Nahla Alawad
Latham,NY
Summary
Quality Management professional with successful career delivering efficiency and standardization, and maintaining all ISO and QS 9000 and SQF Quality Systems. Drives smooth operation of production and manufacturing lines, coordinate efforts of employees and facilitate communication between management and production departments. Experience in reviewing and interpreting regulatory and programmatic guidance, implementation of corporate compliance, risk management and corrective action programs. Strategic, organized Director of Quality Management with 17 years of experience achieving organizational excellence in manufacturing and Retail industries. Excellent leadership and communication skills integrated with analytical abilities to determine areas for potential improvement. Continuously evaluated and improved quality of care and service for all companies I worked for.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Quality Assurance
Bilinski Sausage Manufacturing
10.2021 - Current
- Directed quality assurance teams, shortened validation turnaround times and reduced customer complaints.
- Review internal QA policies on factors such as design controls, product realization activities, validation techniques and more.
- Ensure compliance with GMP policies and standards.
- Conducts verification and validation activities.
- Develop CAPA reports and conduct investigation and root cause analysis.
- Participate in product development and ensure compliance with all requirements for new products.
- Perform annual supplier reviews, monitor Supplier documents and ensure compliance with internal policies
- Established and oversaw company-wide Quality Management System (QMS), maintaining compliance with SQF and enhancing internal outcomes.
- Monitor internal training programs and records keeping program.
Strategy and Planning Director
Aswaaq LLC
04.2017 - 07.2021
- Oversaw research and data compilation relevant to reports and map production, helping visualize demographic and socioeconomic data for executive decision-making.
- Champion the Risk Management system and implemented Risk based processes.
- Managed initiatives portfolio and tracked implementation of business plans
- Developed strategy maps, objectives, and strategic plans
Corporate Services Director
Aswaaq LLC
04.2015 - 03.2017
- Supervised Business Excellence, Marketing and Human Resource Departments.
- Provided leadership, guidance and support to staff members.
- Set people policies, plans and objectives.
- Linked people plans to organization performance.
- Report all quality systems performance to CEO
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
Business Excellence Manager
Aswaaq LLC
12.2012 - 03.2015
- Optimized organization performance by implementing various relevant quality standards like ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS.
- Streamlined processes allover the organization and maintaining documents management system that is ready to be audited at any moment.
- Conducted internal audits to ensure compliance with quality systems.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Quality and Food Safety Manager
Aswaaq LLC
12.2008 - 11.2012
- Mandated compliance to regulatory, customer and corporate standards and led and participated in food safety audits.
- Cultivated and maintained customer-focused mindset that acknowledged importance and value of food safety for customers.
- Adapted to shifting priorities and aligned food safety activities to meet organizational goals.
- Identified non-conforming food products and led decision-making process for disposition based on risk to food safety and quality.
- Conducted Food safety training for new hires.
Auditor
United Registrar Of Systems URS
03.2008 - 10.2008
- ollowed established auditing processes to meet internal and various systems requirements.
- Analyzed data and findings to prepare reports detailing organizations; compliance with food safety and quality standards.
- Prepare audit plans and perform on-site audit visits.
- Performed observations and evaluated supporting documents to supplement audit findings.
Quality Assurance Manager
Venicia Meat Products Industry
06.2006 - 03.2008
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
- Created and maintained quality management systems to align with industry standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process and system improvements.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor product quality and adherence to regulatory standards.
Education
Master of Science - Strategic Planning
Heriot Watt University
London, UK09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)
University of Khartoum
Khartoum, Sudan11.1999
Skills
- Develop and implement QMS systems and ensure compliance
- Write policies, procedures, work instructions and Reports
- Build risk management and crisis management and business continuity plans
- Develop strategy maps, plans, objectives and organization initiative portfolios
- Audit Plans
- Training Staffs
- Change Management Process
- Audit Process Management
- Disaster Preparedness
Languages
Arabic
English
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Director of Quality Assurance
Bilinski Sausage Manufacturing
10.2021 - Current
Strategy and Planning Director
Aswaaq LLC
04.2017 - 07.2021
Corporate Services Director
Aswaaq LLC
04.2015 - 03.2017
Business Excellence Manager
Aswaaq LLC
12.2012 - 03.2015
Quality and Food Safety Manager
Aswaaq LLC
12.2008 - 11.2012
Auditor
United Registrar Of Systems URS
03.2008 - 10.2008
Quality Assurance Manager
Venicia Meat Products Industry
06.2006 - 03.2008
Master of Science - Strategic Planning
Heriot Watt University
Bachelor of Science - Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Veterinarian)
University of Khartoum
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