Rizwan Ahmed
Food Technologist
Karachi ,Sindh
Summary
Performance-oriented professional equipped with rational decision-making abilities, command on product development with comprehensive food industry exposure & food safety guidelines. Possesses insights into recipe standardization, production cost, planning and crafting production schedules; has deep insights of fundamentals of food technology along with ability to manage operational standards and multi-tasking.
Innovative Food Technologist offering 15 years of positive industry experience. Well-versed in quality monitoring and food product formulation to drive company sales and customer satisfaction.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Management Executive
RZS Solutions & Consultation Services
07.2021 - Current
- Completed the dried Cat food project around cost of PKR 20 million
- Improved productivity while reducing staffing and operational costs by 10%.
- Created, managed, and executed business plan and communicated company vision and objectives to motivate teams.
- Currently working as a technical consultant for different industries in Pet Foods, Premixes, Snacks & Seasonings, and condiment sectors.
- Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones, and tailor products to individual markets.
Sr. Manager R&D and Production
Volka Food International Limited
Multan, Pakistan
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided strong leadership to enhance team productivity and morale.
- Developed different convenience food products (Snack seasonings, Sauces, Spreads & DIPS) under GIBS & MARIO brand name
- Developed different kinds of Chocolate Spreads, Chocolate topping, Sauces, and Sugar base Sherbet concentrates
- Working as a Unit head to manage the complete operation of Pasta, Snacks Seasoning & Spice mixes for internal use and other group units
- Accountable for P/L of the Unit, and heading all other related departments (Warehouse, QA, Utilities and Purchase)
- Look after all matters related with PDLC Cycle & SAP utilization in R&D Department
- Produced staffing matrix to provide adequate coverage of department.
- Developed and implemented new filing systems to improve organizational efficiency and productivity.
- Managed large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
Manager
Hinucon Sister Concern, Hilton Pharma (Pvt.) Limited
Karachi, Pakistan
07.2016 - 06.2020
- Successfully completed the project in category of Hot beverage, SIPONA KEHVA (Hot Bev) from Scratch to commercial production
- Ingredients Sourcing, sample arrangement & look after the trials, stability testing & formulation finalization
- Reviewing the existing documentation and suggesting the modification as per ISO 22000 requirements for production and NPD
- Developing different products related to our existing portfolio and doing line extension by developing different new Ideas with respect to consumer demand
- (Energy Drinks & Shots, Nutritional Supplements (Infant, follow up (Toddlers), Pre and Post Workout & Elderly), Instant Food Mixes Savory Spicy & Sweets, and powder beverage drink)
- Implementing the R&D management system to minimize the chances of error in product development life cycle
- Managing the production of existing product range, production planning & optimum labor utilization for maximum productivity, review worker performance and identify training needs
- Execute weekly plan as per sales demand generated, Scheduling weekly plan on daily basis production planning
- Coordination with the engineering department for review, maintain and manage preventive maintenance of all processing units
- Overseeing the production process and ensure that production is cost effective and as per product specification
- Drawings up the production schedule with their subordinates to ensure that products are produced on time are of good quality
- Responsible for the plant hygiene and GMP compliance as per requirement of Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan, PFA & SFA
- Active User of SAP for PP module.
Winner Foods (Pvt.) Limited
01.2016 - 07.2016
- Worked as “HoD R&D and QA”, Look after R&D for Extruded Fried & Puffed Snacks Products along with new 3D sheeted snacks fried products (Base & Seasoning)
- Working as HoD and MR for System Certification of ISO 22000
- Designing and delivering different courses for R&D Management system, PRPs, & Health Safety programs for company employees and management staff
- Developed the new SOPS & Review the existing documentation and suggesting the modification as per ISO 22000 requirements
- Developing different products related to our existing portfolio and doing line extension by developing different seasonings with respect to consumer demand
- Implementing the R&D management system to minimize the chances of error during product commercialization
- Initiate and complete different projects related to cost reduction, product improvements & Process improvements.
Manager
MIA Holding & Partners Co., Ltd
Dammam, KSA
06.2015 - 11.2015
- Start the backward integration process for standardization of taste and product quality at our restaurant chain
- Adroitly managed all resources for high quality products while maintaining safe and healthy workplace, developed new products and premixes (spice & Seasoning) in accordance with standards
- Developed different types of sauces for meat marination and side serving for our restaurant chain
- Successfully designed QA/ QC, PD and R&D lab, responsible for introducing new product line to bring more innovative taste, look after commercial production & consumer market placement of further processed meat products like sausage, Nuggets, patties.
Manager
Ismail Industries Limited
09.2014 - 05.2015
- Reporting to General Manager, Monitoring & Supervising all quality activates related to Snack processing following Quality Manual of Snack Food Association (SFA) An international trade association & Lipid based Nutritional supplement (LNS) for WFP on Codex Standards.
- Develop different seasoning flavors (Chatpata, BBQ, and Cheese & Salt & Pepper) for potato crinkle chips, Nimko & Fried Peanuts.
- Work as a Food Safety team member for system implementation and internal and external audit like ISO 9001-2000, Halal Certification and ISO 22000 food safety certification.
