Michelle Soliva

Experienced Food Safety Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the food production industry. Skilled in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), GMP, Raw Materials, Auditing, and Regulatory Compliance. A graduate of Better Process Control School and Preventive Controls for Human Food.

• Dole Philippines, Inc.

Canned Products and Concentrate QA Manager (January 2019-May 2023)

Responsible for Cannery fruit quality (pineapple, papaya, guava) and supports the production of canned Pineapple/Tropical Fruit Cocktail/ Nata de Coco/ Crushed/ Juice and frozen and aseptic Concentrate items, through effective implementation of approved quality, food safety and other management systems, process & operation improvement standards and quality inspections, including proactive controls, Poka Yoke, lean design concepts, customer complaints and root cause analysis. Ensures that employees are trained, competent and actively seeking continuous improvement. 

As Company Halal Assurance Coordinator (CHAC), coordinates with the various departments in the implementation of the Best Halal Practices, satisfying the requirements of the Islamic Standards set by IDCP and MUI in the production of Halal products to maintain the continuing sustainability, adequacy, and effectiveness. 

Food Safety and Certification Services QA Manager (January 2015-Jan 2019)

Lead, organize, and effectively implement the Food Safety & Security, Quality, Environmental and Social Responsibility Management Systems within the approved guidelines of the company and with the objective of meeting customer and regulatory requirements by ensuring compliance to standards on GMP /Food Safety & Security, HACCP, ISO 9001/ 14001, Rainforest Alliance, BPS, SGF, BRC, FSSC 22000, IFS, ISO 17025,  SMETA, ISPS, OU, MUI, IDCP, and customer related social compliance standards such as Costco COC, McDonalds SWA, and Coca Cola SGP and Walmart Security.

Superintendent, Raw Materials and Finished Product QA (May 2005-Dec 2014) 

Implements quality control and assurance activities of Raw Materials and GMP QA, including management of the laboratory, its documentation and manuals development requirements and quality performance monitoring to ensure that all raw materials (ingredients) used conform to customer specifications and good manufacturing practices are enforced in all stages of the product conversion process. 

Responsible for the Raw Materials Supplier Qualification Program and conducts raw material evaluation and audits to raw material suppliers. Responsible for maintaining Halal and Kosher certifications and Government and Regulatory Audits (DTI and Philippine FDA). Ensures that quality and food safety programs for raw materials are properly implemented (RM Handling/Storage, Allergen Control, Non-GMO, Halal and Kosher) and QA information related to raw materials and finished products are reliable and up to date.

Licensed Chemist/BS Chemistry

Preventive Controls for Qualified Individual

A graduate of Better Process Control School