Gracielle Felice D. Flores
Food Technologist/ Chemical Technician
Calamba City,Laguna
Summary
Driven professional with natural aptitude for leadership, seeking role as Laboratory Supervisor. Demonstrates proficiency in laboratory techniques and team management, combined with excellent communication skills. Aims to enhance laboratory efficiency and ensure quality standards are consistently met.
Experienced laboratory professional with focus on supervisory roles and quality control. Capable of ensuring compliance with safety regulations and optimising lab operations through strong organisational and leadership skills. Adept at training staff, managing resources, and implementing efficient workflows to enhance productivity and accuracy.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Supervisor
Tolman Manufacturing Incorporation
Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna
05.2022 - 08.2024
- Promotes and supports the company's Quality and Food Safety system and policies such as GMP, GLCP and HACCP and to immediately report to proper authorities all Food Safety related deviations
- Strict adherence and implementation of all company rules and regulations and established policies and procedures
- Ensures that laboratory staff complies with Company policies with regards to discipline in timekeeping, punctuality, and attendance
- Ensures consistent implementation and maintenance of good laboratory control practices and system in the QA Laboratory
- Ensures that QA Line staff are properly trained and validated in their assigned tasks in in-line testing and verifying according to Analyst Proficiency procedure or Client protocol
- Ensures compliance to laboratory analytical requirements of Clients by way of alignment of procedures
- Ensures the consistent compliance to Client requirements and specifications for raw and packaging material acceptance and evaluation criteria as agreed upon
- Ensures that submitted operational samples are according to Quality/Sampling Plan and/or according to Client requirements
- Conducts regular audits on GMP and compliance ensuring that findings are reported as per requirement
- Ensures the effectiveness of all subordinates by way of coaching and regular review of assigned tasks
- Ensures the effective implementation of Environmental Monitoring and providing prompt feedback to all concerned on deviations obtained with documentation via CAPA procedure
- Execute 5s housekeeping principles in the conduct of daily tasks and assignments of Laboratory Staff and In-Line QA/ Analysts
- Attends to customer complaints to ensure corrective actions are taken to eliminate recurrence
- Performs other QA and Laboratory related duties as determined by the Laboratory Head and/or QA Manager
- Maintained a clean, organised environment with regular lab cleaning schedules.
- Allocated tasks to junior staff to ensure efficient workflow.
- Conducted comprehensive training sessions for new recruits enhancing team competence.
- Ensured safety by implementing precise laboratory protocols.
- Assisted in data analysis, contributing to insightful research conclusions.
- Developed effective reporting mechanisms, facilitating clear communication within the team.
- Prioritised tasks according to urgency to meet deadlines consistently.
- Managed all laboratory operations, resulting in smooth daily functioning.
- Delegated responsibilities effectively to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Implemented new procedures, improving overall lab efficiency.
- Streamlined testing processes to reduce time and improve accuracy.
- Improved test accuracy with meticulous calibration of lab equipment.
- Oversaw laboratory inventory management, ensuring sufficient stock at all times.
- Adhered strictly to health and safety regulations ensuring a secure working atmosphere.
- Achieved quality control by maintaining strict documentation practices.
- Coordinated routine equipment maintenance for seamless operation of the lab.
- Handled complex technical equipment for accurate experimental results.
- Developed and executed laboratory staff training plans to improve team capabilities.
- Improved laboratory protocol to meet operational targets, increasing business efficiency.
- Developed and updated internal guidelines.
- Directed activities of staff to maximise service availability and play to teams' strengths.
- Supervised and evaluated employee performance, providing construction feedback and identifying staff talent.
- Set and monitored laboratory KPIs to maintain productivity and performance within targets.
- Maintained inventories and reordered low-supply stock to meet laboratory requirements.
- Trained staff in correct testing methods and techniques for reliable research outcomes.
- Led root cause investigations and developed targeted corrective action to limit repeat issues.
