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LEXTER DELA PEÑA CRUZ

# **** ****** **., ***. ******* Baliwag, Bulacan

Mobile No. +63-917*******

Email Address: ac9uq4@r.postjobfree.com

A 12 year quality assurance professional with substantial experience in different food manufacturing facilities local and abroad. With 5 years’ experience in Research and Development for Dairy and Meat further processing operation.

Constantly motivated to create and develop new product while maintaining its adherence to Quality, Food Safety and Regulatory requirements and cost savings expectations and exceed goals through pragmatic and results-focused solutions and excellent team-orientation. To be able to find a place in the organization/company where I could maximize and share my knowledge on implementing the quality and food safety standard and managing and directing people. To be a part of company where I can help to improve productivity, efficiency and cost in producing high-quality of goods and services. R&D Specialist - Innovation Cargill Joy Poultry Meats Production Inc. September 3

2019 to

present

Quality Assurance Head / Food

Safety Team Leader / R&D Officer /

Production Head

Zamil Food Industries Ltd. – Jubail, Saudi

Arabia (Zamil Food Industries)

May 2017 to

Aug. 15,

2018

Quality Assurance Head / Food

Safety Team Leader / R&D Officer

Zamil Food Industries Ltd. – Jubail, Saudi

Arabia (Zamil Food Industries)

Feb. 2015 to

May 2017

Quality Assurance Head / Food

Safety Team Leader

Zamil Food Industries Ltd. – Jubail, Saudi

Arabia (Zamil Food Industries)

Jun. 21 2014

to Feb 2015

Quality Assurance Supervisor /

Factory Hygienist

RM Food Incorporated – Pulilan, Bulacan

(one of Nestle Phil. Co-Manufacturers)

Feb. 2009 to

May 2014

Integrated Management System

Committee – Lead Internal Auditor

RM Food Incorporated – Pulilan, Bulacan

(one of Nestle Phil. Co-Manufacturers)

Apr. 2008 to

May 2014

Quality Assurance – Technical Trainee

for QA Laboratory Supervisor

RM Food Incorporated – Pulilan, Bulacan

(one of Nestle Phil. Co-Manufacturers)

Oct. 2008 to

Feb.2009

Quality Assurance Analyst –

Microbiological Section / GMP

Champion

RM Food Incorporated – Pulilan, Bulacan

(one of Nestle Phil. Co-Manufacturers)

Feb. 2008 to

Oct. 2008

Quality Assurance Analyst / Sensory

Laboratory

RM Food Incorporated – Pulilan, Bulacan

(one of Nestle Phil. Co-Manufacturers)

Dec. 2007 to

Feb. 2008

Quality Assurance Analyst / In Line

Quality Assurance Inspector

Fisher Farms Incorporated – Pulilan, Bulacan

(Fish / Frozen Food Processing Company)

Mar. 2007 to

Nov. 2007

WORK EXPERIENCES

CAREER SUMMARY

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Food Safety Management System Documentation / Factory Renovation / Multitasking Project Maintained Plant to be BRC Issue 7 Certified Company for its 2nd year. Passed the ISO 22000:2005 surveillance audit.

Feb. 2017 to Aug.

2018

Directed the establishment of ISO 22000:2005 and BRC Issue 7 documentation, training, implementation, validation and maintenance of Quality and Food Safety management system.

Improve the Quality Assurance Laboratory by selecting high-end but not costly instruments and machines for Physico-Chemical and Microbiological Analysis. Jun 2014 to Feb

2016

Improve and make low cost but delicious, safe quality product such Burgers, Breaded Product, Cold Cuts, Sausages, Franks, Marinated Products, Ice cream, Milk Shake. Continuously improving the product as per customer requirement for HORECA, QSR, Food Product Trader and other types of customer.

Jun 2015 to present

Project coordinator for Zamil Food Plant renovation. Review of design and layout, selection and evaluation of machines and tools. Comprehensive review on equipment prior to purchase.

