Christoforos Kasagiannis
Quality Assurance Consultant, Agricultural Economist
Athens
Summary
Thorough Quality Assurance Manager creates successful quality assurance strategies and processes. Accomplished at identifying deficiencies and initiating solutions to problems. Experienced performing both process and outbound inspections. Hardworking Quality Assurance Manager with extensive knowledge of Dairy Factory inspections to multitask effectively. Skilled at managing long-term quality goals and day-to-day organization. Successful at forecasting market trends and financial needs.
Product Development and Innovation , Relationship Management , Financial Analysis, Cross-Functional Collaboration , Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge, Exports.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
13
13
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Columnist
Freelance-writers
02.2020 - Current
- Increased reader retention by delivering insightful analysis and commentary on important issues affecting community in new technologies of Agriculture and Environmental Issues
- Built relationships with industry leaders, conducting interviews that provided unique insights into current events and trends.
- Enhanced reader engagement by incorporating compelling storytelling and relevant perspectives in columns.
Quality Control Manager
EUROFOOD QUALITY S.A
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Participated in regular management review meetings, providing updates on quality control performance and suggesting areas for improvement.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Reduced production defects by closely monitoring manufacturing processes and providing timely feedback to production teams.
- Spearheaded root cause analysis investigations when needed, determining underlying issues and recommending appropriate fixes.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new quality control team members, ensuring consistent performance across board.
- Conducted regular audits of production facilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Mentored new hires in company policies and procedures, ensuring rapid integration into quality control team.
- Identified areas of improvement, implementing necessary changes to enhance overall product quality.
- Reviewed raw material specifications for alignment with company requirements, reducing instances of non-conformance in finished products.
- Validated new methods and equipment to properly integrate improved strategies into quality control processes.
- Trained personnel in proper sampling techniques, raw materials testing protocols and finished product inspection and testing strategies.
- Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.
- Coordinated disposal of discrepant materials unsuitable for rework or recycling.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous inspection processes and protocols.
- Established system for tracking non-conformances, facilitating quick resolution and preventing future occurrences.
- Reduced turnaround time for quality concerns by establishing efficient communication channels between departments.
Internship Student
Dairy School of Ioannina
02.2018 - 04.2018
- Improved internship experience by efficiently managing assigned tasks and meeting deadlines.
- Gained practical experience in various aspects of the field, applying academic knowledge to real-world situations.
- Developed professional skills through hands-on experiences, including time management and effective communication.
- Assisted colleagues in their tasks when needed, fostering supportive work environment.
- Received positive feedback from supervisors, reflecting strong commitment to personal growth and development throughout the internship program.
- Introduced to HACCP /ISO of a Cheese making Factory.
- Hands on experience on cheese making process of many traditional cheeses
Internship Student
Kantzas SA
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Explored new technologies and approaches to streamline processes.
- Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
Education
Master of Science - Digital Technologies And Smart Infrastructure
Agricultural University of Athens
Athens 10.2023 - Current
Master of Science - Agricultural Economics , Agricultural Business
Agricultural University of Athens
Athens 10.2022 - 07.2024
Master of Science - Food Technology And Quality Control Dairy Products
Agricultural University of Athens
Athens 10.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Biotechnology
Agricultural University of Athens
Athens 10.2011 - 10.2018
Skills
Inspection methods
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 6 staff members in Kastoria Cheesemaking Factory and 7 in Crete Cheesemaking factory of the EUROFOOD QUALITY S.A and helped in the strict application and observance of the hygiene rules as well as in the smooth operation of the ISO programs as well as the FDA rules resulting in an increase in the quality of the company's products. The increase in quality was also confirmed by its customers with 99% of them being happy with our products while I was in charge of the Quality Control of both Factories.
- Created and introduced to the market new innovative products such as Gruyere with Black Garlic,Gruyere with Oregano , Gruyere with pistachios
- Cross Functional Collaboration with the Finance Manager of the company for the costing of its production products based on the scientific background I have in economics on agricultural enterprises and making products more competitive in the Greek Market.
- Was in charge for the Export Regulations and Quality Control of our exported products.
Languages
Greek
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Certification
TUV AUSTRIA: ISO 22000:2018 Internal Auditor Certification for Food Safety Management Systems
Timeline
Master of Science - Digital Technologies And Smart Infrastructure
Agricultural University of Athens
10.2023 - Current
Food Export 360
05-2023
TUV AUSTRIA: ISO 22000:2018 Internal Auditor Certification for Food Safety Management Systems
11-2022
University of Reading: Innovation in Arable Farming: Technologies for Sustainable Farming Systems
11-2022
Quality Control Manager
EUROFOOD QUALITY S.A
10.2022 - 08.2024
Master of Science - Agricultural Economics , Agricultural Business
Agricultural University of Athens
10.2022 - 07.2024
Product Design and Development, and Quality Control
04-2021
Agricultural University of Athens: The Greek Agrofood Sector as a Key National Development Pillar
03-2021
The new ISO 22000:2018 structure and risk management in food companies
02-2021
Columnist
Freelance-writers
02.2020 - Current
Master of Science - Food Technology And Quality Control Dairy Products
Agricultural University of Athens
10.2018 - 12.2021
Internship Student
Dairy School of Ioannina
02.2018 - 04.2018
Internship Student
Kantzas SA
05.2015 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Biotechnology
Agricultural University of Athens
10.2011 - 10.2018
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