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Hi, I’m
Shuja Farooq
Food Safety & Quality Management Expert
Delhi
Summary
Experienced Food Safety and Quality Professional with over 8 years of expertise in food safety management, quality assurance, and hygiene protocols. Proven track record in implementing ISO 22000:2018, BRC standards, and leading safety audits. Proficient in business analytics and operations management with an MBA in Business Analytics from BITS Pilani, Dubai. Currently leading food safety and quality initiatives at 3X Marketing Pvt Limited, specializing in organic oil and spices
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
3X Marketing Private Limited
Food Safety Quality Head
01.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Spearheaded the implementation of ISO 22000, ensuring the company's food safety management system met international standards.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive food safety plan, focusing on hazard identification, risk assessment, and control measures specific to organic oil and spices production.
- Integrated ISO 45001 standards into the company's operations, enhancing occupational health and safety protocols across all production units.
- Conducted risk assessments and implemented preventive measures to ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
- Established rigorous quality control procedures to ensure the purity and safety of organic oil and spice products.
- Led the development and execution of quality assurance programs, including raw material testing, process control, and final product inspection.
- Collaborated with suppliers to ensure raw materials met stringent quality and safety standards.
- Conducted supplier audits and implemented corrective actions to address any noncompliance issues.
- Played a key role in the development and launch of new organic oil and spice products, ensuring they adhered to quality and safety regulations.
- Worked closely with the R&D team to ensure that product formulations met both customer expectations and regulatory requirements.
Lusail Hospitality and Services
Food Safety Hygiene Officer
12.2019 - 12.2023
Job overview
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and regulatory affairs, to ensure seamless implementation of food safety initiatives.
- Monitored all the chiller and freezer temperature of all the facility by HACCP approved temptex Software system.
- Investigated food safety incidents, complaints, and non-conformities, and developed corrective and preventive actions to address issues.
- Monitored the effective and efficient maintenance of documents related to Lusail Hospitality's sanitation and hygiene efforts/programs.
- Developed and monitored the food oil grease management the segregation, storage, and timely removal of all kind waste, including recyclables, and hazardous.
- Continuously trained the F&B and kitchen team on food safety hygiene standards.
- Conducted regular inspections to prevent foodborne illnesses and ensure compliance with food safety regulations in preparation, storage, and service areas.
- Carried out internal food safety audits, reported all findings, and ensured follow-up actions to ensure the closure of issues.
- Ensured appropriate food sampling and swabbing were undertaken at the required frequency.
- Conducted supplier audits, meetings, and training regularly in coordination with Procurement, Culinary, and F&B departments.
- Coordinated with external food safety/HACCP auditors to ensure that all audit logistics and requirements were satisfied.
- Coordinated and monitor with the chemical services provider to ensure safe chemical handling, breakage control, and effective cleaning & sanitation procedures.
Eden Resort & Spa
Food Hygiene Manager
06.2018 - 09.2019
Job overview
- Conducting regular inspections and audits of food production areas, storage facilities, and equipment.
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining food safety and hygiene policies, procedures, and programs.
- Monitoring Sensory evaluation of food on the basis flavor, color, taste, and texture.
- Monitoring all the critical control point from receiving preserving, processing, packaging, storing transporting and delivering foods.
- Ensuring compliance with all food safety regulations, including FSSAI standards.
- Investigating food safety incidents, complaints, and non-conformities.
- Developing and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensuring staff adherence to food safety and hygiene practices.
- Monitoring and evaluating staff performance in relation to food safety.
- Developing and implementing HACCP plans.
- Monitoring and controlling critical control points to prevent foodborne illnesses.
Education
Islamic University of Science and Technology
Bachelor Of Technology from Food Technology
06.2014 - 07.2018
Birla Institute Of Science And Technology Pilani Dubai
MBA from Business Analytics
06.2021 - 06.2023
Skills
HACCP & ISO 22000:2018 Implementation
Accomplishments
- Successful event in national handloom day of vice president of India at 3x marketing pvt limited.
- Implemented successfully ISO 45001:2018 at Lusail hospitality and services.
- Successfully Implemented the food oil grease management at Edens resort and spa.
Training
- ISO 22000 Lead Auditor.
- Food Safety and Hygiene Course.
- Sanitation Protocol Adherence, Hygiene Risk Control, Health Safety Practices.
- Managing safely, Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.
- ISO 45001:2018 Internal Audit Training Course, Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS).
- Basic Fire Fighting, Doha international safety services.
- Basic First aid With CPR, Doha international safety services.
- Product Application Chemical Handling Safely, Diversey.
- Certified management skills, International business management institute Berlin Germany.
- Strategy and operation management, International business management institute Berlin Germany.
- ISO 2200:2018 - elements of food safety management .
- ISO 45001 Occupational Health And Safety Management.
- ISO 22000 (Haccp And PRP) Food Safety, Udemy.
- Food allergen awareness, Virtual College.
Software
IAuditor
EtQ Reliance
Aptean Food & Beverage ERP
MasterControl, Intellect QMS
Timeline
Food Safety Quality Head
3X Marketing Private Limited
01.2024 - Current
Birla Institute Of Science And Technology Pilani Dubai
MBA from Business Analytics
06.2021 - 06.2023
Food Safety Hygiene Officer
Lusail Hospitality and Services
12.2019 - 12.2023
Food Hygiene Manager
Eden Resort & Spa
06.2018 - 09.2019
Islamic University of Science and Technology
Bachelor Of Technology from Food Technology
06.2014 - 07.2018
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