Sol Leal Y
Brisbane
Summary
Food Technology professional with over 5 years of experience in product development and quality management within the retail sector. Expert in managing proprietary brand initiatives, leading cross-functional teams, and optimizing supplier relationships. Strong track record of product development, quality assurance, and driving market growth. Looking to apply expertise in a leading Australian retail company.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Independent Auditor and Consultant
Independent Auditor and Consultant
01.2023 - 06.2024
- Conducted audits for food suppliers under GFSI standards (IFS-BRC) and HACCP, focusing on food ingredients and packaging.
Development Engineer – Private Labels
Walmart Chile S.A.
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Managed private label product categories, including breakfast, seafood, beverages, and deli products.
- Led supplier bidding processes and developed products from the USA, Canada, and Spain under the Great Value brand.
- Coordinated design artwork validation and product launch timelines using Gantt charts.
Development and Quality Engineer – Private Labels
SMU (Unimarc, M10, Alvi, Ok Market, Telemercados)
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Developed and rebranded FMCG products for the national markets.
- Validated design artwork for new products and led supplier bids.
- Managed pre-shipment inspections and customer complaint follow-ups.
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Saint Andrews Smoky Delicacies S.A.
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Managed BRC, IFS, HACCP, BAP, Friends of the sea, Organic, Halal, ASC.
- Conducted internal audits and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements.
Development Engineer – Private Label Division
Walmart Chile S.A.
11.2017 - 10.2019
- Developed products for private label categories such as breakfast items, cookies, supplements and snacks.
- Led product labeling and artwork validation for imported products.
- Tracked project progress and presented updates to management using Gantt charts.
Microbiology and Physicochemical Laboratory Manager
Frigorífico Temuco S.A.
07.2015 - 10.2017
- Managed laboratory operations and oversaw HACCP compliance
- Produced microbiological reports and ensured the quality of products
Education
Diploma - E-commerce
Greenwich Collegue
Brisbane, QLD10-2025
Master of Food Science -
University of Chile
05-2020
Bachelor of Food Technology -
University of La Frontera
04-2014
Lead Auditor ISO 22.000:2005 -
Quality Corp
09.2017
BRC V 8 -
OTEC Capital Humano
09.2020
Management Techniques and Environmental Impact of Packaging -
Laben - USACH
06.2022
SMETA V 6.1 -
SGS Academy
10.2020
Financial and Citizen Education -
University of Chile
11.2022
Bachelor Degree in Engineering Sciences -
University of La Frontera
01-2014
Skills
- Private Label Product Development (from concept to launch)
- Category Management (Retail Product Categories: Food & Beverage, Snacks, Dairy, Seafood)
- Product Lifecycle Management (Development, Redesign, Reformulation)
- Cross-functional Collaboration (Marketing, Commercial, Design Teams)
- Sustainability Initiatives (Packaging, Sourcing, Eco-friendly Practices)
- Regulatory Compliance & Labeling (Private Label Standards, GFSI, IFS, BRC)
- Performance Metrics & KPI Monitoring (Product Launch Success, Supplier KPIs)
- Multicultural Team Coordination (Managing Diverse Suppliers and Global Projects)
Certification
- Financial and Citizen Education, University of Chile, 11/22
- Management Techniques and Environmental Impact of Packaging, Laben - USACH, 06/22
- Plastic Packaging for the Food Industry. 8 hrs. Laben - USACH, 05/22
- SMETA V 6.1, SGS Academy, 10/20
- Internal Auditor GFSI. OTEC Food Safety. 8 hrs, 10/20
- IFS V 6.1. OTEC Food Safety. 8 hrs, 10/20
- BRC V 8. OTEC Capital Humano. 16 hrs, 09/20.
- Climate Change. University of Chile, 04/20.
- Packaging and Environment Induction. University of Santiago. 6 hrs, 10/18
- BRC (British Retail Consortium). The Victoria Group. 16 hrs, 07/18
- Food Labeling. Nutritional Tables Consultant. 5 hrs, 04/18
- Lead Auditor ISO 22.000:2005. (Quality Corp) IRCA. 40 hrs, 09/17.
- Lead Auditor ISO 9001:2015. (Quality Corp) IRCA. 40 hrs, 05/17.
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). (Prosigma Ingeniería). 8 hrs, 04/16. - Prerequisites for Implementing the HACCP System. (Eurofilms, GCL). 50 hrs, 08/15.
Timeline
Independent Auditor and Consultant
Independent Auditor and Consultant
01.2023 - 06.2024
Development Engineer – Private Labels
Walmart Chile S.A.
01.2022 - 12.2022
Development and Quality Engineer – Private Labels
SMU (Unimarc, M10, Alvi, Ok Market, Telemercados)
01.2021 - 12.2021
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Saint Andrews Smoky Delicacies S.A.
01.2020 - 12.2020
Development Engineer – Private Label Division
Walmart Chile S.A.
11.2017 - 10.2019
Microbiology and Physicochemical Laboratory Manager
Frigorífico Temuco S.A.
07.2015 - 10.2017
Lead Auditor ISO 22.000:2005 -
Quality Corp
BRC V 8 -
OTEC Capital Humano
Management Techniques and Environmental Impact of Packaging -
Laben - USACH
Financial and Citizen Education -
University of Chile
Diploma - E-commerce
Greenwich Collegue
Master of Food Science -
University of Chile
Bachelor of Food Technology -
University of La Frontera
SMETA V 6.1 -
SGS Academy
Bachelor Degree in Engineering Sciences -
University of La Frontera
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