Akif Sabir

Dear Sir/Madam,
Greetings of the day,
I would like to place my CV under your consideration for the available position as per my experience and skills. I have above 10 years international work experience as a Food Technologist working at Food Safety and Quality Control units.
I have gained Bachelor and Master degree in Food Science and Technology from University of Karachi. Additional, I have gained international certifications in Food Safety, Hygiene, Quality Control and Manufacturing to enhance my expertise to be the team player for the organization and share my efforts to the company in achieving its goal to be the top competitor in the marketplace without any compromises at all times.
I would be grateful if you could provide me an opportunity to furnish my skills and experience at your disposal to be the best match for the available role at your esteemed organization.
Anticipate to hear from you.
Thank You and Best Regards,
Akif Sabir

Site Quality Control Supervisor in Gulf food Company (Americana meat & California Garden) Dubai, UAE. Manufacturer of: CANS, Beans processer, Meat processing (Breaded Chicken Products for multinational chain of restaurants (KFC, Hardee’s and more). (Since April 2021 till Present) ❖ Product and Process control inspection of Can production, Beans and chicken processing to make sure the system is aligned with the standard requirement from receiving to finished good storage. ❖ Communication with the production and maintenance department in case of any non-conformance ❖ GMP inspection of the facility and escalation of related issues to concerned departments. ❖ Record updating and keeping for audits. ❖ Machine hygiene inspection and verification through ATP swab testing method. Achievements “Implementation of 100 years fix, to avoid reoccurring complaints by identifying the actual root cause and re verification of the corrective actions Site Quality Control Supervisor in M.H Al Shaya. Co. LLC.Dubai, UAE, (Since June 2018 till present) Manufacturer of: Pastry products, Bakery Products, Soup and Sauces, Ready to eat Items, Fresh Juices and Raw Proteins for Starbucks UAE, Cheese Cake Factory, Taxes Road house, Pizza Express and more. ❖ Quality control checking of product (Meat, Bakery, Fruits and vegetable) ❖ To conduct Internal GMP, Glass audit & Black bag audit in order to avoid foreign body presence in food. ❖ Improvement of QMS by monitoring KPIs and taking measures, required actions. ❖ Quality and food safety Complaints investigation & Corrective action with the help of 5 why and Fish bone method. ❖ NPD (New product development) management including specification verification against final product, Sensory evaluation, Revision of ASWI, maintaining records of reviewed product. ❖ Product Label registration process management for both import and export. Laboratory process management including staff swab planning, product micro analysis and maintaining related records.
Achievements
“Working as a Food Safety Officer & Team Leader, Company got ISO 22000, ISO 9001 & HACCP certification without any non-
Food Safety officer/Food Safety Team Leader (Jan 2014- June 2018) in Fresh Fruits Company, FZCO, UAE
❖ Work as a Food Safety officer and food safety team leader and dealt with all the issues related to the integrated management system.
❖ Maintenance of ISO 22000.
❖ Internal Audit Planning, conducting internal audits, rendering and circulation of audit reports and actions for NCRs.
❖ Waste management planning and trouble shooting.
❖ Factory hygiene management.
❖ Pest management system.
❖ Entertaining external audits, supplier’s audit with more than 95% results
❖ Motivate and run the management team to maintain the related documents and records to meet the statutory and regulatory requirements.
❖ Taken positive and possible measures for the enhancement of food quality and safety.
conformities which are the record for company.”
❖ Assist the senior managers in any special project or event and as required.
❖ Entertaining surveillance audits, Suppliers audits for Food safety.
❖ Entertaining Tarakhees Inspectors for HSE audits and Operations fitness certificate.
Achievement
“Introduced catering services for the private jets”
Operations Controller in Sky Wings Logistics Limited, UAE (November 2012 to Dec 2013
❖ Receiving client request and send them for forward.
❖ Follow up with the vendors regarding client request.
❖ To update records of customer request and services provided.
❖ Documentation related to customer request.
Achievements
“Implemented Pre-Requisite-Program for the implementation of ISO 22000 & Ensure and implement all systems and Standard Operating Procedures required by Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point - HACCP for food safety”.
Management Representative & Food Safety Team Leader in Mehran Spices & Food Industries, Karachi- Pakistan (October 2011- Sept 2012)
❖ Maintenance of ISO 9001:2008.
❖ Conducted GAP analysis for the implementation of ISO 22000.
❖ Implemented Pre-Requisite-Program for the implementation of ISO 22000.
❖ Work as a Management Representative and food safety team leader and dealt with all the issues related to the integrated management system.
❖ Motivate and run the management team to maintain the related documents and records to meet the statutory and regulatory requirements.
❖ Taken positive and possible measures for the enhancement of food quality and safety.
❖ Assist the senior managers in any special project or event and as required.
❖ Responsible to work with the internal and external auditors for carrying out the annual audits performed to check the quality, Food safety and performance of production and others department.
