Manager Production & Quality Control
LEFRES
Total years of experience :7 years, 7 Months
Manager Production & Quality Control \nLEFRES, Karachi, PAK 2008 - Present \n \n \nLEFRES is a food processing company which deals in multiple range of food products. The company started with bakery goods, expanded over with fresh-cut fruits & vegetable processing unit. At present, the company grows and started dealing in frozen food products & a new line of paste and sauces. Inducted as "Manager Production"; perform various responsibilities as described below. \nJOB RESPONSIBILITIES \n* Monitor product/menu trends, competitor product development activities and food industry technology developments and practices. \n* Participate on project teams to provide expertise on ingredient, product build and equipment aspects. \n* Coordinate with Sensory Team - participating taste tests during new product showings, competitor shopping and ideation sessions. \n* Recommend best product, procedure, packaging and equipment options based on delivery of concept, operational feasibility, consumer research and sensory panel results and supplier capabilities. \n* Provide mentorship to other less experienced staff. \n* Update and maintain specifications and assure ingredient formulations on file are current. \n* Ensure that suppliers are given clear direction and feedback about their performance related to compliance with Liberty Food's quality programs. \n* Create and review Key Performance Indicator Reports from suppliers, and review products for compliance to Liberty Food Standards to facilitate continuous improvement. \n* Review products and programs submitted by Potential Suppliers.
Food Technologist \nNAURUS-SUNDIP PRIVATE LTD, Karachi, PAK 2006 - 2007 \nNaurus-Sundip Private Ltd, NPL, as a company was established in 1979. Its Products include, besides Naurus Syrup, other food items like Jams, Spices, Pickles, Sauces, Vermicelli, Squashes, Juices, Desserts, Canned Foods, Sandwich Spreads, etc. Inducted as “Food Technologist”; perform various responsibilities as described below \n \nJOB RESPONSIBILITIES \n Developed products from initial concept through to production including scale up, ingredient selection, shelf life testing, cost savings, process improvement and troubleshooting. \n Interacted with purchasing, production, quality, engineering and vendors \n Conducted research studies to assist major developmental projects \n Worked with outside consultants and new suppliers to develop new applications and new technologies \n Used beverage application skills and creativity to develop prototypes for line extensions and cost reductions. \n Weighed, blended and processed raw ingredients to formula specifications. \n Produced commercially sterile canned products and performed thermal process simulations. \n Packaged, canned and dried products for shipment to user locations \n Performed raw material inventory and process data management \n Conducted food technology experimentation and assisted flavor and food scientists in developing new flavor ingredients and new food technologies.
M.Sc Biotechnology University of Karachi, PAKISTAN
2005
B.Sc Biotechnology University of Karachi, PAKISTAN
2001-04