Jun 2015 to Feb

2017

Multitasking project. Performing the job of QA Head, Food Safety Team Leader, Research and Development.

Jun 2014 to Aug.

2018

Spearheaded the conduct and maintenance of Internal Quality Audits to ensure the alignment of RM Foods implemented Quality and Food Safety System to conform to the Standards of Nestle Philippines Incorporated and ISO Standards. Oct 2008 to May

2009

Team Leader on conducting and maintenance of HACCP studies of the various products of RM Foods to ensure that products are safe to consume and of the highest Quality.

Apr 2008 to May

2014

Quality Systems Documentation/Implementation/ Certification

Leads the road to certification of Zamil Food Industries for ISO 22000:2005 and BRC Issue 7

Leads the road to Integrated Management System Audit for ISO Recertification for ISO 9001:2008, FSSC 22000:2010, HACCP and GMP.

Assisted RM Foods Incorporated obtained Nestle FSMS Certification

Assisted RM Foods Incorporated obtained ISO First Stage Audit February

2017

October 2009

July 2009

Development and Implementation of RM Foods Incorporated Good Manufacturing Practices Manual aligned to ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System and ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Management System

April 2009

QA LAB Management

Establishment of new QA and RnD Laboratory in Zamil Food Industries Microbiology, Physico-Chemical, Sensory and RnD Laboratory.

Attained and Sustained Excellent Result of Zamil Foods Products without issue of Salmonella contamination.

Jun. 2015 to

Jan. 2018

Jun. 2014 to

Jun. 2018

• Lead Facilitator and Trainer of Zamil Foods on the following subjects.

* New hire’s induction training and Refresher Course

* Quality and Food Safety Management System

* HACCP and PRP’s (Allergen Management / Foreign Body Management

* Internal Quality Audit

* ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System

* FSSC 22000:2010 Food Safety System Certification Jun. 2014 to

Jun. 2018

Major Accomplishments / Special Projects

TRAINING and DEVELOPMENT

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* Documenting QMS and FSMS system

* Good Warehousing Practice

* Integrated Pest Management

* Problem Solving Techniques GSTD

Project Hygienist

Head of Hygiene and Pest Control Team that ensured New Production Line for Nescafe Mixes and Flavoured Coffee Creamer Line P, R, T and Halal Warehouse were build according to Hygienic Engineering and Quality Standard to prevent any Microbial

(pathogenic contamination) and Foreign Body contamination to all the lines.

Head of Hygiene and Pest Control Team that ensured High Hygiene Area Line A, B and C and Nestea Production Line D and F were modified without any Microbial

(pathogenic contamination) and Foreign Body contamination to all the lines. 2012 to 2013

2008 to 2009

Certified Lead Auditor for ISO / FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System

Documentation and Implementation of Food Safety Management System

Quality Assurance Laboratory Management

Documentation, Implementation of Quality Management Systems

Quality Audits (Systems Audit, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000:2010, Internal Quality Audit)

Good Manufacturing Practice & Hygiene Audit

HACCP – Hazards Analysis Critical Control Point

Implementation of Good Laboratory Practices.

GMP, GWP, IPM, Quality Awareness, Internal and Systems Audit Training

Problem Solving Techniques

Documentation and Reporting of Consumer and Trade Compliant A) Research and Development

• Reports directly to the General Manager, responsible for new product ideas and recipes, development, product modification and improvement of existing recipes, product trouble shooting, product sensory evaluation.

• Ensure the designing processes and machines set up for product of formulated recipes during commercial production.

• Ensures proper and consistent implementation of Food Safety and Hygiene/GMP requirements in the factory by conducting routine inspection and maintain corporate policies on hygiene and GMP program.

• Participates in inspect and factory audit, including, but not limited to, production sites, warehouses, and environment.

• Monitoring the usage of additives, flavour enhances, food grade chemical in accordance with food safety limits set by the USFDA and implemented country policy.

• Prepare and monitor label compliance and ingredients declaration for all finished products.

• Identifying and choosing the right product from approved suppliers.

