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Jordan Lowe

Humberstone

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and a deep understanding of manufacturing processes. Proven ability to mentor staff, manage technical operations, and ensure quality control procedures are adhered to. Demonstrates proficiency in Quality Management Systems (QMS) and the Microsoft Office suite. Known for an outgoing personality, resilience, adaptability, and a 'right first time' approach. Adept at public speaking with a driven attitude towards achieving excellence in quality management.

Driven and proactive, with proven ability to lead teams and improve processes. Possesses strong analytical skills and communication abilities, ensuring high standards and continuous improvement. Ready to bring transformative leadership and meticulous approach to the role.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Technical Quality Manager

Parkacre Ltd
Lincoln, Lincolnshire
10.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a collaborative relationship with our customer base.
  • Management of the sites environmental monitoring schedule.
  • Manage customer queries, ensuring all required actions are completed within the set time frame.
  • Businesses primary technical contact for all customers, accreditation bodies, and new business contacts.
  • Key figure in 3rd party audits.
  • Created and implemented the business new raw material code of practice.
  • Responsible for the sites environmental, raw material, and finished product testing programmes ensuring compliance.
  • HACCP Team Leader
  • Food defence deputy.
  • Managing a department of 10 employees.
  • Changed the wider managements teams culture on food safety and quality, introducing regular meetings which provide departments the chance to voice concerns.
  • Implemented a more streamlined approach to supplier approval while still guaranteeing safety, quality, and compliance.
  • Project lead the implementation of a technical software to move the business towards a paperless future.

Quality Manager

Parkacre Ltd
02.2023 - 10.2024
  • I oversaw the day-to-day management of the site’s quality technicians as well as the analytical coordinator
  • I was responsible for the site’s raw material, finished product, and environmental testing programmes.
  • The role required me to deputise for the Technical Manager, which includes hosting customer and 3rd party audits, attending senior management meetings, deputy HACCP team leader
  • I am also a member of the sites internal auditing team
  • During my time as Quality Manager, I have obtained my HACCP level 4 qualification with Lincoln University, recently appointed HACCP deputy team leader.
  • I have also developed a working relationship with key customers allowing the business to further establish themselves as an industry leader.
  • Ensured consistency in product quality with regular inspections and tests.
  • Handled non-conformance issues proactively, reducing production delays significantly.

Quality Team Leader

Cranswick Poultry
09.2021 - 01.2023
  • My main duties at Cranswick were to oversee the day-to-day management of the QA team, ensuring their assigned duties were completed, assist the Quality & Technical manager in 3rd party & customer audits, investigate customer & consumer complaints, conduct CCP validations (cooking, cooling, and metal detection), creation and review of the sites environmental monitoring programme, pest control/management
  • I also deputised for the Quality manager which meant I attended senior management meetings which included HACCP, Hygiene, and daily management meetings

Technical advanced operative

Youngs seafood
08.2020 - 09.2021
  • My main duty as technical advanced operative is to ensure all quality & CCP checks are completed and within the agreed tolerances
  • Any deviations from this require the product to be placed into quarantine
  • My other duties include however not limited to completing daily and monthly audits, micro and allergen swabbing
  • This role requires a keen eye for detail because any deviation from this could result in a product recall, potentially damage the brand as well as potentially harming the consumer

Raw material Quality Assurance

Hain Daniels Group
11.2016 - 07.2020
  • My main duties as a raw material technician are to ensure all raw materials are within the agreed specification
  • I do this through testing the raw material against a set specification, if they are found to not be within the set guidelines the material is rejected back to the supplier
  • This requires a great eye for detail because one mistake could result in rejections to the finished product
  • Another role I undertake is to ensure that all non-conforming product is reported to the supplier directly by telephone & electronic communication furthermore I also visit those non-conforming suppliers
  • As well as visiting non-conforming supplier, I also take part in on site accreditation audits (British retail consortium) this requires a high level of professionalism and discretion

Senior Operative

Hain Daniels Group
Grimsby
01.2011 - 11.2016
  • My main duties as a senior operative are to firstly ensure product quality and quantity
  • I do this by ensuring all chemicals and food products we are using in the cooking process are safe to use using a few routine laboratory tests
  • Secondary duties are to ensure the correct weights and temperatures are used throughout the whole cooking process which needs monitoring constantly
  • This requires a great eye for detail as a simple measuring error can create a huge product recall and financial loss for the company
  • I am also experienced in following guidelines and regulations
  • I have worked my way up to my current role of senior operator through dedication and a constant strive to better myself

Education

GCSE - Grade C and above (Maths, English, Science and ICT)

Matthew Humberston
01.2002 - 01.2007

Skills

  • CAPA expertise
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes
  • Mentoring staff
  • QMS understanding
  • Technical Management
  • Outgoing personality
  • Driven
  • Right first time approach
  • Microsoft office suite proficiency
  • Resilience and adaptability
  • Quality control procedures
  • Quality Management
  • Public speaking

Custom

Available on Request.

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Technical Quality Manager

Parkacre Ltd
10.2024 - Current

Quality Manager

Parkacre Ltd
02.2023 - 10.2024

Quality Team Leader

Cranswick Poultry
09.2021 - 01.2023

Technical advanced operative

Youngs seafood
08.2020 - 09.2021

Raw material Quality Assurance

Hain Daniels Group
11.2016 - 07.2020

Senior Operative

Hain Daniels Group
01.2011 - 11.2016

GCSE - Grade C and above (Maths, English, Science and ICT)

Matthew Humberston
01.2002 - 01.2007

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