Rose Muchina

A resilient and analytical Food Technology Specialist passionate about food processing, research and development and food quality systems. I am well versed in quality control standards, product modification and food processing. I am seeking an opportunity in a progressive environment, which provides more avenues in the field of food processing, research and development and quality assurance/control.

I have good presentation skills, clarity of communication and outstanding interpersonal skills along with. As a resilient professional with grit, I consider myself not only effective on my own but also as part of a team.

Bachelor of Science (Food Science and Technology), Egerton University

2012: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education, Bishop Gatimu Ngandu Girls’ High School

Additional Training:

• Trained on FSSC/ISO 22000:2005.
• Trained on FSSC/ISO 22000:2018
• Trained on Mycotoxin testing
• Trained on cereal and pulses grading
• Trained on occupational first Aid

Kenafric industries

June 2022- Present

Lab assistant

• Analyzing all incoming packaging and raw material as per the laid down procedures
• Carrying out analysis of all semi-finished and finished products and reporting any non-conformance to the responsible authority for root cause analysis and immediate action
• Management of all laboratory equipment and ensuring that good laboratory practices are followed
• Responsible for all record keeping and proper filling as per the set ISO standards
• Periodic Factory hygiene and sanitation audits and report writing 
• Inspection and analysis of all market returns and sharing reports.
• Periodic training on food systems 
• Laboratory inventory to ensure that the required reagents are available, and requisition is done on time.

Winnies Pure health

November 2021-june 2022

Quality controller and NPD team lead

• Supporting the project manager by preparation of prototypes for products in development 
• facilitating the sensory evaluation of the new product being developed to determine the specification according to the a number of various factors and uses
• Consulting market research to ensure that the products are viable in the market
• Ensuring timely submission of reports for evaluation by the project team and management before proceeding to the next stage and also eliminate unsuccessful procedures
• Conducting research in order to determine the best procedures in producing a particular item.

Quality controller 

December 2020 – November 2021

• Inspecting of all material used directly or indirectly in the manufacture of company products to ensure they comply with the set company
• Carrying out and monitoring online quality tests and advising the relevant personnel on correction or corrective measures on areas where the processes are found to be none
• Coordinate daily sensory evaluation, ensure effective sampling is done and schedule is followed. Conduct hourly sample sensory evaluation and document. Flag off any NC in sensory
• Ensure timely capturing, reporting and management of all Q&FS incidents and near misses on the process and assist in coming up with mitigation and CAPA, CI measures
• Ensuring Standard Operating procedures are well implemented in the factory and monitoring documentation
• Ensure plant weekly, six weekly and quarterly fumigation is carried out as scheduled.
• GMP induction and periodic trainings
• Factory, outlets and Farm GMP audits and report writing
• Laboratory analysis for incoming goods, work in progress and finished products to ensure compliance
• Laboratory inventory to ensure that the required reagents are available, and requisition is done on time.

Key Achievement: 

1. Participating in the new product development team to introduce healthier alternative foods into the market.

Nyeri County Government

Fisheries Officer

September 2019 – October 2020

• Production planning by adherence to the weekly master production schedule and operations budgets at Wamagana fish factory.
• Collecting and compiling fisheries statistical data
• Providing fisheries extension services such as responding to customer complaints and assigning corrective actions to them.
• Overseeing all quality aspects of fish processing by continuous product monitoring at set time intervals.

Key Achievement: 

1. Implementation of the aquaculture business development program at Nyeri county government fisheries department that increased the market base of fish production in Nyeri by 40%.

Olive Joy care limited

Office Administrator

February 2018-August 2019

• Coordinate activities throughout the company to ensure efficiency and maintain compliance with company policy
• Manage agendas, and appointments for upper management
• Manage emails, letters, packages, phone calls and other forms of correspondence
• Create and update databases and records for, personnel and other data
• Track and replace office supplies as necessary to avoid interruptions in standard front office procedures
• Submit reports and prepare proposals and presentations as needed

Mill Bakers Limited

Quality Controller

August 2017– January 2018

• Overseeing all factory hygiene and sanitation practices to ensure food is processed in a safe environment.
• Monitoring and documenting pest control activities to ensure integrated pest management practices are adhered to in the factory. 
• Coordinate and supervising team activities to optimize cost performance of the plant to meet expected production efficiencies and KPI’s.
• Finished product final inspections at set time intervals.
• Recording of data in checklists for record keeping and general office housekeeping.

Key Achievement:

1. Implementation of 5s lean manufacturing practices in the factory which thoroughly improved food safety initiatives.

Nyeri Water and Sewerage Company

Microbiology Intern

April – August 2016

• Analytical monitoring throughout the water treatment stages from receipt to delivery of the treated water to customers through sample collection and analysis. 
• Microbiological and chemical analysis of water in the plant and samples from other water companies to ensure compliance with the set regulations
• Periodic visit to the sewerage system to collect samples for lab analysis
• Data recording and analysis.
• Maintenance of process equipment such as pumps and motors through continuous equipment verification checks.