RÓISÍN COLLINS
Sydney NSW
Summary
Experienced food industry professional with a background in quality management, new product development, and food safety compliance. Skilled in HACCP planning, internal auditing, and technical documentation, with expertise in food science, nutrition, and business management. A detail-oriented team player with leadership, problem-solving, and process improvement skills, committed to maintaining high standards in food manufacturing and packaging.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Manager
KPS Colour Print
Knock
03.2024 - Current
- Maintained and updated the company's Quality Management System in line with legal, BRC, FSC, and customer standards and requirements.
- Lead the company to an AA+ rating in the annual BRC audit.
- Provided training and guidance to staff on quality procedures, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
- Maintained accurate quality records, and generated reports.
- Collaborated with customers to investigate and resolve quality-related issues promptly.
- Directed continuous improvement initiatives by analysing quality data, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Implemented measures to uphold environmental regulations and maintain safe conditions.
- Conducted routine internal audits to detect quality issues.
Catering Events Coordinator Intern
Gossip Catering
Hell's Kitchen
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Coordinated catering operations at high-profile venues such as the Irish Consulate and the British Embassy.
- Conferred with clients to ensure that attendees' dietary requirements were met.
- Designed menus alongside the chefs, and ensured that the necessary food and beverages were stocked.
- Organised employee schedules.
- Generated monthly reports detailing accomplishments against established objectives.
New Product Introduction Executive
Sean Loughnanes
Co. Galway
05.2021 - 12.2022
- Coordinated NPD meetings to track new product progress, and ensured all products met agreed launch dates.
- Reviewed and maintained new and existing raw material and packaging specifications to ensure compliance with EU food safety legislation and company standards.
- Managed Safefood floor specifications and QAS for each product produced across two manufacturing sites.
- Developed and implemented an improved floor specification and finished product template.
- Generated and maintained product nutritional labels using Bartender, SysDem, and Zebra systems.
- Established new product recipes and ingredients through the Point 74 system.
- Reviewed artwork for compliance with both regulations and industry standards.
- Collected product data and input it into customer specification systems.
- Performed sensory analysis trials, cooking validations, and benchmarking against competitors.
- Introduced a benchmarking analysis system.
- Manually generated product ingredient declarations.
- Gathered shelf life and nutritional samples for external laboratory testing.
- Supported the Quality and Technical Department in preparation for, and during, BRC and customer audits.
- Assisted various departments with administrative duties.
Quality Management and Research & Development Intern
Connemara Seafoods
Kilmeena
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Supported quality control, product testing, and compliance while assisting R&D with research.
Bar Tender
Tigh Ned
Inis Óirr
05.2018 - 10.2019
Sous Chef
Corrib oil
Ballinrobe
02.2015 - 05.2018
Education
B.A.Sc. - Nutrition, Food & Business Management
St. Angela's College, NUI Galway
Co. Sligo, Ireland05.2021
Skills
- HACCP Planning and Food Safety Compliance
- New Product Development
- Packaging and labeling compliance
- Food science and technology
- Technical documentation
- Internal Auditing and Quality Training
- Catering and menu development
- Scheduling staff and task prioritisation
- Time management and attention to detail
- Leadership and Training
- Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Food labeling and specification software
Certification
- Received Distinction in the Environmental Health Association of Ireland Food Safety exam.
- Level 5 HACCP Training.
- Food Safety & GMP for Manufacturing of Food Packaging Training.
- Completed FSC UK's Chain of Custody Training.
- Systems Audits for Internal Auditors Training.
- Manual Handling and Fire Safety Courses.
- Full Irish driving liscence
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Manager
KPS Colour Print
03.2024 - Current
Catering Events Coordinator Intern
Gossip Catering
12.2022 - 12.2023
New Product Introduction Executive
Sean Loughnanes
05.2021 - 12.2022
Quality Management and Research & Development Intern
Connemara Seafoods
01.2020 - 03.2020
Bar Tender
Tigh Ned
05.2018 - 10.2019
Sous Chef
Corrib oil
02.2015 - 05.2018
B.A.Sc. - Nutrition, Food & Business Management
St. Angela's College, NUI Galway
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