Food Safety and Quality Lead (Operations) | Aug 2023 – Present | Sheffield, UK

• Developed and implemented food safety and quality management systems, SOPs, and operational risk controls.
• Delivered staff training on hygiene, allergen management, cleaning, and compliance requirements.
• Conducted internal audits, risk assessments, and corrective action follow-up.
• Secured and maintained a 5-Star Food Hygiene Rating following local authority inspections.
• Led multicultural food development for ready-to-eat sandwiches and wraps (e.g., onion bhaji, Mexican ranges).
• Translated product concepts into practical, repeatable processes for food service operations.

QA Technician (Concurrent Role) | Jul 2025 – Jan 2026 | UK

• Delivered day-to-day QA support in a high-risk environment, including in-process and finished product checks.
• Conducted microbiological sampling, CCP monitoring, GMP, and hygiene checks.
• Provided process support for NPD and on-line trials, including sensory evaluation and taste panels.
• Ensured products met required appearance, structure, and quality standards before production runs.
• Managed traceability, mass balance, and BRCGS audit readiness documentation.

Assistant Technical Manager | Apr 2020 – Feb 2022 | Nigeria

• Supervised QA/QC operations across multiple production lines, leading a 25-member quality team.
• Developed a high-yield flour delivering approximately 1.5 times product yield.
• Developed a whiter semolina product to improve consumer appeal and market competitiveness.
• Reduced customer complaints by 72% through improved process control and CAPA implementation.
• Conducted HACCP and GMP audits and strengthened supplier approval and raw material intake systems.

Senior Quality Analyst / QMS Internal Auditor | Apr 2018 – Mar 2020 | Nigeria

• Managed SAP Quality Management (QM) systems for audit documentation and trained teams on quality reporting.
• Led ISO 9001:2015 internal and supplier audits to close non-conformances.
• Managed packaging format changes, including trials for new laminated materials and 2kg retail packs.
• Conducted chemical, physical, and microbiological testing for raw materials and finished products.
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Laboratory Technician / Quality Control Analyst | Mar 2015 – Apr 2018 | Nigeria

• Supported the development of Tastic whole wheat meal products for health-conscious consumers.
• Conducted comprehensive laboratory testing, shelf-life studies, and product validation.
• Investigated manufacturing deviations with production teams to implement corrective actions.
• Assisted with process trials, packaging evaluations, and regulatory compliance activities.