Leigh, England, United Kingdom
At Food Portal, I design and implement data systems to resolve challenges faced by the industry. The purpose of my role is to deliver innovative solutions and shape the services offered by the platform.
Responsible for the quality management system, I also served as Internal Auditing Team Leader and was a member of the of the HACCP and TACCP teams. I have designed and implemented the majority of the site’s quality systems, contributing into the recently obtained AA grade at BRC audit. I reported into the Technical Manager and chaired regular meetings reporting into the company directors. I have introduced cross-functional changes to working practise through collaboration with department managers throughout the business.
As Quality Controller, I hold a wide-ranging position, responsible for the improvement, development and implementation of the quality management system. Key accountabilities include: Regulatory compliance Development and mentoring of other members of the quality team Microbiological controls, including positive release of finished products, raw material surveillance and environmental analysis Contribution to HACCP and TACCP systems Completion of internal audits against BRC V8 and customer COP Promotion of GMP principals across all functions Assist with the site Kosher, Halal, UTZ, Fairtrade, RSPO, KAT certification and compliance systems Provide input to the NPD gated process, particularly for FIC compliance Oversee complaints handling, trending by production area, product category, etc Proactive contribution to pest management Creation and maintenance of finished product specifications Development and oversight of the company's concessions, quarantine and non-conformance systems Allergen management My position at Pecan Deluxe allows me the autonomy to identify areas for improvement in all aspects of the QMS and take these on as medium to long-term projects. Working closely with the Quality Manager and Operations Director, I continually look for ways to add value through optimized technical systems.
I have a varied role at Pecan Deluxe Candy (Europe), developing technical and quality systems and handling ad-hoc requests. Drawing from skills and experiences established while in direct supply to the major retailers, I am working to strengthen systemic capabilities and am currently leading several long-term projects in addition to supporting the QMS functions.
Country Style Foods is a premium bakery group catering for food service and retail customers. I have varied responsibilities and achievements which have included: * Raw material specifications and supplier approval, incorporating structured risk assessments for compliance with BRC V7 and various customers' code of practise. * Finished product specifications (for both retailers and food service companies) and technical documentation. * Technical input on submission forms for a range of major retail customers. * Artwork approval and legislative compliance. * Development and implementation of systems and procedures for RSPO compliance on a group-wide basis, leading 3 site-based audits for the central office function with zero non-conformances. * Complaints investigation and response. * Technical lead on internal projects such as the implementation of a modified atmosphere packaging operation. * Design of a new raw materials specification format implemented on a group-wide basis. * Update of internal procedures for compliance with BRC V7 and customer code of practice. * Internal audits and enforcement for 3rd party audit preparation. * HACCP audit and review, including re-write of process flow and control plan. * Redesign of factory issue recipe documents for improved functionality. * Creation, training and enforcement of procedures and work instructions across numerous departments for measurable improvements in working practises.