Nikolina Cepanec

Nikolina cepanec

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  • About me

    R&D Food Technologist | Product Development Technologist at New Bakery d.o.o.I Highly experienced in R&D, NPD, Quality Control, Product Specification and Sustainable Innovation in Food Industry

  • Education

    • University of zagreb faculty of food technology and biotechnology

      2010 - 2012
      Master of bioprocess engineering bioprocess engineering

      A graduate study programme of bioprocess engineering is a direct continuation of the undergraduate study of biotechnology with the aim of educating experts skilled for performing highly complicated tasks in the fields of designing and conductingbiotechnological processes, research work and process development, as well as, the production of modern biotechnology and management of biotechnological companies.

    • Poslovno učilište experta

      2018 - 2019
      Project manager

      A program that provides competencies in understanding project management,development of management knowledge and skills necessary for sovereign andindependent project management. Project manager Certificate.

    • University of zagreb faculty of food technology and biotechnology

      2007 - 2010
      Bachelor of biotechnology

      An undergraduate study programme based on the most recent scientific achievements in the following three areas of science: a) chemistry and biochemistry, b) biology, with a special emphasis on molecular biology and microbiology and c) engineering skills aiming at educating experts for a wider area of biotechnology.

  • Experience

    • Data-bak d.o.o.

      Jul 2013 - Jan 2022

      - Designing and formulating new & improved existing products, managing processes from project creation to realization in production – Including close collaboration with quality control, manufacturing, procurement and marketing team- Conducting market research and performing lab and trial runs to ensure superb product taste, quality and appearance;- Working closely with procurement on sourcing ingredients and suppliers but also with marketing team to ensure succesful market launches- Implementing FSSC 22000 SYSTEM and creating a program to monitor the amount of rawmaterials for individual products in production and for calculating the nutritional value of products- Keeping abreast of the food / bakery trends to Identify opportunities for product and process improvements Show less - Developing and implementing standards, processes and programs ensuring the production operations, from raw materials to finished products, meet the quality and efficiency standards- Conducting regular internal audits to ensure compliance with regulations- Meeting requirements according to Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000 – quality control system) and Halal standards- Completing documentation needed to support testing and product development processes according to legal regulations and industry standards - Monitoring the performance of quality control systems and implementing training and awareness programs Show less

      • Research And Development Manager

        Jan 2018 - Jan 2022
      • Head Of Quality Control

        Jan 2018 - Jan 2022
      • Research And Development Assistant

        Jul 2013 - Jan 2018
    • New bakery d.o.o.

      Jan 2022 - now
      Development & specification manager

      - Leading new product development projects in sweet goods, bakery and confectionery industry - Developing custom products for large buyers on U.S.A. and EU market- Designing formulations, packaging and specifications for new products but also continously improving existing ones ensuring that they are manufactured profitability and with the highest quality standard- Directly reporting to Management Board and working closely with the commercial and technical team to identify opportunities and source the right suppliers to deliver the highest quality products - Continuously researching the market and staying ahead of consumer trends in support of the company’s vision and growth strategy Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Project manager (pm)

      Poslovno učilište experta
      Apr 2019
    • Internal auditor ifs food

      Sgs
      Feb 2018