SAP
Zeynep Aktas
Quality Manager/ MSc Aquaculture Engineer/ Quality System Management And Consulting / Food Safety Coordinator/ Fisheries Facilities Design Manager
Seattle,WA
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Dedicated Food Industry professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
FSQA Manager
Trident Seafoods
Anacortes, Wa
08.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address and resolve FSQA-related issues promptly.
- Streamlined quality assurance processes, resulting in increased efficiency and accuracy.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing food safety and quality assurance.
- Conducted regular facility inspections to maintain a clean and safe working environment for employees.
- Led investigations into customer complaints, ensuring timely resolution and prevention of future occurrences.
- Implemented corrective actions to eliminate the root causes of non-conformance incidents.
- Reduced product recalls by conducting thorough audits and identifying potential risks.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all FSQA activities, including audit findings, corrective actions, and training records.
- Enhanced employee training programs for better understanding of FSQA guidelines and regulations.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Rise Baking Company
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Lead and coordinate quality control teams to ensure consistent production quality, monitor product specifications, and enforce compliance with industry standards.
- Oversee product testing, analyze test results, and ensure corrective actions are implemented to meet quality benchmarks.
- Manage internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with certification requirements (e.g., FDA, SQF, BRCGS, ISO, GMP, GFSI.).
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on audit findings. Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency improvements using data analysis and feedback to innovate manufacturing procedures.
- Mentor and train production staff on quality control procedures, best practices, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of quality checks, testing outcomes, and certification processes, ensuring proper document management and traceability.
- Work closely with production, engineering, and R&D teams to address quality issues, implement solutions, and ensure product integrity throughout the manufacturing cycle.
Quality Assurance and Control Manager
Al Qamra Holding/ Samkna International
8 2022 - 12.2023
- Company Establishing, Quality System Management, FDA, BRCGS, IFS, GLOBAL GAP, ASC, BAP, HACCP, ISO22000, ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO14001 certifications implementation and leading audits.
- Fisheries Facilities Design Team Leader
- Implementation of regulations for export countries (Europe, USA, Russia, and Asian Country, Turkey)."
- To follow all the quality control steps related to the product, to follow product analyzes and to provide traceable of production.
Quality Manager
Tumay Fish processing Company
02.2021 - 06.2022
- Quality System Management, GFSI, Codex Alimentarius, FDA, BRCGS, IFS, Global GAP, ASC, BAP, TESCO, SEDEX, BSCIC, SO22000, ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO14001 certifications implementation and leading these audits
- Implementation of regulations for export countries (Europe, USA, Russia, and Asian Countries, Turkey).
- Increased efficiency of the QMS by regularly reviewing procedures and making updates based on changing business needs or industry advancements
- To follow all the quality control steps related to the product, to follow product analyzes and to provide traceable of production.
Facility Establishment Project Manager
Blue Aegean Import and Export Company
09.2020 - 02.2021
- Establishment of the company and quality systems, and implementation of food safety systems.
- Management of quality systems, including BRCGS, IFS, Global GAP, ASC, BAP, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 certifications, as well as leading audits.
- Implementation of regulations for export countries (Europe, USA, Russia, and Asian Countries, Turkey).
- To follow all the quality control steps related to the product, to follow product analyzes and to provide traceable of production.
Factory Manager
Audihua Seafood Improvement Company.
11.2018 - 09.2020
- Establishment of the company and quality systems, and implementation of food safety systems.
- Management of quality systems, including BRCGS, IFS, Global GAP, ASC, BAP, ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 45001, and ISO 14001 certifications, as well as leading audits.
- Implementation of regulations for export countries (Europe, USA, Russia, and Asia)
- Enhanced factory efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and optimizing production processes.
- To follow all the quality control steps related to the product, to follow product analyzes and to provide traceable of production.
Quality Assurance Specialist / Business Development and Quality Systems Specialist
Kilic Holding
03.2015 - 09.2018
- Internal Auditor of Packaging processing, Animal Feed production Facility, Hatchery Facility, Fish farm facility
- Positions I played during my tenure is; Quality Assurance and Control Specialist / Business Development and Quality Systems Specialist / Quality Customer Relations Specialist
- Certification audit implementation; GFSI, CODEX ALIMENTARIUS, FDA, BRCGS, IFS, Global GAP, ASC, BAP, TESCO, SEDEX, BSCIC, SO22000, ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO14001 standards.
- Implementation of regulations for export countries (Europe, USA, Russia, and Asian Countries, Turkey).
- Utilized root cause analysis techniques to identify underlying issues contributing to product defects or customer complaints.
Quality Engineer
Sursan Seafood Co.
04.2014 - 03.2015
- Quality Assurance and Control Engineering, Monitoring the production accordingly these certification standards GFSI, CODEX ALIMENTARIUS, FDA, BRCGS, IFS, Global GAP, ASC, BAP, TESCO, SEDEX, BSCIC, SO22000, ISO9001, ISO45001, ISO14001.
- Evaluated new materials or components for suitability within existing manufacturing processes while considering factors like cost-effectiveness, durability, and functionality of the finished product.
