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AJAZ MIR

AJAZ MIR

Riyadh,Saudi Arabia

Summary

Quality assurance and food safety lead with 10 years of experience in implementing ISO 22000:2018 certifications. Proven track record in transforming organizational cultures and enhancing compliance standards. Expertise in developing and executing quality assurance programs that ensure food safety and regulatory adherence.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Food Safety Team Lead, Auditor/Trainer

Burj Al Hamam Restaurants Co.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
01.2023 - Current

• Spearheaded the ISO 22000:2018 certification process for Central Production Kitchen, achieving full compliance within an accelerated 6-month timeframe.

• Increased compliance with food safety standards through rigorous food safety audits and corrective action plans.

• Collaborated with the CRM team to analyze customer feedback

• Developed and executed a digital food safety checklist system using iAuditor, improving team efficiency.

• Facilitated weekly MRMs, implementing detailed action plans that enhanced team accountability and improved project outcomes.

• Lead thorough investigations into food safety incidents or consumer complaints

• Implemented and monitored supplier management programs, which include conducting initial assessments and audits of raw material suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards.

• Worked as member of the pre-opening team on new projects

• Conducted monthly food safety internal audits followed by random follow-ups

•Conducting food safety/fire safety/health & safety trainings following the Annual training Plan.

Production Supervisor & Quality Assurance

Nagwa Company Ltd. (La Francis Catering Co)
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
08.2021 - 12.2022

• Work in close collaboration with production, orders, & dispatch planning

• Worked on ERP (MicrosysTc) system platform for internal requisition,and transfers of the orders to dispatch

• Worked on minimizing changeovers cost and adhered to agreed MOQs

• Scheduled production in a way that matches shift patterns withmanpower availability

• Actively participated in planning development, Master data audits, Inventory

• Improved warehouse layout to maximize storage space

• Collaborated with the product development team to ensure accurate nutritional labeling, significantly improving compliance with food safety regulations.

• Handled the entire warehousing operations spread over 5000 sq. feet

• Managed warehouse physical inventories Monthly

• Worked on material management module warehouse through ERP likeCreating PO, Making GRN, IR, and Transfer out stocks as per requisitions

• Stock valuation, codification & classification of items (Tagging)

Quality Control Supervisor &Prodcution Supervisor

Nutrition & Diet Diet Center
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06.2016 - 04.2021

• Spearheaded the integration of inline quality checks From Receiving to Dispatch

• Ensured quality and proper handling are maintained throughout the operation

• Performed internal audits, identifying root causes and corrective actions.

• Managed the entire QA functions and a team of 8 quality controllers in a factory preparing ready-to-eat meals for Shop 55 outlets, 5 hospitals, and 3500 plus direct subscribers.

• Conducted training for the entire Riyadh factory staff on food safety level 1 & 2,fire safety, SSOP. Etc.

• Supervised teamsuccessful 3rd party certification of ISO 22000:2005 standard

• Performed calibration, verification, and validation activities

• In charge of pest control of the Riyadh Factory

> Roles as production Supervisor.

• Prepared Daily production report

• Worked closely with the NPD team for innovation & recipes. drafts

• Oversee the daily trayline process for 3500 subscribers

• Implemented a dynamic scheduling system for 108 staff, fostering better team collaboration and ensuring seamless production flow.

• Supervised tight operational requirement during Covid-19, of riyadh factory

• Supervised the work 108 person manpower production staff.

• Conducted monthly inventory of 982 SKU

• Restricted variance of sku to minmum against QoH.

Food safety inspector

Fingicide India Ltd.
Srinagar, India
03.2015 - 04.2016

• Lead the team Of CIP of a fully automated apple juice concentrate plant as per Nestle India

• Ensured there is zero gaps in traceability in the product chain

• Worked on HPLC (High-performance liquid chromatography) for mycotoxin detection of Pataulin.

• Performed quality control testing of raw materials inline products, and finished product calibration, verification, and validation activities.

• On-spot Visual Raw material inspection at receiving dock

Internee

Coca-Cola India Ltd.
Ludhiana Punjab, India
01.2014 - 06.2014
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Monitoring operation on ETP Plant and Bore well water treatment

Technical Trainee

KC Food Ltd
Jammu, India
01.2013 - 03.2013

• Dough temperature standardization of biscuits manufacturing facyory

• Worked on technical and engineering aspects of plant machinery

• Manufacturing defects in baiscuits processing

• In plant lab testing( Ash content,gluten content,starch test etc)

Education

B,Tech - Food Technology

Islamic University Of Science & Technology
Awantipora India
07.2010 - 07.2014

Skills

  • Inventory control techniques
  • Ability to blend people into teams
  • Analytical Skills
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Auditing
  • Boosting food safety tasks Using AI
  • Food Science
  • GMP
  • Key Performance Indicator (KPI) management
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft Office
  • MicrosysTc in operations,Oracle,Sapi
  • Safety culture I Auditor as admin
  • Superior communication skill

Certification

Level 3 Award In HACCP Highfield

Level 4 Award In HACCP Highfiled

Level 3 Award In Allergen Managment

Basic Of Pest Managment

CPR/First Aid

Fire Fighting Training

ISO 22000:2018 FSMDS Internal Auditor

ISO 22000:2018 FSMS Lead Auditor

NEBOSH-IGC

OSHSA 10hrs Course

ISO 14001:2015 Environment Management

ISO 9001:2015 Awareness Training

Covid-19 food safety Training

Manufactoring level 2 & Covid food safety training

FSSC 22000 Implementation course

Timeline

Food Safety Team Lead, Auditor/Trainer

Burj Al Hamam Restaurants Co.
01.2023 - Current

Production Supervisor & Quality Assurance

Nagwa Company Ltd. (La Francis Catering Co)
08.2021 - 12.2022

Quality Control Supervisor &Prodcution Supervisor

Nutrition & Diet Diet Center
06.2016 - 04.2021

Food safety inspector

Fingicide India Ltd.
03.2015 - 04.2016

Internee

Coca-Cola India Ltd.
01.2014 - 06.2014

Technical Trainee

KC Food Ltd
01.2013 - 03.2013

B,Tech - Food Technology

Islamic University Of Science & Technology
07.2010 - 07.2014
AJAZ MIR