David Kavunja

Experience

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  NAS Servair - Airline caterer

  Dec 2011 - Jul 2016

  Food safety and Hygiene Manager

  ▶️ Key Achievements:>Achieved average of score of 98% for food safety audits by customers.> Participated in development and implementation of HACCP system.> Oversaw company certification for ISO 22000:2005 food safety management system.> Improved verification results with 90% of product tested passing the tests.> Improved internal audit results to an average of 98% score.> Improved efficiency of withdrawal and recall program through revision of the respective programs.▶️ Key Contributions & Results:✦ Oversaw review of HACCP system.✦ Managed and oversaw resolution of airline customer complaints related to food safety.✦ Oversaw budget and expenses of quality assurance department.✦ Oversaw company certification for ISO 22000:2005 food safety management system.✦ Conducted internal food safety and hygiene audits as per schedule.✦ Managed implementation of staff training program including development of hygiene trainingmaterials.✦ Conducted risk analysis for determination control plan test parameters and frequency.✦ Disseminated control plan for product testing to ensure all samples were collected and analyzed for the lay down parameters.✦ Monitored major non-conformity and ensured all were closed timely and conducting trend analysis.✦ Managed supplier management program to ensure all raw materials were sourced from approvedsupplier. Show less

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  Majid Al Futtaim

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2022

  ▶️ Key Achievements:> Conducted HACCP studies and its implementation in the following food sections: Butchery; Fishery; Fruits and vegetables; Hot and cold Bakery; roastery; Dairy and delicatessen.>Developed and implemented food safety system based on the requirements of ISO 22000:2018.>Streamlined supplier management program through introduction of mandatory supplier approval and monitoring program.>Reduction of customer complaints related to food safety and quality by 5% via proper implementation of customer complaint management program, trend analysis.> Implemented food safety and hygiene training program for the organization realizing 98% success rate for training of target staff.>Cost optimization, food safety and hygiene cost reduction of 15% verses allocated budget.>Developed mandatory verification programs for the food safety management system. >Product testing of food samples and swabs following risk analysis and development of sampling plan.>Successfully started local private label development program, 100 SKUs under development.> Enrolled Carrefour Kenya to four technical committees of KEBS. Kenya bureau of standards. Carrefour is now involved in development, review, updating Kenyan standards for food safety and hygiene.>Supervised and managed various suppliers and third-party service providers. Show less ▶️ Key Achievements:>Successfully reduced customer complaints related to Food safety and quality by 6%.>Achieved 99% success in implementation of hygiene training for intended staff.> No legal penalty related to food safety and quality during the period of my service as a store quality manager.> Successfully implemented verification programs for food safety and hygiene.> Achieved average of 98% in second party food safety and hygiene audits.> Supervised and managed numerous third part service providers.▶️ Key Contributions & Results:✦ Implemented pest control program ensuring the store was pest free.✦ Implemented control plan, for testing of products, swabs per plan.✦ Participated in development of prerequisite programs for Carrefour Kenya.✦ Ensured staff receive mandatory food safety and hygiene training.✦ Oversaw implementation of quality manual requirements for different fresh food section.✦ Oversaw timely implementation of withdrawal and recalls including mock recalls.✦ Supported implementation of supplier management program, through supplier audits andinspection.✦ Implemented traceability program to ensure all products are traceable to their source.✦ Oversaw implementation of legal requirements related to food safety leading to no major non conformance from the authorities.✦ Resolved customer complaints related to food safety and quality. Show less

  • Country Quality Assurance and Hygiene Manager

    Jul 2018 - Sept 2022

  • Quality Assurance Manager

    Sept 2016 - Jun 2018
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  DFI Retail Group

  Oct 2022 - Apr 2024

  Head of food safety and Quality- E-commerce Division
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  World Food Programme

  May 2024 - now

  Food Safety and Quality Officer