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A highly motivated Food Technologist with over 20 years experience in Technical, Quality, Hygiene Management and Product Development, gained within the bakery and confectionery industries. Highly organised with excellent people management and communication skills. Specialties: Supplier Quality Assurance (CCFRA trained) Net Contents Weight Legislation HACCP Level 4 ISO 14000 & 22000 Lean Education and Training Pillar Member Adviser in Hygienic Engineering Design Pest Awareness and TreatmentFactory Hygiene and HACCP Manager @ Strategic management of hygiene for the York Factory operation of Chocolate Manufacturing, KitKat, Aero, Yorkie, Milkybar and Polo production. Management of Specialist Hygiene Team. Carry out Supplier Quality Assurance audits. Support for consumer complaint reduction projects Provide business system support for Quality Management (SAP Super User) Experienced in hygienic design and implementation of new buildings and processes Continuous Excellence Coach Qualified Trainer From December 2011 to Present (4 years 1 month) York, United KingdomQA Conformance Manager @ From June 2006 to December 2011 (5 years 7 months) York, United KingdomProduct Development Specialist @ Responsible for managing all aspects of product development from concept to launch. Managed projects utilising stage Gate principles. A sign off system for managing critical paths Technical support on KitKat, Quality Street, Filled and Shell Eggs, Smarties and Aero. Project leader on Nestle Rowntree removal of Hydrogenated Fats and added Trans Fatty Acids. Key launches have included: KitKat Low Carb, KitKat Caramac, KitKat Strawberries and Cream, Aero New Improved Chocolate, Tiramisu KitKat Editions, Smarties Big Flavas, Quality Street Big Boys, Aero Sticky Toffee and Aero Irish Cream. Member of the KitKat worldwide production bench marking team. From May 2004 to June 2006 (2 years 2 months) Quality and Technical Scientist @ Provided both quality and technical support to 4 KitKat factories, Dairy Box, Black Magic, Matchmakers, Drifter and Smarties. Co-ordinated/participated in plant HACCP review and validation studies Co-ordination of the GMP/Hygiene policies for the York factory Performed an integral role in major brand developments including KitKat Kubes Control of departmental budget circa £450,000 Liaison role between Nestle Regional Laboratories and York factory Implemented and maintained ISO9002 and Nestle Quality Systems Provided training to factory operatives in quality systems and chocolate handling. From October 2001 to May 2004 (2 years 8 months) Quality Scientist @ Managed and provided a complete quality service for co-packers and co-manufacturers, included giving practical assistance, attending and assisting at first production visits Specified Nestle standards and ensured compliance through auditing and following through corrective actions raised Instigated programme of continuous improvement Managed and developed relationships with co-manufacturers with the aim of improving food safety and product quality standards Facilitated training in quality related issues Competently represented Nestle UK to co-packers and co-manufacturers, Trading Standard Officers, Environmental Health Officers and suppliers From May 2001 to October 2001 (6 months) Technical Manager @ Managed a team of QA Inspectors and Supervisors Responsible for all aspects of site Hygiene including managing a hygiene team Managed Technical interfaces with customers. Developed and maintained Food Safety and Quality systems in compliance with Hazlewood’s Food Manufacturing System, BRC standards and Customer requirements Factory implementation of new product development Set and managed department within budget Responsible for supplier auditing both in the UK and Europe Provided Quality and Hygiene advice for the building and commissioning of a £25m purpose built factory. From December 1996 to February 2001 (4 years 3 months) Technical Manager @ From 1990 to 2001 (11 years) HND, Food Science and Technology @ The Manchester Metropolitan University From 1989 to 1991 Diploma in Public Health and Hygiene @ RSPHH From 1990 to 1990 OND Food Science and Technology, Food Science and Technology @ Humberside University From 1987 to 1989 ISO22000 @ Campden BRI Rob Wharton is skilled in: Food Safety, HACCP, Food Manufacturing, Food Industry, Quality System, Quality Management, Food Technology, Hygiene, Food, Food Science, Confectionery, Bakery, Quality Assurance, Auditing, Chocolate