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Suhail Nazir Bhat, New Product Development Manager and Quality Assurance

Suhail Nazir Bhat

New Product Development Manager and Quality Assurance·Olayan Food Division

Saudi Arabia

Master's degree, MBA

Work experience

Total years of experience: 13 years, 2 months

New Product Development Manager and Quality Assurance

October 2022 - Present

Olayan Food Division

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

October 2022 - Present

Core Responsibilities:
• Lead New Product Development (NPD) from concept to launch in collaboration with marketing, operations, and supply chain.
• Manage supplier development, cost optimization, and quality assurance.
• Ensure regulatory and franchisor compliance across brands.
• Drive customer research (CLTs) for data-driven product decisions.
Company industry:
Food & Beverage Production
Job role:
Quality Control

Quality Assurance Manager

September 2017 - September 2022

Karam Beirut KSA

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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September 2017 - September 2022

Core Responsibilities:
• Managed and supervised quality operations for 20+ restaurants and 2 central production kitchens, ensuring compliance with food safety standards (ISO 22000, HACCP).
• Developed brand-specific quality and safety standards, collaborating with Operations, Culinary, and Management teams to align with business goals and customer expectations.
• Conducted regular supplier audits and product evaluations to ensure sourcing of safe, high-quality ingredients.
• Led training and development of operational teams (kitchen and service staff) on food safety, hygiene, and quality control processes.
• Oversaw customer complaint resolution processes, working closely with operations teams to ensure timely corrective actions and prevent recurrence.
• Monitored and managed compliance with local and international food safety regulations, ensuring business continuity and protecting brand reputation.
• Coordinated internal audits and risk assessments, proactively identifying and mitigating potential food safety and quality risks.
Company industry:
Catering, Food Service, & Restaurant
Job role:
Quality Control

Food Safety & Quality Assurance Coordinator

January 2016 - July 2017

Diet Center KSA

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

January 2016 - July 2017

Core Responsibilities:
• Oversaw daily QA activities, including inspection of raw materials, in-process checks, and final product verification to ensure compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
• Coordinated corrective actions and root cause analysis for quality issues, ensuring timely resolution and preventive measures.
• Ensured compliance with local and international food safety regulations (HACCP, ISO standards) in factory production processes.
• Provided training and support to production and kitchen teams on best practices in hygiene, food safety, and quality assurance.
• Collaborated with procurement and operations teams for supplier development and raw material quality evaluations.
Company industry:
Food & Beverage Production
Job role:
Quality Control

QUALITY CONTROLLER

September 2014 - December 2015

Ahmad Tea FZ-LLC

Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

September 2014 - December 2015

Core Responsibilities:
• Managed routine quality control checks across the production cycle, including physical, chemical, and sensory testing.
• Performed calibration, verification, and validation of lab equipment and processes to maintain testing accuracy.
• Participated in internal audits and compliance inspections to support factory certifications.
Company industry:
Food & Beverage Production
Job role:
Quality Control

Production Officer

August 2013 - August 2014

Nestle India Ltd.

Ludhiana, India

August 2013 - August 2014

Core Responsibilities:
• Handled production planning and execution, managing operations from filling to packaging.
• Ensured strict compliance with quality, safety, and hygiene standards, supporting plant certifications and audits.
• Coordinated with maintenance and QA teams to ensure smooth and efficient production runs.
Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Manufacturing

Technical Trainee

March 2013 - August 2013

Coca-Cola

Ludhiana, India

March 2013 - August 2013

Core Responsibilities:
• Assisted in monitoring production processes, identifying opportunities for improvement in line efficiency.
• Participated in routine quality checks and process validation activities under supervision.
• Supported team in technical troubleshooting and process optimization initiatives.
Key Achievements: • Gained hands-on training in beverage production and quality control, including carbonated drinks and packaged water lines. Core Responsibilities: • Assisted in monitoring production processes, identifying opportunities for improvement in line efficiency. • Participated in routine quality checks and process validation activities under supervision. • Supported team in technical troubleshooting and process optimization initiatives.
Company industry:
FMCG
Job role:
Quality Control

Education

University of Western Australia

March 2026

March 2026

Master's degree, MBA

Australia

IIM Kozhikode

March 2025

March 2025

Higher diploma, Business Administration

India

Islamic University of Science and Technology

January 2013

January 2013

Bachelor's degree, Food Technology

India

Skills

Catering
Expert
Catering
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Food Manufacturing
Expert
Food Manufacturing
Expert
Quality Assurance
Expert
Quality Assurance
Expert
Food Safety
Expert
Food Safety
Expert
Food Quality
Expert
Food Quality
Expert
ISO 45001
Expert
ISO 45001
Expert
Food Safety
Expert
Food Safety
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Expert
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
COST MANAGEMENT
Intermediate
Quality System
Expert
Quality System
Expert
Quality Management
Expert
Quality Management
Expert
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Intermediate
Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
Expert
Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)
Expert
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Expert
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Expert
Quality Control
Expert
Quality Control
Expert
BRC
Expert
BRC
Expert
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Expert
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Team Management
Expert
Change Control
Expert
Change Control
Expert
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Expert
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Expert
Continuous Improvement
Expert
Continuous Improvement
Expert
Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
Expert
Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
Expert
ISO 9001
Expert
ISO 9001
Expert
Operation Management
Expert
Operation Management
Expert
Profit & Loss
Intermediate
Profit & Loss
Intermediate
Customer Complaints Management
Expert
Customer Complaints Management
Expert
Data Analysis
Expert
Data Analysis
Expert
Quality Assurance
Expert
Quality Assurance
Expert
Regulatory Affairs
Expert
Regulatory Affairs
Expert
HACCP
Expert
HACCP
Expert
Validation
Expert
Validation
Expert
Quality Auditing
Expert
Quality Auditing
Expert
New Product Development
Expert
New Product Development
Expert
Six Sigma
Intermediate
Six Sigma
Intermediate
Hygiene and Sanitation
Expert
Hygiene and Sanitation
Expert
ISO 22000
Expert
ISO 22000
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Microsoft Office
Expert
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Expert
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Expert
Supply Chain
Expert
Supply Chain
Expert
Catering
Expert
Catering
Expert
Food Manufacturing
Expert
Food Manufacturing
Expert
Food Quality
Expert
Food Quality
Expert

Social profiles

Personal Website
Personal Website

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Languages

Hindi
Intermediate
Urdu
Expert
English
Expert
Arabic
Intermediate

Training and Certifications

Certifications
BRCGS Food Issue 8: Lead Auditor
Oct 2020
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ISO 22000:2018 Lead Auditor
Aug 2020
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HABC HACCP Level 4
Jul 2020
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Food Safety Management
Apr 2020
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Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Jun 2019
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ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
Aug 2018
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Food Hygiene Level 2
Jul 2018
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Diploma in Food Safety
Nov 2017
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FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor Certificate (IRCA-CQI)
Aug 2017
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Level 3 Award in Food Safety (HACCP Level-3)
Oct 2017
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Hobbies

  • Cricket, Trekking, Picnicking