Ahmed Ekdami
Technical Manager at Kuwait Public Health Company- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Arabic Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Ali kased El karem
I recommend to you that you are very good person in the cooperative work and you have the ability to learn and guidance as well that you are familiar with the quality standards ISO 22000 , Yum requirements and AIB standard.
Ali kased El karem
I recommend to you that you are very good person in the cooperative work and you have the ability to learn and guidance as well that you are familiar with the quality standards ISO 22000 , Yum requirements and AIB standard.
Ali kased El karem
I recommend to you that you are very good person in the cooperative work and you have the ability to learn and guidance as well that you are familiar with the quality standards ISO 22000 , Yum requirements and AIB standard.
Ali kased El karem
I recommend to you that you are very good person in the cooperative work and you have the ability to learn and guidance as well that you are familiar with the quality standards ISO 22000 , Yum requirements and AIB standard.
Credentials
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Highfield Level 3 Award in Food Safety for Catering
HighfieldOct, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Highfield Level 3 Award in HACCP
HighfieldJul, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Level 2 Award in Food Safety
The Chartered Institute of Environmental HealthSep, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Duolingo French Fluency: Beginner (Estimated)
DuolingoAug, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Food Safety Knowledge - Basic Level Requirements
ALISON - Free Online LearningApr, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Train The Trainer
Kuwait Food Company (Americana)Sep, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
English Language
Berlitz CorporationApr, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
ISO 22000 Lead Auditor
IRCAApr, 2014- Nov, 2024 -
Bachelor of Agricultural Sciences
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Alexandria UniversityJun, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
HACCP
Faculty of Science, Alexandria UniversityFeb, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate of Excellence
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Alexandria UniversityAug, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Kuwait Public Health Company
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Kuwait
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Consumer Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Manager
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Jan 2021 - Present
- Creating and overseeing company goals and metrics related to quality, including identifying areas for improvement and managing projects to enhance business performance.- Developing, implementing, and maintaining company quality objectives and KPI's.- Managing a multi-level staff, including recruiting, hiring, coaching, and counseling.- Demonstrating Exceptional communication, presentation and training skills, with a history of lectures, and hands on training, and interfacing and supporting public relations opportunities.- Developing and implementing strategies along with the Operations Manager for identifying new business opportunities.- Maintaining customer relationships through site visits, meetings, and educational sessions.- Leading food safety consultation, training, and auditing services.- Supervising consultancy services through reviewing SOP’s, SSOP’s, GMP and other regulatory compliances for various food companies.- Conducting training for different qualifications of food safety awards.- Consulting clients regarding food safety standards and manuals.
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Senior Technical Officer
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Jul 2019 - Jan 2021
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Technical Officer
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Sep 2017 - Jul 2019
- Managed the training and development program for technical crew.- Planned, developed, and maintained procedures to ensure that the technical & service departments goals and objectives are achieved.- Ensured that all levels of employees adhere to the operations standards and goals.- Ensured all needs (equipment, machines, hardware, and software) of the department are identified, assessed, and fulfilled to ensure that all operations are performed efficiently and cost-effectively.
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Americana Restaurants
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United Arab Emirates
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Food and Beverage Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Food Safety & Sanitation Specialist
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Sep 2016 - Sep 2017
Role responsibilities: - Conducting experiments and tests to assess the R&D department in developing existing/new products.- Monitoring final products' shelf life by carrying out organoleptic tests.- Establishing standards and work instructions for various production processes (i.e. receiving, preparation, packaging, storing, and shipping.- Supervising microbiological testing for raw materials and final products per food safety and quality standards.- Establishing and developing quality control and food safety procedures for the manufacture of food products.Experience and skills:- Leaded the cleaning and sanitation program by developing procedures for CIP and COP.- Introduced ATP swabbing techniques for daily verification of cleaning and sanitation practices.- Leaded the development of new products through establishing production and quality standard.- Leaded, established, prepared, improved, and strengthened food safety and quality systems standards.- Represented the organization during the external food audit process.- Updated Quality Management System to match the latest ISO 9001:2015 requirements- Successfully acquired the AIB Certification with a score of 940 / 1000.- Successfully acquired the Yum! QSA certification with a score of 95%.- Successfully acquired the Yum! FSA certification with a score of 92%- Successfully acquired the ISO 9001, and ISO 22000 certifications.
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Quality Specialist
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Apr 2014 - Oct 2016
Role responsibilities:- Supervising different manufacturing processes.- Performing chemical, physical, and microbiological analysis of raw materials and finished products.- Implementing, and monitoring Food Safety policies, Programs, and Procedures.- Investigating and reporting internal nonconformity cases and Customer Complaints.- Conducting GAP analysis for different food safety standards (e.g. YUM!, AIB, ISO 22000).Experience and skills:- Assisted in developing and implementing strategies for developing new food products (e.g. Coleslaw Salad for KFC, Bunzz pies).- Assisted in implementing and maintaining Certification of ISO 9001, 22000, YUM!, and AIB- Maintained CAPA tracker for nonconformities and customer complaints.- Advised production department on strategies for extending the shelf life of final food products.
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KAHA FOR FOOD PRESERVATION CO
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Egypt
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Quality Specialist
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Jan 2014 - Mar 2014
• Supervision of all procedures of canned food production since receiving raw materials to the storing process. • Reporting final assessment records to the Quality Section Head • Supervision of all procedures of canned food production since receiving raw materials to the storing process. • Reporting final assessment records to the Quality Section Head
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PICO Modern Agriculture Company
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Egypt
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Farming
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200 - 300 Employee
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Quality Supervisor
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Oct 2012 - Nov 2013
• Implementing and following up food safety standards. • Supervision of all procedures of fresh fruits production since receiving raw materials to the freight process. • Following up on the fraught commodities and shelf life assessment reports. • Reporting final assessment records to the Quality Section Head. • Participation in different audits (e.g. Global GAP, BRC, ISO22000, LEAF…) • Implementing and following up food safety standards. • Supervision of all procedures of fresh fruits production since receiving raw materials to the freight process. • Following up on the fraught commodities and shelf life assessment reports. • Reporting final assessment records to the Quality Section Head. • Participation in different audits (e.g. Global GAP, BRC, ISO22000, LEAF…)
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Education
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Alexandria University
Bachelor's degree, Food Science and Technology -
Alexandria University
Bachelor's degree, Food Science and Technology -
Badr High School
E, Biology, General