M. Riyas Deen Meera

Elevated BRC Global Food Safety Standard from Grade A to Grade AA highest international food safety benchmark
• Improved YUM customer audit rating from Tier 2 to Tier 1 through systematic hygiene and quality improvements
• Managed all HACCP documentation, CCP monitoring, verification procedures, and annual review cycles
• Conducted and supervised KFC and Hardees site audits ensuring GMP, GHP, cooking & storage temperature compliance
• Oversaw microbiological laboratory operations achieving ISO 17025 SAC accreditation with reduced NCR rate
• Implemented full Food Safety Management System (FSMS) aligned with FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000 standards
• Managed supplier qualification program conducting raw material inspections from local and international suppliers
• Supervised temperature monitoring programs for cooking ovens, chillers, freezers, and distribution trucks
• Enforced color-coded chopping board protocols, cross-contamination prevention, and allergen management
• Managed Halal certification files and maintained continuous compliance with MARS, YUM, SASO, and SFDA
• Reduced laboratory annual budget from SAR 1M to SAR 450K awarded Cost Saving Leadership Award
• Coordinated all CAPA,OPRP, CCP, NCR, GMP score, 5S, and environmental monitoring reporting
•Lead microbiology lab team to achieve ISO 17025 SAC accreditation.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.

• Americana -Meat & Cake KSA
• Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
• Mentored and encouraged employees to strive for excellence while fostering professional growth.
• Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
• Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
• Inspected inbound and outbound products for compliance with established industry standards, company policies, and procedures.
• Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
• Provided observations, took measurements, and performed tests at various stages according to quality control plan.
• Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
• Devised specifications for processes.
• Sorted product and provided expertise on non-conforming product requirements.
• Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
• Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
• Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.
• Developed and deployed production control plans and created work instructions and procedures.
• Coordinated and oversaw periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and address non-conformances.
• Liaised with HR manager to organize and perform quality standard training for new and existing staff.
• Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
• Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
• Determined quality department standards, practices, and procedures.
• Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
• Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.

Entire Quality and Infection Control Management according to MOH-KSA

• Chennai- India