Zehra Tehreem
@zehratehreem
I lead food safety and quality assurance across packaging and FMCG operations.
PakistanWhat I'm looking for
I've led QA/QC operations at Color Press Pakistan, overseeing incoming, in-process, and final-product inspections for flexible and rigid packaging. I managed supplier NCRs, CAPA, internal audits, client complaints, and compliance with FSSC v6, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, FSC, and Halal requirements.
Previously, I strengthened food safety across Majid Al Futtaim retail operations, from fresh produce and bakery production to hygiene, cold chain, supplier quality, and team training. I'm a CQI/IRCA Certified FSSC v6 Lead Auditor with a B.S. in Food Science and Technology.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Led quality assurance operations for a packaging manufacturing facility producing flexible and rigid packaging across multiple food and consumer goods clients.
• Managed inspection of incoming raw materials, in-process checks, and final product release
• Conducted internal audits aligned with FSSC v6, ISO 9001, HALAL, FSC and ISO 45001
• Issued and tracked supplier NCRs through root cause analysi
Implemented food safety and quality assurance protocols across fresh produce and in-store operations.
• Conducted regular audits covering temperature control, product handling, and hygiene compliance
• Monitored incoming supplier quality and raised non-conformances where required
• Supported team training on food safety, allergen awareness, and store SOPs
Supervised bakery production, quality control, and team operations in a high-volume retail environment.
• Managed daily production planning and quality checks
• Ensured hygiene and food safety compliance across all bakery operations
• Led a team of bakers and monitored performance against quality targets
Content Writer
Freelance
Jun 2022 - Nov 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Freelance content writer creating written content for various clients.
Oversaw fresh produce operations including supplier quality, waste management, and team supervision.
• Monitored incoming produce quality and negotiated with suppliers on non-conforming deliveries
• Managed waste reduction initiatives across the fresh category
• Ensured cold chain compliance and product rotation standards
Kindergarten Teacher
Pingu's English School
Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 (1 year 8 months)
I was working as an Early Year 3 facilitator, and have a good command of International Montessori methodology along with the Pingu's International curriculum which is designed by Kingston University, London. I excel in delivering a creative and interactive environment where children can learn through experiential learning.
Primary School Teacher
The mariam
Oct 2019 - Jan 2020 (3 months)
As a home teacher, I have taught all subjects to a class that has a strength of 40 boys. Whilst working there I had designed their yearly lesson plan and assessment papers according to the students' academics need.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Karachi
B.S, Food science and technology
2019 - 2022
University of Karachi
Bachelor of Science, Food Science and Technology
2019 - 2022
Pursued a Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology from the University of Karachi, graduating in 2022.
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Location
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