Lydia Wanjiru

Lydia wanjiru

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location of Lydia WanjiruNairobi County, Kenya
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Food Safety Expert | Quality Assurance Leader | 15+ Years in Manufacturing Excellence | FSMS (ISO 22000, FSSC, FSA,QMS) | LMS (ISO 17025) | Quality Control | IS09001 | OSHAS 18001 | HACCP | Energy Management

  • Education

    • Jomo kenyatta university of agriculture and technology

      2004 - 2008
      Bachelor of science (b.sc.) analytical chemistry second class honors upper divison

      Activities and Societies: SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY

    • Jomo kenyatta university of agriculture and technology

      2012 - 2013
      Master of science occupational health & safety
  • Experience

    • Twiga chemical industries

      Oct 2008 - Sept 2010
      Laboratory analyst

      Conducted raw materials inspection, in-process control, and finished product testing.Ensured compliance with TCC and other relevant international standards.Achievements include maintaining accurate records and ensuring product quality and safety.

    • Coca-cola juices kenya limited

      Oct 2010 - Dec 2013
      Safety health and environment (sheq) coordinator

      Implemented and maintained SHEQ management systems and Coca-Cola KORE management system.Developed action plans to achieve SHEQ objectives and ensured legal standards compliance.Conducted safety committee meetings and ensured material compliance.Achievements include effective implementation of SHEQ standards and coordinating safety committee meetings.

    • Coca-cola company-kisii bottlers ltd

      Jan 2014 - Sept 2016
      Safety health, environment and quality manager

      Managed SHEQ management systems and technical excellence programs.Ensured compliance with statutory requirements and Coca-Cola KORE management system.Developed SHEQ action plans and conducted internal and external audits.Achievements include effective implementation of SHEQ systems and generating monthly SHEQ reports.

    • Pz cussons

      Oct 2016 - Jun 2017
      Quality assurance manager

      Ensured quality objectives were met through accurate lab results, investigations, and preventive actions.Maintained hygiene and housekeeping standards and implemented OHSAS 18001:2007.Achievements include timely investigation of non-conformities and maintaining wastewater standards per NEMA requirements.

    • Unga group ltd

      Jul 2017 - now

      Provides leadership and guidance for implementing quality, food safety, and SHE objectives.Manages and implements food safety and SHE standards across multiple factories.Conducts technical assessments, manages budgets, and develops staff competencies.Works with regulatory stakeholders and participates in technical committees.Achievements include winning awards in energy management and occupational safety, reducing customer complaints, and ensuring product fortification. Developed and maintained quality and food safety strategies.Managed quality and food safety standards in multiple factories, covering human and animal nutrition products.Developed policies, objectives, quality control plans, and SOPs.Managed supplier and customer audits and ensured compliance with regulatory requirements.Achievements include leading the development of new product categories, transitioning sites to ISO 22000:2018, and reducing customer complaints.

      • Group Safety Health Environment and Quality Manager-East Africa Region

        Jan 2023 - now
      • Group Quality Assurance Manager - East Africa

        Jul 2017 - Dec 2022
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Oshas 18001 internal auditor course

      Smart method consultant
      Feb 2017
    • Fssc 22000 v4.1 iso 22000: 2018 food safety management systems

      Sgs
      Feb 2019
    • Certified haccp training

      University of missouri-columbia
      Sept 2023
    • Korn ferry hay guide chart- profile method

      Korn ferry
      Jun 2021
    • Internal audit course based on iso/iec 17025: 2017

      Kenya accreditation service (kenas)
      Aug 2018