- Wherever desirable, advise suppliers of raw materials, packaging materials etc. on suitable techniques / methods to help them improve the quality of their respective products.
- Ensure that the environment throughout the food processing cycle is maintained according to the cGMP standards, through effective verification and validation of control measures.
- Monitor and ensure that all products are manufactured conforming to the National and International standards and legislation (FDA, Codex etc) applicable to food processing, food labeling and end products.
- Established, documented & implemented the Q.A System based on SPC principles. Included data analysis, root cause analysis and Cause & Effect Analysis to ensure factual decision making
R&D Specialist
Esnad Co. Ltd
Jeddah, KSA
04.2013 - 04.2014
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Work on Development of Powder Flavors and Seasonings for Snacks of Dusting & Slurry Systems. Doing Reverse Engineering for the Matching of Customers Samples.
Assistant Manager R&D
Shan Foods (Pvt.) Limited
07.2009 - 07.2012
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs of department.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Ensure compliance with national and international legislation of complete product range.
- Full Regulatory Function in the registration of New Products and dossier amendments/ updates
- Artwork compliance
Development Technologist
Pearl Confectionery (Pvt.) Limited
01.2009 - 07.2009
- Documented practices and maintained clear and legible records.
- Maintained instruments and equipment according to manufacturer's specifications.
- Developed extensions and improvements to food product lines.
- Provided guidance on improved quality control measures to increase customer satisfaction.
- Demonstrated knowledge of industry best practices regarding labeling and packaging.
- Tested new, alternative raw materials through analysis, sourcing and trials.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Supply Chain Management
02.2019
Post Graduate Diploma - Halal Food Industry
02.2014
Master of Science - Food Sciences And Technology
04.2008
Skills
- Data Collections
- Ingredient Functionality
- Third-Party Manufacturing
- Production Operations
- Food Production Management
- Product Design
- Prototype Development
- Labeling Requirement Knowledge
- Plant Operations
- Food Cost Optimization
- Food Product Formulation
- Executive Leadership
Websites
Accomplishments
- Complete Project of “GIBS Sauces (Ketchup, Mayonnaise and other dips)” & Express Pasta (Mario) at Volka Food International Limited, 100 million costs in 2020.
- Introduced “SIPONA Hot Nutraceutical Beverage range” and “Therapeutic instant beverages” at Hinucon.
- Developed Different Arabic Spice Mixes and Seasoning at Esnad Co. Ltd.
- Developed different emulsified Arabic Sauces and Condiments at Esnad Co. Ltd.
- Complete Project of Shan Instant noodle category “Shoop”, cost around 50 million in 2011.
- Introduced “Nutra Salt range” at Shan Foods (Pvt.) Limited.
- Development and Commercialization of a Brand “Delve Dessert”. for Shan Foods Pvt. Ltd
- Revamping & designing of Shan Product Range with International Regulation & Packaging standards.
- Process Development for Ready to Eat Meals (Meat, Vegetables & Condiments) in Shan Foods Pvt. Ltd
- Developed Dust-0n & Oil Slurry Seasoning for potato chips & extruded snacks (Fried & Baked) at Winner Foods & Ismail Industries Ltd.
Affiliations
“Diploma in Supply Chain Management”, from Pakistan Institute of Management (2018 – 2019)
“PGD halal Industry” (2013 – 2014)
“Six Sigma Green Belt” from National Productivity Society
Certificate for “HACCP”, from System 9000.
“Training on BRC Issue 6”, from SGS Pakistan Pvt. Ltd
FCE-SID registration of Ginger garlic pastes under the category of low acid canned food with FDA.
C – 50 Shamsi Co-Operative Housing Society, Karachi, Pakistan, University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan (2007 - 2008)
M.Sc- Food Sciences & Technology
University of Karachi, Karachi, Pakistan (2004 - 2007)
B.Sc- Food Science & Technology
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- HACCP Level 4
- BRC Issue6
Additional Information
Product Expertise and Command
- Spice Blends and Marinades
- Paste, Sauces and Condiments
- Pickles and Relishes
- Instant Noodles & 3D sheeted snacks
- Baking Mixes (Cake, Brownies & Muffins)
- Snack Seasonings (Dust & Oil Slurry)
Languages
Urdu, Punjabi
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Elementary
A2
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Management Executive - RZS Solutions & Consultation Services
07.2021 - Current
Sr. Manager R&D and Production - Volka Food International Limited
07.2020 - 06.2021
Manager - Hinucon Sister Concern, Hilton Pharma (Pvt.) Limited
07.2016 - 06.2020
- Winner Foods (Pvt.) Limited
01.2016 - 07.2016
Manager - MIA Holding & Partners Co., Ltd
06.2015 - 11.2015
Manager - Ismail Industries Limited
09.2014 - 05.2015
R&D Specialist - Esnad Co. Ltd
04.2013 - 04.2014
Assistant Manager R&D - Shan Foods (Pvt.) Limited
07.2009 - 07.2012
Development Technologist - Pearl Confectionery (Pvt.) Limited
01.2009 - 07.2009
Pakistan Institute of Management - Post Graduate Diploma, Supply Chain Management
Halal Research Council - Post Graduate Diploma, Halal Food Industry
University of Karachi - Master of Science, Food Sciences And Technology
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