Experience

TÜV AUSTRIA TURK

• Türkiye
• Legal Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Technical Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Present



Armarica

• Türkiye
• International Trade and Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Audit Manager

  • Dec 2015 - Feb 2017

  Management of audit department for food , cosmetic , hospitality , retail sectors based on ISO 17020 accreditation ; including marketing&sales activities, operation management, invoicing ,development and research (FSSC, GFSI, BRC, GMP, GLP system suitability audits of subcontractors, Hygiene, Mystery Guest & Supplier Audits ). Organizing and coordinate jobs so that services are rendered, and reports are submitted, in a timely manner. Management of audit department for food , cosmetic , hospitality , retail sectors based on ISO 17020 accreditation ; including marketing&sales activities, operation management, invoicing ,development and research (FSSC, GFSI, BRC, GMP, GLP system suitability audits of subcontractors, Hygiene, Mystery Guest & Supplier Audits ). Organizing and coordinate jobs so that services are rendered, and reports are submitted, in a timely manner.



ESMETAR

• İzmir, Türkiye

• Quality Assurance and R&D Director

  • Jul 2015 - Nov 2015

  Management representative-Team leader for Food Safety and Quality Management Systems such as ISO 9001, ISO 22000, BRC (issue 7) , Kosher, Halal, Organic (TR, NOP, EOS – ECOCERT) certifications. Responsible for the updates and implementation of all the current National and international legislations and regulations. The range of products includes the designing and processing of dried fruits and vegetables, fruit pastes or puree pieces, strings and sheets, canned sauces, pestos and sauced vegetables, fruit vegetable and herb powders or their mixes, fruit juice infused fruits, vegetables and oils, frozen dried or semi dried vegetable and fruits, canned roasted or smoked vegetables, marinated vegetables. Manage the research and design of new product development (innovations), the selection of suppliers as well as the ingredients to be used in the products, recipe formulation based on specifications of new ingredients. Developing and apply new theories to products and processes, even applications to create advanced, innovative new products that will drive advantage to market leadership. Exceptional products with nutritional functionalities. Work with marketing, sales and attending customers meetings and trade shows for placing a new product in their product range verifying and identifying new markets by the development of value added products. To perform studies to measure customer satisfaction and reporting results and corrective actions to top management and customers. Show less



SGS

• Switzerland
• Professional Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• CTS Food Audit and Inspection Manager (D)

  • Sep 2014 - Mar 2015

  Management of audit and inspection department for food , cosmetic , hospitality , retail sectors based on ISO 17020 accreditation ; including marketing&sales activities, operation management, invoicing ,development and research (FSSC, GFSI, BRC, GMP, GLP system suitability audits of subcontractors, Hygiene, Mystery Guest & Supplier Audits, IPC, DUPRO, FRI Inspections, Iran Ministry of Health GMP/Food Safety audits). Trainnings given such as GMP, Hygiene, HACCP, Food Safety, Usage of Chemicals.Key personnel for managing and coordinating some the Supplier Food Safety Assessments Audit and inspection projects such as Show less

• CTS Food Support Manager

  • Feb 2014 - Mar 2015

  Provide technical support to develop and implements food testing strategy, in-line with the global food strategy for the Food Laboratory Division. Collaborates with affiliate and global management, regional marketing, sales and operations for the development and implementation of strategies, plans and business models. Support international sales activity led directly by the Business. Monitors the KPIs of Food Iaboratories operations, supports local management to optimize their operations, quality and structure. Manage technical support to Food Testing Laboratories Quality System based on ISO 17025 accreditation, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001. Provides support to management with acquisitions, and budgeting. Marketing new and existing services internally to affiliates as well as customers through creation, development and implementation of business solutions. Understands and seeks out data on the competitive environment. Monitors product/service development and activities of competing businesses. Conducts and reviews market analysis to determine customer needs, future directions, opportunities and trends. Provide technical direction and guidance to clients on the national and international regulations and standards relating to consumer products. Show less

• MSM Food Laboratory Manager

  • Dec 2011 - Feb 2014

  Manages the technical and business aspects of the food control laboratory. Represent laboratory during client visits and regulatory inspections, conduct annual reviews of department staff. Responsible for training personnel, assuring the quality of analyses, procuring cost effective materials to conduct analyses, and technically marketing the services offered. Responsible for the quality and timelines of technical procedures to ensure full compliance with capital adequacy requirements, relevant government regulations. Participate in negotiating contracts, provide information required for quoting. Manage costs in order to achieve laboratory profit target without compromising service delivery and quality.Ensure that workflow through the laboratory operations is optimized. Monitor, forecast, and maintain staffing levels in an efficient, productive, and sustainable manner Show less



