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Komal Adil

Komal Adil

Ajman,UAE

Summary

Accomplished food safety and compliance professional with expertise in BRCGS Issue 9, FSSC 22000, ISO 9001:2015, and HACCP implementation. Skilled in internal audits, risk management, supplier quality, and process optimization to ensure efficiency and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership in team training, cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging LIMS, SAP, and Microsoft Office for data analysis and reporting

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

QHSE Supervisor / Microbiologist

Al Islami Foods
Al Hamriyah, UAE
11.2023 - 01.2025
  • Achieved 100% compliance with BRC Food Safety Issue 9, HACCP, HALAL, and EHS standards, reducing non-conformances by 30% and improving compliance success to 98% through internal audits and RCA
  • Conducted HACCP training for 50+ staff, improving hygiene adherence and boosting operational efficiency
  • Enhanced supplier quality, ensuring BRC-approved suppliers and reducing customer complaints by 15% through rigorous audits
  • Led HACCP, BRC Food Safety, and Halal audits, managed customer audits, and coordinated regulatory inspections
  • Managed export documentation and regulatory compliance, ensuring seamless international trade operations

QHSE Executive / Microbiologist

Hico Ice Cream Factory
Lahore
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Managed quality documentation (Hold/Rejection, Food Safety, CAPA, RM/PM/FGS) ensuring compliance with ISO 9001-2015 and FSSC 22000-2018, reducing product recalls by 20%
  • Conducted internal audits (GMP, 5S, product quality), improving inspection efficiency by 15%
  • Led the implementation of Food Safety Management System, optimizing SOPs and enhancing safety adherence by 98%
  • Performed microbial analysis, retention studies, and ensured QMS documentation for product safety

Senior Microbiologist

TTI Testing Laboratories
Lahore
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • Led a team of 10, increasing lab efficiency by 30% and improving audit success rates
  • Managed microbiological testing for 500+ samples monthly with 99% accuracy, ensuring ISO 17025 compliance
  • Reduced processing time by 20% through method validation, enhancing lab performance
  • Participated in internal and external audits, ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science - Microbiology

University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
Lahore
/2016 - /2020

Skills


  • Food Safety & Compliance
  • HACCP & HALAL Implementation
  • BRCGS Issue 9, FSSC22000 & ISO 9001:2015
  • Supplier Quality Management
  • Risk Management & RCA (Root Cause Analysis)
  • Non-Conformance & Complaint Resolution
  • Internal Audits & CAPA (Corrective & Preventive Actions)
  • Process Optimization & Efficiency Improvement
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Cross-functional Coordination
  • Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
  • Strategic Planning & Critical Thinking
  • LIMS & SAP Systems
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Data Analysis & Reporting

Certification

  • GHP Manager – Sharjah Municipality
  • Certified QMS Internal Auditor ISO 9001:2015 – HSEQ Professionals
  • Certified HACCP Level 3 – Highfield
  • HALAL Food Management System PS 3733:2019 – International Halal Certification
  • Hygiene & Food Safety – Eurofins
  • CQI IRCA Certified Lead Auditor FSSC 22000 V5.1 – SGS
  • Introduction to Risk Management & Risk-Based Thinking – SGS
  • Laboratory Management System ISO 17025:2017 – TTI Testing Laboratories
  • Food Safety Level 2 – Punjab Food Safety Authority
  • All About Allergens – ASCIA, National Allergy Council
  • Introduction to RCA for Food Businesses – Food Standards Agency

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 100% compliance with BRC Issue 9, HACCP, ISO 9001:2015, and PS 3733:2019 standards at Al Islami Foods.
  • Reduced non-conformances by 30% through effective internal audits and root cause analysis.
  • Conducted supplier audits, decreasing quality-related complaints by 15% at Al Islami Foods.
  • Reduced laboratory testing errors by 25% and optimized workflows, leading to a 40% faster resolution of food safety issues.
  • Conducted HACCP and allergen training for 50+ staff members, increasing hygiene protocol adherence and overall team compliance to 98%.
  • Improved product quality by 30% through enhanced QA protocols and reduced product recalls by 20% at Hico Ice Cream Factory.
  • Led microbiological testing with 99% accuracy, reduced sample re-testing by 25%, and improved lab efficiency by 30%.
  • Maintained a 100% success rate in external audits at TTI Testing Laboratory.
  • Streamlined regulatory document submissions, ensuring timely renewals and uninterrupted operations.
  • Decreased recurring quality incidents by 35% and improved defect resolution processes.

Personal Information

Title: QHSE Specialist / Microbiologist

Custom

  • Proteolytic Transformation and Stimulation of SARS-COV-2 Spike Protein with Human ACE-2 Receptor
  • Effect of Temperature on the Shelf Life of Yogurt and the Role of Listeria Monocytogenes and E. Coli Inoculated

Languages

English
Upper intermediate

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

QHSE Supervisor / Microbiologist

Al Islami Foods
11.2023 - 01.2025

QHSE Executive / Microbiologist

Hico Ice Cream Factory
01.2022 - 01.2023

Senior Microbiologist

TTI Testing Laboratories
01.2020 - 01.2022

Bachelor of Applied Science - Microbiology

University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences
/2016 - /2020
Komal Adil