Kehinde Aderinto
Quality Assurance and Microbiologist professional
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About
Experienced Quality Assurance and Microbiologist professional with over 10 years in FMCG and dairy processing environments, specializing in in-process quality control, food safety systems, and laboratory analysis of milk and dairy products (fresh milk, powdered milk, evaporated milk, yoghurt, and ice cream). Skilled in enforcing GMP, HACCP, ISO standards, and environmental hygiene controls across production lines. Strong background in monitoring critical process parameters, equipment calibration checks, and product compliance in high-volume manufacturing settings.
Proven ability to identify non-conformities, initiate corrective actions, and ensure consistent product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Experience
Quality Assurance Manager - Takol Holdings Limited - Ogun State
(2025-03)
- Monitor milk reception and production line operations ensuring compliance with GMP, HACCP, and ISO food safety standards.
- Conduct in-process quality control tests including acidity, fat, protein, density, total plate count, and adulteration checks.
- Monitor critical production parameters across pasteurization, fermentation, and packaging lines to ensure product consistency.
- Verify packaging integrity including sealing quality, coding accuracy, and label compliance.
- Identify and document non-conforming products (NCPs) and initiate corrective actions.
- Ensure strict hygiene and sanitation compliance across production areas through environmental monitoring and housekeeping enforcement.
- Maintain accurate QA documentation, batch records, and inspection reports.
- Support internal audits and ensure readiness for external food safety inspections.
Quality Assurance Lead - Ikun Dairy Farm Limited (Promasidor Nigeria Subsidiary) - Ekiti State
(2021-06 - 2025-03)
- Ensured seamless integration of milk production, quality control, and supply readiness for downstream processing.
- Implemented GMP/GHP systems across farm and processing operations, improving operational hygiene and production reliability.
- Monitored milk quality trends and ensured compliance with physicochemical and microbiological standards before production release.
- Managed cleaning-in-place (CIP/SIP) systems to ensure production line readiness and minimize downtime.
- Supported operational planning by ensuring consistent availability of quality raw milk for production schedules.
- Developed and implemented Quality Management Systems for farm-to-processing operations.
Quality Control Technologist - Oriental Food Industry Limited - Ibadan
(2015-10 - 2021-06)
- Supported production environment control through hygiene monitoring and environmental quality testing.
- Conducted microbial air testing, swabbing (ATP & culture methods), and hygiene compliance monitoring for production continuity.
- Ensured production environment readiness for uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
- Supported quality reporting and operational efficiency tracking through data collection and analysis.
Quality Control Officer / Analyst - ZANS Foods and Beverages Limited - Ibadan
(2013-08 - 2015-10)
- Conducted raw material inspection and testing to ensure suitability for production processes.
- Supported production quality assurance by enforcing GMP standards before, during, and after production cycles.
- Collaborated with procurement and production teams to align supplier quality requirements with operational needs.
- Contributed to waste reduction and efficiency improvement through process monitoring and reporting.
Education
Bachelor of Technology - Pure and Applied Microbiology - Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (2006 - 2011)
