Vickie Melling
North Maclean
Summary
Dedicated and skilled Workplace and Safety Administrator with 3 years of experience in developing and implementing effective safety programs. Proven ability to conduct risk assessments, provide training, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Seeking an opportunity to contribute expertise in creating a safe and secure work environment for employees. Internal auditing professional with expertise in risk assessment, compliance, and process improvement. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Skilled in internal controls and regulatory standards, known for reliability and effective communication. Integrity and precision in evaluating and enhancing organizational practices make a valuable asset.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Workplace Health and Safety Document Systems Administration / Internal Auditor
Teys Australia Food Solutions
01.2023 - Current
- Progressively updating and creating job safety analysis, SOP’s for TAFS at Hemmant and Morningside
- Support, train, and mentor the health and safety representative
- Develop safety training, monitoring best practices and checklist forms for work areas
- Conducting internal audits to the current safety requirements, Australian legislation, and standards
- Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive safety programs to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective measures
- Provide expert guidance on safety policies and procedures, fostering a culture of safety awareness and accountability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing preventive measures
- Deliver engaging safety training sessions for employees, covering topics such as hazard communication, emergency response, and personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations and best practices, ensuring continuous improvement of safety initiatives
- Assist with the safety programs, including the development of safety manuals and procedures
- Conducted safety meetings and toolbox talks to promote awareness and understanding of safety protocols
- Monitored the company's incident reporting system, analyzing trends, and recommending corrective actions
- Collaborated with management to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety standards
- Assisted in the development of emergency response plans and conducted drills to test preparedness
Quality Systems Administrator / Internal Auditor
Teys Australia Food Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Progressively updating and creating work instructions, SOP’s for TAFS at Hemmant and Morningside
- Conducting internal audits to the current customer requirements, Australian legislation, and standards
- Auditing QSM, HACCP and SOPs against the Woolworths requirements, Approved Arrangement Guidelines and Australian legislation and standards
- Creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures / Work Instructions
- Liaise with management and supervisors relating to findings raised during internal audits
- Participate in external audits
- Conduct product / ingredient and packaging traceability activities
- Assist with control of product on hold in Uniworks system
- Review QA documentation daily and sign off of CCPs
- Review and file micro results for product, preoperational and environmental swabs
- Monitor the quality assurance program working within legislation and standards
- ISO9001 Quality Assurance
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Action/resolved quality control related issues utilising the appropriate standards, regulations, and compliance
- Monitor, evaluate and report as per customer requirements: Quality assurance standard operation procedures that enable the quality department to comply with regulations
- Safety and hygiene practices and procedures
- Fast Moving Consumable Goods to ensure customer specification and quality
- Liaise with management and supervisors on matters relating to quality assurance
- Swab equipment according to food safety standards prior to and during production line operating
- File and archive documentation into the record register daily or monthly ensuring documents were numbered according to register compliance
QA/QC Supervisor
Teys Australia Food Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Developed monitoring forms and implement into process line
- Assisted with data capture for yield loss on the convenience products
- Progressively updating and creating work instructions for TAFS at Hemmant and Morningside
- Reviewing TAFS SOP and sending through documents to current QAM for updating
- Monitor the quality assurance program working within legislation and standards
- ISO9001 Quality Assurance
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Action/resolved quality control related issues utilising the appropriate standards, regulations, and compliance
- Monitor, evaluate and report as per customer requirements: Quality assurance standard operation procedures that enable the quality department to comply with regulations
- Safety and hygiene practices and procedures
- Fast Moving Consumable Goods to ensure customer specification and quality
- Liaise with management and supervisors on matters relating to quality assurance
- Swab equipment according to food safety standards prior to and during production line operating
- File and archive documentation into the record register daily or monthly ensuring documents were numbered according to register compliance
Quality Assurance Coordinator (QAC)
Australian Country Choice
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Developed detailed set of work instructions for the Quality Assurance Officer roles for Slaughter Floor, Boning Room, and Further Processing areas
- Developed training program, training protocol, competency standards and documentation requirements for new Quality Assurance Officers
- Review and develop Approved Arranged Standard Operating Procedures for Quality System