Laboratory Analyst
Tolman Manufacturing Incorporation
Canlubang, Calamba City, Laguna
10.2017 - 05.2022
- Ensures proper and prompt inspection, evaluation and disposition of material deliveries according to established procedures
- Ensures conformance of delivery materials according to relevant specifications and standards, as well as to set criteria for quality and food safety requirements
- Ensures the use of approved analytical procedures in the conduct of evaluation, testing and analysis of obtained/submitted samples
- Ensures prompt and proper recording, reporting and preparation of relevant documentation requirements (COAs, LARs) of analysis / analysis results according to GLP
- Conducts monthly internal GMP audits
- As may be required, ensures timely evaluation / analysis and reporting of non-conforming materials from Warehouse, Production and Clients
- Conducts verification analysis/test of product complaints, Client materials and products according to required parameters
- Conducts Physico-Chemical and Micro analysis of Fruit Juices, Powder products, Purees, Semi-liquid products, Process water
- Conducts pathogen testing for FG, RM, EM samples
Quality Assurance Analyst (OJT)
Universal Robina Corporation (Biñan Plant)
Mamplasan, Biñan, Laguna
02.2017 - 05.2017
Quality Assurance Technologist (OJT)
Cabuyao Logistics & Industrial Center (CLIC)
Cabuyao, Laguna
04.2015 - 05.2015
Education
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Technology major in Food Technology
01.2013 - 1 2017
Skills
Food analysisFood safetyGMPGLPHACCPAuditing skills
Sample collection and processing
Chemical analysis techniques
record-keeping proficiency
Staff supervision
Resource allocation efficiency
Strong communication
Procedure development
Laboratory management
Experiment designing
Quality control monitoring
Waste disposal regulations adherence
Advanced computer literacy
Leadership in stressful situations
Laboratory result interpretation
Budgeting and procurement
Pipetting accuracy
Aseptic technique practitioner
Adherence to cleanliness standards
Maintaining sterile environment
Precision measurement
Knowledge on sterilisation methods
Chemical handling
Sample preparation
Compliance monitoring
Results-driven
Knowledge transfer
Technical leadership
Microbiology techniques
Laboratory safety awareness
Hazardous waste disposal
Resource management
Quality control procedures
Administrative procedures
Time-management
Self-motivation
Positive attitude
Risk Management
Service-orientated
Proactive initiative
Resourcefulness
Delegating tasks
Health and Safety Compliance
Policy development
Quality Assurance
Certification
Registered Chemical Technician, 0001797
Affiliations
- Tolman Manufacturing Inc., GMP Audit Team
- Set schedules for audit and assign auditor per area
- Conduct GMP audit in the absence of the assigned auditor
- Prepare GMP audit summary
- Monitor and analyze trends in audit results
- Assess audit effectiveness and auditor's performance
- Report to Top Management on the result of audit, effectiveness and suitability of TMI's GMP Audit system
- Tolman Manufacturing Inc., Vulnerability Assessment Critical Control Point (VACCP) Team, Member, 10/01/18 - 08/01/24
- Conduct risk assessment for the establishment of VACCP plans.
- Assisting the Leaders on the implementation, monitoring, review and updating of the established preventive measures for food fraud.
- Tolman Manufacturing Inc., Food Safety Team, Member, 08/01/21 - 08/01/24
- Conduct hazard analysis of our product realization processes
- Planning and implementing appropriate validation process for control measures
- Evaluating/analyzing results of verification activities
- Preparing and securing approval of HACCP Plans for various product categories/variants that are toll manufactured by TMI for its clients
- Ensuring that FSMS is consistently updated considering factors and information that will significantly affect its effectiveness
- Tolman Manufacturing Inc., Environmental Monitoring Program, Deputy, 11/11/22 - 08/01/24
- Identify potential risks in open product areas that can lead to the production of Non-conforming products
- Oversee the effectiveness of the overall hygienic practices in the facilities and provides necessary information to prevent possible microbial contamination of food products
- Follow a risk-based approach to define the microbiological environment monitoring program
- Reduce risk of food contamination by ensuring EMP is established, implemented, maintained and updated
- Evaluate and analyze data of the monitoring and verification activities, including regular trend analysis
- Ensure that EMP is consistently updated considering factors and information that will significantly affect its effectiveness
- Tolman Manufacturing Inc., QFSMS, Internal Auditor, 08/02/22 - 08/01/24
- Preparation and review of necessary documents prior to the audit proper
- Gathering evidences of compliance to audit criteria as assigned
- Preparation of concise audit report
- Verification of previous audit findings
Training
- FSSC 22000 ver. 4.1 Updates, Tolman Manufacturing Inc., Carmelray Industrial Park 1, Calamba City, Laguna, 09/01/18
- The 12-Step Codex Guidelines for the Implementation of the HACCP Principles, Tolman Manufacturing Inc., Carmelray Industrial Park 1, Calamba City, Laguna, 05/14/19 - 05/16/19
- Good Titration Practices, Virtual Seminar, 09/24/20
- Food Allergen Awareness Seminar, Tolman Manufacturing Inc., Carmelray Industrial Park 1, Calamba City, Laguna, 01/29/21
- GHS, Chemical Inventory, Chemical and Waste Labelling, and Storage, Virtual Training, 04/24/21
- Basic Supervisory Workshop, Tolman Manufacturing Inc., Carmelray Industrial Park 1, Calamba City, Laguna, 01/03/23 - 01/04/23
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
A1
Timeline
Laboratory Supervisor - Tolman Manufacturing Incorporation
05.2022 - 08.2024
Laboratory Analyst - Tolman Manufacturing Incorporation
10.2017 - 05.2022
Quality Assurance Analyst (OJT) - Universal Robina Corporation (Biñan Plant)
02.2017 - 05.2017
Quality Assurance Technologist (OJT) - Cabuyao Logistics & Industrial Center (CLIC)
04.2015 - 05.2015
Southern Luzon State University - Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology major in Food Technology
01.2013 - 1 2017