• Monitoring product analysis by submitting samples to QA Laboratory and analysing by trending the data of result of analysis.

• Documenting the product development process from materials requisition to final result report.

EXPERTISE / SPECIALIZATION

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES OF POSITIONS HELD

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• Reviews product costing, recipe, material usage, production specification and production output.

B) Quality Assurance Head

• Reports directly to the General Manager, is responsible for the development and maintenance of a Quality System, by close supervision of all activities and techniques in the factory, which guarantees that raw materials, packaging materials, intermediate and finished products are within specified guidelines and instructions.

• Immediate superior of Microbiological Laboratory Section, Utilities, and Pest Controller.

• Ensures proper and consistent implementation of Food Safety and Hygiene/GMP requirements in the factory by conducting routine inspection and maintain corporate policies on hygiene and GMP program. Inspect and audit all units in the factory, including, but not limited to, production sites, warehouses and environment.

• Disseminates and explain Good Manufacturing Practices policies, rules and guidelines to end users such as Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance, Safety, Health & Environment and Logistics to ensure proper interpretation, specifically in matters of Food Safety, Hygiene.

• Prepares Work Instructions (WI), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and implements the BRC and FSMS at all times in relation to Hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Attends own training and familiarization with other Departments and sections in order to improve own knowledge and skills, attends meeting and seminars inside the factory and outside as may be required.

• Ensure that cleaning, rework handling, pathogen and micro monitoring, industrial services and pest prevention adheres to GMP audit guidelines and checklists.

• Prepares and conducts internal audit plan such the following FB audits, internal GMP and GWP audits, and Internal FSMS and IMS Audits.

• Discuss audit results to heads of sections or department concerned. Provide audit report summaries on conformities and non-conformities and recommendations, if needed.

• Ensure that audit reports are complete, accurate and timely. Solicit for corrective, preventive actions from departments concerned.

• Follow up and validate effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.

• Identify potential areas for improvement by participating in problem solving and problem prevention activities.

• Review and analyse the data on microbial, pathogen monitoring; Quality indicators related to Food Safety and Hygiene such as Incidences of Pathogens; Finished Goods with micro problems; Foreign Bodies complaint; Withdrawal/Recall and Rework/Cut open due to Foreign Bodies and micro problems; Consumer and Trade Complaints; and Integrated Pest Management.

• Monitors and follow-ups results of Pathogen Monitoring from ZFI Microbiology Laboratory.

• Handles Consumer and Trade complaints and coordinates with Production to analyse causes and recommends corrective actions.

• Give immediate feedback of results of review and analysis to the sections or departments concerned. Feedback is either thru meeting, presentation or emails.

• Promotes Quality awareness as the Lead Facilitator during orientation of new employees and Refresher training. He is permanently on the lookout for ways to improve Quality of both product and systems.

• Introduce and / or reinforce concepts, procedures, guidelines and tools on Food Safety and Hygiene / GMP to people in the factory.

• Conducts orientation on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Quality Monitoring Scheme (QMS) for newly-hires employees and re-orientation for old employees, contractors and visitors.

• Coordinate with department heads and Human Resources re: training requirements of the people in the factory on topics related to Food Safety, current factory conditions. Ensure that training plan is coherent with other training plans.

• Review existing materials on relevant topics and if training modules already available, modifications can be made to address identified training needs and to adapt it to local factory setting.

• Organize training that includes training focus, objectives, schedules, duration, cost, resource persons, post training or comprehensive test. Establish evaluation system to determine effectiveness of the training.

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• Ensure and monitor the implementation of hygienic design of factory production rooms and equipment. Participation in project conceptualization to ensure hygienic design of new production rooms and equipment or during modification or improvement.

• Lead the final release of equipment, machine and production line and assessing the changes, improvement and modification applied in alignment with GMP and International Standards.

• Coordinate with IPM contractor to establish the IPM procedures / rules for facility – IPM Manual including the IPM plan.

