Matthew Bowsher
Manchester,Lancashire
Summary
Quality Assurance Specialist with extensive expertise in quality auditing, QA methodologies, and risk assessment. Demonstrates strong decision-making capabilities and a commitment to food safety laws and hygiene standards. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, with a keen focus on quality consciousness and customer orientation. Dedicated to ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and enhancing overall product quality.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
QA
Foodpro manufacturing
Wigan
2024.01 - 2026.04
- Maintained up-to-date documentation, facilitating smoother audits.
- Mitigated risks by establishing effective control measures during manufacturing process.
- Reviewed test procedures for optimised results.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Assured consistent quality standards with meticulous inspection protocols.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough testing and analysis.
- Upheld confidentiality and data security standards throughout all QA procedures.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations by implementing rigorous checks.
- Investigated variations from desired standard to find root cause, implementing appropriate Corrective And Preventative Actions (CAPAs) and effective change control.
- Corresponded with teams and across sites to consistently apply best practices across organisation.
- Updated relevant documentation, checking for accuracy and relevance.
Production line operator
Bowmans specalist liquids
Leigh, Greater Manchester
2023.05 - 2024.11
- Operated machinery, resulting in consistent productivity levels.
- Loaded and unloaded supplies from lorries, promoting efficient workflow.
- Monitored temperature controls, maintaining optimal conditions for product manufacturing.
- Accomplished safer work environment by strictly following health and safety regulations.
- Tackled minor machine breakdowns swiftly avoiding prolonged disruption in production line flow.
- Handled raw materials carefully, reducing wastage significantly.
- Upheld company standards through adherence to quality control procedures at all times.
- Coordinated movements along conveyor belts for streamlined operations.
- Conducted routine checks on machinery, ensuring effective operation at all times.
Production line operative
Holchem laboratories
Bury, Greater Manchester
2018.04 - 2023.03
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by promptly addressing machine malfunctions.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily production targets.
- Managed waste disposal after each shift; maintained a clean working environment.
- Monitored conveyor belts and production lines for irregularities; rectified them swiftly.
- Followed detailed assembly instructions, improved product integrity.
- Regularly checked equipment for wear and tear; reported needful repairs promptly.
- Packed finished products for shipment, ensured timely delivery.
- Performed quality checks to guarantee product consistency.
- Operated machinery to meet production deadlines.
Education
GCSEs - GCSE's
Walkden High School
Walkden 2008.09 - 2013.06
NVQ Level 2 - Hospitality and catering
Walkden college
Walkden, Salford 2013.09 - 2015.06
Skills
- Decision-Making capabilities
- Risk assessment capabilities
- Quality auditing expertise
- QA methodologies
- Microsoft Word and Excel
- Quality consciousness
- Customer orientation
- Food safety commitment
- Food safety laws
- Food safety and hygiene
Certification
Full Uk drivers license
Affiliations
- model painting
- Voice acting
- Tabletop roleplaying games
Timeline
QA
Foodpro manufacturing
2024.01 - 2026.04
Production line operator
Bowmans specalist liquids
2023.05 - 2024.11
Production line operative
Holchem laboratories
2018.04 - 2023.03
NVQ Level 2 - Hospitality and catering
Walkden college
2013.09 - 2015.06
GCSEs - GCSE's
Walkden High School
2008.09 - 2013.06