Food Safety Consultant
Boecker
Total years of experience :11 years, 6 Months
- Trained in systems related standards in order to act as a Consultant and Trainer.
- Delivered services in HACCP, Food Safety System, ISO 9001:2015 towards Implementation and certification of systems.
- Designed and implemented food safety system such as HACCP and General Food Safety measures in various sectors
- Designed and implemented Quality management system - ISO 9001:2015
- Supported sales team by providing technical assistance during prospecting phase.
- Performed audits on the various types of systems
Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award, Abu Dhabi/ Dubai - UAE - 2017 and 2018
Taqdeer - 2018 Cycle
Assessed companies based on Models, this included conducting onsite interviews, document screening and site visits. Prepared and submitted evaluation reports and grades with a team, which was submitted to awarding bodies. Awards were handed out based on the reports and grades submitted.
- Development and Implementation of ISO 10001 and ISO 10002 -
Customer satisfaction and Customer complaint guidelines within the whole organisation (Team Lead)
- Development and Implementation of HACCP, Integrated Management System (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and OHSAS18001:2007 (Team Assistant)
- Managing the Quality department and maintaining the Integrated Management System and HACCP of Three branches under the Bin Butti International Holding umbrella (Advanced Facilities Management, Advanced Environmental Services and Advanced
Laundry (Abu Dhabi and Dubai))
- Preparing Advanced Facilities Management, Advanced Environmental Services and Advanced Laundry for the Sheikh Khalifa Excellence Award (developing IMS and EFQM Systems)
- Conducting internal audits and relevant follow up audits in a timely manner. Developing inspection documentation plan, method statements, quality control checklist and ensured its implementation
- Collecting monthly operational data from all branches and updating quality statistical analysis.
During my internship with Al Kabeer Group my experiences and developed skills focused around the following:
Quality Control
Developed skills and understanding of the importance of HACCP, GMP and ISO 22000:2005
Witnessed and trained in Good Manufacturing Practices and food product manufacturers need to assure high quality products.
Performing microbiological tests to control hazard (Food, Water, Ice, Swab and Air).
Analytical and confirmatory tests for suspected organisms
Producing Flowcharts for each of the frozen products viewed and studied. Understanding the manpower and time required per product produced
In depth understanding the purposes of a variety of production machines in different food products including tumblers, blast freezers, chillers, sandiacre, column loader etc.
Understanding ingredient statement specifications and other standard operation procedures and the importance to achieve profitable, quality products.
Market Needs and Developments
Identifying the needs of different markets and modifying formulas to meet the authorities' requirements
Identifying new taste profiles by adjusting ingredients in variation of formulas to meet new market developments and trends
Technical Exposure
Providing Microbiological and Chemical technical customer support regarding any queries across a range of products.
Providing support with regulatory standards, and with tests and limits involved with different products.
Business Development duties in the food and beverage,
consumer products, hospitality and FMCG industries
Close inter-departments coordination to provide technical support and assistance
Managing a team of 4 drivers in their daily scheduled routines, trouble-shooting when and if needed.
Global coordination and experience with exports and cross country regulations of FMCG products across Africa and Iraq,
Assisting in quality assurance by preparing and maintaining relevant documents and records
Assisted in preparing for Dubai Accreditation Certifications for Chemical, Microbiological and Calibration laboratories
Familiarity with GSO Standards, ISO Standards and Codex for a variety of products and procedures.
Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork
Key Account Manager for a reputed Company; Engaged in a variety of tasks including:
- Overall Project Management
- Strategic Planning & Coordination with company representatives
Close collaboration with different departments in order to ensure quality service to end customer.
Global and Local Coordination with multiple clients and technicians in order to plan a daily schedules/ rosters
Preparing internal standards and ensuring efficiency of work flow
Ensuring that customer satisfaction is met through constant improvement initiatives
Tracking and maintaining of essential sales, marketing, customer complaint log and subcontractors’ documents and records
Assisting in financial duties; ensuring debt is controlled as per set standards
- Worked under Dr. Tibor Pal in Microbiology Laboratory
- Worked towards various different researches simultaneously in a team and individually
- Performed variety of tests utilising variety of techniques including different kinds of PCR, Bacterial Culturing, DNA Extraction, Antibiotic sensitivity testing and Pulse Field Electrophoresis
1998 – 2005 St. Mary’s Catholic High School Dubai. ALevels: Physics and Information Technology GCSE’s: 7 Subjects Including Maths and English at grades A* to C