• Assess IPM activities in the factory in daily rounds and joint audits with IPM contractor once per month. Daily session with the Pest Control Operator for the monitoring, issued, planning and support.

• Review IPM report and trends for the factory by the IPM Contractor and forward to management for support.

• Coach the factory team for IPM related activities through workshop / training programs / gap assessment technique for IPM.

• Coordinates with Contracting Party on matters pertaining to Quality, Hygiene and GMP updates and operations.

• Coordinates with suppliers and dealer pertaining to hygiene quality of cleaning materials, chemicals and other material that can affect product safety.

• Maintains functional relationship with Engineering, Logistics, (QA) Quality Assurance, Human Resources, Accounting and Administration for optimum department activity.

• Abides by the Company’s Rules and Regulations on Discipline, Good Manufacturing Practices, Quality Monitoring Scheme, Safety Practices and other Company policies that may be issued while in the employ of this Company; otherwise, the company shall lay down the appropriate disciplinary action.

• Ensures that the product, working conditions and work processes are consistent and within the quality standards.

• Recommends, lay down, and executes management policies affecting the area of responsibility, including the hiring of competent personnel, and imposing disciplinary action for erring personnel.

C) Integrated Management System – Lead Auditor

• Reports directly to the General Manager.

• Ensures that compliance with the QMS, FSMS, OHSAS 18001:2007, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 22000:2005 and FSSC 22000:2010 requirements are verified and provide relevant recommendation in case of deviation & identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Plans & conducts internal audits to check the compliance of the organization to the established quality and food safety system and brief the Internal Audit Team.

• Assists the Company Management in the selection of Internal Auditors to form the Internal Audit Team.

• Prepares an Internal Audit Schedule and Internal Audit Plan with the company’s manuals as basis for planning the audit.

• Coordinates with external parties such SGS, Nestle Philippines Inc., Supplier, FDA and other for the audit and verification schedule.

• Coordinates with the department head concerned and agrees on the day to perform the audit; Responsible for all phases of the audit. He shall be given authority to make final decisions regarding the conduct of the audit and any audit observations.

• Reviews the documentation on existing integrated management system activities to determine their adequacy.

• Consolidates all audit findings and observations and prepares Internal Audit Report.

• Reports critical nonconformities to the auditee immediately and any major obstacles encountered in performing the audit;

• Reports to the auditee on the audit results clearly, conclusively, and without undue delay.

• Conducts the opening and closing meeting, as necessary.

• Participates actively on the implementation of the following elements of the Nestle Quality system, HACCP, GMP, Quality Plan, and Traceability.

• Issues and follow up of CAPA Corrective Action and Preventive Action on department, Supplier, Customer or third parties with issued CAPA. D) Quality Assurance Analyst – Microbiological Section / GMP Champion 6

• Performs microbiological analysis of finished goods, Raw Materials, Line, environmental samples and water analysis. This includes execution of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

• Perform Microbiological Analysis like; AMGC, EB Qualitative, EB Quantitative, S. aureus, E. Coli, E. Coli MPN Method and Yeast and Moulds according to Nestle Laboratory Instructions.

• Conducts swab tests, line samples, and environmental samples as per pathogen monitoring plan. Prepares samples together with the Request for Analysis (RFA) for sending to NQAC.

• Prepares and sterilizes media for microbiological analysis. Cotton-swabs, spoons, decontaminate incubated samples as well as positive control. Determines, ordering and inventory level of all materials needed in Micro section.

• Performs Internal Control Plan (ICP) of microbiological equipment and methods.

• Maintains hygienic condition of the Micro Rooms Bacto A&B, including glassware and Laboratory equipment. Ensures cleanliness and orderliness of the working area.

• Participates in the Proficiency Tests conducted by Nestle Philippines, whenever necessary.

• Ensures proper and consistent implementation of Food Safety and Hygiene/GMP program of the factory.

o Supervises the activities of both the micro hygienist and macro hygienist (pest control supervisor)

o Conduct training programs and monitors implementation of Food safety and GMP matters to all factory personnel, including contractual personnel. o Inspect and conduct monthly GMP & Hygiene audit in all units of the factory, including production centers, engineering, logistics, environment, and canteen and personnel facilities.

o Discuss audit results to department heads, factory management. Follow-up effectiveness of corrective /preventive action.

