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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

• Oversee the development, implementation, and maintenance of an appropriate OSHMS and HACCP/Food Safety Management System within Sheraton Abu Dhabi Hotel and Le Meridien Abu Dhabi Hotel.• Advise senior management on the implementation of OSH policies and procedures, particularly in managing workplace hazards and risks.• Track and identify relevant changes in EHS/HACCP local regulations and laws, updating internal procedures, policies, and forms as needed.• Establish and maintain an OSH performance monitoring system to evaluate the effectiveness of injury prevention and risk management policies and procedures.• Facilitate effective two-way communication between senior managers and the OSH department.• Ensure that employees receive training in Basic OHS, Food Safety, and Environmental awareness, and verify that they are properly trained on tasks identified for their departmental operations.• Guide the implementation of OSH policies and procedures and manage all documents related to Environmental Health and Safety measures, HACCP, and corresponding reports.• Delegate responsibilities for OSH and FS management, ensuring appropriate allocation of authorities.• Promote communication and raise awareness about OSH requirements across the organization.• Assist with OSH inspections of the workplace, ensuring adherence to established safety standards.• Present top management with detailed reports on the EHS management system within the property, offering recommendations for improvement.• Ensure that procedures for hazard identification, incident reporting, and investigations are in place, and assist in investigating OSH-related issues or incidents.• Develop and implement appropriate emergency procedures to enhance workplace safety.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Inspected 80 meat shops, 10 restaurants, 9 cafes, and 400 fish shops, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.• Trained over 1,000 individuals in Good Hygiene Practices (GHP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), basic food hygiene, and health and safety protocols.• Conducted Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), food safety, hygiene, and sanitation inspections of restaurants and food service facilities at the Waterfront Market in Dubai.• Provided comprehensive GHP, GMP, and basic food hygiene and health and safety training to all food handlers at the market.• Performed thorough inspections of the Waterfront Market alongside Dubai Municipality, focusing on food safety, health and safety, hygiene, and sanitation.• Conducted monthly food safety audits of restaurants, food service facilities, and dry goods shops to ensure ongoing compliance.• Monitored and implemented Pest Control Management strategies across the market, significantly reducing pest-related incidents.• Developed, implemented, and maintained an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) and HACCP/Food Safety Management System (FSMS).• Delivered follow-up training sessions for workers on GMP, GHP, and allergen management, ensuring continued adherence to safety protocols.• Monitored changes in EHS/HACCP regulations, updating procedures and forms accordingly to maintain compliance.• Managed and investigated customer complaints, resolving issues effectively and improving overall satisfaction.• Monitored the effectiveness of the risk management program, ensuring the safety and well-being of the entire market.• Ensured the overall health and safety, food safety, hygiene, and proper sanitation of the entire Waterfront Market and its public spaces.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Monitored and assessed the quality of all bakery products, including breads, pastries, cakes, and ready-to-eat items, to ensure they met established standards and specifications.• Conducted regular quality checks at various stages of the production process, from raw material intake to final product packaging.• Ensured compliance with all relevant food safety standards, including ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, and local regulatory requirements.• Maintained and updated food safety management systems, ensuring they were effectively implemented across the bakery.• Supervised the hygiene and sanitation practices within the bakery, ensuring a clean and sterile production environment.• Implemented and monitored pest control measures to prevent contamination and maintain a pest-free environment.• Conducted sensory evaluations and provided feedback to ensure that new products met quality and taste standards.• Trained bakery staff on food safety protocols, hygiene practices, GMP, GHP, and allergen management.• Monitored the effectiveness of risk management programs, ensuring the safety and quality of all bakery products.• Evaluated and monitored the quality of raw materials supplied to the bakery, ensuring they met required standards.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Trained a total of 30 personnel in HACCP, Food Safety, and Food Hygiene, significantly improving the team's knowledge and adherence to critical safety standards.• Ensured the seamless Quality Management Operations of two production facilities and 17 owned coffee shops/restaurants, while also overseeing third-party supply quality for prominent brands like Emirates Leisure Retail (COSTA, Prêt A Manger), Café Nero, Caribou, Saddle, Tasha’s HD, BR, and VVIP event catering.• Successfully maintained ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, and other essential food safety standards across all operations, ensuring 100% compliance during audits.• Monitored and evaluated the effectiveness of the risk management program, leading to reduction in identified risks and improved overall operational safety.• Directed Quality Control and Assurance for the production of Ready-to-Eat (RTE) foods, deli products, ice cream cakes, and bakery and pastry items, consistently meeting high standards of quality and taste.• Managed the maintenance, documentation, and certification processes for Quality/ISO Management, Food Safety, and HACCP systems, achieving a 100% success rate in certifications.• Spearheaded New Product Development and Sensory Evaluation, introducing innovative products that contributed to a 15% increase in product offerings.• Implemented Pest Control Management strategies that resulted in reduction in pest-related issues, ensuring a hygienic production environment.• Conducted comprehensive regulatory, supplier, customer, and coffee shop/outlet audits, achieving a 98% compliance rate and strengthening relationships with key stakeholders.• Led follow-up training sessions for workers on GMP, GHP, and allergen management, resulting in a 92% improvement in adherence to industry best practices.• Efficiently handled and investigated customer complaints, resolving issues promptly and reducing complaint recurrence.

Ernakulam, Kerala, India

• Successfully implemented systems and procedures to ensure factory manufacturing operations met production plans, product quality, and cost standards.• Ensured full compliance with Food Safety (HACCP) protocols for manufacturing club soda and packaged drinking water, strictly adhering to the organization's Quality Policy.• Monitored hygiene and sanitation practices among personnel and maintained plant premises, ensuring a safe and sterile workspace.• Evaluated manufactured products and manufacturing systems to verify quality and performance standards, achieving a 98% compliance rate.• Monitored and implemented Pest Control Management, leading to a 95% reduction in pest-related issues.• Conducted regular follow-up training for workers on GMP, GHP, and SOPs, resulting in a 92% improvement in adherence to best practices.• Meticulously documented and reviewed all necessary records related to ISO and BIS, ensuring a 100% compliance rate during audits and inspections.

Msc, Food Technology And Quality Assurance, A

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Biotechnology, A