Danish Haider

Food Safety and Quality Assurance Professional | 4+ Years in FMCG Manufacturing | QA – The Arnott’s Group | Ex-QC Officer – Refresco Australia | BRCGS & FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor

Greater Brisbane Area

About

Food Science postgraduate at The University of Queensland with 4+ years of experience in food safety, quality assurance, and auditing within food manufacturing environments. Currently working in Quality Assurance with The Arnott’s Group and previously worked as a QC Officer at Refresco Australia (1.3+ years). Experienced in GMP audits, CCP monitoring, HACCP systems, and compliance with BRCG'S, FSSC 22000, and SQF standards, with proven audit experience across multiple sites, reducing customer issues by 60% within one year and recognised as Best Auditor (June 2024).

Experience

  • Quality Assurance at The Arnott's Group
    Feb 2026 - May 2026 · 4 mos

    Conduct 5S, glass and paint flaking audits to ensure SQF compliance Execute environmental swabbing programs for food safety compliance Calibrate and verify on-line metal detectors to ensure CCP compliance Conduct moisture meter calibration and validate against oven methods for product consistency Perform quality checks including breakage, visual, and physical assessment Maintain and update foreign material records and QA documentation systems Perform daily QA activities to ensure quality and food safety compliance

  • Quality Control Officer at Refresco
    Nov 2024 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Perform in-line QC checks (pH, Brix, TA) across production lines Conduct weekly GMP audits & support corrective actions Monitor pasteurisation parameters (temp, pH, chlorine) Support batch approvals, documentation, and HACCP compliance

  • Food Safety Auditor at Maestro Pizza by Daily Food Co
    Jan 2023 - Jul 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

    Conducted monthly audits across 32+ sites Performed central plant audits every 6 months (BRCGS) Reduced customer issues by 60% (CAPA) Maintained audit records; Best Auditor (June 2024).

  • Senior Food Safety Auditor at Barbeque Nation Hospitality Ltd.
    Dec 2021 - Dec 2022 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Monitored food safety, hygiene, and compliance across multiple outlets. Trained staff in HACCP principles, safe food handling, and hygiene practices. Addressed non-conformances, raising food safety standards. Conducted and led monthly food safety meetings, presenting key issues to the Vice-President Audit, Regional Manager, and outlet managers.

  • Quality Control Executive at CANDOR FOODS
    Jun 2021 - Dec 2021 · 7 mos

    Contributed to the development of date and dry fruit–based sweets by assisting with product trials and sensory evaluations. Carried out shelf-life testing and ingredient verification to ensure product quality and stability before launch. Quality Control Officer for two lines, monitoring compliance.