Kerrie Elrick
PETERCULTER,Aberdeenshire
Summary
Accomplished Technical Manager with extensive experience in quality assurance, compliance auditing, and team performance management within the food industry. Proven track record of enhancing operational efficiency through the implementation of HACCP protocols and conducting internal audits against BRC standards. Demonstrated expertise in project management and risk assessment, ensuring alignment with business and legislative standards. Adept at mentoring junior staff and fostering professional development, while effectively managing project costs and logistics. Career goal: to continue driving excellence in technical operations and compliance within a dynamic organisation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Manager
Donald Russell
Aberdeen, Scotland
12.2023 - Current
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices and encouraging professional development within the technical team.
- Ensured compliance of products and processes with business and legislative quality standards.
- Facilitate external audit processes.
Assist in conducting internal audit procedures.
Support audit teams by preparing necessary documentation. - Led team efforts in implementing HACCP protocols to ensure food safety compliance.
Project Coordinator
Sonomatic
Aberdeen, Scotland
02.2023 - 12.2023
- Coordinated travel and accommodation logistics for all subsea and topside project technicians.
- Monitored project costs, ensuring alignment with assigned budgets.
- Completed thorough inspections of final reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with client requirements.
- Facilitated recording of meeting minutes during client start-up meetings.
Technical Manager
John Ross Jnr
Aberdeen, Scotland
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Conducted internal audits against BRC standards to ensure compliance and enhance operational efficiency.
- Inspected finished products to ensure compliance with retail customer requirements.
- Conducted comprehensive risk assessments and developed standard operating procedures to ensure adherence to safety and compliance standards.
- Conducted thorough investigations of non-conformances to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
Technical Manager
Donald Russell
Aberdeen, scotland
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Implemented policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Investigated customer complaints to identify trends and enhance service quality.
- Conducted supplier audits to ensure compliance with quality standards and regulations.
- Implemented and monitored compliance with new legislative changes across the business.
Quality Controller/QHSE Administrator
Donald Russell
Aberdeen, Please select a state
03.2015 - 01.2021
- Conduct product and air temperature checks to ensure quality standards are met.
Assist in monitoring temperature readings for compliance with specifications.
Support teams in maintaining accurate records of temperature assessments. - Conducted weight and label checks to ensure compliance with standards.
Assisted in verifying product specifications for accuracy.
Supported team members in maintaining quality control procedures. - Conduct traceability exercises to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Spearhead initiatives to enhance customer engagement and satisfaction.
Finance positions
Various companies
Aberdeen, scotland
07.2007 - 03.2015
- Managed sales ledger, purchase ledger, and credit control, enhancing efficiency in financial operations.
- Assisted in using Business Central for managing purchase orders.
Facilitated the raising of purchase orders to support procurement processes.
Provided support to teams in utilising Business Central effectively. - Streamline project cost tracking, forecasting accruals, and budgeting, to enhance financial management efficiency.
- Managed internal invoicing processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Administer wht and multi-currency transactions across platforms.
Education
Lead Auditor
BRCGS
Birmingham01-2019
HACCP (Advanced Level 4)
Aberdeenshire Council (REHIS)
Aberdeen01-2019
Intermediate Food Hygiene
Aberdeenshire Council (REHIS)
Aberdeen 01-2017
Internal Auditor
FQM performance assurance
Aberdeen01-2016
Certificate of Higher Education - Beauty Therapy, Complimentary therapies
Aberdeen College
Aberdeen 01-2007
Skills
- Team collaboration
- Project management
- Technical liaison
- Risk assessment
- Quality assurance
- Compliance auditing
- Team performance management
Hobbies and interests
- Baking Cupcakes
- Yoga
- Sailing
- Spending time with family
Timeline
Technical Manager
Donald Russell
12.2023 - Current
Project Coordinator
Sonomatic
02.2023 - 12.2023
Technical Manager
John Ross Jnr
10.2022 - 02.2023
Technical Manager
Donald Russell
01.2021 - 07.2022
Quality Controller/QHSE Administrator
Donald Russell
03.2015 - 01.2021
Finance positions
Various companies
07.2007 - 03.2015
Lead Auditor
BRCGS
HACCP (Advanced Level 4)
Aberdeenshire Council (REHIS)
Intermediate Food Hygiene
Aberdeenshire Council (REHIS)
Internal Auditor
FQM performance assurance
Certificate of Higher Education - Beauty Therapy, Complimentary therapies
Aberdeen College