WAQAS AHMAD

Al Ain Farms is one of the UAE's leading Dairy, Juice and Poultry companies. The Company became the first on the UAE scene to deliver fresh dairy and poultry products to its customers. These include Fresh Cow's Milk, Fresh Camel Milk, Yoghurt, Laban, Fresh Juices, Long Life Juices, Fresh Chicken, Chicken Pieces, Chicken Burgers and Eggs.

Responsibilities

• Leading staff of 90 employees with innovative policies that yielded 20% increase in production of some products from previous calendar year.
• Played Major role in company Halal and Food safety (FSSC22000) certification Audits.
• Improved Processing plant GMP audit score from 65% to 80% by continual improvement process.
• Developed SOPs for inventory control, production preparation, receiving of Raw materials & delivering of finished products
• Maintain accurate inventory of Raw material, Packaging materials and processed product
• Managing ordering of Raw materials, Packaging material and production related supplies
• Conducting actual vs Planned production output comparisons to identify opportunities to boost efficiencies with process optimization.
• Actively listened to customers' requests, confirming full understanding before addressing concerns.
• Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
• Coordinating with quality team to ensure customer complaints are investigated and corrective action are completed.
• Coordinating with R& D team for developing flawless less plan for new product yet to enter market.
• Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
• Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
• Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
• Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
• Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
• Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
• Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
• Received and processed stock into inventory management system.
• Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
• Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
• Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
• Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
• Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and inspect all phases of on-line quality system, including product performance, packaging, storage and sanitation
• Prepared and update specification for finish goods, Raw materials and Packaging materials.
• Approved incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual, measurement tests, rejecting, and returning unacceptable materials.
• Issuance of Non-conformance Reports (NCR) for all non-conforming products, processes and techniques and incoming materials.
• Conducted internal food safety, GMP & personal hygiene training quarterly for all food handler in the processing plant.
• Provided training to 20 onboarding production team in 2022/
• Conducted internal food safety hygiene audit & follow upon the corrective action.
• Prepared & updated SOPs for Microbiology Laboratory and poultry Processing plant to ensure correct procedure are followed for each line and testing procedure..
• Monitored Personnel Hygiene of working staff to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing practices (GMP).
• Analyzed QA data to improve quality, reduce customer complaints, and improve yields and efficiency.
• Co-ordinate with Production, QC, SCM and Maintenance regarding non-conformance such as internal deviations, supplier deviations for corrective action & continual improvement of processing plant
• Perform Raw material Risk assessment and Execute Supplier approval program
  Proof Reading of Artworks of finished Goods and packing materials.

IFFCO completes its role as leading food and beverage player by offering popular range of culinary product These include ketchup and sauces, mayonnaise, dressings and vinegar, designed and packaged for both kitchen and table use Marketed under Noor, Tiffany, Hayat and Alfa brand names, several renowned international fast-food chains and restaurants rely on IFFCO sauces and condiments to make their products taste better

Responsibilities

• Accountable in multi-faceted role with primary remit to undertake micro testing of RM, FG, water, environment pathogen monitoring.
• Monitored More than 300 Hundreds different types of Raw Materials
• Approved incoming materials by confirming specifications, conducting visual, measurement tests, rejecting, and returning unacceptable materials.
• Developed and conducted Environmental Monitoring program for processing plant.
• Prepared reports of Environmental Monitoring bioburden trends (Air and Surface Monitoring
• Conducted hazard analysis & risk assessment study for each process & implementing food safety management system
• Conducted internal food safety hygiene audit & follow upon corrective action.
• Issued Non-conformance Reports (NCR) for all non-conforming products, processes and techniques
• Ensured that non-conforming products are identified and placed on restriction
• Updated specifications of all raw materials packaging and finished goods
• Implementation of company's quality, Food safety policies and ensured adherence to these at departmental level.
• Personnel Hygiene monitoring to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing practices (GMP).
• Stability Study of newly developed products by Microbial Challenging test & shelf life study
• Summarized findings and reported to upper management with recommended solutions
• Place purchase orders of reagents and equipment for Chemical and Microbiology Laboratories & Preparing Lab Cost report.
• Directed consistent measuring, inspection and testing procedures and tabulated data for detailed reports
• Coordinated disposal of discrepant materials unsuitable for rework or recycling
• Trained personnel in proper sampling techniques, raw materials testing protocols and finished product inspection and testing strategies