Cynthia Nabalayo

Food safety and Quality Assurance Specialist with vast experience in; food safety, quality control, quality assurance, food manufacturing,Packhouse hygiene & compliance management, good understanding of Quality, Health and Safety requirements in Food processing and Fresh Produce Industry. Possess strong organizational and technical skills, and thrive in a fast-paced consumer-centric organization

Vast experience in; 
Quality and food safety systems establishment, implementation and maintenance in the food processing and fresh produce industry.
Occupational Health and Safety; Solid understanding of the OH&S regulations and proper food handling procedures. 
Packhouse operational management i.e quality, productivity, health and safety, compliance, staffing and maintenance.
Conducting food safety risk assessments and identify process controls to address risks.
Delivering quality and food safety talks and   training to ensure staff compliance.
Handling consumer’s complaints and quality issues raised and follow up to ensure satisfactory closure and client retention.
Carrying out chemical analysis of consumer products as well as carrying out internal and external quality and safety audits.
Strong champion of proper Quality Management Systems (HACCP, ISO, GMP, OHS) in the Food processing and Fresh produce sector, supplier quality assurance, proper document control practices and Kaizen procedures for high level production efficiency.
Coaching, mentoring and training direct reports for effectiveness and performance improvement.
Overseeing the staff to meet customer expectations on food safety and quality
Strong analytical skills, and the ability to present meaningful data in routine reports.

Quality Assurance Coordinator. Savannah Evergreen Capital Limited. (Jan2023-July 2023)

Managed day to day activities relevant to Quality and Product Safety, coordinated activities required to meet Company, Stakeholder and regulatory quality standards . I was also tasked with ensuring that the laid down quality management systems were adhered to at all times during the processing process to ensure the product (Fresh fruits, vegetables, Fresh and Frozen Meat) conforms in terms of quality, safety, and legality .

Quality Assurance Coordinator. Jarine Investment Ltd.(Feb 2022-Dec2022)

Initiated, implemented and enforced quality control and food safety programs in the packhouse to ensured production of safe and quality products (fresh produce) that met customer standards .  Developed a quality policy, formulated a sampling procedure and created forms as well as instructions for recording and reporting on quality.

Bsc.Food Technology and Quality Assurance. Technical University of Mombasa.2019

Dip.Business Administration. (Management)Kenya Methodist University. 2018