Viktoriya B

Supplier Technologist / Vendor Assurance Specialist

Jan 2021 - Present • 5 yrs 4 mos

Large UK Food Manufacturing Company (multi-site operations) Experienced UK-based Supplier Technologist working across multiple food manufacturing sites, supporting supplier approval, risk assessment, and food safety compliance. My key responsibilities include: Managing supplier approval and re-approval processes Conducting risk assessments (HACCP, TACCP, VACCP) Allergen risk management and allergen data control Reviewing technical documentation and specifications Supporting internal and external audits (BRCGS standards) Working closely with NPD, production, and technical teams Improving supplier management systems and processes Helping food businesses stay compliant, audit-ready, and reduce supplier risk across their supply chain.

Quality Control Assistant

Oct 2016 - Dec 2020 • 4 yrs 2 mos

Cheese Manufacturer & Wholesale Company Worked closely with the Technical Manager to support quality assurance, food safety, and continuous improvement across the site. My key responsibilities included: Ensuring products were manufactured safely, hygienically, and in compliance with food legislation Carrying out quality audits across production, labelling, storage, and distribution Monitoring hygiene standards and ensuring staff compliance with food safety procedures Supporting internal audits and maintaining audit-ready standards Managing raw material and packaging release into production Conducting plant hygiene and process audits, including traceability and hygiene checks Supporting NPD trials and assisting with new product development Identifying improvement opportunities and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives Analysing quality trends and reporting insights to production teams Maintaining accurate technical and quality documentation Gained strong hands-on experience in food safety, quality assurance, and manufacturing processes within a fast-paced production environment.

Quality Assurance Technician

Dec 2012 - Dec 2016 • 4 yrs

Hot Pudding Manufacturing Company Worked as part of the QA team to ensure high standards of food safety, hygiene, and product quality across the manufacturing site. My key responsibilities included: Auditing compliance with factory procedures and food safety standards Investigating customer complaints and supporting root cause analysis Raising and closing non-conformances and supplier complaints Carrying out GMP, glass and plastic, and hygiene audits Monitoring and recording temperatures across production areas Supporting HACCP systems and auditing critical control points (CCPs) Verifying cleaning effectiveness (swabbing, titration, hygiene checks) Coordinating sampling for microbiological and chemical analysis Assessing raw materials, work in progress, and finished products against specifications Supporting production trials and new product development activities Working closely with production teams to maintain hygiene and quality standards Developed strong expertise in food safety auditing, HACCP systems, and quality control within a high-risk food manufacturing environment.