Agnieszka Magdalena Łączkowska
Kąty
Summary
Adept Quality Control Manager with a proven track record at FoodWell Spółka z o.o., enhancing product reliability and customer satisfaction through rigorous quality management systems and operational excellence. Supervising significant quality control improvements in production processes, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and teamwork. Expert in documentation control and preventive actions, consistently leading teams towards achieving excellence in quality standards.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Manager
FoodWell Spółka Z O.o.
09.2019 - Current
- Managing and supervising the work of 3 laboratories (microbiology, physico-chemistry and on-the-spot).
- Following and updating quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams to identify potential areas of improvement in production processes, clarify consumer as well as customer complaints leading to improved product quality.
- Supervising root cause analysis investigations when needed, determining underlying issues and recommending appropriate fixes.
- Chairing the multidisciplinary HACCP Team, organising meetings and reporting to the Plant Manager and Quality Director.
- Monitoring compliance with GMP/GHP.
- Cultivating strong relationships with regulatory bodies (Veterinaty Inspection, Sanitary Inspection) to ensure compliance with all quality standards.
- Tracking quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
- Inspecting products and worker progress throughout production.
- Improving product reliability, conducting thorough testing and analysis on each batch.
- Participating in regular management review meetings, providing updates on quality control performance and suggesting areas for improvement.
- Enhancing supplier quality by conducting audits and feedback sessions.
- Leading team of quality control specialists, fostering culture of continuous improvement.
- Periodic monitoring of traceability tests and performing recall simulations.
- Conducting regular audits of production facilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Updating quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Drawing up the annual budget for the Quality Control Department.
- Participation in the development and approval of test plans in internal and external laboratories.
- Supervising of control and measurement equipment.
Senior Quality Control Specialist
Bakalland Delecta Services Spółka Z .o.o.
01.2017 - 09.2019
- Managing of microbiology laboratory.
- Setting microbiological parameters for new raw materials, semi-finished products, finished products.
- Development of microbiological test plans for raw materials, semi-finished and finished products and the scheduling of the test plan for the production environment.
- Participation in proficiency testing (organisation, planning, notification, reporting).
- Participation in HACCP meetings.
Quality Control Assistant
Rieber Foods Polska S.A.
05.2014 - 01.2017
- Inspecting finished goods to verify conformance with customer specifications and company quality standards.
- Participating in external audits as a subject matter expert, showcasing organizational commitment to excellence in quality management systems implementation.
- Reviewing technical documents such as specifications, maintaining accuracy and compliance with industry regulations.
- Implementation in the microbiology laboratory.
Assistant in R&D Department
Rieber Foods Polska S.A.
07.2005 - 05.2013
- Contributing to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Working closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Participation in the development of new formulations and their subsequent modifications.
- Preparation of raw material specifications, contact with suppliers to obtain documentation.
- Training of the R&D team in the use of the SAP overlay Recipe Management (participation in a training course in Bergen).
Education
Postgraduate Studies - Microbiology, Hygiene, Environment- Safety Control
Uniwersytet Warszawski
Warsaw, Poland12-2017
Postgraduate Studies - Quality And Food Safety Management
Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy
Poznan, Poland12-2008
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Politechnika Bydgoska Im. Jana I Jędrzeja Śniadeck
Bydgoszcz, Poland06-2005
Skills
- Preventive actions
- Customer satisfaction
- Quality processes
- Operational excellence
- Quality management systems
- Documentation control
- Product inspection
- Budget preparation
- Supplier evaluation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
Polish
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
French
Elementary
A2
Russian
Elementary
A2
Certification
2008 - Internal Auditor Certificate for Quality Management Systems and HACCP No. 360/08/SP (issued by the Polish Centre for Testing and Certification S.A.)
2009 - Quality Management System Assistant Certificate No. 10048 (issued by the Polish Centre for Testing and Certification S.A.)
2017 - Internal Auditor Certificate for Laboratory Management Systems According to the PN-EN ISO/IEC 17025 Standard No. 21/VII/2017
2022 - Certificate of Pest Control Coordinator Tasks in Accordance with Food Safety Standards - HACCP, BRC 8, IFS 7, AIB, YUM and PN-EN 16636 Standard
2022 - Certificate of Completion - Employee Discipline: How to Effectively and Legally Enforce Work Performance, Apply Disciplinary Measures and Other Disciplinary Actions
2022 - Certificate of Course Completion - Context of the Organization and Food Safety Culture
2023 - Certificate of Course Completion - Food Defence and Food Crime: Strategies and Directions of Action
2023 - Certificate of Course Completion - Enhancing Food Safety Management Systems by Understanding Preventive Actions and Root Cause Analysis
2023 - Certificate of Course Completion - Prevention, Monitoring, and Detection of Foreign Bodies in Food Safety Systems
Timeline
Quality Control Manager
FoodWell Spółka Z O.o.
09.2019 - Current
Senior Quality Control Specialist
Bakalland Delecta Services Spółka Z .o.o.
01.2017 - 09.2019
Quality Control Assistant
Rieber Foods Polska S.A.
05.2014 - 01.2017
Assistant in R&D Department
Rieber Foods Polska S.A.
07.2005 - 05.2013
Postgraduate Studies - Microbiology, Hygiene, Environment- Safety Control
Uniwersytet Warszawski
Postgraduate Studies - Quality And Food Safety Management
Uniwersytet Przyrodniczy
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Politechnika Bydgoska Im. Jana I Jędrzeja Śniadeck
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