Experience

Eurofins Food Assurance

• Belgium
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• BRCGS Auditor

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Confidential

• 700 & Above Employee

• Technical Support Specialist

  • Sep 2022 - Dec 2022



FSQ Ltd

• Burton Latimer, Kettering, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

• Interim Technical/Quality Manager

  • Dec 2017 - Dec 2022



Eat Real + PROPER | WARP Snacks

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Interim Technical Support

  • Sep 2021 - Sep 2022



The Compleat Food Group

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Interim Technical Manager

  • May 2021 - Sep 2021



Fiona Cairns Limited

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Interim Senior Technical Manager

  • Oct 2020 - Mar 2021



Westmill | part of Associated British Foods plc

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Interim Site Technical Manager

  • Mar 2019 - Jan 2020



Deli Sante Ltd

• Buckinghamshire

• Technical Consultant

  • Sep 2018 - Feb 2019



ARYZTA BAKERIES UK LTD

• United Kingdom
• Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• BRC Gap Analysis Auditor

  • Jul 2018 - Aug 2018

  Gap analysis of site systems and processes against BRC Global Standard for Food Safety, v7 and v8, in preparation for the site to become BRC accredited. Gap analysis of site systems and processes against BRC Global Standard for Food Safety, v7 and v8, in preparation for the site to become BRC accredited.



McCormick & Company

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interim Quality Assurance Support

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  Helping the site Quality and Operations team ‘get back to basics’. Quality plans, process records and SOPs. Training. Helping the site Quality and Operations team ‘get back to basics’. Quality plans, process records and SOPs. Training.



Lantmannen Unibake UK Ltd

• Milton Keynes, United Kingdom

• Head of Technical (Permanent)

  • Mar 2014 - Dec 2017



Lantmannen Unibake Ltd

• Bagshot

• Technical Liaison Manager (Interim)

  • Feb 2014 - Mar 2014



European Oat Millers

• Hudson Road, Bedford

• Interim Site Technical Manager

  • Oct 2013 - Jan 2014

  Working with the Site Operational Manager and site team during re-location in to the new purpose built factory location. • Combination of consultancy and interim technical management role. Working with the site General Manager and team. • Preparation of new manufacturing site for BRC v6 audit. (Grade A achieved) • Review and re-write of HACCP plan, and validated CCPs against retailer COP. • Gap analysis and re-write of site QMS against BRC v6 and retail COP. • Preparation of site for initial retail product launch • Preparation for introduction of allergens to the site. Risk assessment of allergens and allergen cleaning (deep cleaning and in-process product changeover cleans). Validation work completed using rapid tests and submission for ELISA and real time PCR testing. Internal general awareness refresher training (Allergen, HACCP, foreign body, gmp, hygiene and housekeeping) as well as managing external training for HACCP, Food Safety and Internal Audit provision. Show less



2 Sisters Food Group

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interim Technical Consultant

  • May 2013 - Sep 2013

  Working with the Technical Manager and team. Reviewed new HACCP plan, and validated CCPs against retailer COP and 2SFG standard. Full reports with actions required and recommendations submitted for cook/cooling, veg wash, chargrilling, rehydration of ingredients ... etc. . Risk assessment of allergens and allergen cleaning (deep cleaning and in-process product changeover cleans). Validation work completed using rapid tests and submission for ELISA and real time PCR testing. Full report with actions and recommendations to be completed and submitted before end of September 2013. Show less



NSF International

• United States
• Public Safety
• 700 & Above Employee

• Product and Supply Chain (Interim)

  • Feb 2013 - May 2013

  Supporting the Head of Product & Supply Chain Assurance for day to day routine client base requirements as well as specific project briefs. Client base is predominantly food service sector, with routine requirements for third party approval, quality management system, supplier approval and routine microbiological/environmental schedules. • Project work for DNA testing of globally sourced meat products • Project write-up for in-house hygiene standards for a leading fast food restaurant chain. Final report submitted, awaiting confirmation of the next steps for NSF. • Prospective new client project evaluation - risk assessing all suppliers and products for food safety and business criticality, resulting in a proposed food safety audit matrix. Client approved the evaluation and NSF have taken on the contract for circa 200 supplier manufacturing sites. • Project work for a current client, setting up a supplier database for all global manufacturing sites and reviewing third party status. Show less



British Airways

• United Kingdom
• Airlines and Aviation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head of Food Safety and Quality (interim)

  • Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Heading up the Food Safety and Quality team for British Airways, looking after inward and outbound catering across all flight destinations. Looking after supply QA both at the catering station and on the airside ramp. Food safety and quality on board plane. Heading up the Food Safety and Quality team for British Airways, looking after inward and outbound catering across all flight destinations. Looking after supply QA both at the catering station and on the airside ramp. Food safety and quality on board plane.



Dairy Crest, Pre-Pack Nuneaton

• Interim Technical Manager

  • Apr 2011 - Feb 2012

  • Very hands on role, providing QA culture change whilst improving manufacturing and technical standards • Major project: to improve quality / food safety systems and back to basics standards across the site, but with emphasis on transferring QC type responsibilities to the operations team, allowing the QA function to become auditors of the facility and processes. • Major project: Mentor, train and support the QA Co-ordinator and QA team to reduce the level of down skilling through the technical department. • Major QA projects: Micro & hygiene review giving a 75% reduction in spend/resource, amalgamation of routine GMP audit with Cando (six sigma) and H&S audits, introduction of GMP/Cando/Food Hygiene level 2 multiple choice questionnaires across shift blocks to provide an understanding/compliance monitoring tool (Used to plan in training needs), QA facilitating project to provide a consistency/continuity tool across the four rotating shifts. • Major project: complete re-write of HACCP plan from process flow onwards, using CODEX principles. Training and implementation of a true HACCP team approach. • Introduction of QA KPI block rotation reports, with lead QA champion for specific KPIs (GMP, complaints, Hygiene, QA function compliance) and monthly reporting to site through display boards. • Re-structure of the technical team, giving a three step change programme to be implemented once the permanent site Technical Manager is in role. • Preparation and audit facing during BRC and company group level technical audits. • Introduction of pivotal weekly complaints meetings to drive continuous improvement, GMP and hygiene standards. Show less



innocent drinks

• United Kingdom
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Interim technologist

  • Mar 2011 - May 2011

  Day to day technical and administrative roles, plus review of QMS with recommended amends and legal compliance review against emerging food labelling changes. Day to day technical and administrative roles, plus review of QMS with recommended amends and legal compliance review against emerging food labelling changes.



