SABIR SALIM
Christchurch
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven Quality Professional with over 5 years of leadership experience, currently working as a Senior Quality Release and Compliance Specialist. Possess a strong background in quality assurance, environmental testing, and regulatory compliance across manufacturing and production environments. Skilled in implementing and managing Quality Management Systems (QMS), HACCP principles, GMP, and continuous improvement initiatives. Proven track record of enhancing product quality, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with internal and external standards. Adaptable and well-equipped to lead quality functions in diverse industries, driving operational excellence and compliance.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Product Release specialist
Synlait Milk LTD
10.2025 - Current
- Lead or support internal and external audits related to product release and compliance processes.
- Train and mentor junior quality team members on product release processes, regulatory requirements, and compliance standards.
- Collaborate with production, quality, and supply chain teams to address and resolve quality issues or deviations prior to release.
- Act as a key liaison between quality, regulatory, and operational teams to ensure smooth product flow and compliance.
- Monitor quality trends and provide input into continuous improvement initiatives targeting product quality and release efficiency.
Quality Lead
Synlait Milk LTD
10.2020 - 10.2024
- Overseeing site food safety and quality compliance activity.
- Effective management of non-compliance and non-conforming products.
- Leading and facilitating internal and external audits.
- Establish site organic management program.
- In depth knowledge of global and national regulatory requirements such as FSSC22000, HACCP, RMP within the manufacturing environment.
- Good experience in team management and good knowledge is UHT /Aseptic filling, IFC, IFB.
- Knowledge of food packaging contaminants and chemical migrants.
- Collaborated with management to discuss effective plans for resolving major quality problems.
- Good experience in working with Liquid milk plant with both UHT and fresh line milk production.
- Develop and revise SOPs to align with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality issues and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with the QA sales support team and the Sales Team to resolve complaints when required, in line with the Customer Complaints Procedure, and champion improvement initiatives.
- Be a leader and subject matter expert in the area of Quality Assurance and Systems within the business.
Quality and Laboratory Manager
Jeeva Milk LTD
01.2015 - 12.2018
- Led and managed the overall quality assurance activities, ensuring compliance with local and international dairy industry standards.
- Developed, implemented, and monitored quality control processes across all stages of milk production, from raw milk intake to finished products.
- Spearheaded the creation of SOPs for quality checks, product sampling, and testing to ensure consistency and safety.
- Supervised and managed the operations of the on-site laboratory, ensuring accurate testing of raw materials, in-process products, and final products.
- Handled chemical, microbiological, and physical testing of milk and dairy products, ensuring products met safety and quality benchmarks.
- Managed a team of quality control technicians and laboratory staff, providing ongoing training and skill development in food safety, testing procedures, and industry best practices.
- Led root cause analyses for non-conformance issues and implemented corrective actions to address quality issues and improve product consistency.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Applied Science
Lincoln University
Bachelor Of Science - Chemistry
Mar Athanasius College
Skills
- Strong coordination
- Communication & Interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under high pressure
- Good organizational and planning skills
- Team training & development
- Project management
- Quality assurance & Control
- SOP Development
- Environmental testing & Compliance
- Data analysis & Reporting
Certification
- Advance HACCP Level 4
- FSSC Lead audit training completed
- Process Validation Certificate
- Advance audit training - FSSC
Timeline
Senior Product Release specialist
Synlait Milk LTD
10.2025 - Current
Quality Lead
Synlait Milk LTD
10.2020 - 10.2024
Quality and Laboratory Manager
Jeeva Milk LTD
01.2015 - 12.2018
Bachelor Of Science - Chemistry
Mar Athanasius College
Post Graduate Diploma - Applied Science
Lincoln University
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