Pinar Bostancioglu
Food Engineer| Quality Assurance Specialist
Ankara
Summary
Dedicated and professional individual with a strong background in quality management, team building, and international compliance audits. Demonstrated track record of improving operational efficiency, fostering high-performing teams, and effectively managing quality processes for global markets. Seeking opportunities in quality, production, or managerial roles to leverage expertise in driving organizational success.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
Akdeniz Entegre A.S
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Organized meetings with suppliers to obtain cause and corrective actions reports
- Educated and trained management staff on audit standards and practices
- Communicated and corresponded with customers and suppliers regarding quality issues
- Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling to verify product quality
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defect
- Coordinated internal audits to assess compliance with ISO standards, resulting in improved adherence to regulatory requirements.
- Hired and trained required team for implementation of standard needs
- Provided training to employees on best practices in quality management, fostering a culture of excellence within the organization.
LEAD KITCHEN SUPERVISOR
Brothers And Sisters Coffee Co.
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Evaluated condition and cleanliness of kitchen areas, delegating tasks to meet company standards
- Performed opening, closing and side work duties in accordance with guidelines
- Educated kitchen staff on safety issues to comply with health and safety regulations
- Oversaw prep work to maintain food quality, plate presentation and sanitation standards
- Determined minimum and maximum stock and controlled par stocks of materials and equipment
- Rotated food products to minimize spoilage and waste
- Inspected and sampled food for proper taste, color combination and overall presentation to maintain appeal
- Supervised kitchen staff by training, counseling and disciplining
- Recorded production, operational, and personnel data on specified forms
- Trained workers in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures
- Evaluated new products for usefulness and suitability.
FOOD SAFETY MANAGER
Atlas Commercial Kitchen LLC.
01.2020 - 02.2021
- Implemented office procedures, creating streamlined processes
- Demonstrated products to clients
- Inspected food processing areas to ensure compliance with government regulations and standards
- Stayed updated on new regulations and current events regarding food science by reviewing scientific literature
- Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems
- Collaborated with departmental leaders to establish organizational goals, strategic plans and objectives
- Experienced with social media and communications platforms.
GENERAL COORDINATOR (Temporary Role)
Akdeniz Entegre A.S.
05.2019 - 11.2019
- Managed tasks across team to deliver projects on time and under budget
- Performed specialized tasks to support successful completion of projects and events
- Coordinated and attended meetings to develop project strategies
- Monitored customer orders to ensure accuracy and satisfaction
- Developed and implemented procedures to streamline the coordination of customer orders
- Collected and analyzed customer feedback to gauge satisfaction and success
- Prioritized projects, effectively meeting critical deadlines
- Identified areas for process improvement and made recommendations improving efficiency
- Worked closely with clients to meet product and service needs
- Prepared reports and presentations aiding in budgeting process.
FOOD ENGINEER
Sastas
11.2015 - 03.2019
- Inspected food processing areas to ensure compliance with government regulations and standards for sanitation
- Evaluated food processing and storage operations and assisted in development of quality assurance programs
- Developed new food items for production, based on consumer feedback
- Tested new products for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, and adherence to government
- Created food standards, production specifications, safety and sanitary regulations
- Checked raw ingredients for maturity and stability for processing and finished products for safety
- Managed production schedules, ensuring timely delivery of products while maintaining high quality standards.
- Improved production efficiency by developing and implementing new manufacturing processes.
- Assisted BRC - IFS, SEDEX, MSC CoC , and customer audits.
Education
BACHELOR`S DEGREE ON FOOD ENGINEERING -
Cukurova university
Adana, CUKUROVAAssociate of Science - Business Administration And Management
ANADOLU UNIVERSITY
ESKISEHIR06-2015
Skills
Systems Analysis
Additional Information
Experience about food safety standards and audits. (Knowledge about BRCGS-IFS, Morrison, TS EN ISO, MSC CoC, ASC, BSCI, TSE HELAL, GIMDES)
References
References available upon request
Certification
Certifications will be provided upon request
Timeline
QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER
Akdeniz Entegre A.S
10.2022 - 01.2025
LEAD KITCHEN SUPERVISOR
Brothers And Sisters Coffee Co.
08.2021 - 06.2022
FOOD SAFETY MANAGER
Atlas Commercial Kitchen LLC.
01.2020 - 02.2021
GENERAL COORDINATOR (Temporary Role)
Akdeniz Entegre A.S.
05.2019 - 11.2019
FOOD ENGINEER
Sastas
11.2015 - 03.2019
BACHELOR`S DEGREE ON FOOD ENGINEERING -
Cukurova university
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
ANADOLU UNIVERSITY