Mohammad Asef Mohammad Rafeeque

Food Technologist

Results-driven Food Technologist with over 6 years of experience in the food industry, specializing in Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Quality Management Systems. Experienced in implementing, maintaining, and improving management systems in line with ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP, FSSC, and AIB standards. Trained in ISO and AIB internal auditing, with a strong understanding of quality assurance processes, document control, customer complaints, non-conformance management, and continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in SAP, EWM, ETQ, JDE, and Microsoft Office applications. Demonstrates strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, with proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively in multicultural and multilingual environments

Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Quality Assurance Specialist
GandourJeddah, Saudi Arabia
Mar 2025 — Present
  • Lead and supervise the Quality Assurance team, managing daily activities and duty schedules to ensure effective implementation of quality and food safety requirements across both factories
  • Develop, review, update, and maintain quality and food safety documentation to ensure compliance with ISO standards, FSSC 22000, SFDA regulations, and corporate procedures
  • Organize, standardize, and maintain master document control file for proper alignment, availability, traceability, and compliance
  • Develop and maintain a Quality Monitoring Scheme covering all products to support consistent quality and compliance with specifications
  • Conduct foreign body risk assessments and mapping of gaskets and lubricants to identify contamination hazards and strengthen preventive controls
  • Conduct infrastructure and pest control gap assessments and verify prerequisite programs to maintain hygienic production and food safety compliance
  • Review and verify internal laboratory records and analytical results for raw materials and finished products before approval
  • Lead customer complaint investigations, coordinate root cause analysis, and establish corrective and preventive actions to resolve issues and enhance satisfaction
  • Lead and coordinate external FSSC audits for both factories, ensuring audit readiness and compliance with documentation
  • Develop annual internal audit program and conduct cross-functional audits to evaluate compliance, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions
  • Plan and conduct monthly mock recall and traceability exercises to verify product traceability and evaluate recall procedures
  • Ensure effective implementation of ISO standards, FSSC 22000 requirements, and procedures through routine monitoring and follow-up on non-conformities
  • Prepare annual training plans and conduct internal training sessions covering food safety awareness, GMP, HACCP, allergen management, CCP, OPRP, monitoring, verification, quality procedures, standard manufacturing procedures, GHP, and waste management
  • Conduct supplier and customer audits assessing compliance with quality, food safety, and business standards
  • Conduct market visits to evaluate product quality and verify handling and storage practices, identifying quality risks
  • Conduct and verify sensory evaluations of products against established sensory characteristics and quality specifications
  • Coordinate and manage SFDA visits and inspections, ensuring availability, accuracy, and timely presentation of documentation
  • Prepare and manage annual external laboratory testing plan to support compliance with SFDA requirements and product safety standards
  • Manage customer-specific quality and food safety requirements, coordinate Nestlé customer visits and audits, prepare documentation, and follow up on audit observations
Team Leader, Quality Assurance
Almarai Company (Bakery)Hail, Saudi Arabia
Sep 2021 — Mar 2025
  • Handled Process and Lab team including daily duty schedules and job tasks
  • Trained and supervised new Bakery technologists/LPO on investigation methodology, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation
  • Coordinated with production and engineering departments for root cause analysis and CAPA for market complaints, driving continual improvement
  • Reviewed customer complaint trends and coordinated for root cause analysis and CAPA to minimise complaints
  • Drove continuous improvement by handling customer and consumer complaints, investigating plant issues, and recommending corrective actions
  • Conducted AIB and GMP internal audits, recommended corrective actions, and verified CAPA implementation
  • Oversaw quality assurance activities related to inbound logistics operations
  • Raised non-conformances for quality deviations on processes and finished products against manufacturing and incoming materials
  • Ensured document control related to quality and production as per standards
  • Ensured compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000-2018, and AIB systems and procedures
  • Monitored critical quality parameters and escalated daily
  • Verified new process/plant modifications for quality conformance
  • Investigated pest-related issues with pest control contractor to ensure compliance
  • Assisted in improving product formulation and final product evaluation
  • Coordinated with manufacturing departments for Quality Issues