Education
Master of Science - Aquaculture Engineering
Turkey/ Katip Celebi University
09.2018 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Science - Aquaculture Engineering
Turkey/ Munzur University
09.2009 - 10.2013
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Latvia/ Daugavpils University
02.2011 - 07.2011
PCQI -
AIB International
Seattle, WA 05.2025 - 06.2025
Food Defense
FDA Food Defense/ Www.fda.gov
01-2025
RCCA (Root Case Analysis)
AIB International
12-2024
HACCP for Food - undefined
Boecker
01.2023 - 01.2023
ISO 22000:2018 Internal Auditor - undefined
Boecker / Qatar
01.2023 - 01.2023
Food Safety Personnel Hygiene - undefined
Boecker / Qatar
01.2023 - 01.2023
First Aid - undefined
QST Training and Consultancy / Qatar
01.2023 - 01.2023
Fish Welfare - undefined
University of the Highlands and Islands / England
01.2021 - 01.2021
ISO 9001 2008 Quality Management System - undefined
Continuing Education and Quality Association & International Science and Education Federation / Turkey
01.2013 - 01.2013
ISO 9001-2008 Internal Auditor - undefined
Continuous Education and Quality Association & International Science and Education Federation
01.2013 - 01.2013
Strategic Management - undefined
Continuing Education and Quality Association & International Federation of Science and Education
01.2013 - 01.2013
OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety - undefined
Continuing Education and Quality Association & International Science and Education Federation
01.2013 - 01.2013
ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System - undefined
Continuing Education and Quality Association & International Science and Education Federation
01.2013 - 01.2013
ISO 14001 Environmental Management System - undefined
Continuing Education and Quality Association & International Science and Education Federation
01.2013 - 01.2013
Integrated Management System - undefined
Continuing Education and Quality Association & International Science and Education Federation
01.2013 - 01.2013
ISO 9OO1-2015 Revision - undefined
Continuing Education and Quality Association & International Science and Education Federation
01.2013 - 01.2013
Leadership -
Continuing Education And Quality Association & International Federation of Science And Education
01.2013 - 01.2013
Individual Coaching - undefined
Continuing Education and Quality Association & International Science and Education Federation
01.2013 - 01.2013
NLP Practitioners - undefined
Continuing Education and Quality Association & International Federation of Science and Education
01.2013 - 01.2013
Occupational Safety - undefined
Firat Universitiy
01.2012 - 01.2012
Skills
Reliability
Key Performance Indicators
Multitasking Abilities
Managing Operations and Efficiency
Analytical Skills
Active Listening
Documentation And Reporting
Schedule oversight
Hiring and Training
Verbal and written communication
Contract Management
Teamwork and Collaboration
Professional Demeanor
Complex Problem-Solving
Adaptability and Flexibility
Onboarding and Orientation
Self Motivation
Policy Implementation
Websites
Software
Microsoft programs
QDMS programs
Languages
English
Turkish
Timeline
FSQA Manager
Trident Seafoods
08.2025 - Current
PCQI -
AIB International
05.2025 - 06.2025
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Rise Baking Company
10.2024 - 06.2025
HACCP for Food - undefined
Boecker
01.2023 - 01.2023
ISO 22000:2018 Internal Auditor - undefined
Boecker / Qatar
01.2023 - 01.2023
Food Safety Personnel Hygiene - undefined
Boecker / Qatar
01.2023 - 01.2023
First Aid - undefined
QST Training and Consultancy / Qatar
01.2023 - 01.2023
Quality Manager
Tumay Fish processing Company
02.2021 - 06.2022
Fish Welfare - undefined
University of the Highlands and Islands / England
01.2021 - 01.2021
Facility Establishment Project Manager
Blue Aegean Import and Export Company
09.2020 - 02.2021
Factory Manager
Audihua Seafood Improvement Company.
11.2018 - 09.2020
Master of Science - Aquaculture Engineering
Turkey/ Katip Celebi University
09.2018 - 09.2020
Quality Assurance Specialist / Business Development and Quality Systems Specialist
Kilic Holding
03.2015 - 09.2018
Quality Engineer
Sursan Seafood Co.
04.2014 - 03.2015
ISO 9001 2008 Quality Management System - undefined
Continuing Education and Quality Association & International Science and Education Federation / Turkey
01.2013 - 01.2013
ISO 9001-2008 Internal Auditor - undefined
Continuous Education and Quality Association & International Science and Education Federation
01.2013 - 01.2013
Strategic Management - undefined
Continuing Education and Quality Association & International Federation of Science and Education
01.2013 - 01.2013
OHSAS 18001 Occupational Health and Safety - undefined
Continuing Education and Quality Association & International Science and Education Federation
01.2013 - 01.2013
ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System - undefined
Continuing Education and Quality Association & International Science and Education Federation
01.2013 - 01.2013
ISO 14001 Environmental Management System - undefined
Continuing Education and Quality Association & International Science and Education Federation
01.2013 - 01.2013
Integrated Management System - undefined
Continuing Education and Quality Association & International Science and Education Federation
01.2013 - 01.2013
ISO 9OO1-2015 Revision - undefined
Continuing Education and Quality Association & International Science and Education Federation
01.2013 - 01.2013
Leadership -
Continuing Education And Quality Association & International Federation of Science And Education
01.2013 - 01.2013
Individual Coaching - undefined
Continuing Education and Quality Association & International Science and Education Federation
01.2013 - 01.2013
NLP Practitioners - undefined
Continuing Education and Quality Association & International Federation of Science and Education
01.2013 - 01.2013
Occupational Safety - undefined
Firat Universitiy
01.2012 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Engineering
Latvia/ Daugavpils University
02.2011 - 07.2011
Bachelor of Science - Aquaculture Engineering
Turkey/ Munzur University
09.2009 - 10.2013
Quality Assurance and Control Manager
Al Qamra Holding/ Samkna International
8 2022 - 12.2023
Food Defense
FDA Food Defense/ Www.fda.gov
RCCA (Root Case Analysis)
AIB International