Kate Wright
Broom, Biggleswade,Bedfordshire
Summary
With 18 years experience managing Ingredient Specifications/ Food Safety parameters and Quality attributes across 3 Cereal/ Biscuit brands I have extensive knowledge which can be applied to all ambient ingredients across food manufacturing.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work history
Supplier Specification Technologist
The Jordans & Ryvita Company
Biggleswade, Bedfordshire
01.2018 - Current
o Maintenance of all Raw Material Specifications
o Co-ordinating the completion of Packaging Specifications
o Working with Raw Material & Packaging Suppliers to ensure specifications are completed according to BRC Requirements
o Maintenance of Supplier Accreditation – including GFSI, Kosher, Organic, IP Certificates
o Leading the submission of JDR recipes for NSF Non GMO Approval
o Design updates and amends to Hamilton Grant PDMu Software
Raw Material Quality Supervisor/ Inventory Control
The Jordans & Ryvita Company
Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire
01.2012 - 01.2018
o Management of a small team
o Maintenance and improvement of raw material quality/ standards
o Monitoring and reporting supplier performance activity, via reject figures/ non conformance reports
o Assisting with the maintenance of Raw Material Specifications
o Maintaining Quality Systems
o Raising Purchase Orders for Raw Materials in line with production demands
o Receipting Purchase Orders for Raw Materials at point of contract completion
Raw Materials QA & Compliance Assistant
The Jordans & Ryvita Company
Biggleswade, Central Bedfordshire
07.2007 - 01.2012
o Sampling and analysing raw materials
o Maintaining accurate data systems – supplier details, accreditation, audit reports
o Stock Inspections
o Liaising with Suppliers
o Assisting in Quality Improvement projects
Skills
Competent across Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook
Efficient & Structured approach to managing and prioritising email responses
Proactive in task management
Can work independently within role guidelines
Effective decision making
Good working relationships with colleagues at all levels
External relationship management
Time management – projects delivered on time in full
Work smarter not harder approach
Personal Profile
I am a keen home cook who likes to try out different recipes, particularly Middle Eastern/ Persian cuisine.
I have 2 whippets, a cat and a husband all of which who keep me busy!
I'm a gym member who likes to keep fit but I also love a visit to the theatre to relax!
Training
· Hamilton Grant – Designer and PDM modules
· Mfg – QAD Enterprise Applications
· First Aid Trained – St Johns Ambulance
· Anaphylaxis Awareness – Campden BRI
· Basic Microbiology – Campden BRI
· Basic Packaging – Campden BRI
· External Supplier/ Customer Portals – NSF/ KLBD
· Intermediate Food Hygiene – Campden BRI
· HACCP Intermediate – Campden BRI
· Root Cause Analysis – Campden BRI
· Safe Production of Dried Foods – Campden BRI
· Tackling Food Fraud – Campden BRI
· Food & Drink Labelling – Campden BRI
· Raw Materials Allergens & Contaminants – Campden BRI
· Management Skills
Timeline
Supplier Specification Technologist
The Jordans & Ryvita Company
01.2018 - Current
Raw Material Quality Supervisor/ Inventory Control
The Jordans & Ryvita Company
01.2012 - 01.2018
Raw Materials QA & Compliance Assistant
The Jordans & Ryvita Company
07.2007 - 01.2012
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