HOSAM KHAIRY ABD EL AZIZ
Doha, Qatar
M +20-102-***-**** /
E ac29ax@r.postjobfree.com
Career Highlights
Improvising the Raw Material Receiving system
Introduced trucks with GPS for tracking system for temp and location
Accreditation audit for ISO 9001, 22000, 18001 and BRC systems
HACCP and GMP procedures and standards
Reducing water in topping ingredients
Imparting training to office staff on quality concerns
Academia
MBA, Geneva Business School, Switzerland, 2016
B.Sc. in Food Science & Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Ain Shams University, 2000
Training
BRC Internal Auditor from TSO United Kingdom
ISO 22000 FSMS training course in SASO
HACCP Level 4 from Highfield UK
HACCP training course in ESO
Statistical Quality Control
ISO 22000 Lead Auditor certified from IRCA
Internal QMS 9001/2008 Auditor
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt from IASSC
Internal FSMS 22000 Auditor
ISO 50001 Internal Auditor from TUV Nord
Clean Production
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
Team work (how we work together)
Toefl IBT
GMAT
Mini Tab
I.T. Skills
MS-Office Suite
Oracle (JD Edward)
Internet and e-mail applications
Personal Information
Nationality: Egyptian
Date of Birth: 30th Dec 1978
Passport: Valid Egyptian passport
Languages: Arabic, English, Italian, and French (Intermediate)
References: Available on request
Profile & Value
Accomplished Sr. Food Quality Director with 16+ years of excellence in streamlining production planning, quality assurance, process management, manufacturing and maintenance of food products. Proven expertise in chemical safety, good manufacturing practices (GMP) for safe food handling, and warehouse sanitation. Demonstrated capabilities in designing and developing Safety systems/procedures, loss prevention activities and safety-training programs customized to organization’s needs. In depth knowledge of HACCP system, its implementation, Auditing, monitoring and documentation to optimize operational efficiency. Currently seeking a senior management position which allows me to make best use of my existing skills while being able to assimilate more.
Skills Snapshot
Career Highlights
Baladna Meat & Dairy Production, Doha, Qatar
Quality Director Jun’16 - present
Lead and mentor teams for developing and improving quality processes by developing, implementing and enforcing food safety and quality policies company-wide while ensuring strict compliance with regulatory agencies
Utilize and improve existing quality systems, resources and corporate procedures to ensure dairy products and process quality and food safety
Key player in analysis, development, and implementation of strategic safety plans and policies, ensuring organizational growth and cost effectiveness
Develop a team environment to ensure all team members perform at a consistent level and plan to make sure to utilize individual competency of each team member
Provide strategic leadership to handle administrative tasks viz. recruitment, performance management, training and mentoring, staff guidance in lab and quality departments
Supervise and develop all applicable quality programs and processes as per product specs to ensure food safety, regulatory compliance and product standards are met
Work in close coordination with quality supervisors for developing and implementing quality control and inspection procedures for receipt and control of incoming materials, in-process materials and final product acceptance activities
Oversees the management of all aspects of the Quality Control Laboratory, including microbiological, chemical, physical and sensory aspects of all food products manufactured
Drive continuous improvement in the area of Food Safety and Quality Assurance by supporting teams in goal and key performance indicator achievement
Proficiently prepare annual quality plans, monitor the progress by collecting quality metrics and prepare reliable MIS reports to streamline cost savings, quality assurance operations for facilitating the decision-making process and liaison with management
Provide regular support and handled issues to ensure quality operations were met in time and budget requirements
Accountable for reviewing the need for procuring lab supplies and equipment
Americana Group
QA/QC A. Manager Dec’08 - Jun’16
Recognized for establishing new section for outsource products. Commended by senior management for improvising the raw material receiving system based on current database and references. Credited for replacing the transporters having old defrosted trucks with those having modern trucks with GPS tracking system for temp and location resulting in no losses and no more defrosted products
Accountable for designing, implementing and monitoring effective planning and establishing the quantity standards and performing accreditation audit ISO 9001, 22000, 18001 & BRC system
Headed the development of new certification projects i.e. ISO 50001 for Energy and ISO 17025 for micro lab
Played pivotal role in performing vendor audit approval as a second party audit for all outsources products
Overall responsible for handling quality operations and implementing quality KPI evaluation system while ensuring is compliance to all quality regulations, policies, standards and practices across the organization
Explored opportunities for product quality improvement and cost optimization and developed resources for core competencies
Conceptualized and implemented measures for conducting YUM audit and food safety procedures along with handling all correspondence with YUM MENA about KFC and Pizza Hut products
Drove the efforts for managing all outsourcing products from different countries including:
Frozen pizza from Italy
Seafood products from India, China and Vietnam
Frozen vegetables from Belgium, Spain, Holland and Egypt
Developed all specifications for purchased ingredients and approved the supplier through supplier evaluation system
Reviewed existing systems and procedures and designed internal controls/quality audit checks for various operational areas for achieving higher operational efficiency, resource rationalization and cost reduction
Pizza Cones
Quality Control Manager at Integrated Food Franchising Co. Jul’07 - Nov’08
Provided noticeable recommendation to revamp the process for reducing water in the topping ingredients resulting in complete elimination of the problem. Successfully abolished the problem on core temperature in pizza by defrosting power in the microwaves and cooking cycle in the ovens and add step during processing by make small whole in the topping to help temperature to reach to the core easier
Astutely prepared annual implementation and audit plans for HACCP system and GMP during frozen Pizza production and conducted audit and gap analysis and awareness training for team members
Constantly monitored the production operations and process targets to ensure that it meets the targets within scheduled time and budget
Responsible for vendor identification, evaluation, selection and driving vendor development initiatives to improve incoming material quality
Fully accountable for conducting end product testing and analysis
Designed and establish a micro lab in the company to save most of offsite labs expense
Hero co.
Quality Team Leader Oct’05 – Jun’07
Acted towards resolving the chronological problem for the bitter taste in the Orange concentrate Delivered improvement on pulp extracting machine to remove the outer of the orange without squeezing and putting the bitter compounds with extracted pulp. Similarly, worked in close coordination with the maintenance team to resolve the foam formation whilst filling the jar with honey. Reduced the foam formation by over 90% via formulating a special part in the filler nozzle and work on the filter mesh sizes during purifying the honey
Scheduled a daily plan to insure the quality parameters during the processing of products
Developed and implemented components of the quality program, and systems needed to support the business, relevant to food product quality, consistency, conformance to quality and safety standards, and emerging issues
During process control ensured all set processes parameters were fulfilled
Controlled all out going products, to secure they respect the specification
Implemented and maintained the quality prerequisites programs
Ensured staff’s commitment to wearing the uniform, maintaining their personal cleanliness and hygiene & following the method of industrial security
Maintained quality and safety standards for all components and finished products
At El-Misrieen Co.
Quality Supervisor Aug’00 – Sep’05
Contributed in new products like apricot juices, orange& carrot. Furthermore, worked of identifying in the root cause problem for the strawberry juice with foam. Adjusted the flow of juice in the lines and reduced the homogenizer bar to decrease the pressure.
Controlled all out going products and ensured they respect the specification
Assured safety activities were accomplished as outlined in the plant's safety program
Served as a link between different dept. as: W/H, Maintenance, and Quality to ensure high-quality outputs.
Supported the implementation of Company programs, procedures, methods and practices