Malintha Philip
Melbourne,Australia
Summary
Experienced Quality Assurance Lead with a proven track record of successfully leading operations-focused quality teams. Skilled in implementing continuous improvement strategies and effectively leading quality investigations with production teams. Committed to ensuring consistent product quality and safety by promoting Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) throughout the business. Possesses a strong foundation and passion for food chemistry, industrial biotechnology, and microbiology, enabling the development and enhancement of quality standards applicable to various food manufacturing facilities. With over 3 years of experience in FMCG processing facilities and quality testing laboratories, expertise lies in setting necessary quality measures, product development, and process improvements. Currently seeking opportunities to drive development and technical improvements within the food industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Coordinator
Saputo Dairy Australia Pty Ltd
Allansford, VIC, Australia
08.2023 - Current
- Led quality oversight for three manufacturing facilities, driving improvements in GMP standards and production processes.
- Led and coordinated external audits for FSSC 22000, Halal, DFSV, and Kosher, achieving compliance and high audit ratings
- Routinely reviewed and updated process flows, HACCP, SOPs, product specifications and PIFs.
- Completed internal audits, pinpointed areas for system improvement, and facilitated training sessions to uphold quality compliance.
- Directed product nonconformance root cause analysis investigations.
- Assist and recommend continuous improvement initiatives and oversee change management of production processes
- Managed customer complaints efficiently, resolving issues promptly while minimizing negative impact on business operations.
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Picnic Foods Pty Ltd
Melbourne, VIC, Australia
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Conducted root cause analysis to address recurring quality issues.
- Created comprehensive reports on quality performance for stakeholder review.
- Conducted regular audits to identify areas of improvement, leading to increased customer satisfaction levels.
- Improved product quality by implementing rigorous testing processes and protocols.
- Enhanced overall efficiency of the quality assurance process by streamlining workflows and documentation.
- Participated in supplier evaluations alongside procurement teams, identifying high-quality vendors who met strict criteria for performance consistency and reliability over time.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers, facilitating collaboration on quality-related matters and promoting adherence to specifications.
- Recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team to implement corrective actions.
Microbiology Analyst
SGS Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
07.2021 - 07.2022
Trainee QC Microbiologist
Trade Solutions Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Colombo, Sri Lanka
04.2019 - 12.2019
Education
Master of Biotechnology - Food science
RMIT University
Melbourne, Victoria11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology & Biotechnology
Edinburgh Napier University
01.2019
Skills
- Continuous Improvement strategies
- Statistical Process Control
- Materials and product management through SAP
- Product Traceability & SAP System Usage
- GMP and Regulatory Compliance
- HACCP implementation & Review
- Auditing & Compliance
- New Product development
- Risk Assessment & HACCP
- Team Leadership & Training
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Vendor & Supplier Quality control
- Powder production
- UF and NF
- Spray drying
- Freeze drying
Accomplishments
- Implemented strategic improvements in production workflows, leading to a boost in production efficiency and quality.
- Designed a robust quality monitoring system for Picnic Foods, ensuring consistent product quality while minimizing external testing costs.
Affiliations
Member of Australian institute of food science and technology
Timeline
Quality Coordinator
Saputo Dairy Australia Pty Ltd
08.2023 - Current
Quality Assurance Coordinator
Picnic Foods Pty Ltd
09.2022 - 08.2023
Microbiology Analyst
SGS Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
07.2021 - 07.2022
Trainee QC Microbiologist
Trade Solutions Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
04.2019 - 12.2019
Master of Biotechnology - Food science
RMIT University
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology & Biotechnology
Edinburgh Napier University