Joanna D.
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About
Joanna O. is a highly experienced R&D Manager/QA Advisor & Oversight at IMS Manufacturing Corporation, bringing a wealth of expertise from her previous tenure at Nutri-Asia, Inc. She is renowned for her leadership in product development and innovation projects, specifically within the Dips and Dressing category. Joanna played a pivotal role in the successful development of the Papa Tomato Ketchup Blend and led the qualification of new production lines for catsups. Her strong collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain and QA, exemplifies her ability to drive innovation and excellence. Furthermore, Joanna provides regulatory support and manages regulatory and SAP processes, ensuring compliance and accuracy across R&D operations. At Nutri-Asia, she launched multiple successful products, such as UFC Menudo Mix and UFC Color Crazee Banana Catsup Blends, demonstrating her capability in product development and project management. Joanna's role extends to handling regulatory updates, document control, and the BRCGS team's food safety initiatives, underscoring her strength in SAP Management and Regulatory Management.
Experience
R&D Manager/QA Advisor & Oversight
IMS Manufacturing Corporation · 2024 — PresentOversees product development and innovation projects at the company. Plays a key role on the BRCGS team, focusing on implementing a food safety culture and quality management system. Works alongside Marketing and Sales to revise product labels for accuracy and compliance. Initiated a system for collecting customer complaints to facilitate tracking and analysis. Responsible for material qualification and sample evaluations. Developed the QARD roadmap to establish actionable monthly and annual objectives for enhancing team performance.Sr. R&D Officer
Nutri-Asia, Inc · 2023 — 2024Led product development in the Dips and Dressing Category. Successfully introduced the Papa Tomato Ketchup Blend featuring real vegetables. Engaged as R&D Lead for raw material qualification, collaborating closely with the Procurement team. Provided technical leadership to cross-functional teams to cultivate a culture of innovation. Qualified new production lines for Catsups through effective collaboration with Supply Chain and QA teams. Participated in annual business planning with senior management to align R&D strategies with company goals. Managed regulatory and SAP tasks for R&D, prepared registration documents for FDA, and updated relevant departments on regulatory developments.R&D Officer
Nutri-Asia, Inc · 2015 — 2023Contributed to product development within the Dips and Dressing Category, which included launching UFC Menudo Mix and UFC Caldereta Mix. Collaborated with cross-functional teams and suppliers to tackle technical challenges in product innovation. Co-led qualification efforts for UFC Canned Vegetables and Mafran All-Purpose Dressing. Managed regulatory documentation and provided support to marketing and product developers regarding claims during product applications. Handled Document Control Administration for the R&D Department, ensuring proper routing and safekeeping of R&D records.Regulatory Specialist
Nutri-Asia, Inc · 2010 — 2015Focused on managing regulatory tasks and supported product developers with compliance issues. Regularly updated internal teams on changes to regulations impacting the business. Prepared and reviewed registration documents for initial, amendment, or renewal submissions with the FDA. Maintained documentation control and ensured R&D records were accurately managed and safeguarded.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- High School DiplomaTorres High School · 2004 — 2008
- Bachelor of Science in Food TechnologyUniversity of the Philippines