Minor, Weir and Willis LtdFresh Produce Technologist for Americas and Caribbean
Feb. 2018 - Jul. 2020Birmingham, England, United KingdomEnsured compliance of plant protection products (pesticides) for crop-specific use in the country, including derogations.
Submitted proposed plant protection product lists for third-party approval by MWW (Audax, Food Experts, Muddy Boots).
Facilitated Sedex registration and third-party ethical audits (Ethical Trade Initiative / SMETA) for suppliers.
Assisted suppliers in registering and organizing third-party audits (GLOBAL G.A.P. + Tesco, SMETA, BRC).
Collaborated with suppliers to address corrective actions from third-party audits.
Kept suppliers informed about legislative changes in source and UK/EU.
Provided training to suppliers on ethical topics and certifications.
Updated the procurement team at MWW on key timing in the calendar and potential adverse weather impacts.
Oversaw production during crucial periods, ensuring adherence to specifications.
Communicated quality issues before product arrival in the UK.
Dealt with quality issues in the UK, including rejections, customer complaints, etc., and investigated root cause analysis, working with the supplier to address the issues.
Organized itineraries for MWW and customer visits, ensuring farms and packing sites were prepared.
Managed the project implementation of tools and technologies to reduce workflow among teams.
Supported crops including Avocado, Mango, Figs, Lychees, Passion Fruit, Physalis, Papaya, Etnics (cassava, eddoes), Mangetout, Sugar Snaps, Sweet Pots.