• Introduce and /or reinforce concepts, procedures, guidelines and tools on Food Safety and Hygiene/GMP in the factory.

o Conduct coaching sessions or on-site briefings to factory staff, as well as contractual personnel.

o Participates in conduct of HACCP studies and validation of HACCP studies.

• Ensure the implementation of hygienic design of Factory & Production facilities & equipment. o Participate in project conceptualization to ensure hygienic design of new production facilities. Facilitate the final release of the line.

• Liaison with BFAD together with the Pollution Control and Safety Officer to ensure that annual inspection to the factory is conducted.

• Facilitate the training and Orientation of new hires with regards to Quality Awareness, Quality Systems & Sustaining Food safety programs. Facilitates the yearly mandatory training of personnel on GMP/Hygiene.

• Act as the QA Lab department in charge in case the Head is not around. Tertiary:

Bulacan State University (BulSU) 2003-2007

City of Malolos, Bulacan

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Major in Biology

Awards Received:

Full DILG/Barangay Scholar

Secondary:

Mariano Ponce High School 1999-2003

B.S. Aquino Ave., Baliuag, Bulacan

Primary:

Sta. Barbara Elementary School 1993-1999

Sta. Barbara, Baliuag, Bulacan

Awards Received:

Outstanding Choir Member

Pastoral Awardee

MEMBERSHIP & AFFILIATION

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

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COMMUNITY

2007 – Present Associate International Quality and Foods Safety Network – Social media platform that

specialized in Quality and Food Safety

learnings.

1. Food Safety Management System.

• Passed Certified Lead Auditor by SGS with 80% grade. Certificate Number 41830626 / 130******* granted

October 20, 2016

• BRC Issue 7 Implementation and Internal Audit by SGS KSA at Zamil Food Industries

Conference Room, 01-03 November 2016

• ISO 22000 Auditor / Lead Auditor Training (Based on FSSC)

by SGS KSA at Sofitel Hotel – Khobar from 16 – 20

October 2016

• ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Management System

Awareness and Internal Auditing by SGS KSA at ZFI

Conference Room, 24-27 November 2014

• HACCP Training for Practitioner in Co-Manufacturer - February 26-27, 2014

• FSSC 22000:2010 Food Safety System Certification Implementation Course by SGS Phil. – February 25-27, 2013

• ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Management System Internal Audit Course by SGS Phil. – August 28-29, 2012

• HACCP Training for Practitioner in Co-Manufacturer - February 23, 2010

• Refresher on HACCP Principles aligned to the ISO 22000, conducted on May 9, 2009 at RM Foods Inc.

• ISO 22000: 2005 Awareness and Documenting Food Safety System Management System Course by SGS Phil. – February 05-06, 2009

• Allergen Management Seminar conducted at RM Foods Inc. October 2008.

• 3M Food Safety Assurance Seminar I by 3M Microbiology on June 27, 2008 at 3M Customer Technical Center

• Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) conducted on May 20-21, 2008 at RM Foods Inc.

3. Quality Systems /Total Quality

Management / Management System

• ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management System Awareness and Internal Auditing by SGS KSA at ZFI Conference Room, 24-27 November 2014

• Internal Audit Workshop by RM Foods Incorporated – February 11-12, 2014

• Nestle Good Hygienic Engineering Training – November 2013

• OHSAS 18001:2007 Management System Documentation Course – September 24-25, 2013

• Integrated ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 22000:2005 Refresher Course – July 23, 2012

• Problem Solving Techniques by Nestle Philippines Inc. on August 11, 2009 at Nestle Makati Rockwell Center

• ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Internal Audit Course by SGS Philippines February 11-12, 2009

