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Quality Auditing, Quality Management Systems, ISO Standards, Food Safety Management, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA)

QC Warehouse Manager at Sani/Ikos Group

• Location: Khalkidhiki, Central Macedonia, Greece · On-site
• Duration: Apr 2025 to Nov 2025
• Description: Inspected 200+ incoming and outgoing materials including fruits and vegetables, frozen meat and fish, wines, cheese and cold cuts, to ensure compliance with brand standards, regulations and specifications. Optimized receiving, storage and delivery operations for perishable foods across five luxury resort cuisines that served 300+ people daily, resulting in ~10% reduction in waste/spoilage. Collaborated daily with the culinary and procurement teams to evaluate supplier performance, maintain food safety, and resolve deviations in the resort. Worked with 50+ suppliers to ensure adherence to hotel standards and address deviations. Trained and guided a team of 8 wharehouse staff on quality standards and best practices. Kept detailed and accurate monthly records of inspections, deviations, supplier perfomance and financial impacts of product returns. Identified trends and proposed improvements to higher management related to required equipment, store hygiene, and wharehouse QC organisation.

Quality Assurance Assistant at ARI SA

• Location: Chalkidhiki, Central Macedonia, Greece
• Duration: May 2022 to Jun 2024
• Description: Led and improved the product listing and approval process (Einlistung) for 100+ new and existing items. Reduced Einlistung costs by €7K in Q1 2024 by optimizing the sampling and lab analysis strategy. Delivered 100+ staff trainings on food safety, allergen management and GMP/GHP guidelines. Led daily investigations into deviations and managed CAPA implementation. Authored and revised QA documentation to facilitate compliance and support manufacturing operations within the change control framework. Actively participated in internal and third-party audits (e.g. IFS, LIDL, V-Label). Coordinated V-Label certification for 50+ products, optimizing processes and ensuring regulatory compliance.

QC Specialist at Galaxy - Mavidou & Sons OE

• Location: Vasiliká, Central Macedonia, Greece · On-site
• Duration: Sep 2020 to Dec 2021
• Description: Run physicochemical analysis of raw materials, intermediate, and finished goods. Provided on-line quality support in the production area. Monitored facility water chlorination and implemented effective troubleshooting solutions. Oversaw label production and placement, ensuring compliance, clarity, and smooth application on the manufacturing floor. Performed detailed batch record reviews, resolving issues and supporting efficient product release. Participated in the RnD process to develop new products according to customer needs and to solve emerging quality issues.

Quality Assurance Manager at Chatziagorou Meats

• Location: Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece · On-site
• Duration: Feb 2020 to Aug 2020
• Description: Conducted daily GxP inspections at site to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Developed sampling plans for quality control purposes. Built and developed relationships with new and existing suppliers. Continually improved and updated the product specification system. Improved production organization by leading initiatives that included the acquisition of new equipment, facility repairs, and traceability.

Quality Control Inspector at Eleones Chalkidikis S.A.

• Location: Thessaloniki · On-site
• Duration: Aug 2018 to May 2019
• Description: Monitored and optimized batch thermal heating for efficiency and to reduce production cycle times. Conducted daily GMP/GHP inspections, reporting deviations to the QA Manager. Carried out quality checks on product look, packaging integrity, and taste for every batch. Supported the implementation and maintenance of IFS. Minimized production downtime by collaborating with the Technical department to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues.