Abdelhalim Elwakeel

Food Safety and Quality professional with strong experience in food manufacturing and laboratory operations within multinational and local environments. Skilled in HACCP, GMP, ISO/FSSC 22000 implementation, CCP monitoring, internal auditing, and non-conformance management. Proven ability to ensure compliance, improve processes, and maintain high product quality standards.

Food Safety & Quality Operations Coordinator at PepsiCo (6 October) (2025-01 – Present)

• Coordinate on-site Food Safety & Quality operations in compliance with HACCP, GMP, and ISO/FSSC 22000 standards.
• Conduct internal inspections, audits, sampling, and CCP monitoring activities.
• Review laboratory test results and ensure timely reporting and corrective actions.
• Manage non-conformities and implement CAPA to prevent recurrence.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across operations.
• Managed quality monitoring and storage verification for more than 50,000 tons of potatoes, achieving a final storage loss rate of only 2%, contributing significantly to raw material preservation and cost savings.

Quality Control Officer at Egypt Foods Company (6 October) (2023-11 – 2024-12)

• Tracked quality throughout potato chip production, from raw materials to finished products.
• Validated compliance with HACCP, GMP, and product specifications.
• Oversaw final inspection and packaging, ensuring weight control, sealing integrity, and labeling accuracy.
• Controlled non-conforming products and supported waste reduction initiatives.
• Participated in process improvement activities to enhance production efficiency.

Postgraduate Diploma in Food and Dairy Quality – Ain Shams University (2023-09 – 2024-06)

Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Sciences (Biotechnology Department) – Ain Shams University (2019-09 – 2022-06)