Dillon Taylor
Cookstown,Tyrone
Summary
Accomplished Quality Assurance auditor with over 7 years' experience in the food manufacturing industry. Certified knowledge of food safety systems based on HACCP, compliance with food safety regulations and standards, product integrity across multi-site operations. Skilled in conducting root cause analysis, performing audits, compliance and regulations, managing documentation, applying continuous improvement methods. Confident decision maker, with the ability to risk assess ensuring food safety, quality and integrity in a fast paced environment.
Highly motivated individual with excellent communications skills dealing with cross functional teams, holding formal qualifications in Food Technology, HACCP and Auditing. Demonstrates the ability to identify non-compliance and solve problems proactively, maintaining high standards for major retailers.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Quality Assurance Auditor
ABP Linden
Dungannon, Tyrone
2023.12 - 2026.01
- Oversaw day-to-day production to maintain food safety and hygiene standards
- Technical lead for pre-starts supporting hygiene and welfare standards.
- Conducted investigations on microbiological fails, completing RCA and implementing corrective action such as reviewing and updating site CIC's
- Organisation of quarterly sampling for M&S Aberdeen Angus testing DNA testing programme.
- Completing investigations and responding to customer complaints regarding foreign bodies, product quality and safety.
- Signing off and providing technical support for first product productions.
- Reviewed and updated HACCP plans and conducted allergen and species validations
- Auditing, reviewing and implementing corrective action on all production processes to ensure products meet customer specification
- Consolidated audit findings into comprehensive reports for management review.
- Ensuring the implementation of pest control onsite, completing RCA for identified issues
- Conducting CCP audits on metal detection identifying non-conformances and implementing corrective actions providing technical training.
- Site lead for packaging store project. Using continuous improvement tools such as 5S. Managing and delegating workflows until completion
- Technical lead for quick clean project working alongside Ecolab, implementing a new chemical with a more complex chemistry to reduce clean down times.
- Led internal Audits, traceability challenges, and compliance reviews
Quality Assurance Technican
ABP Linden
Dungannon, Tyrone
2022.04 - 2023.12
- Conducted daily taste panels against an agreed schedule in addition to all business presentations and customer meetings
- Carried out quality assessments to ensure products meet customer specifications
- Highlight compliance and non-compliance
- Giving support to other functions of the technical in building product specifications
- Organising raw materials, packing and sealing of steaks for customer trials
Laboratory Technician
Lakeland Dairies
Coleraine, Londonderry
2019.05 - 2022.04
- Conducted chemical and organoleptic tests, including free fatty acids and moisture analysis.
- Carried out antibiotic testing (CCP) on all raw milk intake loads for quality assurance.
- Operated Intake, Micro, and Raw controller labs, training and signing off new staff members.
- Used Epicor sales system for lab operations, logging bulk liquid dispatch and tanker weight.
- Performed flourophos testing (CCP) on raw materials to ensure compliance with safety standards.
- Conducted out microbiological testing on milk, cream, and butter for TVC, yeasts, and moulds.
- Counting of microplates to complete production documentation; collated OOS results for trending used by senior management
- Designed site schematics of water points, reviewed risk assessments, and conducted legionella testing.
Food and Beverages Assistant
Bushmills inn
Bushmills, Antrim
2017.02 - 2019.03
- Handled cash transactions accurately for seamless payment process.
- Resolved customer complaints efficiently, fostering positive relations and repeat business.
- Trained new team members, contributing to staff proficiency.
- Collaborated effectively with kitchen staff for expedited order delivery.
- Managed table arrangement for maximising dining capacity during busy periods.
- Maintained cleanliness in dining area which contributed to a pleasant atmosphere.
- Demonstrated exceptional customer service by promptly attending to diner's needs.
Education
BSC (Hons) Food Technology - Food Technology
Loughry College (CAFRE)
Cookstown, Mid Ulster 2017.09 - 2021.05
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma - Food Science and Manufacturing
Loughry College (CAFRE)
2015.09 - 2017.08
Skills
- Technical governance over multi-site operations
- Food safety and regulatory compliance
- Continuous improvement projects
- Effective communication and organisational skills
- Food safety Level 3 & HACCP Level 3
- Major customer hygiene audits and visits
Certification
- Highfield Level 3 Award in HACCP for Food Manufacturing (RQF), 2024
- Highfield Level 3 Award in Effective Auditing and Inspection (RQF), 2024
- Diploma in Manufacturing Operation, 2017
- Highfield Level 3 Food Safety Supervision for Manufacturing, 2017
Achievements
- ABP Linden Employee Spotlight Award, 2024
- Moy Park New Product Development Challenge Winner, 2019
- Dunbia Award - Best Student in Meat Technology, 2017
- Special Endeavor Award, Cookstown Primary School, 2008
Hobbies and interests
- Playing musical instruments such as guitar
- Baking
- Church leader involved in the organisation of kids club
Timeline
Quality Assurance Auditor
ABP Linden
2023.12 - 2026.01
Quality Assurance Technican
ABP Linden
2022.04 - 2023.12
Laboratory Technician
Lakeland Dairies
2019.05 - 2022.04
BSC (Hons) Food Technology - Food Technology
Loughry College (CAFRE)
2017.09 - 2021.05
Food and Beverages Assistant
Bushmills inn
2017.02 - 2019.03
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma - Food Science and Manufacturing
Loughry College (CAFRE)
2015.09 - 2017.08