Jennifer Kwan
Ilam,CAN
Summary
Strategic and innovative Research Development Manager with extensive experience at Silver Fern Farms, excelling in meat quality improvement and innovation. Proven track record in leading successful trials and implementing regulatory compliance. Skilled in data management and public speaking, driving impactful change and fostering team success in a competitive industry.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Development Manager
Silver Fern Farms
Christchurch
02.2022 - Current
- Identify science-based meat quality and process improvement opportunities
- Develop strategies to validate initiatives for operational change and improvement
- Actively coaching and mentoring own team members establishing an environment for personal and commercial success
- Trial and/or commercialise new technologies within the business, while in-line with legislative requirements and company policies.
- Provide leadership and contribute to strengthening SFF’s IP position in meat science and research development and create competitive advantage for Silver Fern.
- Ensure company presences and input into industry groups relating to new science and technology initiatives.
Technical Innovation Specialist
Silver Fern Farms
Christchurch
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provide advice and validation of stunning, immobilisation and stimulation systems and their impact on meat quality.
- Manage trials including protocol preparation, resourcing raw materials, effective communication between involved parties, statistical analysis of results and reporting
- With an in-depth understanding of the Beef EQ model framework and a qualified chiller assessor, my team is responsible to suggest and review changes in model improvement and personnel training programs.
- Provide science-based support and project management to in-house trials and innovation projects
- Provide robust recommendations supported by statistical evidence relating to trials.
- Contribute to various cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Responsible to plan and manage regulatory validation processes.
Technical Innovation Officer
Silver Fern Farms
Christchurch
01.2014 - 01.2021
- Responsible for the organization and administration of innovation project work, e.g. regulatory validation exercises, meat science investigations and the organization of livestock kills and associated data collection
- Keep up-to-date with meat science research and provide support and scientific advice to plant and corporate level technical staff, the product development team, marketing and production staff
Technical Compliance Officer
Silver Fern Farms Ltd
Islington
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Solo Technical officer for a deer processing plant and direct management of QAs.
- Implement and maintain food safety programs in accordance to FDA, EU, China, BRC, Tesco and NZ standards.
- Perform various internal verification audits
Research and Development Officer
Silver Fern Farms Ltd
Christchurch
12.2012 - 01.2014
- Design and administrate numerous trials (small and nationwide scale) in the area of meat quality improvement, objective measurements and process optimization across all processing plants in the company under PGP.
- A research program funded by the Ministry for Primary Industries, PGG and Silver Fern Farms.
- Working with various research expert groups, e.g. AgResearch, Carne Technologies, etc. and overseas scientists (both industrial and academic) to ensure the success of a project.
- Participate in the most successful and profitable research program of the company, Beef EQ.
- Root-cause analysis and problem solving for various meat quality issues/customer complaints.
Technical Compliance Officer
Silver Fern Farms Ltd
Finegand
01.2010 - 11.2012
- Perform audits under Risk Management Program, OMARs and New Zealand standards
- Liaison with MPI and overseas customer auditor
Education
Ph.D. - Major in Protein Biochemistry
Lincoln University
Lincoln, NZ01.2021
Master of Philosophy - Specialist in Meat Science Research, Awarded with First Class Honors
AUT University
Auckland, NZ01.2015
Bachelor of Science (Finalist) - Major in Food Science
Otago University
01.2009
First Year -
Sedaya University, Malaysia
12.2007
UEC and SPM -
Pay Fong High School, Malaysia
12.2006
Skills
- Animal Products Act 1999
- OMARs
- Halal program
- Tesco
- BRC
- McDonald’s
- Burger King
- Animal Welfare code 2010
- Industry Standards series
- New technology verification processes
- Market restrictions rules
- Process validation trials
- Meat science
- Mass spectrometry
- Proteomics
- Metabolomics
- Lipidomics
- Public speaking
- Training presentations
- Quality assurance
- Beef Eating Quality system
- Comprehensive reporting
- Professional advice
- Research project management
- Task prioritization
- Data management
- Microsoft Excel Power Pivot
- SPSS
- Origin Lab
- Statistica
- SIMCA
- Minitab
- Microsoft Office
- Web browser
Interests And Achievements
- First Class Honors in Master of Philosophy
- Best audited Tesco listed plant of the year in 2015
- Zero product claims during technical compliance officer role
- Enjoy yoga and skiing
- Fluent in Mandarin and Malay
- Loyal supporter of World Vision Child Sponsorship programme
- Top Student Award in 2006 and Best Curriculum Activity Performer in 2007
References
The list of referees will be provided upon request
Timeline
Research Development Manager
Silver Fern Farms
02.2022 - Current
Technical Innovation Specialist
Silver Fern Farms
01.2021 - 01.2022
Technical Innovation Officer
Silver Fern Farms
01.2014 - 01.2021
Technical Compliance Officer
Silver Fern Farms Ltd
01.2014 - 01.2015
Research and Development Officer
Silver Fern Farms Ltd
12.2012 - 01.2014
Technical Compliance Officer
Silver Fern Farms Ltd
01.2010 - 11.2012
Ph.D. - Major in Protein Biochemistry
Lincoln University
Master of Philosophy - Specialist in Meat Science Research, Awarded with First Class Honors
AUT University
Bachelor of Science (Finalist) - Major in Food Science
Otago University
First Year -
Sedaya University, Malaysia
UEC and SPM -
Pay Fong High School, Malaysia