BRYSON KARANI
Nairobi,30
Summary
Highly motivated and experienced food technologist with 10 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry. Proven leadership in establishing and implementing food safety systems and quality assurance practices within both centralized and decentralized operations. Proficient in conducting internal and external audits, overseeing lab operations and lab testing, and managing risk to ensure compliance with regulatory standards (including ISO, HACCP, and GMP). Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and achieve organizational objectives. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams to achieve high performance in food safety and quality assurance. Committed to excellence and dedicated to ensuring food safety and quality.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Manager Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Insta Products (EPZ) LTD
05.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated leadership by spearheading the implementation of Quality and Food Safety System documentation across all departments (Warehouse, Production, Carton Packing, and Maintenance), ensuring seamless integration and compliance with industry standards and safety regulations requirements
- Provided leadership in Non-conformance and Corrective Action management processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to effectively address and resolve issues, and verifying the successful closure of non-conformances with their respective root cause analysis
- Conducted internal audits and facilitated follow-up actions to close gaps and ensure adherence to Quality assurance standards, client and regulatory requirements
- Developed and delivered training programs and mentorship on food safety systems for personnel across all production departments, to enhance quality control, food safety and impact knowledge and skills
- Assisted the Quality Assurance Manager to acquire external FSSC 22000 (ISO 22000:2018, ISO TS 22002-1:2009 and additional FSSC 22000 requirements V6) certification
- Played a key role in the development, implementation, and ongoing improvement of the electronic quality management system, contributing to enhanced quality management processes
- Performed a lead role in data collection, analysis, and trending to generate actionable insights, ensuring the KPI table was updated and disseminated to all departments for performance monitoring and improvement
- Ensured compliance with all local legislation requirements, including licensing and safety regulations safeguarding the company's legal standing and reputation
- Supported the Quality Assurance Manager in product and process verification and validation activities, contributing to the production of food safe and high-quality products
- Analyzed production data and lab analysis results, utilizing data visualization techniques to generate comprehensive statistical reports presented to management to drive process continuous improvements and enhance product quality
Food Technologist and Quality Analyst
Insta Products (EPZ) LTD
08.2019 - 04.2023
- Provided a lead role to all the Quality controllers in ensuring that all production processes adhered to the company's Food Safety System and HACCP plan
- Inspection and lab testing of 12 different incoming raw materials and incoming 3 types of packaging materials (cartons, reels, pallets)
- Lab testing of finished products (RUTF, RUSF, LNS MQ) for more than 10 parameters, including moisture content, vitamins, protein, fat, ash, aflatoxin, ensuring product safety and quality
- Maintained meticulous records for 2 departments (Production and quality) of product conformity and non-conformity ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and facilitating traceability
- Conducted microbiological analysis of the 12 raw materials and finished products for TPC, EB, coliforms, yeast, and molds to ensure product safety and compliance with quality standards
- Conducted in-process supervision, ensuring adherence to GMPs, GHPs, effective housekeeping, and proper personnel hygiene to maintain high standards of food safety and quality
Quality Analyst
Darfords Industries
09.2015 - 07.2019
- Conducted inspections and sampling of 3 raw materials on a daily basis and 2 finished products (Liquid and solid edible oil) ensuring compliance with quality standards and specifications
- Performed quality checks on incoming packaging materials, verifying adherence to company specifications for plastic containers and carton boxes
- Lab testing of edible oil products (crude palm oil, refined bleached deodorized oil) for critical quality parameters, including moisture content and free fatty acids, in line with HACCP protocols
- Managed documentation control to maintain accurate records of product conformity and non-conformity, ensuring traceability and compliance
- Collaborated with 5 cross-functional teams including Production, Procurement, Maintenance, Warehouse to identify quality issues, implement corrective actions, and generate detailed reports for continuous improvement
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Technology
Dedan Kimathi University of Science And Technology
Nyeri, 3604.2015
High School -
Friends School Kamusinga
Kimilili, 0301.2010
Skills
- Food safety and quality assurance
- Laboratory operations and lab testing
- Problem Solving
- Excellent analytical skills
- Internal and external audits
- Data analysis
- Training and Mentorship
- Microsoft excel
- Operations management
Certification
Internal Audit, Bureau Veritas, Nairobi, 01/01/22, Equipped with the skills and knowledge to conduct effective internal audits, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality management systems including Hazard analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
References
- Francis Nyamboga, Compliance Manager (Insta Products EPZ), +254758713267/+254722267061
- Dickson Achoki, Quality Assurance Manager (Ariel FZE, Nigeria), +254702599819, achokya2@gmail.com
Timeline
Senior Manager Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Insta Products (EPZ) LTD
05.2023 - Current
Food Technologist and Quality Analyst
Insta Products (EPZ) LTD
08.2019 - 04.2023
Quality Analyst
Darfords Industries
09.2015 - 07.2019
Internal Audit, Bureau Veritas, Nairobi, 01/01/22, Equipped with the skills and knowledge to conduct effective internal audits, ensuring compliance with food safety and quality management systems including Hazard analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Technology
Dedan Kimathi University of Science And Technology
High School -
Friends School Kamusinga
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