paul joseph - c v1-1

CONFIDENTIAL CURRICULUM VITAE OF PAUL JOSEPH

PERSONAL DETAILS

Name Paul Joseph

Address 13 Granton AvenueENDEAVOUR HILLS VIC 3802

Contact number Mobile (Private): 0451 970 051

Email [email protected] [email protected]

CAREER OBEJECTIVES

To work for an organisation where my experience is utilised and valued that will also provide me the opportunity to build a close knit team and will consistently meet and exceed the commercial needs of a company.

A “career” rather than a “job” is my ambition.

EDUCATION

2013 Allergen Management for Food Manufacturers and Allergen Labelling VITAL 2

2004 Steric Pty LimitedCourse External & Internal Food Safety Auditor

1998 Poseidon Tarama / Black Swan Dips Pty LtdShort CourseContinuous Improvement in Quality Production Management

1994-1998 RMIT University

Bachelor of Science (Food Technology and Nutrition)

1993 Moorabbin College of TAFEAssociate Diploma in Food Science & Technology

1988 Matric (Year 11 & 12)Cape Tutorial CollegeCape Town, Republic of South Africa

EMPLOYMENT SUMMARY

Employer/s Period of EmploymentNutritional Choice Australia Pty Ltd 2014 April – Current

Chobani 2013 September – April 2014

Cooee Cuisine Pty Ltd 2012 December – September 2013

Enviro Chem Pty Ltd 2010 December – 2012 November

Just Entrees (Aust) Pty Ltd 2005 November – 2010 September

Pakcentre Pty Ltd (VIC, NSW & QLD 2005 July – 2005 November

Steric Trading Pty Ltd 2002 February – 2005 June

Favourite Foods Pty Ltd 1999 April - 2002 February

Poseidon Tarama/Black Swan Pty Ltd 1992 to 1994 and 1997 October - 1999 April

of 7

mailto:[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Dairy Technical Services 1994 April - 1997 August

ACHIEVEMENTS

Experienced in the retail chains (Coles, Woolworths and Independent Market, including the Food Service sector).

Project management across functional project category teams and staff development training with strong leadership.

Initiated certifications and implementing documentation/s in accordance to Dept. of Agriculture, ISO 9001, BRC, SQF, WQA,

HACCP, DFSV and TGA.

Excellent project team management skills with product Research and Development into retail chains and experience with

distribution sales.

Motivated team leader with a strong drive for results.

Foodservice (VIC, NSW, QLD, S.A & W.A), Distributors (VIC, NSW. QLD, S.A & W.A) and Retail accounts

Total end to end supply chain management and strong manufacturing alignment.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Quality Assurance and Operations Manager.

Nutritional Choice Australia Pty Ltd (Infant Formulas, Dried Milk and Milk Powders for Export Market).April 2014 - Current. Duties and Responsibilities:

Achieved stability and growth within the business for Export Dairy Market into Asia.

Construct and liaise all building contractors of the development of site including the setting up of end to end machinery in

conjunction to food standards and export requirements.

Aggressive developed all 3 stages of infant formulas for seven brands and milk and milk powder/s flavours.

A one to one involvement in sourcing ideal suppliers proactively the Nutritional Choice Australia Pty Ltd quality standards within the supplier/s manufacturing processes based on KPI’s. Managed and coordinated the quality system documentation and records for the entire business.

Quality assurance and quality control implementation;

Food Safety Management System including HACCP documentation implementations (SQF, Halal, ACO, DFSV, Dept. of Agriculture and CNCA).

Maintaining all required accreditation certifications {i.e. SQF, Halal, ACO, DFSV, Dept. of Agriculture and CNCA).

Maintaining internal and external analytical records. Microbiology and internal and external audits including research and development. Internal GMP training Manager, documentation control and allergen control, microbiological, chemical and nutritional testing.

Ability to program design and develop new and improved product lines.

Computer literate such as Windows 8 ,

of 7

Quality System Manager (Consumer Packing) - Contract

Chobani (Yogurt). 2013 September – April 2014. Duties and Responsibilities:

The knowledge keeper for the company’s quality policies, quality procedures, product gold standards and work instructions (SOP’s) within the consumer packing processing area. Including daily monitoring quality trends and performances within the process environment with a special focus on product filling, case packing and compliance of packaging.

Developed food safety and HACCP plans for all processes ensuring that all quality control points (QCP) and critical control points (CCP) are identified and controlled during the manufacturing processes. Implementation of programs of assessments, review and audits of the quality management systems to ensure adherence to management objectives.

Developed, maintained and improved the effectiveness of the quality management systems (HACCP, BRC, WQA, ACO, Halal (Exporting), Dept. of Agriculture, Kosher and Annual Council Audits) within the packaging environment of Chobani.

Established clear processes within the sensory quality evaluation of finished goods and packaging material/s - daily, before and during processing. Engaged with factory operators and managed teams in the managing process control and corrective action/s.

Continuously improved the in line process control in collaboration with laboratory and production teams. Carried out root analysis for product defects and implemented daily taste testing and daily sensory panels.

A one to one involvement with packaging / materials suppliers to implement proactively the Chobani quality standards within the supplier/s manufacturing processes based on KPI’s. Managed and coordinated the quality system documentation and records for the packaging department within Chobani.

Ensured process control points within company standards. Trained personnel in quality control practices and enforced and managed the in process control systems.

Inspected WIP and packaging materials and communicated with senior management regarding quality procedures and continuous improvements and coordination of equipment calibration and managed corrective action/s in cases where there was deviation and ensured GMP standards for the plants hygiene and sanitisation in accordance to Chobani’s standards.

Coordinate preventative maintenance programs with reliability team/s and managed any non conformance and investigation/s.

Quality Assurance/ Environmental & Safety Manager

Cooee Cuisine Pty Ltd (Contract manufacturer of Organic Soups, retort stocks, marinades, shelf stable herbs in a tube & sauces including ready made meals).

2012 December – 2013 September.Duties and Responsibilities:

Developed, maintained and improved the effectiveness of the quality management systems (HACCP, SQF, BRC, WQA, Aus Qual, ACO, Subway and Annual Council Audits) at Cooee Cuisine Pty Ltd.

Implementation of programs of assessments, review and audits of the quality management systems to ensure adherence to management objectives (Suppliers, External and Internal audits with major customers & suppliers).

Review and approve suppliers together with Managing Director and General Manager of Operations including establishing and maintain training programs for all employees in Food Safety, Organic and OH&S.

Prepare and conduct induction and training programs for all new employees and respond to all quality problems with relevant corrective action and report to the Managing Director and General Manager of Operations.

Ensure that all testing is conducted in accordance with procedures outlined in the FSANZ, SQF, BRC and WQA Standards at Cooee Cuisine and Good Taste Company Manual’s.

of 7



Plan microbiological and sensory evaluation testing and conduct trails for all R&D products. Ensure that the calibration, pest control and all quality management systems is operating effectively.

Review and maintain all production and quality records and managed quality department - team of 4 including production staff of 35 to 40 staff.


Operations & Technical/ Environmental & Safety Manager

Enviro Chem (Manufacturing of environmental chemicals for Food Industry , food service, Cafĕs & Nursing Homes & Export) 2010 December – 2012 November

Duties and Responsibilities:

Review and evaluated contractors including all suppliers achieving cost savings for the company, achieved through careful

analysis of labour and supply requirements.

Reconstructed the workflow via liaising with managing director and supervisor/s on a daily basis thus maximizing

productivity and increasing the efficiency of smooth operations by implementation of Lean or continuous improvement methodologies.

Ensured Compliance/s for the company’s occupational health and safety, quality assurance program (for Food Industry),

good manufacturing practices (GMP) and legal transportation certifications including material safety data Sheets (MSD)

compliance.

Staff training for multi-positions, successfully developing a multi skilled workplace environment, optimizing performances

across all areas whilst enhancing staff motivational levels. Implementation of updated systems, procedures and

understanding the SAP computer program systems.

Initiated certifications and implemented documentation/s in accordance to Dept. of Agriculture, BRC, ISO 9001, HACCP &

TGA Standards including customer complaints investigation/s

Maintaining all required accreditation certifications {i.e. AQIS, BRC, HACCP, Warehouse – Point of Sale, ISO 9001,

Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA}.


Business Development & Quality Assurance / Environmental & Safety Manager

Just Just Entrees (Aust) Pty Ltd (Manufacturing of Pâté & Cream Cheese Products)

2005 November – 2010 September.


Aggressive developed 9 new SKU's launched into the retail chain i.e. (Coles and Woolworths) and cross functional

alignment to ensure smooth transition of National Product Development.

Achieved stability and growth within the business during the G.F.C and facilitated three major retail chains within the

business i.e. Coles, Woolworths & Metcash (IGA).

Ensured client database was maintained with all sales activities recorded against a client profile and all relevant information recorded for each company and developed and managed consumer marketing promotions for the Independent groups (IGA’s {Metcash} on a National Level).

