Quality Assurance Food Safety

S A I F F O D I N H A T T A R

FOOD SAFETY/QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

Bahrain +973-********

https://www.linkedin.com/in/saif-attar-b127a1a4/ *******@*****.*** OBJECTIVE

Seeking a challenging managerial position in the Quality Assurance/Quality Control department, where I can leverage my extensive 28 years of experience and leadership skills to drive operational excellence, promote a robust food safety culture, and ensure the highest standards of quality and food safety. Dedicated to leading and developing high- performing teams, I aim to contribute to the organization's success by optimizing processes, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and achieving strategic objectives

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Proficient in implementing GFSI Approved Food Safety Management systems for processed foods

Developing Food Safety Culture for two newly started facilities with multinational employees

Expertise in internal, external, and third-party audit management, including global clients like McDonald’s, Burger King, and Costco etc

General management of cross-functional factory operations, such as review of agreements, contracts, maintenance overview, manpower mapping, efficiency, focus on the budget allotted, and production management. Fulfilling the legal requirements/local regulatory bodies vendor selection, supplier audits,

Overall experience in Food Safety /Quality Systems, Production Management, process management, Certifications, Audits, Inspections, Training, and testing, with implementation of Food Safety

/HACCP/FSSC22000/ FSMS/QMS /, Q HSE programs, and Monitoring whole Operations.

Heading Microbiology Laboratory for analysis and control.

Experience with relevant regulations, Customers’ requirements e.g., Sea Snack, /Aqua star/Torry Harris - US, & Coop Italy, Sea Star –Korea, Kanbe-Japan, Aquat/Sunbullah- KSA, Simplot-Australia, Subway, Costa, Café Nero, Circle K, MacDonald’s, Tim Hortins, EKFC, ELR, Centre Point, Carrefour, etc,

Efficient in communication skills - verbal and written, data collection management & assessment, problem analysis and problem-solving planning and organizing, judgment, and decision-making.

In-depth knowledge of legal and regulatory requirements in the food processing industry, ensuring compliance with local and international standards

Staying updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, facilitating the adoption of innovative practices to enhance operational efficiency and product quality

Premium customer approvals for Company. Registration/ certification for FSSC 22000/ISO 22000/Haccp, for Present company.

Achieved ISO 22000/FSSC22000, BRCGs and HACCP Certification for All the companies so far, I worked.

ISO 22000 Lead Auditor certified. Key Person for EU approval for Sea Food Division.

Approved Master Trainer. Approved Municipality Trainer. Had trained more than 600 staff in Food Safety/Hygiene.

Halal Representative/Leader IFFCO Frozen Foods.

Accomplished Halal certification for Frozen Food Division, Seville Products Ltd. [Frozen Meat Division, Frozen Sea Food Division, & Frozen Bakery Division].

Key Person for the establishing, maintaining & Projection of Food Safety Management System Certification- FSSC 22000.

Played a Major Role in Ethical (SA 8000) & HSE Audits for the Frozen Food Division, cost reduction in the process by SOPs & controls, Supplier selections, and Audits.

ERP Business Suits Implementation (BaaN/Oracle/SAP) for the Quality department for the Frozen food division.

Part of RnD of new products “Breaded Shrimps, Fish fillets” “Super Nuggets”, “Burgers” “Croissants”

“Pastries” & “Parathas”

EXPERIENCE

Quality Assurance Manager -Shell Fisheries Company, Bahrain November 2020 – Present

Oversee all Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) activities.

Implement and monitor compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, FSMA and ISO 22000 standards.

Conduct internal audits and ensure adherence to food safety regulations.

Train staff on food hygiene and safety protocols. QA/QC Manager -Advanced Baking Concept LLC (ABC), Dubai September 2014 – October 2020 (6 years)

Managed quality control and assurance processes for food production.

Developed and implemented HACCP and ISO 22000 systems.

Conducted training sessions for staff on food safety and quality standards.

Ensured compliance with Dubai Municipality regulations. Head of Quality- IFFCO Frozen Food Division, Sharjah, UAE** July 2007 – August 2014 (7 years)

Led quality assurance for frozen food production.

