Alaa Farag Mohamed
Borg Al Arab ,Alexandria
Summary
Analytical, organized Quality Control & Lab Manager with 14 years in leading team to develop Food products in Quality & laboratory setting. Initiated and analyzed new product development and improved current product line. Streamlined lab processes and worked with other departments to prioritize tasks with strongest effect on revenue.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control & Food Safety Manager
AWA Group
New Borg Al-Arab, Alexandaria
05.2021 - Current
- Lead a team of quality control engineers and technicians to ensure all quality control procedures are performed correctly
- Improve and update quality procedures as needed to meet the required standards
- Ensure that all of the requirements of NSFA and ISO 22000 are met and lead the Food Safety Team [ 3 Factories in NFSA white list]
- Examine the quality of all raw materials before entering the warehouse and reject material that does not meet quality standards
- Provide training for all quality personals as well as GMP and GHP training for all food operators and handlers
- Create and monitor all quality related documents
- Investigated customer complaints regarding food safety issues.
- Reviewed supplier documentation including ingredient specifications, allergen statements, certificates of analysis. prior to product acceptance.
LABORATORY MANAGER
AWA FOOD SOLUTIONS
New Borg Al-Arab, Alexandaria
08.2012 - 05.2021
- Kept equipment maintained, facility clean and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance
- Set and oversaw quality assurance guidelines for laboratory work
- Resolved issues with product development from inception through post-commercialization processes
- Managed operational documents and produced monthly reports detailing activities
- Collaborated with marketing and R&D groups to develop products with high demand
- Designed processes to increase efficiency by minimizing error and reducing repetitive tasks
- Trained staff, scheduled work hours and assigned projects for 4 persons work group
- Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results
- Kept laboratory in compliance with all applicable guidelines and laws
- Conducted Chemical, biological and physical tests regularly
- Executed corrective actions when test controls were outside specified limits
LABORATORY CHEMIST
FARGALLA
New Borg Al-Arab, Alexandaria
02.2008 - 08.2012
- Performed technical laboratory functions in compliance with regulatory agencies and safety requirements
- Contributed to team discussions and new project initiatives to advance progress and optimize profitability
- Cleaned and organized laboratory and kept supplies well-stocked to save time, money and promote laboratory efficiency
- Performed standardized tests on organic and inorganic compounds to observe fundamental differences in properties
- Coordinated and performed analytical tests to comply with established standards and specifications
- Developed laboratory testing programs and data analysis while adhering to SOPs, ECOs, batch records and work instructions
- Modified and adapted standard methods and procedures to solve analytical problems
- Repaired, calibrated and safely operated laboratory equipment to reduce costly instrument downtime
- Conducted research on new methods of analysis in order to improve accuracy and efficiency of testing procedures.
Education
Ph.D. - Biological Science
Alexandria University
01.2023
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
Alexandria University
09.2018
Diploma - Applied Chemistry
Al Azhar University
Cairo06.2008
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Al Azhar University
Cairo06.2006
Skills
- Equipment Maintenance
- Quality controls
- Lab assistant training
- Laboratory procedures
- Lab test analysis(chemical & Microbiological)
- Equipment calibration
- Daily analysis of process quality parameters
- Strong knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety Systems
- Monitoring raw materials and finished products quality
- Operational improvement
- MS Office
- Problem resolution
- Process improvement
- Team management
- Relationship development
- Establishing FSQR, SOPs & all quality control system documents
- Strong knowledge of quality standers
- Conduct internal & external audits
Timeline
Quality Control & Food Safety Manager
AWA Group
05.2021 - Current
LABORATORY MANAGER
AWA FOOD SOLUTIONS
08.2012 - 05.2021
LABORATORY CHEMIST
FARGALLA
02.2008 - 08.2012
Ph.D. - Biological Science
Alexandria University
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
Alexandria University
Diploma - Applied Chemistry
Al Azhar University
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Al Azhar University
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