Siraj Ahmed Khan
Jeddah,Saudi Arabia
Summary
Driven professional with keen aptitude for quality assurance and control, complemented by excellent problem-solving and leadership abilities. Proficient in project management and process optimisation, ensuring consistent adherence to industry standards. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and product excellence within dynamic team environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
23
23
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certification
Work history
QA/QC Manager
Al Amoudi Group and Partners co
Jeddah
07.2016 - 12.2025
- Led development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) in compliance with SFDA and GFSI-recognized standards (FSSC 22000 V6).
- Led Food Safety Team, ensuring governance, risk-based decision-making, and readiness for certification, surveillance, and unannounced audits.
- Served as primary authority for SFDA inspections, regulatory correspondence, and corrective action closure.
- Directed Supplier Quality Assurance, including supplier approval, risk classification, audits, performance monitoring, and non-conformance management.
- Ensured manufacturing compliance with SFDA regulations, GSO standards, and FSSC 22000 requirements through effective PRP, OPRP, and CCP controls.
- Led investigation and resolution of complaints, incidents, and recalls, ensuring verified CAPA aligned with GFSI audit criteria.
- Oversaw R&D and laboratory functions, including ingredient validation, preliminary costing, and SFDA-compliant nutritional facts and labelling.
- Established and maintained risk-based internal audits, management reviews, and continuous improvement programs.
- Implemented HACCP, VACCP, and TACCP to identify and mitigate food safety and quality risks.
- Developed and delivered competency-based training programs in Quality, Food Safety, Health & Safety, and technical disciplines.
- Established and managed an in-house microbiology laboratory, ensuring validated methods, data integrity, and audit readiness.
Food Safety Trainer
Al Arkkan Training and Rehibition Center
Dammam, Jeddah, Medina, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
02.2011 - 02.2016
- Conducted hundreds of food safety and occupational health trainings at various training centres and food industries.
- Trained individuals across all food handling sectors, including catering, restaurants, and manufacturing.
- Assisted municipality inspectors during inspections of food handling and public health institutions.
Microbiologist
Qarshi Research International
Haripur, Pakistan
07.2007 - 01.2011
- Conducted microbiological analysis of water, food, pharmaceutical products, environment, personnel hygiene, and contact surfaces.
- Monitored and supervised manufacturing area alongside relevant activities within controlled environments, including sanitation, fumigation, CIP, and sampling for microbiological and QC tests.
- Conducted comprehensive microbial tests to guarantee product safety..
- Authorised and evaluated results, supporting accurate, timely diagnoses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Hazara University
Mansehra, PakistanSkills
- Quality assurance and control
- Regulatory compliance expertise
- Internal audits and assessments
- Employee training programs
- Microbiology laboratory management
- Team leadership skills
- GFSI standards knowledge
- Complaint resolution techniques
- Risk management frameworks
Certification
- ISO 14001-2015 EMS Auditor / Lead Auditor Training, (CQI-IRCA certified course), December 2025
- Sustainability for Business: ESG Fundamentals (Coursera), February 2025
- ISO 19011 Lead Auditor (Alison), October 2024
- Nutritional Labelling Online Course (Health Canada), October 2024
- Internal Auditor-ISO 22000 (The Knowledge Academy), January 2023
- Risk Management (The Knowledge Academy), December 2022
- ISO 9001:2015 QMS Auditor / Lead Auditor Training, EPIC (IRCA certified course), March 2018
- ISO 22000 Auditor / Lead Auditor Training, SGS (RABQSA Registered), March 2015
LANGUAGES
English (Fluent)
Urdu (Native)
Hindi (Proficient)
Arabic (Conversational)
References
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
PEROSONEL DATA
- Nationality (Pakistan)
- Saudi Driving License (Private Driving)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
QA/QC Manager
Al Amoudi Group and Partners co
07.2016 - 12.2025
Food Safety Trainer
Al Arkkan Training and Rehibition Center
02.2011 - 02.2016
Microbiologist
Qarshi Research International
07.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Hazara University