Experience

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  Prowrap

  • Bristol, England, United Kingdom

  • Quality Co-ordinator

    • Aug 2023 - Present
    • Bristol, England, United Kingdom

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  The Bart Ingredients Company

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

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    • Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

    As a Quality Assurance (QA) and Intake Manager in a spice packaging factory, my key roles and responsibilities revolved around ensuring that the products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements.Key Responsibilities:Quality Control Processes: Develop and implement quality control procedures and systems within the intake and production departments of spice production.Quality Standards Compliance: Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and certifications relevant to the spice industry, such as ISO 22000 (Food Safety Management System), HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and British Retail Consortium Global Standards (BRCGS.)Internal and External Audits/Inspections: Plan and conduct regular audits and inspections to assess adherence to quality standards, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions.Product Testing and Analysis: Oversee the testing and analysis of spice samples to verify their quality, purity, safety, and adherence to specifications. This involves in-house authenticity verification and working closely with third-party laboratories for outsourced testing.Documentation and Record-Keeping: Establish and maintain comprehensive documentation related to quality control activities, including specifications, test results, inspections, and audits. Ensure proper record-keeping and traceability of all production processes.Staff Training and Development: Provide training and guidance to employees involved in quality control processes. Promote a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement among the workforce.Regulatory Compliance: Stay up to date with relevant food safety regulations, quality standards, and industry best practices. Ensure the company's compliance with applicable local, national, and international regulations

  • Interim Intake Manager

    • Apr 2021 - Mar 2022

  • Intake Technician

    • Oct 2019 - Apr 2021

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  Morrisons

  • Bideford and Reading

  • Customer Service Specialist

    • Oct 2011 - Oct 2019
    • Bideford and Reading

    Roles and responsibilities:• Communication with customers• Replenishing warehouse shelves required me to be organised and methodical• Learning a large range of product knowledge• I was in charge of deliveries on a daily basis worth thousands of pounds recording them in and out of the store• i was responsible for high value items (lottery and cigarettes) and taking stock of these items •deliveries required me to start work at 5 am which shows discipline in changing my social life to fit workSkills and knowledge:• Time management skills • Ability to work without supervision• Morrison has enabled me to develop my capability to collaborate effectively with a diverse range of people and motivate team members to work towards shared goals, e.g. sales targets. • Working in the cafe focus and technique is required to allow a smooth and continuous production of food during busy periods• Top level social skills are required to allow a good team work ethic and to interact positively with all customers.