• Internal Audit Workshop for ISO 9001:2008 – By CQL

• Nestle Good Manufacturing Practice

• Quality Gap Assessment

SUMMARY of TRAINING’S ATTENDED

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2. Management and Leadership

Courses

• Value Management Interactive Business Simulation on Zamil House by Zamil Corporate HR, 25-26 August,2015

• CourseHeroes Symposium by NYCCL on February 28, 2007 at Bulacan State University

• KALIPI Summer Youth Camp by Kabataang Liberal ng Pilipinas on April 8-10, 2006 at Villa Milagrosa Resort Balagtas, Bulacan

• Young Righteous Filipinos by YRF Mover on February 7, 2009 at Baliuag Bulacan

• Second Student Leaders Summit by BSU on May 3-5, 2004 at Villa Manaog Resort Pandi, Bulacan

• ISKOLAR-BOS by DILG on June 20-22, 2003 at Brenthood Apartelle Bagiuo City

• Youth Leadership Training by DILG on June 5-6, 2002 at Sta. Barbara Baliuag, Bulacan

4. Technical and Skills Improvement • Good Warehouse Practices by Nestle Philippines Inc – March 07, 2014

• Pest Control Chemical Control and Equipment Handling by ALOG and Co. – March 06, 2014

• Integrated Pest Management Training by ALOG and Co. – March 05, 2014

• Calibration Seminar / Workshop by WELLTECH Services Corporation – February 20-21, 2014

• Good Laboratory Practices by 3M Food Safety Department – December 17, 2013

• Integrated Pest Management by Nestle Philippines – December 2013

• Chemical Control Program Training by Nestle Philippines – December 2013

• Integrated Pest Management by PYCOR Incorporated – June 09, 2011

• Good Manufacturing Practices by 3M Microbiology on January 24, 2009 at RM Foods Inc.

• Integrated Pest Management by ALOG and Company Inc and Syngenta Philippines on November 10, 2009 at Nestle Cabuyao Laguna

• Good Laboratory Practice by Nestle Cabuyao Factory Bacto Section on February – April 2008 at Nestle Cabuyao Laguna

• Basic Sensory Evaluation Seminar

• Net Wt Control Seminar

• Basics of Food Microbiology by Ms. Janina Tongol DOST BSU on November 2007 at Bulacan State University

Nickname : Lexter, Lex,

Date of Birth : December 23, 1986

Place of Birth : Sta. Barbara, Baliuag, Bulacan

Sex : Male

Civil Status : Single

Religion : Roman Catholic

Citizenship : Filipino

Height : 5’6 1 2

Weight : 161 lbs.

Birth Mark : Mole on the Left Ear

Colour of the Eyes : Dark Brown

PERSONAL DATA

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Passport Number : P6883564A

S.S.S. : 34-0003320-5

T.I.N. : 245-107-279

Father’s Name : Romeo Alzaga Cruz

Occupation : Deceased

Mother’s Name : Jovita Dela Peña Cruz

Occupation : House Keeper

Languages Spoken : Filipino, English and Arabic

Special Skills : Computer Literate, Office Management & Bookkeeping, Photography, Adept in Different Household and Office Chores, Public Speaking, Emergency Rescuer,

Landscaping, Cooking, Singing and Acting

• Patient but persistent person who always drives to make things Happen.

• Hardworking but smart worker and does things with Passion.

• Quality and Food Safety must be our passion.

Jeremaine Valdez-Esguerra

Build Project Manager

Cargill Joy Poultry Meats Production Inc.

Sta. Teresita, Sto. Tomas Batangas

Cell No. +639*********

Lauriza E. Catiis

QA Head, RM Foods Incorporated

Dampol 2nd B Pulilan, Bulacan

Cell No. 0923 – 740 – 1365

Radi Issa

Plant Manager – Sitra Company

Sitra Industrial Area, Central Governorate

Bahrain

Contact No. +966 501-***-****

I hereby certify that the above information are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

LEXTER P. CRUZ

Applicant

CHARACTER REFERENCES

Philosophies, Personal Attributes

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