Christos Gountanas

•Handle the task of developing food manufacturing process and ensure that it meets the set standards
•Performed responsibilities of researching and selecting the best available equipment for manufacturing of foods
•Assured compliance of products with appropriate regulations and served as a regulatory resource to internal and external customers.
•Handle the tasks of developing maintenance procedures of maintaining food quality
•Responsible for providing guidelines in operating equipment in producing high-quality food product
•Contribute to the production of hygienic foods by following food processing standards
•Provided training to Line supervisors, team leaders and operators on HACCP, Food allergens and Food Safety as required.
•Assisted in maintaining & improving QMS (Quality Management System) as well as in investigating customer complaints.
•Responsible for developing cost-effective production technologies of food products and services

•Assured that all raw materials delivered on site met the required standards agreed in Raw Material specifications and assessed physical and organoleptic tests.
• Ensured all products produced on site were safe, legal and met the quality attribute standards set by customers as well as raised any non-conformances related to product quality and food safety and communicated to Technical Manager to resolve the issues.
• Worked closely with current and new suppliers with regards to innovation and product development opportunities, ingredients and packaging.