LARA TONYA MUNYIRI
Laboratory Analyst
Kisumu
Summary
Skilled Laboratory Analyst proficient in food manufacturing, specializing in grain handling and milling environments. With over 4 years of experience, my expertise include quality inspection of maize, wheat, and rice, along with proficiency in laboratory testing and implementation of food safety systems such as ISO 22000, HACCP, and GMP. Demonstrated success in moisture control, aflatoxin monitoring, sieve analysis, fortification, and determination of crude fat and FFA. Experienced in thorough incoming inspection of packaging materials and process control across milling operations. Proven track record of reducing defects and ensuring product consistency in texture, granularity, and color while maintaining compliance with KEBS and regulatory standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Laboratory Analyst
United Millers Limited
02.2022 - Current
- Supervise staff in milling operations to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards.
- Conduct quality inspection of incoming grains e.g maize, monitoring moisture content, aflatoxin, insect damage, foreign matter, mold and discoloration.
- Incoming inspection of all packaging materials used by the company.
- Perform in-process, finished product checks and organoleptic evaluation to ensure consistency in flour texture, color, granulation and particle size.
- Conduct sieve analysis to verify flour particle size distribution and product uniformity.
- Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) in the process.
- Perform environmental monitoring and sanitation verification to prevent cross-contamination.
- Conduct internal audits with other internal auditors departmentally and participate in external audits ensuring compliance with KEBS and food safety standards.
- Maintain accurate documentation of quality checks, deviations and batch traceability records for maize and wheat intake, processing and finished flour product
- Carry out market survey by analyzing samples from competitors for continuous improvement
- Handling of non-conforming products and customer complaints effectively.
- Compile and submit quality control reports in time to management.
- Oversee fortification of maize and wheat flour as recommended.
- Support inventory control for consumables and materials related to quality.
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics
Pwani University
12-2018
Skills
Quality Inspection, Grading and Control
Laboratory Testing, Analysis and Sampling Techniques
Statistical Data Analysis and Reporting
Audit Preparation and Compliance
Report writing and Documentation
Inventory Oversight
Problem-solving
Time management and organizational skills
Excellent communication and Interpersonal skills
Integrity and committed to food safety
Strong attention to details
ISO 22000, 9001, HACCP, GMP
Accomplishments
- Reduced product defects (non-conformity) by 15% through improved quality control, root cause analysis and corrective action.
- Maintained 100% batch traceability across intake, flour production and into the market.
- Supported 5 successful audits (internal, Bureau Veritas and Supplier)
- Maintained 100% fortification (correct dosage)
- Enhanced compliance with HACCP, GMP and KEBS standards.
- Improved on turn-around time of quality control reports submission by 20%
Certification
ISO 22000 Food Safety Management Systems Internal Auditor
Timeline
Laboratory Analyst
United Millers Limited
02.2022 - Current
Bachelor’s Degree - Foods, Nutrition and Dietetics
Pwani University
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