Jerome Christopher M. Mante

Professional Qualification:

With relevant coursework in food technology
With relevant background in quality assurance, production process, Food Safety Management System internal audit, GWP, GMP, HACCP, ISO FSSC 22000:2005 and internal quality audit gained in a manufacturing industry.
Knowledgeable in food sampling, inspection and audit techniques.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Well-adept in food safety regulations.

Academic Qualification            :           Bachelor of Science in Food Technology

De La Salle Araneta University, Malabon City (2013)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

May 7, 2018 to Present
SGS Philippines Inc. – Junior Operations Executive – FPM
Main responsibility:
Responsible for organizing the day-to-day activities of the Fumigation and Pest Management team in assisting the Division Manager in the controlling function.
Coordinate with the subcontractor/s and consultant/s in regard to services required for fumigation and pest management and liaise with customer accordingly for the accomplishment of all projects.
Technical expert responsible in direct supervision of pest management and fumigation services
Act as Pollution Control Officer in SGS Philippines Inc. – AFL Quezon City Office.
April 6, 2015 to Present

SGS Philippines Inc. – Inspector – Food sector
Main responsibility:

Second Party Lead Assessor:
Perform customer specific food safety audits to its stores all over Philippines:
Rustan Coffee Corp. – Starbucks
McDonald’s
Nestle MILO Events – MILO Marathon and MILO Little Olympics
The Moment Group – 8cuts and Bank Bar
Robinsons Convenience Store – Ministop
Different outlets and kitchens for hotels and an exclusive club:
Melco Crown Philippines Resorts Corp. – City of Dreams: Nobu, Hyatt and Crown Hotel
InterContinental Hotels Group – Holiday Inn Suites & Hotel Makati, Remington Hotel, Crown Plaza Manila Galleria, Holiday Inn Manila Galleria.
Joy~Nostalg Hotel & Suites Manila.
Manila Polo Club – Last Chukker, Main Kitchen, Nanten and Butcher’s Keep.
Conduct Loading and Unloading supervision of export/import commodities according to company standards, procedures and client requirements or agreed job scope and specifications.
Responsible for performing quantity and quality inspection or verification of various products and goods in accordance with the company standards, legal and client requirements.
DOLE Philippines Inc. – Canned pineapple slices
V8 Commercial Inc. – Guaymex (canned sardines)
Bridgewell Agribusiness – Coconut flour
Conducts IUU inspection on various Taiwanese fishing vessels.
Davao Hwa Kuo Fishing Corp.
Zhen Feng Fishery Limited Liability Co., Inc.
Friend of the Sea (FOS) audit certification for fresh chilled tuna loins:
FAD Free audit (Tambler, General Santos)
Wild catch and traceability audit (Occidental Mindoro)

Previous Work Experience:

May 13, 2013 to March 15, 2015 (1 Year & 10 mos.)
Company Name            :           CBY Foods / Dalisay Sweets
Industry            :           Food
General Product Type    :           Manufacture sweets and export tropical fruit and vegetable

preserves, purees, juices, concentrates, condiments, nuts and confectionaries. Provision of technical assistance, toll packing, private labelling and product customization.
Position            :           Q.A. Specialist
Main responsibility:

Knowledgeable in GMP, 5S, HACCP, FSSC ISO 22000:2005 and ISO TS 22002-1 implementation. Conducts Heat Penetration Test and Heat Distribution Test for different products (purees and sweet preserves) on Steamed Jacketed Kettle and Pasteurizer as validation on CCP. Conducts HACCP study together with HACCP Team and validates hazards specified in HACCP Plan. Responsible on assisting CCP verification and validation as well as in-line verification of whole process. Represents QA department during client audits and certification (FSSC ISO 22000:2005) audits. Plan daily workload schedules of Quality Control personnel and see to it that overtime is at the minimum. Ensure that line quality control procedures are properly instituted and followed. Report any defective equipment to maintenance department for repair thereby preventing prolong work stoppage in production.