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ALWYN MATHEW

Auckland,NZ

Summary

Successful at strengthening quality controls and systematically updating production to meet dynamic industry and regulatory conditions. Knowledgeable about maintaining records, updating logs and organizing workloads to maximize efficiency and accuracy. Highly productive, proactive and exacting in upholding requirements.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

QA PARTNER

UCC COFFEE
08.2023 - Current
  • Support the QC checks of raw materials, packaging materials, manufactured goods, purchased in finished goods as needed
  • Ensure that the site is compliant to all Quality Systems such as SQF, McD SQMS, and any other customer quality system requirements
  • Manage the ongoing maintenance of HACCP Plan and related documentation also includes SOP's / Task Instructions
  • Understand & support daily cupping sessions and generate analytical reports as required for cover purposes
  • Co-ordinate the resolution of any non-conformances relating to internal/third party audits
  • Manage internal audit process for GMP, functional and other areas as needed for the site
  • Management of all external audits such as SQF, SQMS, WQA, McD SWA, and work with key site staff to ensure compliance where audit is not Quality (e.g.: ethical audits cover multiple areas)
  • Assist with gaps analysis to standards
  • Key QA lead for customer enquiries relating to portals (ie: Coles Fusion)
  • Support Production/Logistics in the cleaning program as it related to Quality
  • Coordinate training and competency development to uplift team capability
  • Invite involvement and empower team to contribute to future projects
  • Lead and develop direct reports to achieve personal & collective KPI's
  • Partner with site department leads to achieve mutual Quality KPIs

COMPLIANCE AUDITOR

OVATION
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Conducted and worked on several production and compliance-based projects for better efficiency
  • Managed quality programs to reduce overdue compliance activities
  • Has a good understanding C0P5 and COP9
  • Prepared reports for templates and maintained compliance database
  • Performed several audits over a given period of time assisting ovation and external auditors
  • Trained new employees on accounting principles and company
  • Developed and implemented corrective actions to bring business areas in line with standards
  • Participated in various training and development programs
  • Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings
  • Has a good understanding of industry standards, codes of practice, animal products act and OMAR

QUALITY OFFICER

EPICUREAN DAIRY LTD.
04.2021 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for outsourcing some of the test to contract company
  • Inspected inbound and outbound products for compliance with established industry standards, company policies and procedures
  • Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements
  • Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction
  • Grades different types of gourmet yogurt products using sensory analysis
  • Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits
  • Has a good understanding of the production and formulation of non-dairy yogurt, milk and flavored milk
  • Responsible for internal and external audits, as well keeping the plant compliant interms of government rules.

Quality Assurance Officer

MILMA
06.2018 - 04.2019

●Experienced in formulation and production of various dairy products.

●Collaborated with leadership staff to determine appropriate budgets.

Oversaw testing of equipment and components to check for defects.

● Monitored production operations for quality and compliance with standards.

● Analyzed project-related information and made recommendations based on discoveries.

● Managed implementation of new technological improvements resulting in increased efficiency.

● Collaborated with quality department to achieve proper plant sanitation.

● Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.

Education

MASTERS IN FOOD SCIENCE -

AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
06.2021

BACHELORS IN TECHNOLOGY, DAIRY TECHNOLOGY -

SAM HIGGINBOTTOM INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SCIENCES
06.2018

Skills

  • Reliability and Integrity Improvement
  • Non-Compliance Assessment
  • Critical Thinking and Analysis
  • Advanced HACCP certification
  • Animal welfare trained
  • Trained and authorized NMD sampler
  • Advanced auditing certified
  • Food safety and food security trained

Timeline

QA PARTNER

UCC COFFEE
08.2023 - Current

COMPLIANCE AUDITOR

OVATION
08.2022 - 08.2023

QUALITY OFFICER

EPICUREAN DAIRY LTD.
04.2021 - 08.2022

Quality Assurance Officer

MILMA
06.2018 - 04.2019

MASTERS IN FOOD SCIENCE -

AUCKLAND UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

BACHELORS IN TECHNOLOGY, DAIRY TECHNOLOGY -

SAM HIGGINBOTTOM INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE, TECHNOLOGY, AND SCIENCES
ALWYN MATHEW