Dr. Benjie R. Luy, PhD(h.c), DBA, MBA MLT CHP

Objectively Contracted as Consultant for General FSQMS Establishment and Operational Strategic Improvement, Guidance and full implementation for International Certifications such BRCGS FS 9, FSSC 22000 V.6, ISO 22000:2018, BSCI, MSC, and achievement all the certifications

· Directly reporting to the President of the Company

· Operationally functioned as an overall Vice President for Manufacturing Operations & Food Safety & Quality Assurance, IQA Chairman for the entire Company Group

· General Adviser of Research and Development, Quality Assurance and Laboratory Verification

Contribution:

· Establishment of strong Senior Management System and Organizational Competency and Technical Training Needs

· Establishment of Marketing and Customer Relation System

· Systems Establishment of FSQMS, QMS, IQA, Food Defense & Food Fraud, Food Allergen Management and Pre-requisite Programs (GHP/GMP/SSOP/GPP/GWP/GCSP)

· Establishment and successful implementation of Systematic Documentations, Working Instructions and Departmental Procedures

· Strong implementation of Team Organization, Operation Process and Strategical Planning for company-wide of Objectives, targets and plans

· Strong establishment of food Safety culture program in successful achievement of food safety and quality policy of the company

· Establishment of validation studies through Research and Development System for Fresh Frozen and Fresh Chilled Tuna Products, Ingredients, Packaging Material and Food Contact Equipment & Machineries.

· Establishment of strong Internal Quality Audit System using BRC Global Food Safety Issue 8,

General principles of Hygiene (HACCP& GMP)

· Successful certifications and registrations of international food safety, legislative and other governmental requirements such as FDA Phil (Exporter/Importer), BFAR (GMP/SSOP & HACCP), USFDA Food Facility Registration, BFAR EU Approval, EII- Dolphin Safe, Friend of the Sea (CoC & Sustainable Fisheries- Wild), (CB: CUC) Marine Steward Council (MSC-CoC) (CB: ACS Global), SEDEX SMETA (CB: CUC), HACCP & GMP (CB: SGS), and ongoing work-out of BRC Issue 9 (CB: NSF for Pre-assessment and CB: BVQI for Final Audit)

· Also functioned as Food Safety & Quality and Internal Quality Audit Chairman

· Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations

· Championed sustainable practices throughout the facility, implementing waste reduction strategies and energy-efficient technologies.

· Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.

· Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.

· - Establishment of strong Senior Management System and Organizational Competency & Technical Training Needs - Establishment of Marketing and Customer Relation System - Systems Establishment of FSQMS, QMS, IQA, Food Defense & Food Fraud, Food Allergen Management, and Pre-requisite Programs (GHP/GMP/SSOP/GAP/GWP) - Establishment and successful implementation of Systematic Documentations, Working Instructions and Departmental Procedures - Strong implementation of Team Organization, Operation Process and Strategical Planning for company-wide of Objectives, targets and plans - Strong establishment of food Safety culture program in successful achievement of food safety and quality policy of the company - Establishment of validation studies through Product Research and Development System for Organic and Con ventional Coconut and coconut products, Ingredients, Packaging Material and Food Contact Equipment & Machineries.

- Establishment of strong Internal Quality Audit System using BRC Global Food Safety Issue 8, General principles of Hygiene (HACCP & GMP), Halal Assurance System and Kosher Standard - Successful certifications and registrations of international food safety, legislative and other governmental requirements such as FDA Phil (Exporter/Importer), BFAR (GMP/SSOP & HACCP), USFDA Food Facility Regis- tration, PCA Approval, JAS, USDA and EU, HACCP & GMP (CB: CUC), and BRCGS FS Issue 8 (CB: CUC)

· Also functioned as Food Safety & Quality and Internal Quality Audit Chairman

· Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations

· Championed sustainable practices throughout the facility, implementing waste reduction strategies and energy-efficient technologies.

· Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.

· Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.

· Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.

· Identified and implemented viable strategies for continuous improvement.

· Evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures

Contribution:

· Establishment of strong Senior Management System and Organizational Competency & Technical Training Needs

· Establishment of Sales and Marketing and International and local Customer Relation System

· Systems Establishment of FSQMS, QMS, IQA, Food Defense & Food Fraud, Food Allergen Management, and Pre-requisite Programs (GHP/GMP/SSOP/GAP/GWP)

· Establishment and successful implementation of Systematic Documentations, Working Instructions and Departmental Procedures

· Strong implementation of Team Organization, Operation Process and Strategical Planning for company-wide of Objectives, targets and plans

· Establishment of validation studies through Product Research and Development System for Organic and Conventional Coconut Sugar and coconut products, Ingredients, Packaging Material and Food Contact Equipment

