Aldo Lentini

Experience

• 

  La Trobe University

  Jan 1987 - Apr 1988

  Research Fellow

  Working as a Research Fellow withing the School of Chemistry on various bio-medical research projects. The research involved, Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry, Carbohydrate Chemistry, Amino acid/Peptide Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Medicinal Chemistry and Drug Design, Enzyme Kinetics, Invitro bioactivity testing, Analytical spectroscopic analysis, NMR structural analysis.

• 

  Carlton & United Breweries

  Apr 1988 - Jan 2016

  Brewing Consultant: Brewing Innovation and QA/QC Management

  Project Management, Quality Assurance Systems, QC, Process and Quality Improvement Projects, Specialised Analytical Skills, NPD development and Implementation, Flavour Development and Control, Fermentation Technology, Sensory Science. My knowledge and experience in science and business has allowed me to better articulate the benefits of both areas in managing projects and people.Have developed an expertise in numerous brewing areas but also how to manage people and manage numerous production and commercial activities. - Project planned and managed numerous NPD (beer, cider and RTD) and Process Improvement programs. - Managed Research and Quality Assurance and Quality Systems, with major areas of interests in, - Brewing Process Optimisation, - Raw Material Quality, - Continuous Improving production processes - Analytical instrumentation and method development - Specialised analysis (Biochemical, Chemistry and Microbiology) - NPD - Product Quality Improvement programs, - Yeast Physiology, Propagation, Yeast Management and Handling, - Fermentation Technology, - Flavour development/Control - Increasing Product Self-life (flavour and physical stability), - Developing and managing Quality KPI parameters and systems. - Developing and implementing Food Safety and HACCP processes across production. - Auditing suppliers and internal production systems (within Australia and overseas).- Scientific and Regulatory Affairs- Implementing Lean and 5S practices as well as managing OHS issues within the Laboratory/Pilot Plant- Managed the technical group's R&D tax claims for many years as well as IP issues. - Presented brewing science educational programs, internally and at various Australian Universities, as well presentations at various local and international brewing conferences.Fellowship of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling and Charted Scientist Show less

• 

  Food and Beverage Industry

  Jan 2016 - now

  Consultant for the Food and Beverage Industry:

  Advising groups on NPD and Innovation projects (Product and Process Improvement). Managing and reviewing QA System and undertaking food safety and HACCP audits, as well as the preparation of compliance systems and monitoring processes. Establishing KPI documentation. Microbiological audits, QC analytical method development, instrumentation and processes and continuous process improvement production projects. Beverage Education programs. Clients within Australia and Asia/Pacific regionCurrently Looking for New and Exciting Career Opportunities within the Food, Beverage or pharmaceutical Industry Show less

• 

  Devondale Murray Goulburn

  May 2016 - Sept 2016

  Quality Manager - Systems and Assurance

  Job Function:• Responsible for National Quality Systems and Vendor Assurance programs across 10 manufacturing and distribution sites within Australia and Overseas. • 4 Direct reports; Vendor Assurance Manager, Vendor Assurance Technologist, Manager Quality Services and Compliance, Manager of Quality Systems and Compliance• Responsibility for the development and maintenance of MG Quality Systems.• Managing both Internal and External Quality and Food Safety Audits• Development of quality and food safety systems, strategy and development at all sites• Development and centralization of quality documentation (audits, incidents, change management database, SAP QM)• Continuous improvement in Vendor Assurance program for production inputs and quality related services• Technical Management and Support across the various production sites.• Development of Technical content for compliance training across all sites and functional groups• Continuously improving Technical knowledge across site quality teams in regulatory requirements, quality systems and HACCP against world best practices• Continuous improvement in Technical Operational systems to improve process and product quality• Create and Implement compliance audit programs across the sites against MG quality standards and bench mark against world best practices• Manage third party certification programs across all sites including head office certification to WQA, BRC, Coles Food Standard, Kosher, Halal, Australian Government Export, State Authorities, International (FDA, EU) Show less

• 

  Gruma Oceania Pty Ltd (Mission Foods)

  Nov 2016 - May 2017

  Quality Assurance and R&D Manager

  Managing a team that includes Quality Systems, Quality Assurance, Packaging and R&D. Working with Sales and Marketing team to assist with key customer accounts and ensuring products meet regulatory requirements. Management To Oversee, Manage And Provide Strategic Guidance To• A team of 21 QA and R&D staff• Quality Systems, Quality Assurance, Packaging and Research and Development Groups.• Design and development of new products or improvements to current products• Review specifications for accuracy and compliance along with new product specification• HACCP, Food Safety and Defence, GMP Quality System maintenance and compliance• Internal and External Audits• Compliance with regulatory and industry requirements for food production• Conduct internal product trials, checks and specification reviews• Manage customer complaints & exceed customer requirements• Equipment performance and calibration checks together with record maintenance• Sourcing of new ingredients and materials• Help to achieve compliance with the requirements of AIB, CFMSR, SQF, WQA, YUM and BRC• Review and update of laboratory documentation and forms Show less

• 

  Institute of Brewing & Distilling

  Jan 2017 - now

  Examiner

  Examiner on Module 2 for the Diploma in Brewing

• 

  Novozymes

  Jun 2017 - now

  Main Responsibilities:- Led the Beverage (Brewing, Wine, and Juice) Technical Department in the APAC region- Driving 'Value-Propositions' and solving 'Customer Pains' through Value-Added services that go beyond the high-performing physical products that Novozymes has to offer. - Mentoring, Education, and Coaching a team of highly driven Technical Managers and Specialists serving our partners in the APAC Region in business amounting to over USD 100 Million.- Mentoring Beverage Laboratories in Kuala Lumpur - Development of intelligent Enzyme Solutions for targeted applications.- Proving Brewing Technical Support and Solutions to Novozymes Customers across the APAC region as well as Globally- Responsible for driving and ownership of Technical Services to Strategic Accounts.- Supervise and monitor commercial product trials. - Spearheaded product development anchored on Enzymatic and other Ingredient solutions in coordination with Sales and Marketing teams in APAC and Globally. Show less Reporting to: Technical Services Director - APAC and MEAMain Responsibilities:- Leading the Beverage (Brewing, Distilling, Wine and Juice) Technical Department in the APAC region- Driving 'Value-Propositions' and solving 'Customer Pains' through Value-Added services that go beyond the high-performing physical products that Novozymes has to offer. - Mentoring, Education and Coaching a team of highly driven Technical Managers and Specialists serving our partners in the APAC Region in business amounting to USD 20 Million.- Managing the Beverage Laboratories in Bangalore and Kuala Lumpur - Development of intelligent Enzyme Solutions for targeted applications.- Proving Brewing Technical Support and Solutions to Novozymes Customers across the APAC region- Responsible for driving and ownership of Technical Services to Strategic Accounts.- Supervise and monitor commercial product trials. - Spearhead product development anchored on Enzymatic and other Ingredient solutions in coordination with Sales and Marketing teams in APAC and Globally. Show less

  • Senior Industry Technology Manager - Beverages (APAC)

    Sept 2020 - now

  • Senior Manager Technical Services - Beverages (Japan, Korea, SEA, India and ANZ)

    Jun 2017 - Sept 2020