Quality Assurance Engineer

SAMER KABER

blunru@r.postjobfree.com http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/samer-kaber/a/84/933

Cell +1-647-***-**** 705-285 Enfield Place, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada (L5B-3Y6)

Accomplished and dynamic professional eager to contribute management and quality assurance expertise toward supporting the organization in driving business growth and increasing bottom-line profits as a key team member with an extensive track record of more than 12 years experience and recognized success in effective implementation of technical operations and processes to increase productivity of the team with the highest quality levels.

Strategic thinker and results-oriented recognized for ability to handle various organizational functions and lead productive teams in exceeding company goals.

A team player with effective interpersonal and communication skills, adept at building productive relationships and building rapport with a diverse set of individuals.

Areas of Expertise include:

*Quality Control/Quality Assurance * Inventory Control – CSD * Water Treatment and Bottling (RO - Coagulation) * Multi-site Operations * Procurement Management * Resource Optimization * Training /Development * Manufacturing Best Practices * Team building and leadership * Audits internal/external * Policies and Procedures Implementation.

MS Office * QMS/ISO * HACCP * Oracle ERP * M&W * CDF * AIB * GMP * SOP * SSOP * GHP * Vendors Audits

ACHIEVEMENT HIGHLIGHTS

• (Al Mealim Sweets factory) -

1. New sweets factory setup and product launched within 6 months then increased capacity from 1.5 ton/m to 3.

2. Design and follow up Dates processing factory 120 tons/year on 150,000 m2

• (PEPSI – Dubai) & (Aquafina)

1. Installation of RO water Plant (140 m3/h) up to Qualification Run and authorities production approvals.

2. Effectively lead the QC division structure in Pepsi and Aquafina and increased the employee performance level by training supervisory skills, GMP, best practice tools, SOP, SSOP and GHP.

3. Reduced ingredient and package monthly losses by $33,000.

4. Increased the syrup yield from 95.5% to 99.8%.

5. Saved $65,000 in AOP (CIP chemicals-LAB tests) that gained 45% saving.

6. Achieved recognition as best Pepsi Cola bottler over 60 plants in 25 countries in Middle East and Africa region.

7. Achieved bronze, silver, and gold quality awards in Pepsi International Quality Award (IQA)

• (Oasis) - Successfully decreased the production cost by 20% and increased the production capacity by 150%

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

QUALITY ASSURANCE Feb. 2011 – July.2011

Fresh cut produce company - Toronto, Canada

• Implement HACCP, GMP, and GHP in maintaining food safety and ensuring product freshness.

• Link production, sales, inventory and maintenance to produce quality final product for total customer satisfaction.

• Ensure compliance with CFIA regulations and implementation of standards and specifications.

• Facilitate in safety audits and meetings and handle unionized labors.

FACTORY MANAGER Dec. 2007 – Jan. 2011

Al Mealim Sweets Factory L.L.C. – Dubai

• Established sweets factory from designing layout to civil jobs until installation of machineries and commissioning.

• Managed all aspects of factory operations including set-up of organizational structure and recruitment process.

• Ensured effective implementation of HACCP system, prerequisite, certification and audits.

• Controlled budget, cash flow, and purchasing process including approval and audit of suppliers.

• Directed the production plan based on sales forecast and raw materials availability.

• Handled regulatory issues including Dubai municipality inspections, license, health cards, Food Import Request System, central food lab, and food control section and maintained certificate of origin and health certificate.

• Did feasibility study, layout and approvals for Palm Dates processing factory in Saudi Arabia.

QUALITY CONTROL & QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGE Feb. 2002 – Nov. 2007

(PEPSI COLA) – Dubai

• Upgrade syrup room from batch preparation to continuous process “CONTIMOL” that lead to reduce 3 employees.

• Directed and aligned annual operating plan AOP/budget with business goals.

• Developed KPI’s and RAMS for supervisors and technicians.

• Evaluated staff’s performance appraisal and performance development review and mentored staff for managerial positions, 360-degree feedback and Employee satisfaction surveys

• Assessed current processes and implemented multiple best practice tools including M&W, PA, CDF, PPT, HACCP, ISO, ERP, Laboratory of the Government Chemist LGC-PCI “sugar proficiency scheme” and GLP.

• Revised the HACCP manual and leaded the team and audits.

• Implemented and delegated all measures and calculations of the M&W manufacturing and warehousing tool.

• Finalized the development of ORACLE-ERP system (BOM-WIP modules), data collection templates and UAT.

• Trained Sales, warehouse and production staff including department managers on Quality and product handling.

• Vendor’s audits (local and abroad); Ingredients (Sugar, Co2, Water, concentrates), primary, secondary and tertiary packaging materials (Glass bottles, Aluminum cans, PET performs, cartons, plastic films…), approve and communicate OEM specifications and arrange RFQ.

• Did Co-packers audits and production qualification runs until getting approvals.

• Attended Seminars, exhibitions and workshops in collaboration with Pepsi-Cola International, Dubai municipality and Dubai world trade center related to Food safety, Quality and regulations.

• Established the first Aquafina water project in UAE from plant assessment stage, machines modifications and installing new ones to commissioning and qualification run, including departments set ups and staff training.

• Managed second Aquafina plant in Fujairah and directed water production, quality, and raw materials evaluation.

QUALITY CONTROL ENGINEER/ PLANT IN-CHARGE Aug. 1998 – Jun. 2002

Oasis National Foodstuff L.L.C. – Dubai

• Installation, servicing, operations of new laboratory to conduct physical, chemical, and microbiological analysis.

• Installed different packing machines of (Form, Fill and Seal) (FFS) type.

• Managed effective operations of machines and collaborated with materials suppliers at all levels.

• Managed a team of 30 employees, trained staff with healthy, hygienic and organized performance.

• Conducted employee evaluations and issued performance appraisal summaries.

• Implemented HACCP Standards ensuring healthy and hygienic processing.

• Did feasibility study for olive oil filling factory and cup cake baking factory…

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree Food Technology Engineer Jami’t Al-Ba’ath University, 1990-1997

Food Analyzing and Processing Technology Engineering 5 academic years

EQUIVALENCY

Bachelor’s Degree Food Engineer - WES –Canada Ref#2207817/JW http://www.wes.org/ca/index.asp

TRAININGS

Manufacturing Operations Quality Certification - PepsiCo International, Dubai, 2006

HACCP Program - BM TRADA, Dubai, 2005

GMAT AMIDEAST - American-Center-AMEDIST Dubai, 2005

Train the Trainer Certificate - Meirc Training & Consulting, Dubai, 2003

First Aid & Safety Training (FAST) -2 Courses St. John Ambulance, Dubai, 2003

Project Management - Mercuri International, Dubai, 2002

Leading Effective Teams – Quest, Dubai, 2002

Aquafina Water Training - PBI New York R&D Representative, Dubai, 2002

PBI Bottler Quality Training - PepsiCo Beverage International Cork, Ireland, 2002

Quality Management and ISO 9001/2000 - BUREAU VERITAS, Abu Dhabi, 2001

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