Anwaar Ahmed

Assumed full responsibility as the Acting Plant QA Manager, serving as the primary point of contact for all regulatory inspections (SFDA) and second-/third-party audits (FSSC 22000, ISO 9001), ensuring zero major non-conformities.
Directed the strategic development, implementation, and maintenance of the plants Total Quality Management (TQM) and Food Safety systems, achieving consistent compliance and operational excellence.
Led, mentored, and managed the QA department, including recruiting, training, and performance appraisal of supervisors and quality personnel.
Spearheaded the commissioning and validation of new product lines, overseeing trials, scaling activities, and initial commercial production runs to guarantee quality standards were met.
Implemented a comprehensive data tracking system, preparing and presenting daily/monthly quality dashboards, KPI performance reports, and deviation analyses to senior management to drive decision-making.
Championed root cause analysis (RCA) for customer complaints and internal non-conformances, developing and implementing effective corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans that reduced recurrence by over 30%.
Developed and managed the annual QA departmental budget and strategic plan, aligning quality initiatives with overall business objectives.
Spearheaded RCA of customer complaints and implemented CAPA to prevent recurrence.
Oversaw commissioning of new production lines, trials, and commercialization phases.
Delivered training on GMP, HACCP, and QA procedures to improve plant-wide quality culture.
Prepared and presented quality reports (daily, monthly, annual) and deviation/NCR summaries to management.

• Assumed full responsibility as the Acting Plant QA Manager, serving as the primary
point of contact for all regulatory inspections (SFDA) and second-/third-party audits
(FSSC 22000, ISO 9001), ensuring zero major non-conformities.
• Directed the strategic development, implementation, and maintenance of the plants
Total Quality Management (TQM) and Food Safety systems, achieving consistent
compliance and operational excellence.
• Led, mentored, and managed the QA department, including recruiting, training, and
performance appraisal of supervisors and quality personnel.
• Spearheaded the commissioning and validation of new product lines, overseeing
trials, scaling activities, and initial commercial production runs to guarantee quality
standards were met.
• Implemented a comprehensive data tracking system, preparing and presenting
daily/monthly quality dashboards, KPI performance reports, and deviation analyses
to senior management to drive decision-making.
• Championed root cause analysis (RCA) for customer complaints and internal non
conformances, developing and implementing effective corrective and preventive
action (CAPA) plans that reduced recurrence by over 30%.
• Developed and managed the annual QA departmental budget and strategic plan,
aligning quality initiatives with overall business objectives.
• Spearheaded RCA of customer complaints and implemented CAPA to prevent
recurrence.
• Oversaw commissioning of new production lines, trials, and commercialization
phases.

Implemented and maintained QMS across confectionery and snack lines.
Drove process improvements, reducing deviations and rejections.
Monitored CCPs and ensured compliance with ISO 9001 and FSSC standards.
Prepared NCRs, deviation reports, and ensured closure via corrective actions.
Ensured cross-facility compliance with FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, and internal quality protocols through systematic process monitoring and auditing.
Promoted a Right First Time culture by implementing mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke) techniques and procedural enhancements across production lines.
Managed the non-conformance report (NCR) process, from initial issuance and investigation to verification of corrective action closure.
Provided critical QA technical support for R&D during new product development (NPD), including trial supervision, process validation, and successful scaling to commercial production

• Implemented and maintained QMS across confectionery and snack lines.
• Drove process improvements, reducing deviations and rejections.
• Monitored CCPs and ensured compliance with ISO 9001 and FSSC standards.
• Prepared NCRs, deviation reports, and ensured closure via corrective actions.
• Ensured cross-facility compliance with FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, and internal quality
protocols through systematic process monitoring and auditing.
• Promoted a Right First Time culture by implementing mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke)
techniques and procedural enhancements across production lines.
• Managed the non-conformance report (NCR) process, from initial issuance and
investigation to verification of corrective action closure.
• Provided critical QA technical support for R&D during new product development
(NPD), including trial supervision, process validation, and successful scaling to
commercial production.

Supervised in-process checks, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and company standards.
Coordinated successful FSSC 22000 implementation and certification.
Conducted awareness workshops and induction training on food safety.
Performed RCA on production deviations and customer complaints.
Maintained daily quality reporting and line inspection documentation.
Supervised daily in-process quality inspections and enforced compliance with food safety regulations and company standards throughout manufacturing and packaging operations.
Played a key role in the implementation and certification of the FSSC 22000 food safety system.
Conducted GMP, HACCP, and quality awareness training for cross-functional teams, fostering a strong food safety culture.
Prepared detailed Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and led root cause analysis to resolve quality deviations and customer complaints effectively

• Planned and controlled daily production operations to meet targets and quality
standards.
• Managed raw material planning, productivity, downtime, and wastage control.
• Supported food safety audits, GMP, pest control, and recall management.
• Supervised production staff to ensure compliance with SOPs.
• Planned and directed daily production operations to achieve output targets while
strictly adhering to quality, GMP, and safety standards.
• Optimized resource utilization by monitoring raw material consumption, production
line efficiency, labor performance, and waste reduction metrics.
• Ensured strict adherence to sanitation protocols, pest control programs, and recall
preparedness procedures.