NEEAYI JEROME MILLS-MENSAH
Accra
Summary
I have extensive experience in scaling up complex initiatives and driving strategic projects to success. My skills include cross-functional collaboration, process and product development, product validation, and project management. I have a strong background in technical operations and quality assurance within the food industry, and I am dedicated to driving efficiency, cost optimization, and customer satisfaction. I am an effective communicator with proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools such as Point 74, Winman, and Infor System 21.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Development Technologist
Melton Foods
Melton Mowbray
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Planning, preparation, and execution of successful trials
- Implemented trial protocols to align with the product's critical path
- Product HACCP risk assessment
- Project Management
- Scheduled yield work on new raw materials during trials
- Drove the implementation of new processes within cross-functional manufacturing teams, resulting in improved operational efficiency.
- Utilized advanced cooking methods to ensure optimal food safety through re-heat and freeze validations.
- Declared Weight Calculations
- Supported the Futures team on various new projects to facilitate business development
- Documented all trial outputs with strict adherence to food safety, quality standards, and customer requirements
- Ensured accuracy of Bill Of Materials by verifying correct usage and allergens for all materials in the manufacturing process
Quality Assurance Auditor
Melton Foods
Melton Mowbray
11.2021 - 11.2022
- Ensured adherence to food safety guidelines for the operations team
- Conducted bakery compliance audits following site Quality management systems.
- Ensured the proper functioning of CCPs through daily inspections, including metal detection and chemical concentration checks.
- Investigating Customer complaints
- Calibration of equipment
- Evaluate products daily in taste panels to ensure compliance with correct manufacturing standards
- Conducted regular and timely sampling of micro and nutritional constituents in accordance with predetermined schedules.
Warehouse Goods-In QA (Placement)
Jigsaw Foods Ltd.
Shirebrook
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Conducted intake assessments on raw materials and established sampling protocols.
- Successfully oversaw the management of non-conforming and quarantined raw materials like shelf-life extensions, and rejections.
- Stock rotation management
- Achieved a savings of £250,000 by effectively overseeing stock rotation
- Collaborated with Goods-In, Supply Chain, and the Wider Technical team to optimize workflow.
- Assisted in the company's internal audit program, including conducting GMP Audits.
National Service (Diet Therapy- Nutrition)
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Closely observed developmental progress in children aged 5 and under.
- Ensured proper nutrition intake for burn patients.
- Delivered support and advice to mothers regarding breastfeeding practices and complementary feeding.
- Educated sickle cell and HIV patients on essential dietary habits for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- Provided dietary counseling to tuberculosis patients.
Laboratory Technician
Ghana Revenue Authority - Customs Laboratory
Accra
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Conducting fat analysis, pH, methanol Testing and brix on food products to determine food composition and quality
- Documented daily laboratory reports on food sample testing
- Ensured consistent and optimal storage conditions by diligently tracking temperature fluctuations every day.
Education
MSc. Food Consumer Marketing and Product Development (WE) -
Sheffield Hallam University
10.2021
BSc. Nutrition and Food Science -
University of Ghana
05.2018
Skills
- Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Product risk assessment
- Process Development
- Process Improvement
- Quality and Process Issue Resolution
- Pilot plant and factory trial management
- Communication and project management
- Attention to detail and data analysis
- Collaboration across functions and with external partners
- Project planning and execution
- Troubleshoot
- Data analysis
- R&D
- Project Scheduling
Languages
English
Training
- Food Safety for Manufacturing Level 3 (UK)
- Food Safety for Manufacturing Level 2 (UK)
- Food Allergy and Intolerance Training at Food Standards Agency (UK)
Languages
English
First Language
Timeline
Process Development Technologist
Melton Foods
11.2022 - 11.2023
Quality Assurance Auditor
Melton Foods
11.2021 - 11.2022
Warehouse Goods-In QA (Placement)
Jigsaw Foods Ltd.
08.2020 - 08.2021
National Service (Diet Therapy- Nutrition)
Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital
09.2018 - 07.2019
Laboratory Technician
Ghana Revenue Authority - Customs Laboratory
06.2016 - 08.2016
MSc. Food Consumer Marketing and Product Development (WE) -
Sheffield Hallam University
BSc. Nutrition and Food Science -
University of Ghana
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