UMAIR AZIZ
Katy,TX
Summary
Certified Quality Improvement Associate from ASQ, and Quality Lead Inspector, holding certifications in HACCP, PCQI, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, and ISO 9001:2015. Furthermore, I am trained in GFSI Standards as an SQF Practitioner (9th edition) and FSSC 22000, with twelve years of practical experience in quality control and chemistry across the pharmaceutical, packaging, and food industries. I have supervised the second shift, and I can train Quality Technicians to meet production targets. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, and I am authorized to work for any employer.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead QC Inspector
CP Flexible Packaging
York, PA
07.2020 - 04.2026
- Managed a team of second-shift QC technicians. Approved and released the product for production.
- Conducted a root cause analysis on complaints from Ocean Spray Cranberries, a customer.
- Helped with internal audits. Collected and sent samples to the lab for micro-testing.
- Reduced quality inspection time by using a rotational strategy, which allowed QC techs' exposure to all areas of the production.
- Led monthly quality review meetings, which resulted in implementing changes that improved QC techs' work efficiency.
- Authored SOPs for seal integrity testing, and prepared check sheets for pouch and reclose machines.
QC Lab Technician
Dairy Farmers of America
Mechanicsburg, PA
09.2018 - 06.2020
- I shadowed senior QA specialists, gaining hands-on experience in quality assurance techniques.
- Inspected pallets that come out of the production floor. Reviewed MBR (document control).
- Actively participated in root cause analysis, supported non-conformance products, and took appropriate action to contain materials/products.
- Certified for lockout/tagout, checked, and verified that the Starbucks Frappuccino line didn’t have any foreign material during rework.
Chemist
HR Pharmaceuticals Inc
York, PA
01.2014 - 07.2018
- Used a digital density meter to assess specific gravity during the inspection and testing of incoming batches.
- Performed environmental testing using RCS and a particle counter.
- Performed startup for the line, an hourly check on the line, and inspected the final product using AQL.
- Calibrated laboratory equipment, such as HPLCs and balances.
- Established good housekeeping standards and ensured that plant and storage locations adhered to FDA and ISO regulatory requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
NED University of Engineering And Technology
Pakistan02.2013
Skills
- MS Office
- Chromatography
- SAP
- GD&T
- Root cause analysis
- Water filtration
- Project management
- Internal auditing
Certification
- Certified Quality Improvement Associate, ASQ
- HACCP, International HACCP Alliance
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Global Institute
- PCQI, Food Safety Prevention Control Alliance
- SQF Practitioner Training, 9th edition, Registrar Corp
- ISO 9001: 2015 , Registrar Corp
- Halal Food Awareness Training, Alison Learning
- Implementing FSSC 22000 , Registrar Corp
- FSSC 22000 Internal Auditor , Registrar Corp
- SQF Internal Auditor, Registrar Corp
References
References available upon request.
www.linkedin.com/in/umairazizchemist
Timeline
Lead QC Inspector
CP Flexible Packaging
07.2020 - 04.2026
QC Lab Technician
Dairy Farmers of America
09.2018 - 06.2020
Chemist
HR Pharmaceuticals Inc
01.2014 - 07.2018
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering
NED University of Engineering And Technology