SAMANTHA ARIKI-WILKINSON
High Wycombe,Buckinghamshire
Summary
Highly driven Raw Material Coordinator with over 10 years of experience in manufacturing industry, knowledgeable of Microsoft Dynamics system (D365) with (LIMS) Laboratory Information Management System for quality control systems with first-class honours degree in Forensic Science highly motivated, reliable, efficient, problem solver, excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills. Ability to use own initiative to achieve personal and company objectives working within a busy and fast paced environment. Capable to work independently as well as part of a team. Seeking a role that provides new challenges and opportunities to further career development and progression.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Raw Material Coordinator
Synergy Flavours Ltd
High Wycombe
01.2021 - Current
- Responsible for approving all Raw Material documentations for production use
- Responsible for approving new all new and existing supplier's documentations
- Maintaining and updating all Supplier/ Raw Materials Assurance folders
- Working with Quality System Manager in supplier audits
- Creating buying specifications for sourcing raw materials
- Responsible for managing and completing Horizon scanning -Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF Alerts) including Vulnerability Assessment and Critical Control Points (VACCP)
- Performed Monthly Raw Material Approvals meetings with stakeholders
- Responding to all Raw material related queries from any department and sourcing information i.e., Purchasing Team, Compliance Team, Quality Team, Innovation Team, Customer Service Team, Sales Team
- Creating SOPs for new Quality Assurance processes
- Participating in site audits including BRC audits (2 sites) and customer audits
- Conducted internal GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) audits
- Generating and maintaining supplier risk assessment, supplier monitoring, supplier performance.
D365 Quality Specialist
Synergy Flavours Ltd
High Wycombe
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Implemented and tested new ERP system Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) with LIMS Laboratory Information Management System for the quality control systems for 3 Company sites
- Training and demonstrating the New ERP system to the business and quality team
- Generated test scripts for all quality processes using automated system or Microsoft word
- Produced easy navigation guides for users for all departments
- Supported and helped departments during systems Go-Live and Hypercare
- Created SOP for new systems functionality.
Quality Control Supervisor
Synergy Flavours Ltd
High Wycombe
11.2018 - 01.2021
- Tasted and Released Finished Products and Raw Materials
- Tested salt, moisture, specific gravity, refractive index, water activity, pH
- Booked product samples for external testing e.g
- Microbiology testing, Gluten testing, Heavy Metal testing
- Participated in Daily Operations meetings
- Responsible for water sampling for microbiology testing
- Trained and mentored all New QC starters
- Partaken in Customer audits
- Archived samples and paperwork
- Daily calibration of laboratory equipment
- Conducted internal GMP audits
- Conducted Glass audit
- Created SOPs for the quality manual
- Responsible for Pest Control Audit
- Managed setting up taste panels and odour panel
- Partook in product/material Traceability for Customer and third-party audits e.g., BRC.
Quality Control Technician
Synergy Flavours Ltd
High Wycombe
08.2015 - 10.2018
- Tested salt, moisture, specific gravity, refractive index, water activity, pH
- Booked samples for micro testing
- Ordered laboratory chemicals and consumables
- Released finished products and raw materials
- Processed raw materials for release
- Conducted GMP audit
- Conducted Glass audit
- Responsible for Pest Control Audit
- Conducted and set up taste panels and odour panels
- Run samples on GC/ GC - MS Analysis
- Responsible for Water sampling for microbiological testing.
Laboratory Trial Support Technician
Mars Pet- Care Ltd
Leicestershire
12.2014 - 06.2015
- Prepared model diets in a food grade laboratory
- Maintained and calibrated laboratory equipment
- Maintained the cleanliness of laboratory
- Maintained and ordered the chemicals for the laboratory
- Processed biological samples for scientific analysis.
Graduate Scientific Researcher
P&G Gillette/ Venus
Reading
06.2013 - 06.2014
- Prepared and executed research studies planned by the team
- Monitored and maintained record keeping of the studies outcomes
- Organised raw data for statistical analysis.
St. George's Internship
Southall, Middlesex
London
03.2013 - 06.2013
- Worked as a Data Analyser
- Worked as a Church administrator
- Helped with child care sessions at St
- John's Church language classes
- Worked as a Supervisor in the toddler group
- Volunteered with A Rocha's local projects and admin work.
Temporary Administrator
MMC (Barnardo's) Smiths News PLC
Reading
10.2012 - 11.2012
- Took telephone and postal orders
- Updated orders on computer database.
Lab/ Teaching Assistant
Uxbridge College
Middlesex
10.2011
- 15 days placement- aided in teaching 2 GCSEs Chemistry classes
- Led a chemistry practical demonstration to the class
- Taught a GCSE chemistry lesson.
Education
A-Levels -
East Berkshire College
Windsor 09.2006 - 06.2008
BSc (Hons) Forensic Science - Forensic Science
London Metropolitan University
Uxbridge 09.2004 - 05.2012
Skills
- HACCP
- ISO 9001:2015 QMS
- Adept in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
- Knowledgeable of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
- Microsoft Dynamics 365 System (D365)
- Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
- Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA)
- CAPA
- Trained in techniques such as, Thin Layer Chromatography, Titration, Cell counting and DNA analysis and other specialist forensic skills
- Proficient in operating Salt Titrator, Density Meter, Karl Fischer Titrator, Scanning Electron Microscope, Aqua flux, Corneometer
- Excellent organisation
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Excellent communication skills
- Team worker
- Keen and quick learner
- Can do attitude
- Full UK Driving License
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Internal and External Auditing
- Attention to detail
- Decision making
- Quality Assurance processes
- Supplier management
- Raw material specifications
- Quality Control
- Quality Audits
- Product Testing
Affiliations
- Enjoy sports like cycling, swimming and jogging, Gym, running Playing guitar Leading a music group at church Singing Volunteer Youth Leader at church Cooking Gardening
Certification
HACCP Certification Alison 03/2024
ISO 9001:2015 Certification Alison 04/2024
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
D365 Quality Specialist
Synergy Flavours Ltd
01.2022 - 05.2023
Raw Material Coordinator
Synergy Flavours Ltd
01.2021 - Current
Quality Control Supervisor
Synergy Flavours Ltd
11.2018 - 01.2021
Quality Control Technician
Synergy Flavours Ltd
08.2015 - 10.2018
Laboratory Trial Support Technician
Mars Pet- Care Ltd
12.2014 - 06.2015
Graduate Scientific Researcher
P&G Gillette/ Venus
06.2013 - 06.2014
St. George's Internship
Southall, Middlesex
03.2013 - 06.2013
Temporary Administrator
MMC (Barnardo's) Smiths News PLC
10.2012 - 11.2012
Lab/ Teaching Assistant
Uxbridge College
10.2011
A-Levels -
East Berkshire College
09.2006 - 06.2008
BSc (Hons) Forensic Science - Forensic Science
London Metropolitan University
09.2004 - 05.2012
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