taha.sayed207

Quality Supervisor | Food Safety

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Profile summary

Accomplished Quality Supervisor with 5 years of progressive experience in food safety and manufacturing operations, featuring GCC experience. Track record of executing regulatory audits, implementing quality improvement initiatives, and managing safety standards across manufacturing and food service environments. Dedicated to maintaining high hygiene and compliance benchmarks through systematic oversight and process optimization. Committed to driving quality assurance excellence.

Career highlights

Process Optimization: Applied Lean Six Sigma methods to the raw chicken defrosting cycle, raising daily output from 6.2 to 7.4 tons.

Regulatory Auditing: Conducted over 200 food safety audits for food service establishments, identifying operational non-conformities and recommending corrective actions.

Inventory Operations: Executed standardized inventory tracking methods across 15 dry warehouses and 5 cold stores while maintaining compliance with food safety regulations.

Quality Certification: Completed professional development including the IRCA ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor credential and the Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.

Key skills

SkillsFood Safety Management Systems – HACCP ISO 22000 Quality Assurance Regulatory Compliance Food Safety Supplier Approval Root Cause Analysis Laboratory Testing Quality Control Hygienic Design Sanitation Standards Environmental Assessment Audit Schedules Non-Conformity Documentation Food Manufacturing

Professional experience

Quality Supervisor (QA/QC)May 2025 - Present
Al-Bawasiq Factory for Food IndustriesRiyadh, KSA

Manages quality assurance and quality control operations for food manufacturing processes, overseeing laboratory testing, regulatory compliance checks for production lines, and supplier approval workflows. Directs quality improvement initiatives across manufacturing systems.

  • Applies Lean Six Sigma to the raw chicken defrosting cycle, raising daily output from 6.2 to 7.4 tons.
  • Built a Nonconformity Management and real-time KPI dashboard tool in Python deployed via GitHub and Vercel.
  • Develops AI-generated food safety and hygiene training videos for a multilingual workforce displayed continuously on factory-floor screens.
  • Leads investigations and improvement initiatives for wastewater, drainage, and grease-trap systems delivering treatment solutions.
Quality Assurance Supervisor | Mystery Shopper AuditorFeb 2024 - May 2025
B. Laban GroupSaudi Arabia

Directed operational quality and compliance functions across restaurant chains nationwide, overseeing audit schedules, regulatory adherence, and staff training standards for multiple dining brands.

  • Conducted mystery shopper audits across group restaurant chains nationwide, covering B. Laban, Bahij, Am Shaletat, Balalm, Kunafa and Basbousa, Wahmy, Primos, and Masry Asly.
  • Audited food quality, hygiene, food safety, service standards, and operational compliance against SFDA and Municipality requirements.
  • Developed and delivered food safety and hygiene training programs, building employee awareness and reducing recurring non-conformities.
Quality Assurance SpecialistOct 2023 - Feb 2024
B. Laban GroupCairo, Egypt

Directed quality control operations within the facility, maintaining oversight of daily safety and cleanliness protocols while managing regulatory compliance tracking and non-conformity documentation for management review.

  • Conducted routine quality and hygiene inspections across operational areas.
  • Tracked operational deviations through to corrective action closure.
Food Safety AuditorMay 2023 - Oct 2023
AIC – Advanced International CorporationCairo, Egypt

Assessed regulatory adherence across restaurants, hotels, catering facilities, clubs, and food-service establishments, maintaining standards for hygiene, sanitation, storage, and handling requirements.

  • Conducted 200+ food safety audits for food-service establishments, identifying non-conformities and recommending corrective actions during the 2023-05 to 2023-10 period.
  • Delivered food safety training to food handlers covering food hygiene fundamentals, hazard identification, and safe food handling practices.
Quality Assurance SpecialistMar 2023 - Sep 2023
El-Rancho Meat IndustryCairo, Egypt
  • Monitored processing operations continuously from the initial trimming stage through the final production of burgers, sausages, and kofta.
  • Inspected meat shipments for product condition and regulatory compliance.
Quality Assurance SpecialistSep 2022 - May 2023
El-Wafaa Poultry SlaughterhouseGiza, Egypt
  • Conducted pre-slaughter inspections and verified product condition during slaughtering, evisceration, chilling, and cutting operations.
  • Verified correct separation and handling of edible and inedible components across the processing line.
HACCP Team LeaderDec 2022 - Feb 2023
International Medical Center (IMC)Cairo, Egypt
  • Executed critical control point monitoring protocols during the designated period.
Hygiene Assistant ManagerApr 2022 - Apr 2023
International Medical Center (IMC)Cairo, Egypt
  • Applied enhanced food safety controls for high-risk patients across central kitchen operations.
  • Monitored daily hygiene standards and sanitation practices across food preparation areas.
Warehouse Operations ManagerApr 2021 - Apr 2022
Armed ForcesQena, Egypt
  • Executed standardized inventory tracking methods across 15 dry warehouses and 5 cold stores, improving stock visibility.
  • Maintained compliance with food safety regulations during the 2021 to 2022 period.
RELEVANT TRAINING & COURSES
CDC Environmental Assessment & Food Defense · Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA) · 3-A Sanitary Standards – Hygienic Design · Tulane Environmental Health Series · FSA – Root Cause Analysis & Food Allergy/Intolerance

Education

Pre-Master's
Arab Academy for Science, Technology & Maritime Transport (AASTMT)

Quality & Organizational Excellence

  • Currently Pursuing
Diploma
The American University in Cairo (AUC)

Food Safety

  • Currently Pursuing
Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and SurgeryJan 2020
Cairo University
  • 2020 | Very Good

Certifications

Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
IRCA ISO 9001:2015 Lead AuditorIRCA
Highfield Level 4 Award in HACCP for CateringHighfield
BRCGS Food SafetyBRCGS
BRCGS ProfessionalBRCGS
FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor (upcoming)FSSC

Languages

Arabic · Native

English · Professional