MUHAMMAD ABDULLAH

Overview

Certifications

years of professional experience

Work History

QA / PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE

Adam Frozen Foods

01.2025 - Current

Manage production and QA process control across the complete frozen French fries manufacturing process, including raw potato receiving, cutting, blanching, SAPP treatment, drying, frying, IQF and packaging.
Monitor critical process parameters including blanching temperature and time, SAPP treatment, drying conditions, frying temperature and time, fryer oil quality, IQF temperature and process weight losses.
Monitor fryer oil quality through TPM, FFA and oil pickup analysis to maintain product quality and optimize oil utilization.
Conduct raw potato quality inspections, defect evaluation, drip sample assessment and finished product quality checks.
Coordinate Production, QA, and Maintenance, Utilities, Electrical and Packaging teams to maintain efficient and uninterrupted production.
Ensure compliance with HACCP, CCP/OPRP, GMP/GHP, Food Safety, Halal requirements, SOPs and product specifications.
Manage process deviations, product hold/release, NCRs, root cause analysis and CAPA in coordination with relevant departments.
Monitor production efficiency, yield, weight losses, waste and downtime to identify process improvement opportunities.
Perform packaging material inspection and micron compliance verification and support supplier quality investigations.
Participate in production trials, process evaluations and continuous improvement activities.
Prepare QA and production reports, process analysis, deviation reports, hold/release status and technical documentation.
Improved process control through systematic monitoring of critical production parameters and process losses.
Strengthened fryer oil management through TPM, FFA and oil pickup monitoring.
Supported improvement of raw material, process and finished product quality.
Strengthened packaging material control through micron compliance verification and supplier investigations.
Supported production trials and process optimization initiatives.

PASTEURIZATION TEAM LEAD

Friesland Campina Engro Pakistan

01.2023 - Current

Led process and quality monitoring across milk reception, clarification, deaeration, standardization, homogenization, pasteurization, regeneration, cooling, packaging and dispatch.
Managed pasteurization operations and monitored critical process parameters to ensure food safety, product quality and process compliance.
Coordinated Pasteurization, QA, Production, Maintenance and Packaging teams for smooth plant operations.
Investigated process deviations and supported corrective and preventive actions.
Participated in plant commissioning, process setup, verification, trial runs and production readiness.
Participated in pasteurized dairy product development, process trials, parameter optimization and product quality evaluation.

SHIFT LEAD - BAKING & CONFECTIONERY

Anmol Confectionery

01.2021 - 01.2023

Led shift production and coordinated manpower to achieve production, quality and food safety requirements.
Monitored production from raw material receiving through dough mixing, processing, baking, cooling and packaging.
Inspected flour, sugar, margarine, stabilizers and emulsifiers and monitored key production parameters.
Evaluated product size, shape, texture, appearance, baking quality and moisture.
Inspected primary and secondary packaging materials and monitored packaging operations.
Identified process and quality deviations and coordinated corrective actions with Production and QA.

SENIOR QA/QC SUPERVISOR

Fauji FreshnFreeze - OPA Fries

12.2017 - 06.2021

Supervised QA/QC activities across the complete frozen French fries production process, from raw potato receiving through processing, freezing, packing, storage and final dispatch.
Conducted incoming raw material inspection of potatoes, edible oils, ingredients and packaging materials against approved specifications.
Performed detailed fresh fruits & vegetables quality inspection, including bruising, misshapen, firmness, color, shape, texture, rotten potatoes, rupture, sprouting, SAP, sunburn, blemishes and mechanical damage.
Monitored washing, peeling, trimming, cutting, blanching, and drying, frying, IQF freezing, grading and packing operations.
Verified critical process parameters including blanching conditions, fryer temperature, moisture, oil uptake, metal detection and finished product quality.
Performed physical, chemical and sensory analysis of raw materials, in-process products and finished products.
Led in-process quality control and ensured compliance with product specifications and established process standards.
Conducted finished product inspection during storage and up to dispatch, ensuring product quality and specification compliance.
Performed microbiological sample testing, including sample preparation, incubation and colony counting using a colony counter.
Conducted microbiological testing for E. coli, Coliforms, Yeast & Mold, TPC and Listeria.
Inspected primary and secondary packaging materials and verified compliance with approved specifications.
Prepared and issued packaging material release notes for production use after satisfactory inspection.
Identified packaging and raw material non-conformances and coordinated with vendors/suppliers for corrective actions and quality resolution.
Maintained QA/QC records, inspection reports, test results, release documentation and quality records.
Supported investigation of quality deviations and corrective actions to maintain food safety, product quality and process compliance.

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