MRL Central Residue Research Laboratories

• Mersin, Türkiye

• Technical Manager

  • Apr 2009 - Sep 2011

  Establish Mersin laboratory condition, to include equipment, supplies, construction, project cost control, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures. Research, development of new analytical methods that support market coverage and development. To develop , establish more than 1800 different kind of physical, chemical, microbiology, molecular biology, packaging, analytical test method for Feed and Food products as per national and International Standard like as. ISO, AOAC, AOCS, ICUMSA, EPA, FOSFA, GAFTA, DIN, TS, IFU, IHC, FDA etc. with the different instruments such as GC-MS, GC-MS/MS , UPLC-MS/MS , HPLC, UPLC, GC, AAS, ICP-MS, IR-MS, UV-VIS, RT-PCR, FT-IR for data analysis of different tests. Serve as technical expert providing scientific leadership and guidance to clients and staff. Ensure the on-time completion and accuracy of testing procedures, results, and reports in accordance with relevant standard methods and documented procedures. Coordination of quality and technical team to establish ISO 17025 accreditation standard into the laboratory. Show less



Mérieux NutriSciences Turkey

• Türkiye
• Biotechnology Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head of Laboratory

  • Aug 2006 - Apr 2009

  Establish Muğla Residue laboratory condition, to include infrastructure, equipment, supplies, quality assurance programs, and accurate records throughout all procedures. Ensuring the brand value remains center of expertise to fulfill specific requirements in the market for pesticides, veterinary residue and honey analysis required to contribute to the execution of all processes. Assists Lab Manager regarding sales, profits, costs and expenses to meet/ exceed budgeted financial expectations for the laboratory. Understands customer requirements and organizes lab procedures, schedules and staffing to provide for meeting/exceeding same. Show less



Çevre Endüstriyel Analiz Lab.

• 1 - 100 Employee

• Specialist – Analyst

  • Sep 2003 - Aug 2006

  Sets-up, calibrates, validates, maintains, and operates laboratory equipment and instrumentation, including GC/ECD, GC-NPD, GC/FID ,GC-MS, HPLC, and LC-MS/MS. Perform pesticide residues, mycotoxin, vitamin, BHA, BHT, TPH, PAH, PCBs, oil analysis etc with analytical testing process of food products, water and textile products as per standard operating procedure. Ensure proper maintenance of the method development and validation documents. Analytical research and development activities including literature searches, analytical method development, test procedure writing, analytical method validation, and method transfer to establish ISO 17025 accreditation standard into the laboratory Show less



ÖZLEM ET

• İzmir, Türkiye

• Territory Sales Representative

  • Jul 2002 - Nov 2002

  Wholesale and retail sales activity for meat products in the Aegean region. Playing an active role in developing the customer portfolio by developing new customers and by adding new products to the existing customers. Ensuring effective customer relations management and regular customer visits in accordance with the visit plan requirements. Securing orders from existing and prospective customers through market analysis and through a relationship-based approach. Wholesale and retail sales activity for meat products in the Aegean region. Playing an active role in developing the customer portfolio by developing new customers and by adding new products to the existing customers. Ensuring effective customer relations management and regular customer visits in accordance with the visit plan requirements. Securing orders from existing and prospective customers through market analysis and through a relationship-based approach.



JEST GIDA

• İzmir, Türkiye

• Production Manager

  • Apr 2000 - May 2001

  Managed production and packing process for marzipan and chocolate manufacturing. Acquired and allocated resources in order to ensure compliance with food safety policy requirements. Established safety management system standards within the organization. Followed KPIs and met productivity targets. Monitored production reports to identify opportunities for improvement. Supervised a work force of 35 full time employees. As a Food Process Engineer, one challenging task is to develop cost efficient wholesale food production methods, and determine the standards for food quality and safety. Show less



MC CORMICK

• İzmir, Türkiye

• Summer Internship

  • Jul 1998 - Aug 1998

  Handle the task of spice manufacturing process and ensure that it meets the set standards and regulation. Assisting in Quality Control and Production Department. Handle the task of spice manufacturing process and ensure that it meets the set standards and regulation. Assisting in Quality Control and Production Department.