Mihaela Musteata

Team Leader at Cranswick Country Foods PLC

Diss, England, United Kingdom

About

QA/QC professional with hands-on experience in food safety, GMP, and laboratory testing within a fast-paced meat processing environment. Experienced in Trichinella testing, including sample preparation, digestion methods, and accurate recording of results in line with regulatory requirements. Strong background in monitoring hygiene, temperature control, documentation accuracy, and product quality across production areas. Previously worked as a Team Leader, with responsibility for coordinating teams, maintaining production standards, and ensuring compliance with food safety procedures in high-pressure environments. Confident in supporting teams, addressing issues in real time, and maintaining operational flow. Skilled in identifying non-conformances, supporting root cause analysis, and contributing to corrective actions. Certified in HACCP Level 3 and Food Safety Level 3. Hold a Bachelor’s degree in History from Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, bringing strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills into operational and laboratory environments. Train the Trainer certified, with experience in supporting and guiding colleagues to maintain high standards.

Experience

  • C & K Meats Limited (Eye, England, United Kingdom · On-site)
    • QA/QC
      Sep 2025 - Mar 2026 · 7 mos

    • Laboratory Technician
      Sep 2025 - Mar 2026 · 7 mos

  • Team Leader at Cranswick Country Foods PLC
    Nov 2024 - May 2025 · 7 mos

  • Gressingham Foods (Full-time · 6 yrs 7 mos)
    • Line leader
      Oct 2021 - Nov 2024 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    • Assistant line leader
      Mar 2021 - Oct 2021 · 8 mos

    • General Operative
      May 2018 - Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos