charles opudo, QA/QC Manager

charles opudo

QA/QC Manager

B&S Kopcke Global

Location
Kenya
Education
Bachelor's degree, Food Science & Post Harvest Technology
Experience
9 years, 10 months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :9 years, 10 months

QA/QC Manager at B&S Kopcke Global
  • Afghanistan
  • January 2011 to July 2012

QA/QC Manager
B&S Kopcke Global, Kabul (Afghanistan) 2011 to Date
Departments: Warehouse & Retail
Duties & Responsibilities
• The coordination and resolution of any nonconforming product, reviewing vendors QA/QC systems in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Review work procedures and method statements for compliance with good work practices and the customers contract specializations.
• Assuring technical integrity forms the basis of the company's health, safety and environmental performance.
• Develop and oversee a strong food safety program including the development of a material risk assessment program and a HACCP program.
• Facilitate training projects in work place safety, hygiene and haccp. Implement the QA/QC management system at site.
• Monitor the progress and effectiveness of the project quality management system.
• Recommend and implement improvements when required.
• Formulate and maintain a robust quality surveillance program to promote compliance to contractual and applicable legal requirements.
QA/QC Supervisor/Auditor

QA/QC Manager at Supreme Foodservice AG
  • Afghanistan
  • January 2004 to December 2010

Supreme Foodservice GmbH, Kabul (Afghanistan) 2004 to 2010
Departments: Warehouse, Retail, Catering and Bakery
Duties & Responsibilities
• Involved in the preparation of the companies QA manual control and supervision of all amendments and revisions.
• Provides advice and guidance to line Managers to ensure compliance with all Food Safety & HSE standards promulgated by the company and relevant law and audit agencies.
• Coordinate all quality related correspondence with the customers' representatives.
• Monitor QA and HSE statistical method reporting.
• Conducts training in hygiene, manual handling and general health & safety practices.
• Ensure that all necessary quality records are identified and retained in accordance with client and regulatory requirements.
• Collecting of water samples for the bakery at various stages of production for microbiological and chemical test.

Education

Bachelor's degree, Food Science & Post Harvest Technology
  • at JKUAT University Kenya
  • January 1997

Highest Qualification: • Diploma in Food Science & Post Harvest Technology at JKUAT University Kenya in 1997

Specialties & Skills

Quality Inspection
Quality Assurance
Quality Auditing
Quality Management
Food Safety
Experience in preparation of QA & HSE Manuals
Experienced in conducting internal audits
Trained QMS Internal auditor ISO 27001
Trained in BRC food safety global standard 5
FOOD SAFETY
MICROBIOLOGICAL
Retail and Catering - QA & HSE functions
TRAINING

Languages

Swahili
Expert
English
Expert

Training and Certifications

QMS Auditor ISO 9001 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
April 2012
Valid Until:
April 2012
OH&S Lead Auditor Course in OHSAS 18001 : 2007 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
November 2011
Valid Until:
November 2011