Israr Ahmed

• Accomplished Quality & Food safety professional with 5+ years of experience in Food Manufacturing and Processing.
• Currently working with Bigbasket (A TATA Enterprise) as Quality In-charge for Meat, Fish & Eggs Category.
• Certified Food Safety Supervisor (FoSTaC) – Poultry Meat, Poultry Products, Fish & Fishery Products.
• Part-time Auditor and Food Safety Trainer for Equinox Labs from December 2020 to till date.

• Extensive expertise in checking the quality of raw materials, finished product, plant hygiene, and KPI reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of product, process, and associated hazards.
• Experience in developing, and implementing effective SOPs, specifications, tools, systems, and documentation as per food industry and various other regulatory authorities.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP, FSSAI regulatory requirements and successfully managed associated audits with competence. 
• Risk evaluation and implementation of effective risk management strategies to ensure product safety and quality.
• Proven track record of monitoring product and process parameters (In-process quality assurance).
• Handled non-conformities and complaints by analyzing root cause and implemented Corrective and Preventive Action within the timeline.
• Experienced in effectively managing suppliers and delivery centers to maintain quality standards.
• Utilized problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and multitasking proficiency to ensure seamless quality product flow across the supply chain.
• Identifying and introducing opportunities for new technologies and process efficiencies, while capturing adequate data and demonstrating strong analytical abilities to keep the process in control.
• Demonstrated a strong command of current QA & QC principles and programs, while staying updated on QA issues, trends, studies, and industry regulations.
• Proficient in tracking food safety metrics and preparing food safety MIS reports.

2018-2020University College of TechnologyOsmania UniversityM. Tech (Food Technology)77.2%2013-2017University College of TechnologyOsmania UniversityB. Tech (Food Technology)86.6%