Mazen Ali Darwish is a quality control and safety professional with over 25 years of experience in the food industry. He currently works as the Production Sites Quality Manager for ASTRA Food Company in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia. In this role, he has successfully obtained GLOBAL G.A.P and ISO food safety certifications for multiple production sites. He oversees quality audits and ensures compliance with standards. Previously, he held several managerial roles relating to materials, sales, and production for ASTRA Food Company. Mazen has a Bachelor's degree in Business from the American University of London and has extensive training in quality management systems and food safety.
Working in the Food Processing & confectionary industry. Skilled in Research and Development, Food regulations, Sensory Evaluation, GMP and Quality Assurance. Strong quality assurance.
Working in the Food Processing & confectionary industry. Skilled in Research and Development, Food regulations, Sensory Evaluation, GMP and Quality Assurance. Strong quality assurance.
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I'm a Lead Auditor of ISO 9001, FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000, 14001, 45001, Certified Six Sigma Master Black Belt (CSSMBB), process engineer, and quality control / quality assurance professional with experience in packaging manufacturing and consumer goods production; and proven skills in manufacturing excellence, lean / digital manufacturing, food safety, project management, management systems implementation (ISO 9001 (QMS), ISO 14001 (EMS), ISO 45001 (OH&SMS), FSSC 22000 / ISO 22000 (FSMS), etc.), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Industrial Safety & Environmental Management (HSE) etc.
ISO Training programs provided by TUV Soutwest - 2018.
Details are included for Awareness, Internal Auditor, Lead Auditor levels for following standards
1- ISO 9001:2015
2- ISO 14001:2015
3- ISO 45001:2018
4- ISO 22000:2018
5- ISO 27001:2013
6- ISO 20000-1:2012
7- ISO 22301:2012
8- ISO 55001:2014
9- ISO 50001:2018
10- ISO 31000:2018
11- ISO 21001:2018
12- ISO 17020:2012
13- ISO 17021-1:2015
14- ISO 17024:2012
15- ISO 17025:2017
16- ISO 17065:2012
1. Mazen Ali Darwish
Tenacious Management Professional
Mobile #: +966-54-2272600
E-Mail: mazen1340@hotmail.com
A highly efficient, innovative and enthusiastic operations professional with 25 years’ diverse experience of
supporting different departments by reviewing, developing, defining their overall strategy. Lead quality control
and safety implementation, auditing and adherence; Can deal and coordinate well with people at all levels and has
the flexibility of working well as part of a team or individually. Comfortable working in a fast paced, hands -on,
growth orientated work environment and possessing a proven ability to ensure that protocols, standards and
communications are understood and implemented effectively
Professional Experience
ASTRA Food Company, Tabuk, KSA
Production Sites Quality Manager April -2011 to Date
Current Achievements
(1. Successfully obtained GLOBAL G.A.P Certificate for 6 Sites with 1000+ Employees from TUV Nord, Egypt
(2. Successfully certified 5 consecutive facilities i.e. Food Processing, Fruits & Vegetables Packing House,
Chicken Slaughter House, Quail Slaughter House & Dairy Plant for ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety
Management System.
Ongoing Projects
(1. Designing and integrating overall system according to the 19 Key Quality Elements for unified effective
performance
Oversea the Followings
Evaluate and resolve problems by reviewing multiple sources of information and scientific conclusions
Assist less experienced team members in using technology, and provides guidance on quality standards to
less experienced team members
Complete a variety of non-routine technical assignments independently.
Perform and document required inspections and audits to establish conformance to specification and
scientific requirements including but not limited to:
Auditing all production sites i.e. food processing, Fruits & vegetables packing house, Chicken
slaughterhouse, Quail Slaughterhouse & Dairy plant for cGMPs and ISO 9001:2008 & ISO 22000:2005.
