Venaolyn Ipu
Auckland,Mt Roskill
Summary
I have 3+ years in quality control and quality assurance experience in food safety with a degree in Microbiology. I specialize in quality inspections, validations, internal and external audits, quality assurance and quality control. I have effective communication skills and the motivation to take on challenging work. I am highly detail-oriented and well-versed in food safety procedures.
My goal is to provide my clients with the best service possible and to make sure to demonstrate and comply with health and safety procedures
I am organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I am an honest individual with exceptional background spent in food safety, quality control and quality assurance. Engaging demeanor to work in demanding environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Officer
Hilton Foods NZ
03.2023 - Current
- Worked closely with production and performed quality roles such as inspecting products and finding the root cause of issues and providing solution.
- Data and product management - Scheduling product management so that production gets completed at the right time
- Conducted food safety audits with production line leaders
- Achieved customer satisfaction with thorough audits of products, ensuring adherence to standards.
- Improved manufacturing processes by identifying areas of inefficiency and recommending corrective actions
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for timely resolution of quality issues and food safety concerns.
- Facilitated effective communication between departments regarding quality matters, fostering a collaborative working environment.
- Liaised with external auditors during certification processes, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to meeting stringent regulatory requirements for product safety and effectiveness.
- Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor product quality and adherence to regulatory standards..
- Performed weekly site GMP internal audits
- Performed daily retail pack assessment checks on products
- Liaised between quality control and other departments such as the Production planning and Production Engineering departments to resolve issues arising from production lines.
- Assessed product quality by monitoring quality assurance metrics, reports and dashboards.
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Assessed products or services to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
- Resolved issues and able to provide answers and solutions to questions raised by the production line leaders and runners
Quality Control Technician
Eurofins Food Analytics NZ
06.2019 - 03.2023
- Performed routine microbiological testings on food samples and making sure to follow food safety procedures
- Enhanced laboratory efficiency by maintaining and calibrating equipment for accurate experimental results.
- Improved sample analysis turnaround time through meticulous organization of daily tasks and efficient use of resources.
- Ensured high-quality results by following strict protocols for various microbiological testing procedures.
- Increased lab safety by enforcing proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Reduced contamination risks in cultures by working diligently with aseptic techniques during sample preparation.
- Conducted quality control measures regularly to ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Prepared samples for analysis by performing complex sample preparation tasks.
- Adhered to laboratory safety procedures to maintain compliance with quality control standards.
- Trained and supervised junior technicians in laboratory protocols.
- Prepared reagents and solutions following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
- Recorded and analyzed data to produce reports of results.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Massey University
Palmerston North, NZ05.2019
Skills
- Systems, Applications & Products (SAP)
- Word Processing/ Excel/ Outlook/ Data management
- Product management
- Team Development
- Quality control and Quality Assurance
- Internal and External audits
- Root cause analysis
- Food safety Quality operations
- Preventative measures
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Performance monitoring
- Analytical thinking
- Customer focus
- Risk assessment
- Internal Audits
- Audit Reporting
Timeline
Quality Assurance Officer
Hilton Foods NZ
03.2023 - Current
Quality Control Technician
Eurofins Food Analytics NZ
06.2019 - 03.2023
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology
Massey University
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