MRINALINI MOHINI
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Experienced and reliable Quality Assurance Professional with over 9 years of industry expertise. Dedicated to ensuring the highest quality outcomes for companies. Skilled in offering valuable suggestions and solutions to enhance productivity. Committed to maintaining excellent attention to detail, effective communication, and fostering a collaborative teamwork environment. Driven by results, focused on achieving success and increasing productivity through continuous improvements in Operations, Quality, and Safety.
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Work History
Plant Export Adviser
Ministry for Primary Industries
2021 - 2024
- Principle responsibility was to support market access for New Zealand's plants and plant products, and assure the integrity, safety, and reputation of New Zealand's plant exports, by contributing to the development of and maintaining fit for purpose export standards which meet requirements and guidelines, international obligations and importing country requirements
- Collaborating with stakeholders to facilitate innovative approaches to grow New Zealand's exports
- Key responsibility to meet emerging environmental challenges by providing technical input to support the negotiation of, and improvements to, access to market, particularly for key products identified in the market access strategy
- Support to protect New Zealand's natural resources and consumers by providing advice on operational standards and systems
- Contributed to the achievement of the Organisational Strategy by supporting the strategic and operational objectives of the Manager Plant Exports
- Supported the Manager Plant Exports by contributing to relevant business/ MPI forums
- Maintained key relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Collaborate with the Market Access team to support the negotiation and agreement of access conditions for NZ exports
- Collaboration on technical queries and issues for Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade, other government departments, Crown Research Institutes, and other technical specialists
- Facilitate active collaboration, knowledge, and capture sector information as inputs to work for overseas phytosanitary regulatory authorities, Industry sector or trade contacts nationally and internationally, Industry bodies and organisations (such as Plant Market Access Council and Forest Products Export Committee)
- Conducted detailed assessments to identify client needs and offer tailored solutions.
- Improved client satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and concerns.
- Provided expert guidance to clients, enhancing decision-making processes.
- Increased client engagement by actively listening and responding to feedback.
Quality Assurance Assessor (QA)
Zespri International Limited
2018 - 2021
- Key accountabilities to undertake audits of facilities and maintain audit plans to ensure compliance with the Zespri System which incorporates Zespri Quality Systems, Phytosanitary, Product, ECPI, Cool store, NZ Customs, Global G.A.P, GFSI Food Safety policies and other systems
- Key responsibility was to facility audits consistently and according to plan to meet ZIL specifications and addresses risk without Zespri incurring any MAF non-compliances
- Develop and implement audit plans based on risk assessment
- Delivered audits against the Zespri Systems and maintained accurate audit records
- Assured observations, non-conformances are thoroughly investigated and strive to complete investigations reports on time to release product
- Promote industry development of sound quality systems
- Achieved and maintained appropriate sign offs as a ZIL Quality Assessor
- All documentation was completed accurately, comprehensively and within the required timeframe
- Assist in the provision of training of industry staff when required
- Follow up and report on quality issues identified by the market reports or customer complaints/claims
- Participation in quality system review
- Identified risks and issues and communicated these to management
- Projects and reports are completed producing the requested outcome and within the required timeframe
- Built and developed strong working relationships with Internal/ External Stakeholders
- Drives continuous improvement and assure compliance to maintain the brand integrity
- Evaluated performance by analyzing data and providing detailed feedback.
- Conducted assessments for identifying areas of improvement.
- Delivered comprehensive reports, highlighting key findings and recommendations.
- Trained new staff on company's specific quality assurance system, audit program and procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Quality Controller
Sunfruit Pack & Cool store and Pickmee Company
2015 - 2017
- Responsibility as a Quality Controller to work to ensure optimum quality is achieved for customers and all relevant documentation is completed to comply with company's Quality Assurance, Food Safety, Phytosanitary requirements, and due diligence systems
- Responsible for Quality Assurance to meet Phytosanitary requirements and Food Safety standards
- Proficient in Grade Standards and make decisions on the product acceptability
- Sampling and accurately identifying product defects as per the specifications
- Responsible for Reject Analysis, Retention sample Analysis, Pest Identification for both Export and Domestic market
- Understanding of Data systems program of the Quality Manager and Radford
- Reviewing all the documentation verify and sign off maintaining traceability
- Responsible for staff training when required
- Rejected materials, components, and finished products and documented reasons.
