Kingaroy, Queensland, Australia
I am a food engineer with a solid academic background and hands-on experience across various sectors, including pork processing, fruit juice manufacturing, and food packaging. My career has allowed me to combine technical knowledge with practical skills to create value in production and quality operations. Throughout my experience in Turkey and Australia, I have actively contributed to the implementation of food safety systems such as HACCP, GMP, and GFSI systems. I’ve worked across the entire production chain—from raw material intake to dispatch—gaining in-depth knowledge of both operational and compliance aspects. 🧩 Key Skills: Quality control & coordination Food safety & hygiene management Packaging compliance & development Production monitoring & process optimization Team supervision & training
•Monitor and enforce compliance with HACCP, GMP, and internal quality standards throughout the production process •Conduct routine internal audits, process verifications, and hygiene inspections •Investigate and document non-conformances (NCRs), implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) •Provide quality-related training and support to production staff to ensure continuous improvement
• Operated and monitored IQF (Individual Quick Freezing) tunnel systems to ensure efficient freezing and packaging of products. • Adhered to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and food safety standards to maintain product quality and workplace safety. • Operated fixed plant processing and packing equipment in a fast- paced environment, ensuring production targets were met. • Conducted pre-start checks and troubleshooting of equipment, collaborating with maintenance teams to minimize downtime. • Participated in continuous improvement processes to optimize production operations.
• Maintained quality management system, ensuring compliance with food safety standards • Conducted internal audits and supported third-party audits • Focused on HACCP/Quality system improvements and provided team training • Proactively identified potential food safety and quality issues, communicating effectively as needed • Provided training, guidance, and expertise on Quality and Food Safety issues to production team
• Spearheaded implementation and management of ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 requirements as the primary authority on food safety and quality • Monitored daily quality performance and presented over 7 improvement opportunities monthly to top management • Reduced customer complaints by 70% in targeted areas through continuous improvement initiatives • Led improvement projects and conducted 4+ weekly training sessions for over 100 employees
• Developed, reviewed, and updated quality and production documentation, procedures, and databases • Reviewed over 20 production documents critical for troubleshooting daily operations and systems • Monitored all quality control stages, including raw materials, semi- finished products, and final products • Developed innovative solutions for fruit juice clarification and addressed issues in alkaline and acidic conditions during processing