Benaiah Essilfie
Brampton,ON
Summary
High-performing professional with several years of experience delivering successful improvements for business operations, profitability and team development. Dedicated compliance specialist to thrive in fast-paced and changing environments. Dedicated to sustaining operational accuracy and delivering results for optimal profitability.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Atlon Healths
Accra, Greater Accra
01.2022 - Current
- Supervised the procurement, storage and distribution of pharmaceutical products.
- Optimized inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations while adhering to regulatory principles.
- Ensured records are maintained for audits and regulatory inspections.
- Supervised licensing procedures to ensure compliance with government regulations.
- Planned and managed a distribution network to ensure timely delivery to customers.
- Developed and managed operational budgets, as well as tracking expenses and identifying opportunities for cost savings, without compromising quality.
Food Safety and Quality Manager
Atlon Healths
Accra, Greater Accra
11.2018 - 01.2022
- Ensured compliance with FDA requirements for good warehousing practices, as well as HACCP and good hygienic practices.
- Implemented and maintained quality management systems to ensure product integrity and safety.
- Supervised and managed preparations for internal and external audits to ensure compliance with regulatory and industry standards and practices.
- Maintained and controlled all relevant documents on food safety and quality procedures
- Ensured that staff were trained on food safety protocols, storage (warehousing) and handling of food and drugs.
- Ensured that all customer complaints were analyzed and addressed on time.
- Conducted supplier audits to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards.
Assistant Food Safety Manager
BlowChem Industries
, Greater Accra
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Documented, established, verified and monitored food safety policy, food safety manual, relevant food safety programs and procedures
- Documented, implemented, and verified pre-requisite programs (PRPs).
- Established and defined relevant Quality KPIs and trained process owners on trending the KPIs
- Conducted food safety and hygiene training, induction, and coaching for food handlers, factory hands, and cleaners.
- Organized and supervised cleaning activities effectively.
- Ensured total compliance with the internal waste policy aimed at identifying, collecting, and removing waste in a manner that prevents contamination.
- Supervised the completion of all Integrated Pest Control activities according to the plan.
- Conducted Hygiene and Environmental monitoring audits and trended them periodically
- Ensured total compliance to food safety and quality standards (both local and international regulatory requirements) and hygiene protocols throughout the supply chain.
Food Safety Management Systems Internal Auditor
BlowChem Industries
, Greater Accra
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Assisted in the conduction of the HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) study, and the documentation of the HACCP manual.
- Trained operators on the monitoring of Critical Control Points (CCPs).
- Generated documents and records relevant to HACCP.
- Audited the Food Safety Management System for continuous improvement.
Quality Analyst
Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited
, Greater Accra
06.2014 - 11.2017
- Carried out in-process quality control before, during and after production to ensure quality final pack dress and packaging quality index are achieved.
- Carried out all forms of laboratory duties.
Management Systems Internal Auditor
Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited
, Greater Accra
06.2014 - 11.2017
- Carried out Pre-requisite Program (PRPs), Operational Pre-requisite Programs (OPRPs) and Critical Control Points (CCPs) verification for packaging and ensured adherence to verification planning.
- Carried out internal audits to drive improvement and to ensure compliance with international standards (ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000), and other statutory regulations.
National Service Person
Food and Drugs Authority
, Greater Accra
08.2012 - 08.2013
- Conducted routine/audit inspection of food products manufacturing industries to ensure compliance with the Food and Drugs Law.
- Initiated and undertook Post Market Surveillance activities. Prepared reports on audit activities.
Internship Student
Food and Drugs Authority
, Greater Accra
05.2010 - 07.2010
- Researched locally manufactured products and imported products on the markets, and their compliance with the labeling requirements of the Authority (LI 1541).
- Assisted in routine inspections of food product manufacturing companies.
Education
Certificate - Advanced Data Science And Analytics
Koforidua Technical University
Ghana06-2024
Certificate - Introduction To HACCP Principles And Application
Food And Drugs Authority
Accra, Ghana04-2021
Certificate - Principles of Audit For FSMS
Food And Drugs Authority
Accra, Ghana04-2021
Certificate - Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points
ILSI-UG
Accra, Ghana08-2018
Certificate - Food Safety Supervisor's Course
Food And Drugs Authority
Accra, Ghana08-2018
Certificate - Internal Auditing of Management Systems
SGS
Accra, Ghana05-2015
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University Of Cape Coast
Cape Coast, Ghana05-2012
Skills
- Marketing
- Incidents management
- Performance reporting
- Health and safety compliance
- Performance monitoring
- Staff Leadership
- Analytical and Problem solving
- Team player
- Good communication skills
- Data Analyst
Timeline
Operations Manager
Atlon Healths
01.2022 - Current
Food Safety and Quality Manager
Atlon Healths
11.2018 - 01.2022
Assistant Food Safety Manager
BlowChem Industries
07.2017 - 11.2018
Food Safety Management Systems Internal Auditor
BlowChem Industries
07.2017 - 11.2018
Quality Analyst
Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited
06.2014 - 11.2017
Management Systems Internal Auditor
Guinness Ghana Breweries Limited
06.2014 - 11.2017
National Service Person
Food and Drugs Authority
08.2012 - 08.2013
Internship Student
Food and Drugs Authority
05.2010 - 07.2010
Certificate - Advanced Data Science And Analytics
Koforidua Technical University
Certificate - Introduction To HACCP Principles And Application
Food And Drugs Authority
Certificate - Principles of Audit For FSMS
Food And Drugs Authority
Certificate - Hazard Analysis And Critical Control Points
ILSI-UG
Certificate - Food Safety Supervisor's Course
Food And Drugs Authority
Certificate - Internal Auditing of Management Systems
SGS
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University Of Cape Coast
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