Highlights:Actively looking for a Senior Quality & Food Safety Role in Food, Dairy and Beverages Company. Immediately Available

Skills:Lead Auditor ISO 22000:2018, HACCP Certified, Lead Auditor FSSC 22000:2018, Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015, Dairy Technology, Food Scientist, Food Safety

Goal:Director Of Quality · Head Of Quality Assurance · Head Of Quality Control · Food Safety Manager

Certification:HACCP Certified, Lead Auditor - ISO 9001, Lead Auditor - ISO 22000, Lead Auditor - FSSC 22000, Lead Auditor - Advanced Audit Skills, Train the Trainer

Quality Systems Manager 04/2021 - current
Voss Water, Norway, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu India
Industry: Bottled Drinking Water
Currently working from home (India) due to Covid-19 Pandemic) and Travel Restriction
? Develop the process required to ensure that Voss products, including ingredients and packaging, meet all of the company's regulatory requirements and consumer expectations. ? Providing strategic direction for quality function, set important measures and goals, and support the company's quality initiatives. ? Maintaining a culture of quality and food safety throughout the business, and reduce all risk to consumers, stakeholders and brands. ? Providing technical support and management in beverage preparation, microbiology, sanitation, complimenting and new technology. ? Implementing the processes, practices, and specifications to ensure that the quality of our products meets government requirements and consumer expectations / Developing and maintaining Quality Standards and Guidelines to improve overall quality and reduce risk ? Implementation and sustainability of the ISO transition for quality and food safety management systems. / Managing an audit program for plants, co-packers and production plants for suppliers / Establishing an internal audit program for the administration of external audit monitoring by third parties, and ensure that appropriate corrective measures are taken by the production facilities in the event of deviations. ? Maintaining a culture of continuous improvement processes, control mechanisms and problem solving / Develop system properties / quality training, food safety and validation (HACCP, etc.) ? Organizing, leading and follow up quality line tests and Trials--
Quality Manager 07/2016 - 08/2020
Hana Food Industries, Al-Qassim, Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Industry: Juices & Bottled Drinking Water
Hana Food Industries Company an ISO 2000:2005, ISO 9001:2015, ABWA and ISO 14001:2015 certified. The world-class production technology efficiently used similar to those in Europe and the largest production lines worldwide, include comprehensive processing and manufacturing of Bottled Water, as well as Aseptic Juices put HANA in the highest ranks amongst competitors in the GCC & Middle East. (www.hanawater.com)
? Lead the Development, Compliance and Management of Food Safety Management System (ISO 22000), Quality Management System (ISO 9001), Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001), HACCP and other Food Safety Programs in 2 Water Manufacturing Plants & 1 Juice Plant & 1 Plastic Manufacturing Plant ? Assisted the Technical Research & Development of Juices and Water (Innovation & Renovation) & Regulatory Affairs & Developing and Executing Quality Assurance plans to ensure that high Quality Products are delivered to our customer all the time ? Daily oversight of Quality & Production Practices including Raw Material Receiving, Operational Sanitation, Finished Product Quality and Food Safety Systems ? Provided Technical support in the identification of Non-Compliance’s / deviations from the Quality System and implement Corrective Actions and procedures to prevent reoccurrence ? Ensured FS & QA Policies and Procedures are followed, and Monitoring, Verification and Documentation associated with adherence to government regulations; developing, implementing and maintaining the HACCP and SSOP based inspection programs ? Ensured the Finished Products conform to Customers’ Specifications (Private Labels & Own Labels) and comply to GSO, SFDA, SASO, Middle East Food Regulation, Other National and International Regulatory Requirements ? Managed In-House Laboratories in compliance with the Factory Quality Monitoring Scheme for (Raw Materials, Packaging Materials, WTU, Finished Products including Preforms and Closures) ? Managed the Audit (Internal & External) Schedule of HANA’s Production Facilities, to include conformance to ISO 22000:2005, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, HACCP, ABWA Standards, and PRPs, GLP, GMP, National and International Regulatory Requirements ? Established & Developed the HACCP Plan, Auditing Plan for Hana Products (Water & Aseptic Juices) ? Established & Developed Supplier Assurance Programs & Created Vendors Audit Plan as required by HANA’s Standard ? Deputized for the Quality Director and liaising with all stakeholders to ensure that Products are comply to Regulatory & HANA’s Standards--