Greencore FTG, Bow

• Interim Site Technical Manager

  • Jun 2010 - Mar 2011

  Nightshift Technical Manager (June – November) / Site Technical Manager (December – 04 March 2011) • Very hands on role, providing QA culture change whilst improving manufacturing and technical standards • Major project: to improve quality / food safety systems and back to basics standards across the site, but with emphasis on the nightshift where the main volume lies. • Major project: Mentor, train and support the QA Manager and QA team to reduce the level of downskilling through the technical department. • Preparation and customer facing during product launches, third party and customer technical audits. • Recruitment of Nights Technical Manager, • Restructure and rota change to achieve 24 hour QA technical cover • Introduction of pivotal weekly micro meetings to drive continuous improvement, GMP and hygiene standards. Show less



Montana Bakery Ltd

• Interim Technical Controller

  • Jun 2009 - Jun 2010

  Day to day technical control for a large privately owned Italian / Sicilian bakery located near Heathrow. Producing speciality and artisan breads, stonebake and woodfire breads as well as free flow and tin loaves. Four direct reports, plus QA team (circa 5) and hygiene team (circa 20). Day to day technical control for a large privately owned Italian / Sicilian bakery located near Heathrow. Producing speciality and artisan breads, stonebake and woodfire breads as well as free flow and tin loaves. Four direct reports, plus QA team (circa 5) and hygiene team (circa 20).



R F Brookes

• Interim High Risk Technical Manager

  • Oct 2008 - Jan 2009

  Day to day technical control for nightshift High Care environment – producing ready cook chilled recipe dishes for a key retailer, and food service sector customers. Four direct reports, plus production line QC’s (circa 20). The role included: Review and introduction of further QC to QA culture training on the nightshift, daily GMP KPI auditing, training and mentoring of QA’s and QC’s, assessment of High Care raw materials and finished products, allergen controls, personal hygiene, Day to day technical control for nightshift High Care environment – producing ready cook chilled recipe dishes for a key retailer, and food service sector customers. Four direct reports, plus production line QC’s (circa 20). The role included: Review and introduction of further QC to QA culture training on the nightshift, daily GMP KPI auditing, training and mentoring of QA’s and QC’s, assessment of High Care raw materials and finished products, allergen controls, personal hygiene,



Cumbrian Seafoods

• Interim Technical Manager

  • Apr 2008 - Oct 2008

  Day to day technical control of 2 sites from a technical perspective – High & Low Care processing and packing, bulk wet fish and a smoking process factory. Four direct reports, with a total technical team of twenty two. Product is packed for major retailers. The day to day role included: Complaints reduction programme; GMP & foreign body reduction programme; Taste panels (link in to Marketing Review and Buy Back panels; Technical KPI (board report, weekly site KPI report); Hygiene review. NPD project work from approval at concept level through to launch. Daily contact with major retailer technical teams, leading site visits and audits (retail and third party). Show less



Food Partners Ltd

• Interim QA Manager / Hygiene Manager / QC-QA Culture Trainer

  • Apr 2007 - Mar 2008

  Day to day control of the nightshift from a technical perspective. The company produces filled sandwiches and paninis as well as salads and third party items supplied to a major coffee house outlet, airlines and food service sector. 12 direct reports – QA Supervisor, 4 x QA Auditors and 7 x Process Controllers. Day to day control of the nightshift from a technical perspective. The company produces filled sandwiches and paninis as well as salads and third party items supplied to a major coffee house outlet, airlines and food service sector. 12 direct reports – QA Supervisor, 4 x QA Auditors and 7 x Process Controllers.



New England Seafood

• United Kingdom
• Food Production
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Interim Technical Controller

  • Jan 2007 - Mar 2007

  Control of technical function with support from permanent staff members. 5 direct reports – Technical Manager, 4 x QA Managers, also 6 Process Controllers on line. The company supplies exotic fresh fish for sale on wet fish counters as well as value added pre-pack ready-to-cook fresh fish products. Control of technical function with support from permanent staff members. 5 direct reports – Technical Manager, 4 x QA Managers, also 6 Process Controllers on line. The company supplies exotic fresh fish for sale on wet fish counters as well as value added pre-pack ready-to-cook fresh fish products.



Le Pain Croustillant

• Technical Controller

  • Jan 2005 - Oct 2006



Yoplait Dairy Crest Ltd

• Technical Controller

  • May 2003 - Jan 2005



Daily Bread Ltd

• Interim Technical Manager

  • Jan 2003 - May 2003



Kolak Snack Foods Ltd

• Interim Technical Manager

  • Jun 2002 - Jan 2003



Cromer Crab Company Ltd

• Technical Manager

  • Dec 2000 - Mar 2002



Anchor Seafoods Ltd

• Quality Assurance Manager

  • Nov 1998 - Dec 2000



Southern Salads Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Quality Systems Manager

  • Jul 1997 - Nov 1998