Olha Zahoruiko

Over 15 years of experience as a Quality Manager and Director in an international manufacturing company. More than 5 years of international experience managing departments across several countries. Over 3 years as a Member of the Executive Committee of a business unit board of directors.

Experienced leader and team member in international cross-functional programs, Quality, Food Safety, Environment and Corporate Social Responsibility projects and transformations. Directed and participated in internal audits and organized client’s audits, process optimization, customer satisfaction assessment, training programs for suppliers and employees, claims management, risk management, change management, continuous improvement projects, managed Quality dpt. budget and capex for Quality and FS projects. High social competences.

Strong negotiation, presentation, cross-functional communication, leadership, and management skills. Adaptable and proactive with strong critical thinking, detail-oriented with a focus on maintaining high-quality standards and continuous improvement. Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail to identify hazards and implement appropriate control measures.

Providing consulting service - Self-employed (recibo verde) - Remote, Portugal

(2026-02)

Malting Laboratory Technician - Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre - Winnipeg, Canada

(2022-09 - 2025-08)

• Assisted in developing the CMBTC laboratory’s capacity and improving the execution of laboratory services for clients, including barley and malt analysis. Created a set of SOP’s for Co-op students.
• Provided technical expertise in barley and malt analysis, quality control. Offered ideas and proposals for the strategic planning of organization.
• Initiated and led a project for variety purity determination using AI, in collaboration with a team, seed companies, and an AI technology provider. This project aimed to reduce testing time by from several days to just minutes, enabling rapid screening and improved traceability. This streamlined investigations of non-conformities and claims, helps decreasing resolution time and costs in the future. Presented the project at the conference at Saskatoon and Training Academy of the CMBTC. Developed

Regional Quality Director - MALTEUROP GROUP S.A., MALTEUROP UKRAINE LLC - Kharkiv, Ukraine

(2018-10 - 2021-12)

• Led regional implementation of QMS aligned with ISO 9001, 14001, 22000 and FSSC 22000, driving continuous improvement, audit readiness, and non-conformity/claims management across all departments.
• Delivered cross-functional Quality, Food Safety, Environment and CSR projects, harmonizing systems across plants and reducing audit findings by 18% while improving customer audit scores.
• Developed KPIs and optimized quality operations in collaboration with production, logistics, and maintenance, reducing quality-related costs by 12% while maintaining and improving customer satisfaction.
• Contributed to sustainability initiatives and reporting, achieving Bronze Medal recognition on EcoVadis after the first regional assessment.

Regional Quality Manager - MALTEUROP GROUP S.A., MALTEUROP UKRAINE LLC - Kharkiv, Ukraine

(2016-07 - 2018-10)

• Integrated food safety into the company QMS, applying best practices (GMP, GLP) and aligning with group standards.
• Established product quality standards in collaboration with cross-functional teams, reducing customer complaints from 20% to 5%.
• Developed and delivered internal training programs on quality and food safety, improving onboarding and reducing risks.
• Ensured compliance with ISO standards and regulations, improving audit efficiency and reducing nonconformities by 4% per plant annually.
• Enhanced raw material standards and testing procedures, reducing high-risk purchases from 10% to 1.5%.

Quality Manager - MALTEUROP GROUP S.A., MALTEUROP UKRAINE LLC - Kharkiv, Ukraine

(2009-08 - 2016-07)

• Led the development and implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS), including KPI design, documentation (SOPs, policies, work instructions), and data-driven quality and food safety initiatives.
• Planned and managed internal/external and client audits, implemented corrective actions, and introduced customer satisfaction KPIs, reducing quality claims by 11% and service claims by 3% annually.
• Implemented end-to-end traceability (from batch to field/farmer) using barcoding and 1C, reducing nonconformities by 5% and claims by 3%.

Chief of Central Laboratory - MALTEUROP GROUP S.A., MALTEUROP UKRAINE LLC - Kharkiv, Ukraine

(2005-08 - 2009-08)

Directed laboratory staff efficiency and quality assurance, implementing a robust documentation system with SOPs and statistical data procedures to ensure accurate and timely results. Led the relocation of the plant laboratory to the central lab and managed shutdown within tight deadlines, ensuring zero production disruption while optimizing processes.

Laboratory Assistant - MALTEUROP GROUP S.A., MALTEUROP UKRAINE LLC - Kharkiv, Ukraine

(2003-06 - 2005-08)

Participated in establishing a new laboratory, from initial setup to full operation. Implemented testing methodologies and developing comprehensive Quality Management System (QMS) documentation. Performed a range of laboratory analyses, ensuring data integrity through meticulous quality reporting and sampling procedures.

Junior Research Assistant of Chair of Genetic, Plant Breeding and Seed-growing - Kharkiv’s National Agrarian V.V. Dokuchayev University - Kharkiv, Ukraine

(1997-03 - 2003-05)

Conducted a wide range of field and laboratory tests, organized experiments, and executed data analysis using Excel and statistical software. Authored numerous articles and co-authored three new Amaranthus varieties. Successfully registered a patent for research on mitosis in Amaranthus ssp.

Master of Science - Agronomy, Genetics, and Plant Breeding - Kharkiv’s National Agrarian V.V. Dokuchayev University (1991 - 1996)