.

Skills

ISO 14001ESG ReportingSocial Compliance AuditingiAuditor (SafetyCulture) • Internal audit management systems • Corrective actionGHG calculation tools (Scope 1-2-3 Excel-based models) • GRI Standards digitalSEDEX/SMETA portal • amfori BSCI platform • WRAP certification system •

Experience

QA Specialist

Misr Glass Manufacturing Co.

  • Conducted quality inspections and improved process control systems; first professional role following B.Sc. in

Freelance ESG & Compliance Consultant

Organization

Jan 2025 – Aug 2025

  • Delivered ESG strategy, IMS design, and social/environmental audit preparation for 5+ manufacturing and industrial clients across MENA, achieving readiness for ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001 certification within agreed project timelines
  • Developed corrective action plans (CAP), NC closure tracking systems, and internal audit program management frameworks, enabling clients to achieve third-party certification with zero major non-conformities

Group Head of Compliance & Quality Assurance

Organization

Dec 2021 – Dec 2024

  • Established internal audit program management system covering human rights due diligence (HRDD), forced labor indicators, and child labor audit checks aligned with amfori BSCI, SA8000, and Better Work standards across all sites
  • Authored 2024 Sustainability & CSR Report under GRI 2021 complete Option, incorporating TCFD scenario analysis (physical and transition risks), Scope 1-3 GHG accounting, SBTi target alignment, and stakeholder mapping matrix aligned with SDGs and Egypt Vision 2030

QHSE Manager

Organization

Jan 2016 – Apr 2019

  • Directed all QHSE activities across agri-food production and export operations; established internal audit program management system covering HACCP, food safety, supply chain traceability, and environmental due diligence aligned with ISO 22000 and Global G.A.P
  • Conducted 20+ internal audits annually against ISO 22000, Global G.A.P., and customer-specific requirements; established centralized auditable documentation system that supported third-party audit readiness and zero major NC findings during tenure

Quality Assurance & Food Safety Assistant Manager

Organization

Oct 2013 – Jan 2016

  • Co-developed HACCP-based risk control program covering 100% of production lines, contributing to zero food safety non-conformances in 3 consecutive third-party certification audits
  • Led investigations into 50+ incidents and near-misses over 3 years; produced root cause analyses (RCA) and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) plans with measurable closure timelines, reducing repeat incidents by targeted intervention

QHSE Section Head

Organization

Apr 2013 – Oct 2013

  • Led development and execution of QHSE management system aligned with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and global Kohler corporate policies; passed all third-party certification audits with zero major non-conformities across entire tenure
  • Established internal audit program and non-conformance tracking system; implemented preventive action workflows and a site-wide corrective action database, reducing repeat findings by systematic root cause analysis

QHSE Engineer

Ahram Security Group

2011 – 2012

  • Supported ISO 9001 and OHSAS 18001 implementation; prepared internal audit documentation and customer audit
  • readiness packages.

QHSE Supervisor

British American Tobacco Egypt

2003 – 2011

  • Oversaw daily HSE policy execution, incident investigations, and EHS compliance reporting for tobacco
  • manufacturing site.

Certifications

Lead Auditor, ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety

Issuing Body: NQI | 2022

Lead Auditor, ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Management System

Issuing Body: HKV Certification |

2019

SA8000 Social Accountability & Social Workplace Program

Acerta Middle East

Nike Restricted Substance List (RSL) Auditor Certification

Nike, Inc

OSHA General Industry Safety & Health Standard

Instructor: Wagdi Siefen

Accident & Incident Investigation

Wagdi Siefen

Security Risk Management Program

Integral QMS

Factory Ambassador Program

Better Work / ILO

ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System

Target Group

Sustainability & Environmental

Climate Ambassador

Engineers For a Sustainable Egypt | 2023

Climate Change for All - Climate Literacy Course

Arab Youth Center

Introduction to Green Economy

UNITAR (UN Institute for Training and Development)

Global G.A.P. Training Course

Cross Bayer

Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene

Phylmar Academy

Basic Principles in Occupational Hygiene

Occupational Hygiene Training Association (OHTA)

PCQI Food Safety Training

FSPCA Preventive Controls Alliance

Culture of Safety Maturity Assessment

Safety Leadership Program

PMI Academy, Turkey

NASP Advanced Diploma in Safety Management

Instructor: Wagdi Siefen

COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness & Response

World Health Organization (WHO)

Education

Master's in Planning for Sustainable Development in Planning for Sustainable Development

Chemistry

Institute of National Planning

Egypt

GPA Equivalent: 86% (Very Good)

Helwan University

Egypt

Grade: Good

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