Machineries

· Establishment of strong Internal Quality Audit System using FSMS, General principles of Hygiene (HACCP &GMP), Halal Assurance System and Kosher Standard, JAS, USFDA and EU Standard, PNS

· Successful certifications and registrations of international food safety, legislative and other governmental requirements such as FDA Phil (Exporter/Importer), BFAR (GMP/SSOP & HACCP), USFDA Food Facility Registration, Registration on PHILEXPORT, PCA Approval, JAS, USDA and EU, and ongoing work-out of FSMS and HACCP Certification (CB: CUC)

· Enhancement of Senior Management System and Organizational Competency & Technical Training Needs

· Successful certifications and registrations of national food safety, legislative and other governmental requirements such as FDA (Phil), DOST (Assisted) and passing the QPIRA for the company and Product development System enhancement

· Food Safety Assurance, Manages the whole production on GMP/SSOP, HACCP-based implementation, Creation of Food Safety Manual & Program, initiating all food safety monitoring records, handling the Product Research and Development and approves new product line.

· Creates and reviews the GMP, SSOP and Food Safety Program Manual Policies. Reports to the Chief Operating Officer and Administration Head on developments or problems arising from processing activities.

· Responsible for the system and method improvement and its implementation. Responsible for the decisions regarding quality parameters under his jurisdiction. Responsible for the creation of the Food Safety Compliance Manual, SSOP and GMP.

· Also functioned as Food Safety Coordinator, IFS Representative and Internal Quality Auditor

Contribution:

· Enhancement of Food Safety and Quality Management System and Departmental Competency & Technical Training Needs

· Establishment of strong and versatile Research and Product Development System

· Systems enhancement of FSQMS, QMS, IQA, Food Defense & Food Fraud, Food Allergen Management, and Pre-requisite Programs (GHP/GMP/SSOP/GWP)

· Enhancement and successful implementation of Systematic Documentations, Working Instructions and Departmental Procedures

· Strong implementation of Food Safety Team Organization, Quality Assurance Verification Services, Process Control, Research and Development

· Strong establishment of food Safety culture program in successful achievement of food safety and quality policy of the company

· Establishment of validation studies through Product Research and Development System for Canned products, Ingredients, Packaging Material and Food Contact Equipment & Machineries.

· Establishment of strong Internal Quality Audit System using BRC Global Food Safety Issue 7, IFS Issue 6 General principles of Hygiene (HACCP & GMP) and Kosher Standard

· Successful certifications and registrations of international food safety, legislative and other governmental requirements such as FDA Indonesia (BPOM), BFAR (BKIPM), USFDA Food Facility Registration, Halal Standard Certification (MUI), IFS 6 and BRC GFS 7 (NSF)

· Also functioned as Food Safety & Quality Team Leader, Trainer, and Internal Quality Lead Auditor

Contribution:

· Enhancement of Senior Management System and Organizational Competency & Technical Training Needs

· Systems enhancement of FSQMS, QMS, IQA, Food Defense, Food Allergen Management, and Pre-requisite Program (GHP/GMP/SSOP/GWP)

· Enhancement and successful implementation of Systematic Documentations, Working Instructions and Departmental Procedures

· Strong implementation of Food Safety Team Organization, Quality Assurance Verification Services, Quality Control, Research and Development

· Strong establishment of food Safety culture program in successful achievement of food safety and quality policy of the company

· Establishment of validation studies through Product Research and Development System for fresh frozen tuna, pelagic, cephalopod, and demersal products, Ingredients, Packaging Material and Food Contact Equipment & Machineries

· Successful certifications and registrations of international food safety, legislative and other governmental requirements such as FDA Indonesia (BPOM), BFAR (BKIPM), USFDA Food Facility Registration, Halal Standard Certification and ISO 22000 (planning

• Appointed as HACCP Team Auditor, Pest Control Officer, Sanitation officer and Safety Auditor.

· Conduct Suppliers Audit (Farm & vessel audit) & follow up suppliers for their accreditation & certification incompliance to food safety and EU regulations.

• Conducts Monthly Internal Audit in Processing and Ice Plant.
• Secures GMP audit daily basis.
• Counter checks update and verify QC Inspectors Monitoring Report.
• Ensures Corrective Action and Preventive Action Report if there is a deviation onslaught on-line.
• Oversees Pest Control Program in the company.
• Conducts Orientation & seminar on HACCP, GMP, GHP, GAqP, and SSOP to Processing Plant & Fresh/Freezer Vessel, Cold Storage Warehouse and Ice Plant
• Supervises Quality Control Inspectors in their respective areas.
• Conduct Internal Plant Audit & External Audit (Suppliers).
• Conducts Audit and seminar at Fresh & Freezer Vessel Ships with EU-based standards.
• Conducts Safety Audit such a Fire and PPE.
• Liaises with BFAR, FAD, and accredited Pest Controller whenever, regarding compliance and regulatory requirements