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Shepparton, Vic, Au

Numurkah, Victoria, Australia

o Operation of analytical laboratory tests and fulfilling training competencieso Follow, review and update Lab documentation – test methods, procedures, specifications.o Participate and prepare reports of Inter-lab proficiency testingo Assisting in investigations where alternative resolutions are not obviouso Training / re-train other people as required on analytical methodso Understanding and acting on relevant systems and procedureso Participate in HACCP team reviews, GMP implementation activities and risk assessmento Test and Prepare Analytical test reports for raw material, incoming oils and finish products. Notify deviations to the site QA and operational teams.o Conduct internal audits as per schedule and prepare reportso Adhere to Company Safety, Health and Environmental policies and procedureso Assist in the review of Laboratory and QA SOP’s and update as requiredo Communicate effectively with Team Leader on issues impacting the Finish product qualityo Taking training programs on revised and new test methodso Coordinate regulatory sampling programs – NRS, AOF test check, Trade waste and storm water samples

• Supervising, Training and development of crop care team members to complete crop management tasks• Checking quality of tasks completed throughout the greenhouse• Identifying quality risks and reporting on potential hazards and incidents

Victoria, Australia

• Engaged in packaging and labelling of food products• Engaged in cold storage operations• Adhered to HACCP food quality and safety standard• Set up, operated and maintained production machinery

Sri Lanka

• Inspected, assessed and graded coconuts and coconut products to ensure compliance with quality and food safety standards (HACCP, ISO 22000)• Testing samples of coconuts and coconut based produce for quality and purity• Enforcing and educating on required standards of hygiene at processing, packing facilities and in storage• Provide strategic advice to producers on quality issues identified through inspection and other methods • Advised manufacturers on appropriate modern processing technologies for improving the production and maintaining quality in the production process• Supervised processing units to allow for continued annual registration.• Collected data and samples for testing• Reviewed hygienic conditions, quality of product, efficiency of processes to reduce cost of production whilst maintaining government and industry standards• Advised primary producers on economic aspects of microbial contamination• Engaged in planning and implementation of financial assistance schemes

Sri Lanka

- Arranging farmer training programmes on agronomic practices and crop protection - Marketing of crop care products

Sri Lanka

Bachelor Of Science - Bsc, Agriculture

Higher Diploma, Computer Science

Master Of Science - Msc, Organizational Management

Post Graduate Institute of Agriculture, University Peradeniya

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