Ensured market sales were adequately covered and all appropriate accounts were managed to achieve maximum results, thus creating an annual profit margin from 0 to 1.1M (AUD) with one brand and established a high profile across all market/s by maintaining an excellent relationship with clients via sales call patterns and regular communication with buyers at Coles & Woolworths.

Quality assurance and quality control implementation:

HACCP documentation implementations (SQF, WQA Accreditation). Maintaining all required accreditation certifications {i.e. SQF, WQA, Halal & Knox City Council}.

of 7

Customer complaints investigation, trouble shooting and performance analysis. Maintaining internal and external analytical records. Microbiology and internal and external audits including research and development. Internal GMP training officer, documentation control and allergen control and testing.

Ability to program design and develop new and improved product lines. Computer literate such as Windows 8.


Contract National Technical & Quality Assurance Manager

Pakcentre Pty Ltd (VIC, NSW & QLD) – (Contract manufacturing)

2005 July – 2005 November


Quality assurance and quality control implementation in FMCG. initiated certification for both Melbourne & Sydney

operations creating and implementing documentation/s in accordance to the ISO 9001, HACCP & TGA Standards

including Customer Complaints Investigation/s

Maintaining all required Accreditation Certifications {i.e. AQIS, WQA Standards, Warehouse – Point of Sale, ISO 9001,

Therapeutic Goods Administration, Casey City Council}. Assisted operations manager with all aspects of production

scheduling and trouble shooting and performance analysis.

Maintaining internal and external analytical records and created standard operating procedures (SOP’s) in all levels of the

company and responsible for all internal standard practices and conduct internal and external audits (via third party

certification requirements).

Designed and facilitated training courses for new recruits and current employees, increasing profitability and responsible for

internal GMP training officer and documentation control and allergen control systems. Report directly to Managing Director

on daily and weekly basis.


Quality Assurance Coordinator

Steric Trading Pty Ltd – (Dried Powders e.g. one cup soups, pasta {side dishes, Dick Smith Aussie Choc, Jellies, Oats, Oils and

etc).

2002 February – 2005 June


Quality assurance implementation and HACCP documentation implementation, including customer complaints investigation

and trouble shooting.

Maintaining all required accreditation certifications {i.e. WQA Standards, Halal & Knox City Council} and performance

analysis and microbiology, including internal and external analytical records and audits for the company.

Internal GMP training officer, documentation control, allergen control testing and daily reports to Quality Technical Manager

based in Sydney.

Quality Assurance Coordinator/ Manager

Favourite Foods Pty Ltd (Cheese & Biscuit Dippers or Snacks & etc)

1999 April - 2002 February


of 7


Quality assurance, quality control and HACCP documentation implementations together with maintaining internal and

external analytical records.

Maintaining all required accreditation certifications {i.e. DAFF, WQA Standards, HACCP, Dairy Food Safety Victoria (DFSV) & Knox City Council}.

Research and development including customer complaints investigation and trouble shooting.

Microbiology and documentation control, Internal GMP training officer, production planning and supervising staff.


Assistant Production Supervisor/ Food Technologist

Poseidon Tarama/Black Swan Pty Ltd – (Dips)

1997 October - 1999 April


Quality assurance and Quality control documentation.

Production planning with performance analysis.

Equipment Maintenance & Control.


.Laboratory Technician

Dairy Technical Services

1994 April - 1997 August


Quality control officer.

Microbiology Food Chemistry General Microbiology. - Fats. Pathogenic Bacteria. - Lactose. Documentation/Records. - Solids & Moisture.

- Nissin Level

SKILLS & PERSONAL QUALITIES

Ability to communicate with ease and professionalism.

Constant motivation and determination to succeed.

Excellent team player as well as working unsupervised.

Willing to develop and acquire new skills.

Hard working, honest, reliable and always on time.

INTEREST

Going to the Gym, movies, sports, wine making and socialising with friends.

Mr. Brian Eastern Mr Phil Golledge

of 7

REFERENCES

Director Senior Dairy Auditor – Food Export Dairy Enviro Chem Aust Pty Ltd Department of Agriculture Mobile: 0407 232 786 Mobile: 0400 476 053

Mr. Ahmed Basha Mr. Brad Jennings Technical Account Manager Director Fonterra I. T Solutions Specialist

Phone: +613 8541 1103 Phone: 1300 456 370

Mobile: 0427 053 143 Mobile: 0414 538 970

of 7

paul joseph - c v1-1

Documents