❖ Analyze and review documentation on department procedures and work instructions in the designated teams and ensure all current versions are available to ensure compliance with the requirements of the standard.
❖ Ensure and implement all systems and Standard Operating Procedures required by Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point - HACCP for food safety.
❖ Update HACCP in line with operations.
❖ Implementation of Operational Pre-Requisite Planning for the integration and improvement of quality and safety of food products.
❖ Conduct field inspections on all new and existing areas of company facilities for the implementation of PRP and HACCP.
❖ Conduct quality audits of suppliers and provide audit reports. Review and recommend improvements in the work procedures and Quality Manual. Carry out QMS Performance Measurement and produce and statistical analysis. Conduct spot inspections of departments and provide assessment reports with recommendations
❖ Work with purchase staff to establish quality requirement from external supplier.
❖ Ensure the traceability process-related problems to their root cause in order to devise the best solution.
❖ Motivate the staff to raise corrective preventive action for the continual improvement and product safety to meet customer requirement.
❖ Investigate the customer complaint problem and recommend corrective or preventive action to minimize future non-compliance.
❖ Conduct personal hygiene training for food handlers.
Achievements
“Implementation of YUM! Standard and Improvement of Process”
Head of Quality Assurance Department at Afeef Packages Pvt. Ltd (March 2011 –Oct 2011)
❖ Monitor the quality control lab operation including testing and documentation to meet the customer requirement.
❖ Worked on quality and food safety standards (Yum!)
❖ Monitoring the supplier evaluation process through QC lab testing and documentation.
❖ Motivate my team of Quality assurance and quality control to raise corrective and preventive action report for non-conformance.
❖ Conduct spot checks at the production section to ensure that material and equipment are provided as per standards on schedule.
❖ Investigate the customer complaint problem and recommend corrective or preventive action to minimize future non-compliance.
❖ Maintenance of Quality Management System.
❖ Conducting internal audit.
❖ Conducting Management review meeting.
❖ Take positive measures for the continual improvement product quality to meet customer requirement.
❖ Deal with compliance related issues with the certification body.
❖ Entertain certification audit.
❖ Motivate other department’s personnel to close the external audit non-conformance reports raised by the external auditors.
❖ Communicate with the higher management regarding product related issue and compliance SYSTEMS 9000
Achievements
“Preparation of HACCP manual and work instructions in native language for staff’s better awareness”
Food Safety Consultant at Systems 9000 in Karachi- Pakistan (July 2009 – July 2010)
❖ Gap Analysis – Process involved in determining, documenting, and approving the variance between requirements and current capabilities.
❖ HACCP Implementation. (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point)
❖ A food safety management system, which concentrates on prevention strategies for known hazards and the risks of them occurring at specific points in the food chain.
❖ ISO Standards Implementation and Documentation.
❖ To ensure that the company is working in accordance with compliance standards, identify weaknesses, and maintain a record of all the current state.
❖ Preparing and maintaining documentation and records by communicating with different department personnel.
❖ Implementation of ISO 22000 “Food Safety Management System” or FSMS.
❖ Inspections – Conduct an overview of the company / product to ensure that all that required standards are being fulfilled, and to identify areas where standardized implementations are required.
Achievements
““Implementation of HACCP and QMS in SME’s through Business support fund scheme”
Assistant Consultant at Enter Tech Solutions, Karachi- Pakistan (Feb 2009 –June 2009)
❖ Providing consultancy for the implementation of Food safety management system and other certifications which are as follows:
❖ ISO 22000 (FSMS)
❖ ISO 9001 (QMS)
❖ HACCP (Hazards Analysis Critical Control Point)
❖ C-TPAT (Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism – to ensure that the company, its employees, and the entire productions are not involved in any terrorism activity)
❖ WRAP (Worldwide Responsible for Apparel Product)
Achievements
“Provided assistance in maintaining HACCP to the staff during internship”
Trainee for a period of 6 months in Food and beverages section in 2008 at Ramada Hotel, Karachi- Pakistan
❖ Monitoring FIFO rules in different stores.
❖ Restaurant operations.
❖ Monitoring kitchen hygiene.
❖ Raw material inspection at the time of receiving.
❖ Worked as an assistant with chefs.
❖ Worked in cold kitchen as an assistant.
❖ Monitoring of waiters and other personnel hygiene and work performance.
 

Educational Qualifications
Degree/Certificates
University/Board
Class/Marks
Year
1. MSc Food Science & Technology
University Of Karachi/HEC (Pakistan)
2nd Class Position
2008
2. BSc (H) Food Science & Technology
University Of Karachi/HEC (Pakistan)
2nd Class Position
2007 International Exposure
❖ Dubai: Currently I am working in Americana Meat Company. Dubai UAE, as a Site Quality Control Supervisor
❖ Pakistan: Country of Residence and Nationality.