Larissa Lima

Quality Coordinator | Strategic Leadership & Innovation | Food Technology | Amazonian Fruits | MSc in Food and Nutrition

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

About

The Amazon shaped my technical perspective and sparked my curiosity about food science. In this unique ecosystem of biodiversity, I found my passion: transforming Amazonian fruits into purposeful solutions — combining innovation, safety, and science. I hold a Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition and bring over eight years of multidisciplinary experience across Food Quality, Food Science, Production Planning and Control, and R&D. I currently lead the Quality team at Domino’s Brazil, managing continuous improvement projects, audits, technical training, quality KPIs, and franchisee partnerships. My key strengths lie at the intersection of deep technical knowledge (including bioactive compounds), fluency in corporate environments, and hands-on leadership. I’ve contributed to the development of Good Manufacturing Practices, standardization of operational protocols, and cross-functional projects with R&D, supply chain, and operations teams. I believe quality is more than control — it’s culture, experience, and perceived value. I’m always looking for opportunities where knowledge, innovation, and impact go hand in hand.

Experience

  • Domino's Pizza Brazil (5 yrs 5 mos)
    • Quality Coordinator
      Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

      - Lead the national Quality area, overseeing continuous improvement projects, internal audits, training programs, KPI tracking, and franchise support. - Manage a multidisciplinary team focused on operational excellence and food safety. - Drive data-based decisions and cross-functional alignment with Supply Chain, R&D, and Operations. - Standardize technical documents and manuals, ensuring alignment with regulatory and corporate requirements. - Strengthen the Quality culture across 200+ franchise units through training, engagement, and monitoring.

    • Senior Quality Control Analyst
      Mar 2023 - Aug 2023 · 6 mos

    • Quality Analyst
      Mar 2021 - May 2023 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Researcher – Master’s in Food and Nutrition at Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
    Mar 2017 - Jun 2019 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    - Conducted research on Amazonian fruit extracts in prostate cancer cell lines. - Performed chemical and cell culture analyses, including bioactive compound testing. - Applied GC-MS and HPLC-MS techniques for compound identification. - Delivered lectures in Food Analysis and created technical reports and presentations. - Conducted statistical analysis and collaborated in lab management.

  • Research – Master’s in Food and Nutrition at Universidade do Chile
    Sep 2018 - Dec 2018 · 4 mos

    Laboratório de Oncología Celular y Molecular - Supported cancer cell culture research, focusing on prostate cancer models. - Conducted PCR, western blot, and MTT cell viability assays.

  • Head of production at Manioca Brasil
    Jun 2015 - Feb 2017 · 1 yr 9 mos

    - Led Production Planning and Control (PPC) for artisanal Amazonian food products. - Developed new product formulations based on regional biodiversity. - Trained staff in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). - Managed raw material inventory and optimized production flow.