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Amy Phua
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
A dedicated, passionate Process Engineer with a real interest in process validation and improvement. Demonstrated experience in project management and leading validation activities for equipment and processes to ensure compliance with industry regulations. My logical thinking, inquisitive mindset, and natural problem-solving skills drove my university studies, and throughout my various working roles I developed further interests in process validation and improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Technologist
Sanitarium Health Food Company
11.2021 - 04.2024
- Validation and qualification of new and existing production equipment such as packaging machines, dryers and pressure cookers.
- Auditing hygienic design of plant equipment during the design phase of projects.
- Data collection and statistical analysis to identify process improvement opportunities.
- Responsible for leading, troubleshooting and authorising various process deviations using appropriate root-cause-analysis tools such as 5-Whys and Fishbone to ensure timely closure and the implementation of appropriate CAPAs to prevent recurrence.
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by participating in Lean Six Sigma projects aimed at reducing waste and inefficiencies within the production environment.
- Improving the site quality management system to comply with BRC audit criteria. Ensuring compliance with food safety and legal requirements.
- Leading HACCP teams and responsible for the maintenance of the HACCP system.
Product and Process Improvement Technologist
Delmaine Fine Foods
09.2019 - 11.2021
- Running factory trials for new processes, equipment and packaging.
- Decommissioning and commissioning of production lines and equipment.
- Authoring installation, operation and process qualification protocols (IQ,OQ & PQ) for the implementation of new manufacturing equipment.
- Process validation and cleaning validation of new and existing production lines.
- Development of asset registers and preventative maintenance schedules for two manufacturing sites using MEX maintenance software.
- SOP (standard operating procedure) development for new equipment and processes and subsequent training of staff members.
Process Technician
Merck
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Ensuring that the bacterial vaccines were made in accordance with standard operating procedures whilst following current good manufacturing procedures.
- Conducting in process microbiological testing to confirm bacterial strain and checking for the absence of contaminants.
- Training new staff members on how to perform production tasks whilst following strict cGMP practices.
- Analysis of out of specification and out of trend products using root cause analysis methodologies and CAPA (corrective and preventative action) implementation.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Chemical And Bioprocess Engineering
Massey University
Palmerston North, New Zealand11-2018
Skills
- Leadership
- Teamwork
- Problem solving
- Organisation and time management
- Commitment and drive
Certification
- European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) - EHEDG Advanced Course on Hygienic Design
- Advanced HACCP Certificate - AsureQuality
Interests
Timeline
Process Technologist
Sanitarium Health Food Company
11.2021 - 04.2024
Product and Process Improvement Technologist
Delmaine Fine Foods
09.2019 - 11.2021
Process Technician
Merck
01.2019 - 09.2019
- European Hygienic Engineering & Design Group (EHEDG) - EHEDG Advanced Course on Hygienic Design
- Advanced HACCP Certificate - AsureQuality
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - Chemical And Bioprocess Engineering
Massey University
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