Delia Baban FIFST
Technical Director at Sasco Sauces- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Italian Elementary proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Romanian Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Craig Hindmarsh
Delia has an excellent background in food technology and is able to impart this knowledge in a very effective and considered way to those that she works alongside as well as her team. I was fortunate enough to work with Delia at Graze where Delias input really helped to drive food safety improvements forward in the business. An understanding of not compromising on food safety yet maintaining manufacturing operational efficiencies whilst building effective cross functional relationships are Delias key strengths.
Craig Brooks
Delia is the first person I think of when BRC and/or food safety is the topic. Delia gives confidence that all risks are covered in her calm, supportive and assured delivery drawing upon her great experience. Delia is my go to!
Craig Hindmarsh
Delia has an excellent background in food technology and is able to impart this knowledge in a very effective and considered way to those that she works alongside as well as her team. I was fortunate enough to work with Delia at Graze where Delias input really helped to drive food safety improvements forward in the business. An understanding of not compromising on food safety yet maintaining manufacturing operational efficiencies whilst building effective cross functional relationships are Delias key strengths.
Craig Brooks
Delia is the first person I think of when BRC and/or food safety is the topic. Delia gives confidence that all risks are covered in her calm, supportive and assured delivery drawing upon her great experience. Delia is my go to!
Craig Hindmarsh
Delia has an excellent background in food technology and is able to impart this knowledge in a very effective and considered way to those that she works alongside as well as her team. I was fortunate enough to work with Delia at Graze where Delias input really helped to drive food safety improvements forward in the business. An understanding of not compromising on food safety yet maintaining manufacturing operational efficiencies whilst building effective cross functional relationships are Delias key strengths.
Craig Brooks
Delia is the first person I think of when BRC and/or food safety is the topic. Delia gives confidence that all risks are covered in her calm, supportive and assured delivery drawing upon her great experience. Delia is my go to!
Craig Hindmarsh
Delia has an excellent background in food technology and is able to impart this knowledge in a very effective and considered way to those that she works alongside as well as her team. I was fortunate enough to work with Delia at Graze where Delias input really helped to drive food safety improvements forward in the business. An understanding of not compromising on food safety yet maintaining manufacturing operational efficiencies whilst building effective cross functional relationships are Delias key strengths.
Craig Brooks
Delia is the first person I think of when BRC and/or food safety is the topic. Delia gives confidence that all risks are covered in her calm, supportive and assured delivery drawing upon her great experience. Delia is my go to!
Credentials
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Approved Training Partner
BRCGSJan, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
BRC Third Party Auditor
BRCGSSep, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Auditor for Food Industry
Ministry of Education RomaniaNov, 2006- Sep, 2024 -
BRC Professionals
BRCGSDec, 2019- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Sasco Sauces
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United Kingdom
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Food Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Technical Director
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Sep 2023 - Present
Product Development: Lead the product development process from concept to commercialization, ensuring that new products meet quality, safety, and cost specifications.Quality Assurance (QMS): Establish and maintain rigorous quality control standards and procedures to ensure the consistency and safety of our products.Regulatory Compliance: Stay current with food safety regulations and ensure that our manufacturing site complies with all local, state, and federal requirements.Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains, implementing best practices to enhance production operations.Team Leadership: Build and lead a high-performing technical team, providing mentorship and guidance to ensure the development of a skilled workforce.Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, including operations, supply chain, and marketing, to align technical initiatives with company goals.Budget Management: Manage the technical department's budget effectively, controlling costs while delivering on performance objectives.Supplier and Vendor Relations: Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to secure the highest quality ingredients and materials.Environmental and Sustainability Initiatives: Champion sustainable practices and initiatives to reduce environmental impact and promote responsible manufacturing. Show less
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Technical Manager
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Feb 2016 - Oct 2023
Responsibility for Product Safety, Legality and Quality Responsibility for site technical issues, including liaising with customers and suppliers Day to Day maintenance of QA records Internal and second/third party audits Oversight of site hygiene Managing schedule for environmental monitoring and product testing with the external laboratory NPD team leader of new products whether customer or internal brief Management contact for BRC standard Maintenance of company Quality manual and procedures Health and Safety assessments Leader of the HACCP committee Show less
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DBFS Consulting Services
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United Kingdom
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Food & Beverages
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Food Safety Consultant
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May 2020 - Present
- Conducting and reporting food safety audits based on applicable hygiene codes and brand standards at customer's request. - Deliver food safety solutions through consulting activities such as QMS, HACCP plan facilitation, GFSI recognized standards GAP analysis, Risk assessments, Microbiological environmental mapping, on-site validation studies, etc. - Conducting and reporting food safety audits based on applicable hygiene codes and brand standards at customer's request. - Deliver food safety solutions through consulting activities such as QMS, HACCP plan facilitation, GFSI recognized standards GAP analysis, Risk assessments, Microbiological environmental mapping, on-site validation studies, etc.
