Quality Assurance & Production Leadership Specialist
Resume:
PROFILE SUMMARY
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Current
Aug ****
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Oct 2020
TECHNICAL MANAGER -AAA GROWERS LIMITED
oDriving overall quality strategy of the company in line with policies established
oManaging BRC standards to ensure full updating and implementation of HACCP programs.
oEstablished and implementing of Food safety culture, VACCP, and TACCP plan in control of food fraud and food defense prospect.
oEstablishing and Implementation of document control by updating all Standard operating procedures, Work instructions, schedules, master lists,
oTraining technical staff for effective performance and quality delivery of products reducing wastage.
oImplementing Good manufacturing practices (GMP) across all sites, to ensure food safety.
oManaging food safety of vegetable pack house, pest control, farm production areas, and canteens and ensuring compliance with the relevant legislations.
oSpearheading NPD processes, and all trials, and subsequent product launches.
oPerforming external supplier audit and internal audits of pack houses, canteen and company systems and following up on external audits corrective or improvement plans.
oEnsuring accurate and prompt responses and consequent corrective action to all customer complaints by doing proper Root Cause Analysis
oLiaised with quality assurance manager to oversee technical functions for the vegetables section ensuring hygiene and quality procedures are operated in compliance with documented procedures as outlined in the QMS.
oEnsuring Packhouse zones cold rooms meet both hygiene and sanitation standards.
oLinking technical department in managing, developing and implementing of the relevant technical SOPs.
oEnsure that products, systems and procedures are compliant with customers’ codes of practice and specifications.
QUALITY, SAFETY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT MANAGER ASHUT ENGINEERS LTD
oDeveloped and implemented QHSE policies, reducing workplace incidents by 20%
oLed internal audits and compliance checks, resulting in 35% improvement in compliance scores
oSupervised safety training programs for 2000 employees, increasing safety engagement by 30%
oImplemented business strategies, aligned quality and OHS goals with business strategic priorities.
oOversaw incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation to prevent recurrence of issues.
oSpearheaded implementation of food safety, integrated management system and development of quality assurance function at plant level.
oReduced process variations using SPC tool and provided standards such as approved samples, Specification data sheets, and Trial sheet.
oCommunicated to stakeholders and led implementation product specifications, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018.
oEnsured quality governance, good manufacturing practice and food safety standards are maintained in all facilities.
oUpdated new specifications standards, SOPs and policies including training.
oReviewed artwork and packed for correctness and compliance.
oMaintained SHEQ Policies and documents required by the standard•
oCoordinated management review and internal audits for both FSSC 22000 and IMS standard.
oPlanned, tracked and reported SHEQ activities and CAR audits as outlined in the SHEQ activity calendar.
oMaintained certification and surveillance audit calendar.
oEnsured non-conforming product area rework instructions are issued, product is dispositioned and feedback provided on time and accurately to for corrective actions and reporting.
oEstablished strong relationships with regulatory agencies, facilitating smooth inspections and successful permit renewals. By Updating and managing regulatory compliance with KEBS, Safety permits and NEMA and training staff on the same.
oAdhered to calibration program of all measuring equipment.
oManaged quality staff, including quality analyst and quality technicians.
oPerformed human resource duties, and other functions as needed for the quality staff.
oChampioned customer complaint corrective action process and action team with sign-off and verification.
Oct 2014 –
Aug 2018
Apr 2013 –
Oct 2014
Sep 2011 –
Apr 2013
o Implemented international EHS standards such as ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, environmental, health, and safety guidelines, assessing EHS risks and developing action plans.
oSpearhead establishment and implementation of safety procedures, fire drill, OSHA 2007 and requirement as per company policy
QUALITY ASSURANCE OFFICER- UNGA LIMITED
oProvided Quality strategy, governance and goals through implementing Site specific projects and targets.
oDevelops quality assurance plans in ISO 22000, Responsible for Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Program (HACCP)
oEnsured compliance with all local regulatory, certification requirements, Audits (KEBS, ISO 22000, KFC certification, Code of hygiene practices in Food company)
oEstablished and implemented VACCP, and TACCP plan in control of food fraud and food defense prospect.
oDeveloped, implemented and updated HACCP plan validated by verifying prerequisite programs for risk mitigation.
oSupervision and continuous training of QC assistants on grading and quality tests carried out in-process to ensure laid down work procedures in laboratory and factory were followed and accurate results provided.
oTracked departmental budget in P&L account to ensure smooth flow of quality process.
oManaged root cause analysis initiatives on product non-conformities and customer complaints, and followed up for corrective actions implementation.
oMaintained proper manufacturing practices through implementation of set procedures, trainings, monitoring and monthly audits.
oComplied with quality schedules on different aspects.
oImplemented and conducts food safety system verification.
oPerformed process capability validation studies and used information to validate specification limits.
oPerformed required testing and release to assess quality throughout production.
oMonitored supplier’s performance and liaised with procurement to improve quality of inbound materials.
oInitiated and supported structured TQM improvement activities for product and package complaints and ex-factory improvement.
oSubmitted fortification data compliance to Ministry of Health on wheat and maize milling processes.