Process Inspector
Taj Food Factory for Ready MealsJeddah, Saudi Arabia
Jan 2020 — Sep 2021
  • Ensure product meets food safety, quality, and company standards
  • Monitored and controlled production process to meet quality standards and customer satisfaction
  • Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments
  • Implement and maintain safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries
  • Supervise and train production staff to ensure necessary skills and knowledge
  • Plan and assign daily job duties to production staff
  • Schedule production to align with customer demands and achieve targets
  • Oversaw daily production activities focusing on target quality and quantity
  • Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth production operations
  • Led continuous improvement initiatives to optimise manufacturing processes and control costs
  • Problem investigation, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective preventive action
  • Engaged with maintenance personnel to address and resolve equipment issues
  • Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and calibrated
  • Work in accordance with approved methods, SOP, and GMPs
  • Reviewed and updated production details log sheet report shift wise
  • Organised and updated production-related documents for accuracy and accessibility
  • Conducted performance evaluations and provided targeted feedback
Production Supervisor
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd.Palghar, India
Jul 2017 — May 2019
  • Supervise and manage operators to perform duty efficiently within safety and quality standards
  • Provide leadership and coaching to workforce in safety, employee relations, sanitation and production
  • Organised and assisted assigned shift to execute production plans within agreed time schedules and quality standards
  • Maintain shift wise efficiency and yield through proper machinery maintenance
  • Handled workforce allocation to ensure efficiency and meet production targets
  • Managed batch preparation as per production plan
  • Ensure and maintain high quality standards and line productivity
  • Prepared shift-wise production reports for submission to production manager
  • Maintain 5S throughout production process to improve productivity and efficiency
  • Maintained hygiene of machinery, equipment, and instruments to ensure compliance with production standards
  • Ensured CIP/Cleaning schedules and manual cleaning schedules are carried out as per plan for filling line
  • Ensure product is processed and packed in a safe and hygienic environment
  • Coordinated with quality control food technologist for lab testing
Trainee
Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt. Ltd.Palghar, India
Jan 2017 — Apr 2017
Skills
Quality management systemsFood safety implementationQuality assurance certificationBakery & Confectionary product developmentContinuous improvementSAPEWMETQJDEMicrosoft OfficeTeam leadershipStakeholder follow-upCommunication skillsKeen learner
Education
Bachelor of Technology, Food Technology
College of Food Technology, VNMKV Parbhani
Jan 2017 — 2017
Certifications
IMS (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 & ISO 45001:2018) Internal Auditor
May 2025
Certified AIB Internal Lead Auditor
AIB International
2023
Certified HACCP & FSSC 22000:2018 Awareness-Level 1
2023
GMP/ PRP’s awareness training
2023
Internal Auditor Open Program on Food Safety Management System ISO 22000:2005)
2023
Participated in FSSC V7 & ISO 9001:2026 training programs.
Certified AIB Internal Lead Auditor (AIB International)
2023
Certified HACCP & FSSC 22000:2018 Awareness-Level 1 -
2023
Successfully completed GMP/ PRP’s awareness training -
2023
Successfully completed three days of training on Internal Auditor Open Program on "Food Safety Management System ISO 22000:2005)"
Languages
English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent
Urdu
Fluent
Marathi
Fluent
Arabic
Basic
ACHIEVEMENTS
Successfully coordinated with stakeholders for new products launch (Traditional Cakes, Brownie, Triple chocolate, Blueberry and Red velvet Muffins).
Reduction of weekly customer/consumer complaints for the entire lines by active involvement with production and engineering team.
Received Employee of the Month awards at Almarai Company in the months of March-2022 and Feb-2023.
Gandour:
  • Reduced customer complaints by 43% in 2026 compared with 2025 through structured complaint investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
  • Developed a Quality Monitoring Scheme (QMS) covering all Gandour products, strengthening the structured monitoring of product quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Conducted foreign body, gasket, and lubricant mapping across all production lines to identify potential contamination risks and strengthen preventive food safety measures.
  • Organised and standardised the master document control file to improve document organisation, alignment, traceability, and accessibility.
Led FSSC audit in 2026

Successfully led the FSSC external audits for both factories (AJFP and SCPC) in 2026, with an overall audit outcome of only three minor non-conformities.

PERSONAL INFORMATION
English, Hindi, Urdu, Marathi, and Arabic (reading and writing)
PERSONAL DETAILS
Nationality: Indian
Date of Birth: 04.08.1993
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