Certifications Operation Assistant

• May 2023 - Present

Food & Feed Safety Coordinator

• Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

• Responsible for the GMP+ certification program and Food and Feed Safety certification programs (BRCGS S&D, FSSC 22.000, GMP+), ISO 9001, ISO 22716, and ISO 14001. • Control so that the procedures required by the program are complied with. • Execution of services in the administrative area, service to suppliers and customers. • Responsible for qualifications of auditors, inspectors, and assistants. • Planning of audits. • Management of general information about services, inspections, and certifications. • Involved in budgets, forecasts and payments. • Communication with other international offices to carry out certification services. • Review of audit reports, development of internal training, and final decision on customer certification. Show less

Technical Reviewer

• Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

• Conducted the technical review of documents, checklists, and audit reports of UTZ Certified and GLOBAGAP standards. • Contacted auditors and technical teams to adapt documents to certification standards. • Conducted the technical review of documents, checklists, and audit reports of UTZ Certified and GLOBAGAP standards. • Contacted auditors and technical teams to adapt documents to certification standards.

Executive Director Brazil

• May 2018 - Dec 2020

• Responsible for hiring suppliers and controlling purchases and receipts in all areas of the company.• Responsible for identifying risks within the production processes, and defining short, medium, and long-term solutions and goals.• Carried out control of salary payments; acquisitions; taxes and other financial needs.• Acted in synergy with the Supply Chain USA team and LATAM board to define budgets and forecasts.• Knowledge of the use of administrative and financial systems for inventory control; control and emission of invoices; duplicate write-offs; check payments; the issue of slips; bank reconciliations and acquisitions (ERP Systems).• Expertise in exporting and importing food products to the North American market (United States and Canada).• Team management: hiring; feedbacks; definition of KPIs; monitoring performance and following the achievement of the objectives proposed to each employee. Show less

Quality Assurance & Quality Management Director

• May 2017 - May 2018

• Implementation of Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP in third industries and company's industries. • Creation and review of procedures for the integrated quality management system and quality control, based on ISO 19001:2018, ISO 9001:2015, and GFSI standards (BRC and FSSC 22000). • Conducting sensory analysis and sensory panels. • Responsible for meeting export requirements, including collecting samples, conducting laboratory analysis, forming batch codes and traceability processes, issuing export labels, and forming cargo to be exported. • Coordination of organic certifications (BR, NOP, and IOS) and Fair Trade (Fair for Life). • Acted in synergy with the USA quality team (QA USA) based in Sebastopol, California. • Monitored and managed the Research & Development area. • Knowledge of methods for equipment such as HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography). • Conducted training and lectures on Food Quality and Food Safety for employees and partners. Show less

Commercial and Technical Coordinator - Food, Beverage and Soft Goods

• Sep 2015 - May 2017

• Coordination of commercial and technical activities for inspection services, audits, and laboratory tests and analyses. • Coordination of business processes and organization of audits for Food Safety and Quality certifications (HACCP, GMP, GMP+, SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000, IFS, UTZ Certified, GlobalGAP). • Coordination of business processes and organization of second-party audits. • Management of the Foods and Life Science Division, including internal controls, definition and measurement of KPIs, control of payments, forecasts and budgets, and management of team tasks and duties. • Local Key Account Manager for Nestle RSG (Responsible Sourcing Guideline). Show less

Technical Manager

• Jan 2013 - Sep 2015

• Technical management of certification schemes and conformity assessment protocols. • Reviewing reports and issuing audit certificates. • Training teams of auditors and leading auditors for sustainability and Food & Feed Safety protocols. • Certifications schemes under management: Bonsucro, GMP, GMP+, GlobalGAP, GRS, Greenergy, RTRS, organic standards (NOP and IOS), ASC, UTZ Certified, HACCP, ISCC, GRS, ISO 9001).

Consultant

• Jan 2012 - Sep 2015

• Supplier Consultant for UNILEVER Brazil SAC (Sustainable Agricultural Code). • Key Consultant for South American suppliers for UNILEVER SAC.

Lead Auditor

• Mar 2011 - Sep 2015

• Conducting FSC Chain of Custody audits (single site, multisite, group). • Conducting GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance Scheme audits (GMP+B1, GMP+B2, GMP+B3). • Conducting GLOBALGAP IFA audits (fruits & vegetables, combinable crops, plant propagation material). • Conducting ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems - IRCA audits. • Conducting C.A.F.E. Practices audits for the Starbucks Coffee Company. • Conducting Nike P2P Audit Management Program - HSE & Labor audits. • Conducting GRS audits. • Conducting organic standards (NOP & UE) audits. • Conducting UTZ Certified audits (code of conduct, chain of custody, protocol, GIP for cocoa, coffee, and tea). • Conducting Bonsucro Chain of Custody and Production audits. • Conducting ASC audits. Show less

Senior Auditor

• Mar 2011 - Sep 2015

• Conducting GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance Scheme audits (GMP+B1, GMP+B2, GMP+B3).• Conducting GLOBALGAP IFA audits (fruits & vegetables, combinable crops, plant propagation material).• Conducting FSC Chain of Custody audits (single site, multisite, group).• Conducting PEFC audits.• Conducting Bonsucro Chain of Custody and Production audits.• Conducting ASC audits.• Conducting organic standards (NOP & UE) audits.

Instructor

• Mar 2011 - Sep 2015

• GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance Scheme training (GMP+B1, GMP+B2, GMP+B3).• Unilever SAC (Sustainable Agricultural Code) training.• SAI Platform training.• Quickfire Office training.• HACCP Principles training.• Internal Auditor Qualification training (concepts and skills of internal auditors for ISO 19001:2011).

Commercial and Technical Coordinator

• Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

• Technical responsibility for certification schemes such as GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance Scheme, GLOBALGAP, Bonsucro, GRS, Greenergy Protocol, Pepsico Sustainable and Social Protocol, RTRS, and organic standards (NOP & UE).• Management of commercial activities for certification schemes such as GMP+ Feed Safety Assurance Scheme, GLOBALGAP, Bonsucro, GRS, and ASC. Sales, customer contact, billing and payment control.

Inspections Coordinator

• Jan 2009 - Feb 2011

• Coordination of organic certifications (BR, IFOAM, NOP, CEE, JAS, Bio Suisse, CAAQ, and GLOBALGAP)• Contact with customers, inspectors, and auditors• Control and assessment of audit documentation (reports, audit plans, checklists, non-conformities actions).• Management of compliance with applicable standards (internal procedures and certification schemes).• Organization of events and conduct of training for inspectors and auditors.

Auditor

• Jan 2009 - Feb 2011

• Conducting GLOBALGAP and organic audits (BR, IFOAM, NOP, IOS).