ACHIEVEMENTS
oImplemented ISO 22000:2005 in Unga Limited factory and warehouses which led to quality execution and continuous improvement and Lead TQM Pillar.
oImplemented ERP-SAP in QM module.
oReduction of customer complaints by 89% through project management
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR-PREMIER FOODS INDUSTRIES LIMITED
oProduced, jams, marmalade, squashes, sauces, juice drinks, honey, canned products.
oAs part of NPD EPD team, performed trials of new pectins, acid regulators, and new ingredients in the market for sauces, and marmalades production
oApplied quality control in monitoring process controls for safety, in compliance with statutory regulations.
oEnsured production targets are achieved
oPerformed reconciliations, waste and yield analysis, material planning and scheduling, labor utilization and down times, and proper records keeping.
oImproved manufacturing efficiency by ensuring the work flow is smooth and good housekeeping.
oEnsured maintenance schedules are implemented to minimize production operations disruptions.
oLiaised with mechanical engineer on any new equipment installations and plant repairs.
oEnsured proper health and safety of workers in the company at all times.
oPerformed internal audits on food safety non-conformance on specified department.
oPerformed supplier quality audits as assigned by seniors.
oInterpreted company policies, statutory and regulatory standards to employees through trainings.
Achievements
oImplemented, updated and maintained ISO 22000:2005 Food Safety Management Systems, monitored and provided appropriate corrective action loop whenever non conformities are detected.
QUALITY CONTROL/ PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR-SUNNY PROCESSORS LIMITED
oProduced aseptically packaged mango puree and aseptic yellow passion juice.
oManaged production workforce promoting high level work performance.
oPerformed accurate online analysis of product from fruit crushing, tanks post decanter, aseptic tank and final aseptic samples.
oPerformed microbiological evaluation on samples before dispatching.
oSupervised production staff ensuring quality standards and increased volume schedules.
Jul 2010 –
Oct 2010
o Performed fruit inspection, analysis as per the raw material specifications requirements.
oSupervised and assessed cleaning of all machine and equipment including the surface cleaning (COP) as well as CIP and verifying records.
oParticipated and contributed in the food management systems planning, documentation and implementation. (ISO 22000:2005).
oPerformed effective corrective action loop on non-conformities, customer complain and recalling customers.
oParticipated in the Occupational Health and Safety committee plan, document and implement OSH matters, and sensitized employees.
INTERNSHIP - KENYA HORTICULTURAL EXPORTERS
ACHIEVEMENTS
oManaged Implementation of KFC- Standard (QMS) increasing site score from 87% to 92%. Achieving second Tier score making Unga one of compliance plants in Sub- Saharan Africa to Supply to KFC.
oUtilized PDCA-DOE tool to successfully establish root cause of water condensation in sifted maize flour, which lowered complaints by 89% in 2017/2018.
oLead auditor trained FSSC ISO 220000- planning and execution of internal audits, and supplier audits
Education
2007-2011
2001-2005
B.S.C in FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
University of Nairobi, Second class upper division
KENYA CERTIFICATE OF SECONDARY EDUCATION
Kimilili Boys` High School, A- (A Minus)
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION
oFood defense (TACCP) and Food Fraud (VACCP) training, COLEACP.
oPrinciples of training, TNA, and execution training, COLEACP.
oLead Auditor FSSC ISO 22000 Food Safety System Certification Bureau Veritas 2017.
oISO 22000: Food Safety Internal auditor training by SGS. 2012, Bureau VERITAS, November 2014
oGrader`s training and inspection of grains as per East Africa standard November 2014
oAflatoxin training - APTECA program, Texas Lab project (KALRO)
oISO 17025, General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
oOccupational safety and health (OSH) training, Industrial and Scientific Support Services (i3s) 2012.
oKaizen certificate recognition for proper project management to curb complaints training.
oSupervisory training.
Referees
1.Mr. Haron Angaluki Plant Engineer Manager Unga Limited-Eldoret
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2.Mr. Manase Otieno
Group HR Manager
Ashut engineering Industries Limited
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3.Prof. Catherine Kunyanga
Department Of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology
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Contact Address
Food science and Technology professional with 14 years’ experience in development of food products, food
safety, ingredients, supply chain and food manufacturing processes. Expert in Quality management
P.O Box 168, Bungoma, Kenya
Phone
E-mail **************@*****.***
System ISO 9001,ISO 22000, Six sigma tools safety within supply chain, profitability, process technical development of new products concepts. Looking for a position that will utilize my exemplary experience and skills towards business growth.
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