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Louise Palmer

Louise Palmer

Process Technologist

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  • About me

    Food Science, Technology, Development, QA, HACCP, BRCGS, Hygiene, Safety, ISO9001

  • Education

    • University of Liverpool Chester college

      1997 - 2000
      Bachelor's Food Nutrition and Health 2:2

    • University of Nottingham

      2007 - 2010
      MSc MSc Food Science and Production Management Merit

  • Experience

    • Elisabeth the Chef

      Sept 2000 - Apr 2001
      Process Technologist

      Planning, organisation and management of factory trialsPost trial results capture and analysis resulting in the generation of specifications (internal and customer); including quality attribute information, production records and traceability documentationCost improvement projects on processes and ingredients

    • Buckingham Foods

      Apr 2001 - Oct 2002
      QA Technician

      Key skills: Dealing with factory quality queries, checking, monitoring and sampling of incoming materials, operations and procedures and outgoing products, investigation of external customer and internal complaintsAchievements: Implementation of the vegetarian policy Team and individual input toward successful EFSIS and BSA Audits

    • PepsiCo

      Oct 2002 - Oct 2003
      Pilot Plant Technician (R&D)

      Management of the pilot Plant including: Planning/ organisation of trials StaffingStock and ingredients maintenance and rotationEquipment maintenance, Cleaning and HygieneSample ProductionFormal reports and presentations Analytical testingTechnical support to ad hoc trialsConsumer research

    • Naturex

      Nov 2003 - Aug 2017
      Development Technician

      Preparing, exhibiting and /or presenting innovative product and demonstration samplesManagement of commercially based projects including; Determination of trial criteriaCarrying out short, medium and long term trials Formal / informal reports and presentation of products with results to colleagues and /or customers across the globeSample preparation, or delegation and management of sample preparationTechnical and legislative support to customersAnalytical testing of new/ novel raw materials, providing technical support to assist agents, sales personnel and customers in the use of new products Show less

    • KP Snacks

      Sept 2017 - May 2020
      Ingredients Specification Coordinator

      Complete approval of new and revised ingredient specifications every 3 years in accordance with BRC requirementsLiase with suppliers and key KP personnel Update bespoke manufacturing systems Provide information for sites, auditors and retailers

    • PepsiCo

      Jan 2021 - Mar 2022
      R&D Product Development Assistant Analyst

    • Greencore

      Apr 2022 - now
      Process Development Technologist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • ISO9001:2015 Foundation

      IRCA Global
      Dec 2019

    • Practical Food Labelling & Legislation

      THE SOCIETY OF FOOD HYGIENE AND TECHNOLOGY
      Jan 2019

    • BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety Issue 8: Lead Auditor course

      BRCGS
      Jun 2020

    • Professional Trainers Certificate

      The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
      Jan 2002

    • Advanced Food Hygeine Certificate (Level 4)

      The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
      Jan 2001

    • HACCP Level 2

      The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
      Mar 2020

    • ISO9001 Lead auditor

      IRCA Global

    • HACCP Level 3

      The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health