Mugagga Kawuki
Zeeland,USA
Summary
Quality management professional with significant experience at Novolex, focusing on HACCP and food safety compliance. Demonstrated success in leading audits, training teams, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives. Skilled in risk analysis and promoting a culture of excellence, ensuring adherence to high standards across various facilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Quality Manager
Novolex (Pactiv Evergreen Inc)
Saint Charles, IL
05.2024 - Current
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the BRCG Quality Management System.
- Managed quality programs across 5 facilities, coordinating audits, trials, and onboarding of quality managers to standardize practices and report to the Director of Quality.
- Led investigations of customer complaints, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to enhance product quality.
- Collaborate with plant staff to enforce quality assurance standards and safe food handling procedures.
- Promotion of Food Safety Culture through training and the internal audits such as GMPs, GB&P audits.
- Validate compliance with food safety and sanitation objectives through rigorous monitoring and verification processes.
- Conduct risk assessments and ensure environmental health and safety standards are met.
- Supervise lab functions, oversee new product testing, and manage documentation controls.
- Lead the cross functional team in scrap reduction through A3s.
- Collaborated with R&D, Sales, and Production teams to facilitate customer onboarding and trials, ensuring alignment with quality standards.
- Facilitated onboarding of new hires with GMP and food safety training.
Food Safety & Quality Programs Manager
Butterball Farms, Inc.
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the BRCG Quality Management System.
- Enhanced BRC Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with GMP and safety standards.
- Oversaw daily monitoring programs, leading food safety team to uphold high-quality standards.
- Conducted inspections and audits, implemented solutions for identified quality issues.
- Collaborate with plant staff to enforce quality assurance standards and safe food handling procedures.
- Validate compliance with food safety and sanitation objectives through rigorous monitoring and verification processes.
- Promotion of Food Safety Culture through training and the internal audits such as GMPs, GB&P audits.
Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2022 - 12.2022
- Oversaw quality, sanitation, and food safety programs, ensuring HACCP and Kosher certification compliance.
- Develop and enhance the SQF Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with GMP and safety standards.
- Lead third-party audits and implement corrective actions based on findings.
- Coordinated product specifications and supplier approvals, maintaining label accuracy and regulatory standards.
- Conduct risk assessments and ensure environmental health and safety standards are met.
- Supervised lab functions and new product testing, managing documentation controls to support quality assurance.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
Grand Rapids, MI
12.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed quality checks and ensured compliance with GMP and safety protocols.
- Conducted internal audits to assess compliance and operational effectiveness.
- Coordinated investigations of customer complaints and implemented improvements based on findings.
- Assisted in identifying root causes of customer complaints and developing CAPAs.
- Assisted in hosting third-party and customer audits to ensure compliance.
- Led sanitation team to maintain hygiene standards and compliance.
Quality Control Supervisor
Roseau Baking Company
Grand Rapids, MI
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Supervised quality checks, product releases, and staff training to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Managed hold program to effectively track and resolve product issues, minimizing production delays.
- Lead the Internal audits.
- Assisted in root cause analysis of customer complaints and implementation of CAPAs to improve product reliability.
- Ensured adherence to cleanliness and safety standards during production processes.
- Document Control Specialist.
Quality Analyst
GEHL Foods
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Executed food safety and quality programs, coordinating non-conformance investigations to uphold compliance standards.
- Conducted line audits and documented equipment compliance with specifications to ensure operational integrity.
Quality Analyst
Nestle Waters
, MI
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Monitored quality checks and collaborated with teams to address production deviations, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Performed sensory testing and managed product batching to maintain product consistency and quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sacred Theology
Pontifical University of Rome
Urbania, Italy05.2017
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy
Pontifical University of Rome
Urbania, Italy05.2012
Skills
- Quality control and assurance
- HACCP and food safety
- Internal and external audits
- Risk analysis
- Leadership and training
- Compliance documentation
- Calibration in laboratories
- Lean manufacturing techniques
Certification
- HACCP (Present)
- Advanced HACCP (Present)
- Internal Auditing (Present)
- PCQI (Present)
- SQF Practitioner (Present)
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Plant Quality Manager
Novolex (Pactiv Evergreen Inc)
05.2024 - Current
Food Safety & Quality Programs Manager
Butterball Farms, Inc.
01.2023 - 05.2024
Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
06.2022 - 12.2022
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Ferris Coffee & Nut Co.
12.2021 - 06.2022
Quality Control Supervisor
Roseau Baking Company
06.2021 - 12.2021
Quality Analyst
GEHL Foods
11.2020 - 04.2021
Quality Analyst
Nestle Waters
09.2019 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Sacred Theology
Pontifical University of Rome
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy
Pontifical University of Rome