- Supervise a team of 13 Quality Assurance Officers
- Plan, develop and implement quality assurance programs for staff
- Conduct training for food safety and quality
- Create routine and special reports for staff, management, and regulatory agencies
- Monitor, evaluate and report as per domestic and export customer requirements: NLIS identification and tracking of livestock processes
- Quality assurance standard operation procedures that enable the quality department to comply with regulations and legislation
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point forms for Slaughter floor, Boning room and Further Processing areas that enable the quality department to comply with food safety standards
- Safety and hygiene practices and procedures
- Fast Moving Consumable Goods to ensure customer specification and quality
- Root cause analysis to ensure that all complaints are thoroughly investigated for a written report to customer
- Regulatory requirements are implemented, and production rooms are compliant to the requirements (domestic and export)
- Liaise with government and industry representatives such as Department of Agriculture, management and supervisors on matters relating to quality assurance
- Participate in external systems audit conducted by ISO, Coles, and the Department of Agriculture
- Facilitate third party audits of the company’s quality management system
- Assist with new production development
- Provide technical expertise on quality assurance procedures and processes
- Swab, test equipment and carcasses according to food safety standards prior to and during production line operating
- Collect ingredient and meat samples for laboratory testing as per customer and regulatory requirements
- Attend meetings with team members and or clients
- Record and distribute meeting minutes
- File and archive documentation into the record register daily or monthly ensuring documents were numbered according to register compliance
Quality Assurance Officer (QAO)
Australian Country Choice
01.2005 - 01.2012
- Developed training program, training protocol, competency standards and documentation requirements for new Quality Assurance Officers
- Supervised quality assurance staff
- Coordinated and monitored the quality assurance program working within legislation and standards
- ISO9001 Quality Assurance
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- National Association for Sustainable Agriculture Australia (NASAA)
- National Livestock Identification Scheme (NLIS)
- Australian Government Department of Agriculture (AQIS) food safety standards
- Australian Meat & Livestock Industry Act 1997 (AMLI Act)
- Meat Standards Australia (MSA)
- ISO 22000: 2005 Food Safety Management Systems
- AUS-MEAT Standards
- Export Meat Licensing Requirements
- Export Control (Meat and Meat Product) Orders (ECMMPOs) for Halal accreditation
- Export Control to country requirements
- Quality Assurance Coordinator (six (6) months)
- Supervised quality assurance officers in day to day activities
- Planned, developed, and implemented quality assurance programs for staff
- Actioned/resolved quality control related issues utilising the appropriate standards, regulations, and compliance
- Monitor, evaluate and report as per domestic and export customer requirements: NLIS identification and tracking of livestock processes
- Quality assurance standard operation procedures that enable the quality department to comply with regulations and legislation
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point forms for Slaughter floor and Boning room areas that enable the quality department to comply with food safety standards
- Safety and hygiene practices and procedures
- Fast Moving Consumable Goods to ensure customer specification and quality
- Liaise with government and industry representatives such as Department of Agriculture, management and supervisors on matters relating to quality assurance
- Participate in external systems audit conducted by ISO, Coles, and the Department of Agriculture
- Swab, test equipment and carcasses according to food safety standards prior to and during production line operating
- Attend meetings with team members and or clients
- File and archive documentation into the record register daily or monthly ensuring documents were numbered according to register compliance
Education
Fire Safety Adviser -
Statement of Attainment
01.2024
Certificate 3 -
Meat Processing (Food Services)
07.2023
BSBWHS401 -
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures, and programs to meet legislative requirements
09.2021
HACCP Refresher Training course -
Tafe Queensland
05.2019
Skills
- Ability to Multitask
- Microsoft Excel
- Self-motivation
- Conflict Resolution
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Office
- Ability to Work Under Pressure
- Ability to Work in a Team
- Effective Time Management
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Leadership
- Risk Assessment and Management
- Safety Program Development
- Oral and written communications
- Daily reporting
- Policy compliance
- Daily audits
- Audit planning
- Internal controls
- Report generation
Hobbies and Interests
- Horse Riding
- Camping
- Hiking
- Bike Riding
- Fishing
Timeline
Workplace Health and Safety Document Systems Administration / Internal Auditor
Teys Australia Food Solutions
01.2023 - Current
Quality Systems Administrator / Internal Auditor
Teys Australia Food Solutions
01.2019 - 01.2021
QA/QC Supervisor
Teys Australia Food Solutions
01.2016 - 01.2019
Quality Assurance Coordinator (QAC)
Australian Country Choice
01.2012 - 01.2016
Quality Assurance Officer (QAO)
Australian Country Choice
01.2005 - 01.2012
Certificate 3 -
Meat Processing (Food Services)
BSBWHS401 -
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures, and programs to meet legislative requirements
HACCP Refresher Training course -
Tafe Queensland
Fire Safety Adviser -
Statement of Attainment
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