Implemented FSSC 22000 and ISO 22000 standards.

Oversaw Halal compliance and conducted audits for regulatory adherence.

Collaborated with corporate teams to enhance food safety protocols. Associate Manager, Production -Seville Products Ltd., Frozen Meat and Seafood Division, Sharjah, UAE

April 2003 – June 2007 (4 years)

Managed production processes for frozen meat and seafood products.

Ensured compliance with quality and safety standards.

Supervised production teams to meet operational targets. Junior Manager, Production- Seville Products Ltd., Seafood Division, Sharjah, UAE

June 2001 – April 2003 (2 years)

Supported production operations and quality control for seafood processing.

Assisted in implementing HACCP protocols.

Monitored production efficiency and staff performance. Junior Manager, Production/Quality -Hiravati Marine Products Ltd., Porbandar, Gujarat, India March 1996 – June 2001 (5 years)

Managed production and quality assurance for marine products.

Conducted quality checks and ensured compliance with food safety standards.

Trained staff on HACCP and hygiene practices.

EDUCATION &CERTIFICATION

M.Sc. IF&AC-Karnataka University 1996

Certified Lead Auditor for BRCGS, FSSC 22000, FSMA,ISO 22000 AND HALAL.

Advanced Food Hygiene Level -4Certificate

Master Trainer-Train the trainer certification

Approved Trainer -Sharjah Municipality

HACCP

TRAINING & SKILLS

Meat -Sea food, Frozen Bakery processing industry knowledge Leadership and team management Quality Management Systems (QMS) Communication skills (English, Hindi, Urdu, Kannada, Gujrati,

& Marathi)

Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) Problem-solving and decision-making Food safety culture development Time management and organization Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) Conflict resolution Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Training and development Quality Control (QC) procedures and methodologies

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Auditing (internal and external)

Regulatory compliance (GSO, SFDA, FDA, USDA, EU, CFIA, etc.) Food microbiology and food chemistry

Crisis management and Recall

Supplier Quality Management

New product development

Training Conducted by

BRCGs version 9 Internal Auditor Global Group-KSA

Internal Auditor ISO 22000/HACCP TUV-Bahrain

13th DIFSC Conference DIFSC -Dubai

Approved Trainer Dubai Municipality

Subway 3 Day Haccp Training Meipc (Middle East Independent Purchasing Company) Dubai 9th Dubai Food Safety Conference Dubai Municipality FSSC 22000 Implementation training TUV-SUD -Dubai

Master Trainer/Train the trainer TSI-Dubai

3rd Global Halal Summit in Dubai KW Group SDN BHD

Halal forum 2012 Sharjah Expo

FSSC 22000/ISO 22000 Lead Auditor Training SGS Gulf, Dubai HACCP Refresher training SGS Gulf, Dubai

First Aid Training Vigilant Dubai

OSHA –Safety Training Gems tech. Institute Sharjah In-House Basic Food Hygiene Trainer approval Approved by Sharjah Municipality HACCP Refresher Training IFFCO Group Corporate Manager ISO 22000 Awareness Program Johnson Diversey & Dubai Municipality ISO 22000 Awareness Program SGS, Dubai

Advanced Food Hygiene-Level 4CIEH-U.K SGS Gulf Dubai. Workshop on EU regulations for “Fish & fisheries Products” EU Union & MOF Sharjah at Ajman on 29th to 31st June 2008

Intensive Training in Food Microbiology Central Food Control Laboratory, Sharjah Municipality Manufacture & Marketing of Value-added products of Seafood’s M.P.E.D.A –Cochin (Govt of India) HACCP Training Course based on USFDA HACCP/CGMP Regulations M.P.E.D.A, Cochin (Govt of India) HACCP & Own Check System. {CFR Part 123.part110} & MPEDA from 16.02.99 to 19.02.99 at Veraval EEC Directives {91/493/EEC & 94/356/EEC} Presented papers on the HACCP System Estimation of “Histamine” in Seafood CIFT. Veraval-Gujarat This is to declare that the above-mentioned information is true to the best of my ability & knowledge, further any clarifications or proof required will be furnished as required. Thanks, regards

Saiffodin H Attar (Saif)

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