Catherine Lepage
Lovagny
Summary
Hardworking and motivated Food quality & Safety Manager with over 25 years of experience and record of success in Food manufacturing and catering area.
Inspirational team leader, demonstrating high level of adaptability, ownership and initiative. Possessing exceptional work ethic and desire to serve consumer interest and business objectives.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
CATERING, QUALITY, & HYGIENE MANAGER
Département de Haute Savoie
Annecy
2019.01 - 2024.01
- Implement local authority nutritional and food safety policy for 50 colleges and 43 school restaurants
- Manage 9 technicians within the Catering, Quality, Hygiene unit and supervise the 500 operators organization distributed among the educational establishments
- Monitor relevant regulations and implement new requirements (i.e EGALIM)
- Arbitrate equipment purchase, renovation, and creation of new sites.
PRODUCT SAFETY & REGULATORY AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Flavorings & perfumes manufacturing
Genève
2008.01 - 2018.01
- Evaluated new product offers to determine compliance with international regulations.
- Collaborated closely with product design teams
- Provided training on relevant regulations to colleagues within the organization.
- Managed regulatory change required by new and revised laws and regulations, communicating complex requirements and identifying operational impacts.
- Enforced regulatory affairs department compliance with ISO 9001/22000/14000 management systems and for continuous improvement projects
- Answered major food costumers inquiries worldwide with friendly and knowledgeable support.
Project Quality Manager
FIRMENICH
Genève
2007.01 - 2008.01
- Ensured that all project activities were compliant with established quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members, vendors and other stakeholders to ensure successful implementation of projects.
- Maintained accurate records of inspection results, test data and other relevant documents for each project.
INNOVATION RESEARCH MANAGER (Market Research Europe)
Chocolate & Ice cream confectionery
Haguenau
2005.01 - 2006.01
- Developed and implemented research strategies to meet organizational objectives (400 k€ research budget)
- Monitored market trends, evaluated customer needs and identified potential areas of growth for the organization.
- Drafted reports summarizing research findings and presented them to management team.
- Collaborated with marketing team to develop promotional campaigns based on research insights.
- Provided technical expertise in designing new products, using acquired consumer knowlegde.
CONSUMER RESEARCH MANAGER (Market Research Europe)
Chocolate & Ice cream confectionery
Haguenau
1999.01 - 2004.01
- Developed relevant consumer research to drive growth & innovation strategy elaboration for CELEBRATIONS brand
- Supported R&D & Marketing teams for Ice Cream product development in conformance with the European parent brands equity.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase consumer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Monitored research budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards (200 k€ )
QUALITY ASSURANCE & FOOD SAFETY MANAGER (R&D Europe)
Chocolate & Ice cream confectionery
Haguenau
1994.01 - 1998.01
- Developed and implemented comprehensive food safety policies and procedures.
- Managed team of 14 technicians spread into 3 laboratories for microbiology, analytical, quality controls
- Trained personnel at applying good manufacturing practices.
- Performed internal audits of factory systems and protocols.
- Coordinated first third-party food safety certification audit
LABORATORY COORDINATOR (R & D Mars)
Chocolate & Ice cream confectionery
Haguenau
1993.01 - 1994.01
- Organized standard activities of quality control laboratories and drove the development of Microbiology & analytical methodologies in order to accelerate and secure finished products release
- Collaborated to methodological harmonization between the 4 European group sites.
TECHNICAL TRAINING MANAGER (R & D Mars)
Chocolate & Ice cream confectionery
Haguenau
1990.01 - 1992.01
- Designed, planned and delivered technical training for the 300 site operators in the areas of ingredients, recipes, production process, quality, hygiene & safety controls.
Education
IRCA Accredited Auditor For Quality System Management ISO 9001 :2015 - Food Saftey
LRQA
Lyon, France2019-07
Master of Science - Biochemistry
Nancy 1 University
France1990-09
Master of Science - Microbiology And Enzymology
Nancy 1 University
France1990-09
Skills
- Policy Implementation
- Operations Management
- Cross-Functional & international Teamwork
- Key Performance Indicators
- Innovation management
- Project Management
- Staff Training and Development
- Budget Management
- Decision-Making
- Team Collaboration
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
Training Background
- 1990, Biochemistry D.E.A - Nancy 1 Science University Nancy I
- 1990, Microbiology & enzymology Magistère - Nancy 1 Science University
- 2018-2019, IRCA accredited auditor for Quality System Management ISO 9001 :2015 BRC Food Safety, FSSC22000 v4.1, IFS lead auditor training_ LRQA France SA
Affiliations
- Contemporary painting
Timeline
CATERING, QUALITY, & HYGIENE MANAGER
Département de Haute Savoie
2019.01 - 2024.01
PRODUCT SAFETY & REGULATORY AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
Flavorings & perfumes manufacturing
2008.01 - 2018.01
Project Quality Manager
FIRMENICH
2007.01 - 2008.01
INNOVATION RESEARCH MANAGER (Market Research Europe)
Chocolate & Ice cream confectionery
2005.01 - 2006.01
CONSUMER RESEARCH MANAGER (Market Research Europe)
Chocolate & Ice cream confectionery
1999.01 - 2004.01
QUALITY ASSURANCE & FOOD SAFETY MANAGER (R&D Europe)
Chocolate & Ice cream confectionery
1994.01 - 1998.01
LABORATORY COORDINATOR (R & D Mars)
Chocolate & Ice cream confectionery
1993.01 - 1994.01
TECHNICAL TRAINING MANAGER (R & D Mars)
Chocolate & Ice cream confectionery
1990.01 - 1992.01
IRCA Accredited Auditor For Quality System Management ISO 9001 :2015 - Food Saftey
LRQA
Master of Science - Biochemistry
Nancy 1 University
Master of Science - Microbiology And Enzymology
Nancy 1 University
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