Sr. Quality Manager 06/2015 - 07/2016
MM Dairy Pvt. Ltd., Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu India
Industry: Dairy & Milk Processing
Company Profile: Medium Sized Dairy Company dealing with Milk and Milk Products and An ISO 22000:2005 certified Company
? Managed Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and R&D in the business support by providing Technical Assistance on Quality and Food Safety Standards & Guidelines ? Monitored and Ensured Compliance of Products against Regulatory (FSSAI), ISO 22000:2005 and Company’s Standards/Maintain, and Review of Products HACCP Plan & HARA ? Developed the Processes, Procedures, Work Instructions, Formats and Templates to Effectively Implement the Requirements of FSSAI and FSMS ? Maintained and Improved Food Safety Programs, Vendor Audits (Ingredients and Packaging Materials) and External Audits Inspections ? Performed an ISO 22000 and Internal Audits for Dairy Processing Plant ? Managed In-house Laboratory, Product Release, Customer Complaint Handling and CAPA ? Managed Product Development (Innovation, and Renovation)--
Field QA Manager 12/2014 - 06/2015
Starbucks, Jeddah, Jeddah Saudi Arabia
Industry: Food, Fine Dine & Stores
An International Food Retail Franchise operator manages, owns and operates 70+ international brands and 2,600 outlets in the Middle East and North Africa, Russia, Turkey and Europe. The company employees more than 40,000 people. At Alshaya, we cater to that need by creating value through quality and service. From quick service to casual dining, we offer our customers a wide range of high quality food and beverage choices. Whether they want to catch up over coffee or grab a quick bite to eat, we offer an exciting mix of food ideas. (www.alshaya.com)
? Implemented the Alshaya’s QA Policies in all Food Stores across KSA (86 Stores). Coordinating and Interacting with different US & UK Brands to Maintain Highest Quality Standards and Systems ? Managed Food Regulatory, and QA Activities in KSA Market to ensure the Compliance to Local Food Authority (Municipality, SFDA & SASO) Requirements and Specifications ? Food Safety Auditing of Warehouses, and Food Stores against Alshaya Standards ? Regional Food & Packaging Materials Supplier Audits/Approval and Audits of New Suppliers. Food Safety Audit follow-up to complete the Action Plan to agreed time-line with Food Retail Stores and Suppliers ? Product Evaluations for Compliance to Specification as per Alshaya Food Standards and Ensure Home Brand Suppliers for Production and Distribution of Approved Foods to adhere to Alshaya’s specifications ? Customer Complaint Investigations and RCA, Routine Audits Develop Quality and Food Safety Standards and Materials. ? Store Food Safety Support and Regulatory Compliance (SASO, SFDA, Municipality, Liaison, Key Contact for Assigned Areas for Food Safety Controls, Equipment Compliance, Regulatory Issues, Inquiries, Non-Compliance Issues, Citations at Store Level, and any Food Safety Issues ? SME for Quality Assurance and Food Safety in assigned zone and Trained to Store Managers, Field Operations, Barista, Chefs, Kitchen Staff as appropriate of all Food Brands across KSA--
Quality Systems Manager 10/2011 - 10/2014
Almarai Company, Riyadh, Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Industry: Dairy, Bakery, Juice, Poultry & Baby Foods
HH Prince Sultan bin Mohammed bin Saudi Al Kabeer established Almarai in 1977. We have grown into the World’s Largest Vertically Integrated Dairy Operator. Synonymous with Dairy Products of the Highest Quality, Diversifying into Fruit Juice, Bakery and Poultry Products has also made Almarai a Food company (www.almarai.com)
? Planned, Implemented and Managed the Internal Quality Systems in Central Processing Plants by Coordinating and Interacting with Different Sections according to Quality Standards and Systems followed in Corporate & all Operation Divisions (11 Processing Plants of Dairy, Juice, & Foods) ? Managed QC Inspections, Sampling, Testing, and Control of Ingredients & Packaging Raw Materials and during Production to ensure Compliance to Standard Requirements and Specifications ? Ensured Compliance with all Quality Programs, ISO 22000, ISO 9001 , AIBI including GMP and HACCP/ Maintained the library of Company's all Confidential Documents (GTP, PDS, FPA, Artworks, Product HACCP Plans, Testing Methods, SASO, GSO, Middle East Foods Regulations, Codex, GMPs, and SOPs) in Q-Pulse and Hamiltongrant (Recipe Management) and