oversea and document non-conforming products including root cause for permanent corrective
actions
Handles suppliers/3rd parties’ inspection and auditing activities
Managing quality control department as a team leader, assisting staff morally and scientifically, setting
highest standards of output in terms of quality
Maintains project quality records
2. Reviews and approves required submittals
Manages and documents field changes related to quality control in all relevant areas
Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, motivating and
coaching employees; and serve as a role model and first point of contact of the Guarantee of Fair
Treatment/Open Door Policy process
Follow all company quality & safety policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work
conditions to concerned
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals,
and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; and identify, recommend, develop, and
implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings
Materials & Logistics Manager at ASTRA Food Company, Tabuk, KSA APR 2008 to APR 2011
Acting Sales Manager at ASTRA Food Company, Tabuk, KSA MAR 2009 to APR 20011
Factory Steering Committee Vital Member at ASTRA Food Company, Tabuk, KSA
MAR 2010 to APR 2011
Pre-Cut Vegetables Dept. Manager at ASTRA Food Company, Tabuk, KSA MAR 2009 to APR
2011
Assistant Sales Manager at Tabuk Agricultural development Company, Tabuk, KSA
MAR 2003to APR 2008
Sales & Marketing Manager at Bin Kareem Company, KSA 2000 to 2003
Area Sales Manager at Al-Othman Group, KSA 1999 to 2000
Sales Officer at ASTRA Food Company (Commercial Branch), KSA 1989 to 1999
Career Accomplishments
Seminars/Professional courses/Workshops Attended:
ISO 9001 Awareness & Quality Principles: Successfully attended ISO 9001 awareness & Quality principles
training in Aug – 2014 from Badar Al-Rajhi Consultants
ISO 22000 & HACCP: Successfully attended ISO 22000 & HACCP training in Aug – 2014 from Badar Al-Rajhi
Consultants
ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditing: Successfully attended ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditing training in Aug –
2014 from Badar Al-Rajhi Consultants
Commercial Accountancy: Successfully completed commercial accountancy diploma in May 1990
Strategic Planning: Successfully attended workshop on Strategic Planning from Prince Fahad Bin Sultan
University in March 2011
ISO 22000 Awareness: Successfully attended course on ISO 22000:2005 awareness by A3 solution company
in May 2009
3. ISO 9001 Internal Auditing Course : Successfully completed ISO 9001 Internal Auditing course from Icon
Company (UK) in October 2008
Education
Degrees/Courses Institute Year Passed
BBA - Marketing
American University of London - UK
2007
Professional Recognition
Seminars/Professional courses/Workshops Attended:
ISO 9001 Awareness & Quality Principles: Successfully attended ISO 9001 awareness & Quality principles
training in Aug – 2014 from Badar Al-Rajhi Consultants
ISO 22000 & HACCP: Successfully attended ISO 22000 & HACCP training in Aug – 2014 from Badar Al-Rajhi
Consultants
ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditing: Successfully attended ISO 9001:2008 Internal Auditing training in Aug –
2014 from Badar Al-Rajhi Consultants
Global G.A.P: Successfully completed 2 Days Training on Global Good Agricultural Practices by TUV Nord
Egypt in Dec. 2013
First Aid: Successfully completed 1 Day Training on First Aid by RED CROSS International (KSA Unit) in Dec.
2013
Risk Assessment: Successfully attended Risk Assessment workshop by Internal Audit Dept. ASTRA Food
Company in Sep. 2013
Food Safety: Successfully attended Food Safety workshop by Armed Forces Hospitals administration in
conjunction with Prince Khalid Bin Sultan Medical Education Center in May 2013
Strategic Planning: Successfully attended workshop on Strategic Planning from Prince Fahad Bin Sultan
University in March 2011
ISO 22000 Introduction: Successfully attended course on ISO 22000:2005 introduction by 3A solutions
company in June 2009
ISO 9001 Internal Auditing Course : Successfully completed 5 Days Training on QMS Auditing according to
ISO 9001 & ISO 19011:2002 from CMC International in October 2008
ISO 22000 : Successfully completed 2 Days Training on ISO 22000 from Engineering & Quality Experts in
APR 2008
Basics of Marketing: Successfully attended training on Basics of Marketing by INDEC in MAR 2006
Sales Skills: Successfully attended training on Sales Skills by MASADER Training company in JULY 2005
ISO 9001:2000: Successfully attended training on ISO 9001:2000 by Engineering & Quality Experts in SEP
2003
Accounting Skills: Successfully completed Accounting diploma in APR 1992
4. Commercial Accountancy: Successfully completed commercial accountancy diploma in May 1990
Abilities & Skills
Internal Auditing (cGMPs, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 22000:2005, Global G.A.P etc.)
Quality Control & Safety
Marketing management
Marketing analysis and plans
Exhibition and advertising campaigns
Client development
Brand marketing
Sales presentations
Competitor analysis
Project management
Market research
Direct marketing
Computer Proficiency
MS office
Windows
Optimized Internet Surfing
Personal Details
DOB November 1971
Nationality Palestinian
Marital Status Married
Driving License Valid
References
Can be provided on demand