Mahmoud Shaaban

Senior Quality Control & Quality Assurance Manager with 17+ years of experience in edible oils, oilseeds processing, refining, and food safety systems across Egypt, UAE, and Saudi Arabia. Proven expertise in implementing and maintaining ISO 9001, ISO 22000, HACCP systems, laboratory management, and oil authenticity analysis (GC, HPLC, sensory evaluation). Strong background in olive oil quality, vegetable oil blending, and process optimization with a demonstrated ability to reduce non-conformities, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead cross-functional teams in high-risk food production environments.

QC & QA Manager - Dar Zaytoun Arabian Co. (IKK Foods) - Saudi Arabia

(2017-10)

• Lead Quality Assurance and Quality Control operations for olive oil and blended vegetable oil production.
• Ensure compliance with SFDA, GSO, ISO 22000 and international food safety standards.
• Manage full laboratory operations including chemical, physical and sensory analysis.
• Lead Food Safety Team Leader (FSTL) and Emergency Response Team Leader (ERTL).
• Oversee blending, filtration, storage, and packaging processes ensuring product consistency and integrity.
• Conduct internal and external audits and manage regulatory inspections.
• Investigate customer complaints and implement CAPA systems.
• Develop and maintain HACCP plans and risk assessments across all production stages.
• Improved product compliance and reduced quality deviations through process standardization.
• Strengthened oil authenticity control and blending accuracy systems.

Assistant Quality Manager - Al Ghurair Foods L.L.C - UAE

(2016-09 - 2017-10)

• Managed QA/QC systems for oilseed crushing and refining operations.
• Supervised laboratory reporting and quality documentation systems.
• Conducted supplier evaluations and audit scheduling.
• Implemented ISO and HACCP compliance systems across production lines.

Shift Extraction Supervisor - Al Ghurair Foods L.L.C - UAE

(2013-09 - 2016-08)

• Supervised extraction operations for sunflower, soybean, canola, and palm oils.
• Controlled production parameters ensuring product quality and efficiency.
• Coordinated maintenance and production planning activities.
• Ensured GMP compliance and safety procedures (LOTO, risk assessment).

Lab Technologist / Chemist - Al Ghurair Foods L.L.C - UAE

(2009-05 - 2013-08)

• Performed advanced chemical analysis of oils (FFA, PV, IV, fatty acid profile).
• Conducted GC and NIR analysis for raw materials and final products.
• Controlled quality of crude and refined oils for edible and biodiesel applications.
• Investigated non-conformities and customer complaints.
• Managed calibration and laboratory instrumentation.

Lab Chemist - Six October Milling & Marketing Co. - Egypt

(2008-07 - 2009-05)

• Conducted wheat flour and raw material quality analysis.
• Performed hygiene inspections and quality reporting.
• Ensured compliance with food safety standards in milling operations.

Ph.D. - Organic Chemistry

M.Sc. - Organic Chemistry – Waste Oil Conversion to Biodiesel (2025)

Pre-Master's Degree - Organic Chemistry (2022)

Diploma - Sensory Evaluation - ONAOO (2019)

BSc - Chemistry (2008)