Salah Khalil

A highly skilled Quality Section Head and Certified Lead Auditor with over 5 years of professional experience in the FMCG and Pharmaceutical sectors. Expert in designing and leading integrated quality systems, ensuring 100% compliance with ISO 22000, 9001, 45001, and BRCGS standards. Proven track record in optimizing production yields through Lean Six Sigma methodologies and building a proactive quality culture.

I am an Egyptian national, and I am highly motivated to bring my technical leadership and expertise in food safety and operational excellence to the German market.

Quality Section Head at NAWAR FOR FOOD INDUSTRIES (2025-06 – 2026-03)

Manufacturing Department - Quality Assurance. Leading and developing a multi-disciplinary quality team while managing integrated Quality Systems and ensuring 100% compliance with ISO standards.

• Strategic Leadership: Leading and developing a multi-disciplinary quality team (Supervisors, Technicians, and Auditors) while managing budgets and resources to align with production goals
• Systems Ownership: Full accountability for the site's integrated Quality System (QA/QC), including the implementation and maintenance of ISO 22000, ISO 9001, and HACCP plans
• Operational Excellence: Overseeing end-to-end product inspection and testing, while utilizing statistical tools and Lean Six Sigma to reduce quality losses and improve yields
• Audit & Compliance: Serving as the primary liaison for regulatory and third-party audits, managing the internal audit schedule, and ensuring timely closure of findings via CAPA
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partnering with Production, Logistics, and Suppliers to resolve quality issues, investigate customer complaints and drive a proactive quality culture

Senior Quality Assurance Specialist at MIX TENDER BEVERAGES (2025-02 – 2025-08)

Manufacturing Department - Quality Assurance. Acting as primary custodian for FSMS/QMS documentation and leading comprehensive internal and external audits.

• Documentation & Compliance: Acting as the primary custodian for FSMS/QMS documentation; authoring and revising SOPs, work instructions, and HACCP plans to ensure full regulatory compliance (FDA, FSMA, and local laws)
• Audit Management: Leading comprehensive internal audits against ISO 9001, 22000, and 45001 standards, while serving as the key technical lead during external and third-party certification audits
• Root Cause & CAPA: Driving advanced Root Cause Analysis (RCA) using tools like FMEA, 5-Why, and Fishbone to manage complex non-conformances and ensure the sustainability of CAPA processes
• Validation & Technical Projects: Coordinating validation activities for equipment and processes (e.g., shelf-life studies, thermal validation) and implementing new quality testing technologies to enhance process capability
• Training & Mentorship: Developing and delivering advanced training modules on food safety and quality systems, providing technical mentorship to QA specialists to foster a culture of continuous improvement

Quality Assurance Specialist at AL-MONAIRY FOR CORN PRODUCTS (STARCH & GLUCOSE) (2021-09 – 2025-01)

Manufacturing Department - Quality Control. Conducting regular internal audits, implementing FSMS, and managing supplier quality.

• Process Auditing & Inspection: Conducted regular internal audits and inspections across manufacturing processes to ensure strict adherence to regulatory guidelines and quality standards
• FSMS Implementation: Developed and implemented the HACCP plan for the entire facility, including the design of cleaning, sanitizing, and personal hygiene programs
• Supplier Quality Management: Established and executed a comprehensive supplier audit plan to ensure compliance with food safety and occupational health & safety standards
• Food Safety & Emergency Planning: Implemented food safety procedures to prevent contamination and established emergency response plans for potential safety incidents
• Compliance & Reporting: Monitored instrument performance, analyzed quality data, and provided corrective actions (CAPA) while communicating findings to management and stakeholders

Quality Control Specialist at AL-MONAIRY FOR CORN PRODUCTS (STARCH & GLUCOSE) (2021-03 – 2021-09)

Manufacturing Department - Quality Control. Performing complex physical and chemical analysis and managing laboratory operations.

• Analytical Testing & HPLC: Performed complex physical and chemical analysis (HPLC, pH, Conductivity, Water Content) on raw materials, intermediates, and finished products
• Laboratory Operations: Managed laboratory equipment and chemical inventory safely, ensuring all operations adhered to GLP (Good Laboratory Practices) standards
• Quality Standardization: Determined product specifications and standardized measurement methods to ensure 100% alignment with customer and regulatory requirements
• Data Management & Reporting: Recorded precise analytical data, maintained comprehensive logs, and delivered technical reports on test progress and milestones
• Process Improvement: Conducted root cause analysis for testing deviations and developed SOPs to enhance laboratory efficiency and testing accuracy

Quality Control Chemist at OPI PHARMA (2020-02 – 2021-02)

Manufacturing Department - Quality Control. Conducting comprehensive chemical testing on pharmaceutical products in compliance with GMP and GLP standards.

• Pharmaceutical Analysis: Conducted comprehensive chemical testing on incoming raw materials and finished pharmaceutical products in strict compliance with GMP and GLP standards
• Method Validation: Modified and validated analytical procedures to meet Quality Control requirements, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of results
• Instrumentation Expertise: Expertly operated and maintained advanced analytical instruments, including Agilent HPLC, UV-Vis Spectroscopy, Dissolution, and Karl Fischer
• Documentation & Compliance: Authored and revised critical QC documents, including SOPs, Stability monographs, and specifications for raw materials and finished products
• Lab Management: Managed laboratory inventory (reagents and devices) and prepared detailed technical reports and monthly performance summaries

B.SC. in Chemistry – Al-Azhar University, Faculty of Science (2012-09 – 2017-09)