- Trained new employees on company-specific quality control procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Managed relationships with third-party inspection service providers, coordinating schedules and leveraging expertise as needed to maintain high-quality standards throughout production cycles.
Quality Controller
Fresh Direct Limited
2013 - 2014
- Purpose of the position to ensure quality control, sanitisation, food safety and hygiene programs adhere to customer specification requirements including the quality and phytosanitary requirements of product being packed for export market
- Key responsibility is to ensure that all the products packed by the packhouse achieve the quality levels and meet required specifications as per Company's Standard Operating Procedures
- Complete as directed quality checks for all produce deliveries to Foodstuffs and Woolworth in accordance with company's SOP including label checks, weight checks and quality against specification
- Monitor any contract work undertaken by the Packhouse to ensure packing meets set customer expectations
- Monitoring market floor quality and customer compliance requirements
- Take part in removing noncomplying product before the final inspections is completed
- Participated in monitoring and adherence to Company's Food Safety Plans and WQA programs
- To contribute to ongoing compliance with appropriate regulatory and quality systems e.g. OSH, HACCP
- Provide training and coaching to staff members on the correct handling and care for equipment and other resources
- To contribute to Systems & Compliance development, quality improvement and to ensure accurate, systematic adherence to administration procedures
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Trained new employees on company-specific quality control procedures, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Internship Student
Mark-fed Canneries
2009 - 2009
- Purpose of the position to check production standard specifications and record data, prepare reagents, supplies, media prep for laboratory testing
- Gained practical experience in various aspects of the field, applying academic knowledge to real-world situations.
- Inspect and evaluate incoming raw materials, packaging materials, outsourced finished goods and conduct post-process evaluation of finished goods
- Evaluate finished product by sensory and physical analyses
- Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
- Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
Internship Student
Mrs. Bector Food Specialties Ltd
2008 - 2008
- Troubleshooting issues on product quality resulting from microbiological contamination and storage conditions
- Assist QC supervisor in ensuring the product meets the standards specification
- Inspect, evaluate raw & packaging materials, examine/ evaluate finished products, conduct in-line procedures and storage test to check pack performance and product shelf life
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Received positive feedback from supervisors, reflecting a strong commitment to personal growth and development throughout the internship program.
- Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
Education
Advanced Auditing Skills- Zespri -
AsureQuality Academy
Tauranga, New Zealand01-2018
Graduate Diploma in Applied Management -
Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology
Rotorua, New Zealand01-2013
Bachelors' Food, Science and Technology (Honours) -
Guru Nanak Dev University
India01-2010
Skills
- Knowledge of quality management systems
- Ability to perform audits (internal and external)
- Understanding Good Manufacturing Practices
- Familiarity with HACCP standards
- Understanding of international food safety standards and risk management
- Knowledge of document control systems
- Problem- Solving and Root Cause Analysis
- Understands regulatory compliance
- Effective communications skills and teamwork
- Microsoft suite proficiency
Certification
Successfully completed Zespri's ongoing training for Global GAP, GRASP, Pest Management, Crop Protection, Nutrient Management, JAS BioGro New Zealand and HACCP training program in 2020.
Performance Strengths
- Planning/Organizing- Prioritizes and plans work activity and set goals and objectives.
- Quality Management- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
- Safety and Security- Observes safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action beyond Guidelines
- Teamwork- Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's view
- Adaptability- Changes approach or method to best fit the situation
- Motivation- Demonstrates persistence and overcome obstacle
Languages
English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
Punjabi
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Plant Export Adviser
Ministry for Primary Industries
2021 - 2024
Quality Assurance Assessor (QA)
Zespri International Limited
2018 - 2021
Quality Controller
Sunfruit Pack & Cool store and Pickmee Company
2015 - 2017
Quality Controller
Fresh Direct Limited
2013 - 2014
Internship Student
Mark-fed Canneries
2009 - 2009
Internship Student
Mrs. Bector Food Specialties Ltd
2008 - 2008
Advanced Auditing Skills- Zespri -
AsureQuality Academy
Graduate Diploma in Applied Management -
Toi-Ohomai Institute of Technology
Bachelors' Food, Science and Technology (Honours) -
Guru Nanak Dev University
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