Mazen Darweesh

Production Sites Quality Manager at Astra Food Company

• Saudi Arabia - Tabouk
• My current job since April 2011

 Evaluate and resolve problems by reviewing multiple sources of information and scientific conclusions
 Assist less experienced team members in using technology, and provides guidance on quality standards to less experienced team members
 Complete a variety of non-routine technical assignments independently.
 Perform and document required inspections and audits to establish conformance to specification and scientific requirements including but not limited to:
 Auditing all production sites i.e. food processing, Fruits & vegetables packing house, Chicken slaughterhouse, Quail Slaughterhouse & Dairy plant for cGMPs and ISO 9001:2008 & ISO 22000:2005.
 oversea and document non-conforming products including root cause for permanent corrective actions
 Handles suppliers/3rd parties’ inspection and auditing activities
 Managing quality control department as a team leader, assisting staff morally and scientifically, setting highest standards of output in terms of quality
 Maintains project quality records
 Reviews and approves required submittals
 Manages and documents field changes related to quality control in all relevant areas
 Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating and coaching employees; and serve as a role model and first point of contact of the Guarantee of Fair Treatment/Open Door Policy process
 Follow all company quality & safety policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to concerned
 Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees
 Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; and identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings

Materials & Logistics Manager at ASTRA Food Company

• Saudi Arabia - Tabouk
• April 2008 to April 2011

Factory Steering Committee Vital Member at ASTRA Food Co

• Saudi Arabia - Tabouk
• March 2010 to April 2011

Pre-Cut Vegetables Dept. Manager at ASTRA Food Co

• Saudi Arabia - Tabouk
• March 2009 to April 2011

Acting Sales Manager at ASTRA Food Co

• Saudi Arabia - Tabouk
• March 2009 to April 2011

Sales Manager at Tabuk Agricultural Development Co

• Saudi Arabia
• January 2003 to March 2008

Grew sales in central region by 169% within 3 month
Responsible for sales team in the central, western, eastern and southern regions.
Selected to mentor other members of the sales team, providing guidance and in-field sales coaching.
Maintain and supervise the horticulture exhibitions.
Launched new business development initiatives into the local and GCC hyper market.
Identified new market segments and significantly expand existing customer base
Selected and headed the team which created marketing programs and sales incentives with strategic resellers for effective utilization of over $100, 000 market development funds.
Establish relationship with decision makers at business ranging from emerging growth industries to fortune 500 companies.
Collaborate with technicians, engineers and contractors to implement effective strategies to better meet client requirements and increase sales and market share.

Sales Manager at Bin Krayem Company Limited

• Saudi Arabia
• August 2000 to August 2003

Responsible for the company's sales operation (wholesale, retail) and implementing
Setting and implementing marketing strategies that will ensure higher sales and revenue.
Preparation of sales reports, comparisons and forecasts.
Analyzing reports and being conversant with fluctuations in sales

Sales Manager at Olthman Group

• Saudi Arabia
• January 1999 to August 2000

Responsible for daily sales operations daily, monthly and delivery of products to customer
Follow up on receivables, prepare sales reports and comparison.
Setting up and implementing sales strategies with distribution plans.
Organize and prepare area analysis to ensure highest revenue Vs lowest costs for sales representatives in Tabuk area

Sales Officer at ASTRA Group

• Saudi Arabia
• January 1989 to December 1999

Responsible for wholesale operation and receivables collections.
Follow up on retail sales and present daily sales reports.
Prepare and present sales analysis based on market requirement.