keep updated ? Internally Audited 11 Manufacturing Plants against AIBI, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 18001, GMP, GLP and HACCP Standards as per Almarai’s Audit Plan ? Established Manufacturing Specifications (FPA, GTP, PDS) Standards, Protocols and Procedures for New & Existing Products / Performed Vendor Food Safety & Product Quality Audits (Local) to ensure Ingredients & Packaging Materials are in agreed Specifications ? Developed and Executed Training Programs that support the Company’s Objectives with regard to Quality and Food Safety / Liaised with Regional Lab Managers & ensured the Manufactured Products Comply Regulations and Meet Almarai’s Specifications ? Managed Consumer Response System (CRS) of Product Market Complaints & RCA (Root Cause Analysis) and CAPA Assisted the Technical R & D Team with Product Development and the Development of Almarai’s Product Specifications ? Controlled all QPD Documents in Q-Pulse/HamiltonGrant/Captaris Workflow and Liaised with Marketing Departments and to Ensure Compliance of Food Artworks & Labels with SASO, GSO Federal, State, & International Food labeling Regulations for all Food Products ? Conducted Regular Internal Audits for all Dairy Food Processing Plants to Validate Product Specifications and Guide to Production Documents for Food Safety Compliance against an ISO 22000:2005 and ISO 9001:2008 ? Liaised with RQM for New Product Registration & Approvals in GCC Ministry of Health Before the Launch in KSA and other GCC / Worked closely with respective Site Quality Department on major Quality/Continuous Improvement Projects--
QA/QC Manager 06/2009 - 07/2011
MM Dairy Pvt. Ltd., Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu India
Industry: Dairy & Milk Processing
Company Profile: Medium Sized Dairy Company dealing with Milk and Milk Products and An ISO 9001:2008 & HACCP certified Company
? Implemented ISO 9001:2008 & HACCP, PRPs, GMP, and GLP ? Made Quality Manual, SOPs, Reviewed & Updated ? Managed QA/QC Staff and Quality MIS ? Managed In-House Lab, Plant Hygiene, and Pest Control Program ? Given Inputs on Quality, Regulatory and Compliance Requirements for Existing Products and NPD ? Quality, Hygiene & Food Safety Audited for Production Facilities ? Pathogen Management, and Managed New Product Registration & Food Regulations ? Responsible for Product Release from Manufacturing Plant ? Handled Consumer Complaints, Route Cause Analysis, and CAPA--
QC Officer 11/2004 - 04/2009
Dandy Company Ltd., , India
Industry: Dairy & Milk, Ice Cream, Juice Manufacturing
Dandy is a Regional Pioneer in Modern Ice Cream & Dairy Manufacturing since 1973, following Industry’s Best Practices and Taking care of Health and Hygiene at each stage of its Production. Our three core values are Quality, Freshness and Hygiene. An ISO 22000:2005 and ISO 9001:2008 certified Company (www.dandy-qa.com)
? Supervised & Managed Laboratory and QC Staff ? Prepared SOPs, GMP, GLP & Assisted ISO 22000:2005 and ISO 9001:2008 Implementation ? Set-up Standards and Specification for Raw Materials, Semi-Processed and Finished Products ? Validation of Laboratory Analytical Methods as per International Standards such as US-FDA/AOAC/APHA/EPA/USDA/IDF/ Local Regulations/ Follow-up Calibration of Lab Instruments (Internal & External) ? Pathogen Surveillance, and Standardization of Laboratory Analytical Chemicals ? Developed and built good relationships with staff at all level, External Auditors and Local Food Regulatory Authorities and Middle East Food Regulations/Handled Regulatory Affair Issues & ? New Product Approvals and Assisted to innovate new Products & SKUs of Yoghurt, UHT Flavored Milk and Ice Creams ? Assisted to innovate New Fresh Juices and Drinks and Advised on crucial planning including Troubleshooting and NPD--
QC Microbiologist 06/2002 - 11/2004
Bikaji Foods, Mumbai, Maharashtra India
Industry: Juices & Bottled Drinking Water
Company Profile: An ISO 9001 & HACCP certified Food Products Manufacturing Company, involved in the Processing of Bhujia, Namkeen, Sweets, Papad, Soan Papdi, Rasgulla, Sweets, Processed Food, Packed Food, Tinned Food Sweets, and Water.
Microbiological Analyses of Raw materials, Semi-Processed and Finished Products ? Microbiological Analyses of Waters ? Microbiological Environmental Monitoring ? Factory and Workmen Hygiene Monitoring by Swab Test ? Follow-up Calibration of Microbiology Lab Instruments ? Standardization of Laboratory Analytical Chemicals ? Prepared SOPs for Microbiology Lab, Reviewed and updated--

Manonmaniam Sundaranar University 06/2000 - current
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India
Degree: Master's Degree
Major:Microbiology
University 8th Rank Winner

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