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Sirius Training & Certifications
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United Kingdom
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Trainer and Consultant
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Apr 2021 - Present
Working in collaboration with STC to deliver various training courses, such as BRCGS and HACCP. Working in collaboration with STC to deliver various training courses, such as BRCGS and HACCP.
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graze.com
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United Kingdom
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Food Safety and Quality Projects Manager
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May 2020 - Feb 2022
-Responsibility for developing and improving Food Safety program within the company, looking for improvement activities and development of technical competencies across the site. -Support HACCP/TACCP/VACCP programs, and managing on site third party audits, including BRCGS audits. -Amend, review and update the documentation within the Food Safety and Quality Manual and the HACCP Manual -Directs the quality and product safety components of all projects at the site through quality planning and project oversight for compliance to GMP's and other company policies and guidelines. -Support the site process and cleaning & sanitation validation program. Show less
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Head of Raw Materials and Quality Assurance
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Apr 2015 - Feb 2016
Work alongside the Quality and Operations team to ensure the Company only produce safe and legal product through using approved suppliers and ingredients that comply with Technical standards. This includes auditing and inspecting supply base on a risk basis, to ensure the business operates to a high standard of diligence. Taking final decisions on raw material (as escalated by Quality Champions) operating as the line Manager of the QCs, to ensure the processing quality and consistency is challenged, systems are managed such as pest control, microbiological sampling and registering and other systems for site compliance. Responsible for the site Internal and External audit system and completion to schedule. Show less
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Quality Auditor
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Jun 2014 - Apr 2015
Collate and monitor control records, through auditing of factory documentation, on a daily basis ensuring compliance and raising non-conformances Investigation of deviations, non-conformances, and customer complaints/foreign bodies. Co-ordinate and lead daily product taste panels including recording of results.
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Quality Control Manager
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Feb 2006 - Mar 2013
Organize and supervise the Quality Control department, including carrying out internal audits as well as second and third party audits Organize and supervise the Quality Control department, including carrying out internal audits as well as second and third party audits
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Chemist
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Nov 2003 - Dec 2005
Analytical testing of raw materials and finished products to support the process evaluation, validation, and new product development projects Directly participating in the maintenance of an audit-ready GMP/GLP compliant state Drug development process by studying the physical and chemical properties of active substances and additional ingredients used Analytical testing of raw materials and finished products to support the process evaluation, validation, and new product development projects Directly participating in the maintenance of an audit-ready GMP/GLP compliant state Drug development process by studying the physical and chemical properties of active substances and additional ingredients used
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Education
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2019 - 2019
BRCGS Academy
BRCGS Professionals, Food Safety -
2016 - 2019
BRCGS Academy
Third Party Auditor for BRCGS Food Safety Standard, Food Safety -
2013 - 2013
National College for Teaching and Leadership, UK
Qualified Teaching Status, Science -
2006 - 2006
Ministry of National Education, Romania
Quality Auditor in Food Industry / Internal Auditor, Food Industry -
1999 - 2003
Technical University of Cluj Napoca, North University Centre of Baia Mare, Romania
Bachelor's degree, Biology and Chemistry -
1994 - 1998
"Vasile Lucaciu" College
Bacalaureate Diploma, Chemistry and Biology
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