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Derya Artan

Quality Manager
Berlin

Summary

Experienced Quality Manager and Food Safety Auditor with over 20 years of expertise in quality assurance, food safety systems, and regulatory compliance. Adept at leading HACCP teams, conducting audits, and managing certifications such as ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000. Seeking Quality Assurance Consultant role in to leverage my skills in maintaining and enhancing quality and food safety standards across organizations.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Quality Manager

Novozymes
10.2018 - Current
  • Oversee batch release processes, including documentation review and approval of products
  • Lead the implementation and maintenance of the HACCP system and food-grade laboratory requirements
  • Lead PCQI activities and manage the local Food Safety Team
  • Facilitate audits and inspections (internal, external, and CMO qualification), ensuring seamless operations and regulatory compliance
  • CMO management including quality agreements, evaluation and approval
  • Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and change requests
  • Delivere quality and food safety training programs to enhance stakeholder awareness
  • Address customer complaints and inquiries promptly, maintaining customer satisfaction and trust
  • Maintain certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 22000) and ensured the effective functioning of the Quality Management System (QMS)
  • Drive performance reporting and management reviews to support organizational growth and decision-making
  • Collaborate with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to support key projects and initiatives

Quality Assurance & R&D Chief

AB Mauri Yeast
12.2015 - 09.2018
  • Supervised quality laboratory staff and quality assurance engineer
  • Achieved certifications such as FSSC 22000 and Kosher while sustaining ISO 9001 and Halal quality systems
  • Led product development initiatives, including trials, analyses, and packaging innovations
  • Hosted audits and implemented corrective actions to maintain compliance
  • Developed and modernized laboratory equipment and analytical methods

Process Engineer

Lesaffre
10.2012 - 12.2015
  • Implemented ISO 22000 systems and contributed to production cost reduction strategies
  • Improved product productivity and managed fermentation department schedules
  • Led production planning and quality control initiatives, ensuring efficient operations

Quality Assurance Chief

Kaanlar Food Industry
07.2006 - 09.2012
  • Supervised laboratory staff, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards across production units to meet regulatory and quality requirements
  • Implemented and maintained ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, Halal, and Kosher certifications, ensuring continuous compliance with global standards
  • Conducted supplier audits and evaluations to uphold quality and safety standards throughout the supply chain
  • Facilitated customer, local authority, and certification audits, ensuring successful outcomes through thorough preparation and proactive management
  • Managed customer complaints and inquiries, delivering effective resolutions to enhance client satisfaction and trust

Quality Assurance Engineer

Mamsan Food Industry
07.2004 - 02.2005
  • Conducted quality control of raw materials, half-products, and finished products
  • Implementation and certification of HACCP and ISO 9001

Quality Control Head

Bafsar Food Industry
01.2004 - 05.2004
  • Conducted chemical and microbiological analyses of raw materials and products
  • Managed laboratory staff and employee training initiatives

Education

Bachelor of Science - Food Engineering

Middle East Technical University (METU)
09.1998 - 06.2002

Skills

    ISO 9001,FSSC 22000 Certification

    Auditing

    QMS Implementation

    Laboratory Management

    CMO management

    Food safety

    Customer inquiries and complaint management

Certification

ISO 22000 Lead Auditor, EAC, 10/01/16

Timeline

Quality Manager

Novozymes
10.2018 - Current

Quality Assurance & R&D Chief

AB Mauri Yeast
12.2015 - 09.2018

Process Engineer

Lesaffre
10.2012 - 12.2015

Quality Assurance Chief

Kaanlar Food Industry
07.2006 - 09.2012

Quality Assurance Engineer

Mamsan Food Industry
07.2004 - 02.2005

Quality Control Head

Bafsar Food Industry
01.2004 - 05.2004

Bachelor of Science - Food Engineering

Middle East Technical University (METU)
09.1998 - 06.2002
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