Winoina Fernandes

SPECIFICATIONS TECHNOLOGIST | COMPLIANCE AND REGULATORY

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Milton Keynes, EnglandMember since July 13, 2026

Specification Management and Document controlGMP, HACCP & Regulatory ComplianceData Management and Technical documentationEQMS, CAPA & Risk assessmentsCross-Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder management

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Detail-driven Specification Technologist with experience in product specifications, R&D documentation and regulatory compliance within a GMP-regulated food and healthcare manufacturing environment at Mondelēz International. Proven ability to manage accurate technical documentation, maintain product data, and collaborate cross-functionally to support successful product launches. Dual MSc-qualified with strong knowledge of food labelling legislation, retailer requirements, and product lifecycle processes, seeking to contribute to a premium food business delivering high-quality products.

Experience

R&D Specification and Compliance - Ernest Jackson & Co Ltd (Mondelēz International) - Crediton, UK

(2024-06)

Manage the creation, review, and maintenance of raw material and product specifications, risk assessments, COSHH, HACCP, and supporting technical documentation, ensuring compliance with GMP, MHRA, FDA, FSSC, and internal quality standards.
Coordinate specification workflows across R&D, Quality, Procurement, and suppliers, resolving technical queries efficiently and consistently delivering documentation within agreed timelines with no overdue actions.
Review supplier technical documentation and specification data for accuracy, regulatory compliance, and completeness, supporting ongoing R&D digitisation and database management initiatives.
Fast-tracked training and independently assumed responsibility for specification management within the first month, demonstrating strong technical understanding and the ability to manage competing priorities.
Lead a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt continuous improvement project to streamline the supplier documentation review process, reducing inefficiencies and supporting a right-first-time approach to specification management.

Quality Control Analyst I - Ernest Jackson & Co Ltd (Mondelēz International) - Crediton, UK

(2024-12 - 2025-05)

Reviewed and verified product specifications, packaging, and artwork against customer and regulatory requirements, ensuring full compliance and supporting audit readiness within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Supported cross-functional collaboration with NPD, Quality, and Production teams, ensuring product specifications accurately reflected formulation, processing, and quality standards.
Contributed to root cause investigations (OOS/OOT) and CAPA processes, improving product release efficiency by 14% and reducing retest rates by 3%.
Led a continuous improvement initiative (raw material tracking system), improving visibility of testing status and enabling timely decision-making for product release and production planning.