Zawwar Ahmed

QC-QA Manager

PROFILE WORK EXPERIENCE

A skilled Quality control MEHRAN SPICE & FOOD INDUSTRIES QA-QC MANAGER
professional & Applied Chemist July 2023–Till date
with more than 14 years of Job Role:
experience in the Food & Oral • Heading the overall Quality control & Assurance of Mehran products.
Care sector intend to utilize • Establishes clear goals/objectives to enhance food safety and quality.
management expertise, • Leading the reduction of product defects through the implementation
knowledge of quality standards, of an integrated Halal, Quality & Food safety management system.
and research skills to promote • Providing strategic leadership and guidance for the company's Food
the growth and success of the Safety and Quality Assurance programs.
organization. • Responsible for brand protection concerning the global food safety
strategy and its execution.
ACHEIVEMENTS • Manages the standards by conducting RM, PM and product tests,
• My professional career identify defects & support process improvements by innovation and strategic
includes experience in process SMART goals.
inspection, research and • Managing food safety in relation to microbiological contamination,
analytical skills, as well as factory hygiene, legal regulations, standards, and emerging methodologies.
systems and compliance. • Invest in enhancing the competencies of laboratory and technical
• Technical Assessor of personnel through comprehensive test development, metrological traceability,
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 assurance programs, quality planning, and training initiatives.
registered at PNAC Ministry
of Science and Technology. FOOD Safety, BRCGs, & Halal
Conducts Technical audit • Managing a team of quality specialists, promoting a culture of food
based on scope in accordance safety and continuous improvement that results in enhanced operational
with 17025 and PNAC efficiency.
guidelines. • Continuously identifies food safety risks and leads the implementation
• Implementation of of risk mitigation strategies.
FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, & • Leading the manufacturing facilities for Regulatory, Customer and 3rd
BRCGS 9 Party audits and assist in corrective actions as necessary.
• Help in making policies for business support & development of food
CONTACT
safety culture.
PHONE: +92-321-2466316
FOOD Laws and Regulatory Affairs
EMAIL:
zawwarahmed@yahoo.com
ID CARD: 42101-3937382-3, • Lead the regulatory team in identifying challenges and facilitating
PASSPORT # KA11263821 aggressive global strategies to expedite time-to-market.
BIRTH Sep 5th, 1988, • Continuously assess and identify gaps in response to the emerging
ADRESS HOUSE A-114 Block global needs related to food fraud and vulnerability ensuring compliance with
“S” North Nazimabad, Karachi. both locally and internationally
• Provided regulatory guidance to the business on key initiatives, projects
EDUCATION and Review.
2010 BS Applied Chemistry Packaging Development & Control
& Chemical Technology, • Oversee the research, development, and implementation aligning
University of Karachi, Pakistan current trends, customer preferences, brand standards, all while adhering to lead-
2006 HSC Engineering, Govt. time requirements.
Delhi Science College Karachi, • Managing in-house and rigorous third-party testing to verify the safety
Pakistan of materials and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
2004 SSC Science, New Pixy • Stay updated on modern packaging techniques and safety measures to
Dale School Karachi, Pakistan ensure food stability throughout its shelf life and preserve freshness.

NATIONAL FOODS LIMITED

MANAGEMENT Specialist Research Analytical – QC
TRAININGS/ July 2016–July 2023
WORKSHOPS Executive Research Analytical - QC
Feb 2012–July 2016
Assessor training course based Summary
on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 by • Served as Deputy Technical ISO 17025 & Food safety at NFL plants.
PNAC 2022 • Lead the Quality and Analytical function at SITE plant.
Certified Green Belt Six
Sigma techniques and tools for Process Assurance / Quality Controlling & Improvement
process improvement. • Team management for assessment of products in lab & process stages.
Training Courses • Training & awareness of requirements, aiming to make employees
ISO 17025:2017, ISO 9001- responsible for managing quality standards & promote a quality culture.
2008, ISO 22000 • Reinspection of goods according to manufacturer's quality standards
Workshops helps save time and money, and improving the quality of the finished products.
Strategic Thinker • Process assurance, testing & statistical analysis and indices.
Partner in Success New Test Method Development / Modification / Research Analysis
Entrepreneurial Spirit • Modified & validated test for Chili, preservatives & SUDAN, sugar on
Innovation HPLC. Honey Adulteration on Spectrophotometer & Pollen identification on
Customer Care / Orientation compound microscope.
Deputy Technical ISO/IEC 17025:2017 & QMS
• To assure the implementation of mandatory technical requirements of
INSTRUMENTS/ 17025:2017.
TRAININGS • To assure the quality of tests including replicate program, Proficiency
testing, controlling of samples Measurement Uncertainty are the names to few
Measurement Uncertainty for • To ensure customer satisfaction through provided services
with 10725 & Eurachem guides. • To assure the competency of personnel by training and supervision.
HPLC • Ensure the testing requirements, & continuous improvement in system.
UV Spectrophotometer • Compliance of ISO 9001:2008, & HSE related to Laboratory & process.
FTIR • Internal Auditing within premises & supplier evaluation RM & Toll
Chroma Meter Processing.
ELISA & Fluorometer. Subcontract for Accredited Labs, Proficiency test & Standards Providers
• Testing from subcontracted labs to comply our products all markets.
INTERNATIONAL • Organizing proficiency testing, reporting, & results evaluation.
Shelf Life / Stability Studies for New Product / Modified Development
TRAININGS/
• Calculate Shelf Life of a products by scientific parameters.
SEMINARS • Develop or modify the new test for the stability of products
Achievement, Awards and Appreciations
IN SINGAPORE • Process enhancement of Fortification in the Salt manufacturing.
HPLC, Agilent Infinity Series • Cost effectiveness Achievement for the Value stream mapping
for Troubleshooting and
Maintenance by Agilent, ROOMI ENTERPRISES QC ANALYST
Singapore. Training comprises June 2011–Feb 2012
on hands-on experience
performing maintenance & • Sampling of the raw materials and conduct testing.
troubleshooting • Record keeping lab log from receiving the sample to dispense.
• Ensure the proper cleaning of sampling area for raw materials.
HOBBIES • Ensure the QMS documentation in Laboratory and assist line manager.
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