Ofonime James Ntukidem
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Assurance and Quality Control professional with 5 years in FMCG and food manufacturing. Led quality systems and food safety programmes, ensuring GMP compliance and effective CAPA implementation. Coordinated NAFDAC CGMP/MANCAP audits and conducted internal audits for FSMS/QMS/GMP compliance. Expertise in HACCP, ISO 22000, process control, and laboratory analysis.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Lead
Dufil Prima Food
Choba, Portharcourt
01.2025 - 04.2026
- Led quality assurance efforts, managing quality systems and ensuring compliance with product standards across production processes to uphold product integrity.
- Executed QA Manager responsibilities, overseeing GMP, food safety, regulatory compliance, and audits to enhance product quality and foster continuous improvement.
- Analysed customer feedback and incident reports to drive continuous improvement efforts and reduce future complaints.
- Managed the creation and maintenance of detailed documentation for quality assurance processes, ensuring consistency and compliance.
- Performed extensive user interface testing on Windows, Android and IOS mobile devices.
Pest Control Co-ordinator
Dufil Prima Food Plc, Limited
Choba, Portharcourt
06.2021 - 04.2026
- Established protocols to mitigate pest-related risks to food safety.
- Implemented pest control strategies to maintain food safety standards.
- Answered mailed, emailed, telephoned and in-person requests for service and information.
- Monitored staff performance and developed improvement plans.
- Facilitated communication between departments, streamlining workflow and enhancing team collaboration.
Laboratory Analyst
Dufil Prima Food Plc
Choba, Portharcourt
11.2020 - 01.2025
- Conducted chemical and physical analysis (qualitative and quantitative) of raw materials for instant noodle production to ensure quality standards.
- Ensure the development of analytical methods that gives accurate result.
- Ensured compliance of raw materials and packaging with NIS and company standards, supporting product integrity.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify defects, developing corrective and preventive actions to enhance product reliability.
Quality Assurance Technician (Incoming)
Dufil Prima Food Plc
Choba, Portharcourt
11.2020 - 06.2024
- Quality Assessment of all Incoming Raw/Packaging Material.
- Ensure 5S Implementation and Sustainability in Raw/Packaging Material Warehouse.
- Carry out Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and ensure implementation of Corrective action Preventive Action (CAPA).
- Assisted quality assurance in implementing online data collection to track and maintain up-to-date information.
- Tracked raw material and conducted aging report analysis to support quality assurance processes.
- Coordinated monthly Kaizen projects to enhance continuous improvement initiatives in operations.
Teaching Assistant
Government Technical College
Trans Amadi, Phalga Local Government Area, Port Harcourt
01.2018 - 01.2019
Assistant Quality Assurance Technician
Agro Ideas International Limited
Nung Uko, Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government, Akwa Ibom State
01.2016 - 12.2017
- Monitored process and machine parameters to ensure compliance with standards, contributing to enhanced quality of finished goods.
- Quality assessment of all Incoming Raw Materials and Finished goods.
- Assist quality assurance in online data collection implementation so as to track and keep all information updated.
Education
Master's - Food Quality Control and Assurance
River State University
River State, Nigeria01-2023
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Technology
University of Uyo
Akwa Ibom, Nigeria01-2018
Ph.D. (In View) - Food Quality Control and Assurance
River State University
River State, Nigeria05-2026
Skills
- Quality control
- Microsoft Office
- Camtasia
- Corel Draw
- Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Workforce Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Excellent communication
- Listening
- Writing
- Creativity
Custom Section
(269) YouTube
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
- http://james-nig.s3-website.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/
- https://github.com/
Affiliations
- Institute of Project Management
- Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology
References
Available on request
Professional Development
- Master's in Food Quality Control and Assurance (River State University)
- Black Belt Six Sigma Certificate (Benchmark Six Sigma Academy)
- Green Belt Six Sigma Certificate (Benchmark Six Sigma Academy)
- Certificate in Halal Management System (2020)
- Certificate in ISO 22000:2018 (2021)
- Certificate in HSE Level 1 (SAFETY) with World Safety Organization (2018)
- Certificate in HSE Level 2 (Risk Assessment Practical Application) with World Safety Organization (2018)
- Certificate in HSE Level (Environmental Awareness) with World Safety Organization (2018)
- Diploma in Project Management with Deslog Energy Limited (2018)
- Human Resource Management with Deslog Energy Limited (2018)
Languages
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Quality Assurance Lead
Dufil Prima Food
01.2025 - 04.2026
Pest Control Co-ordinator
Dufil Prima Food Plc, Limited
06.2021 - 04.2026
Laboratory Analyst
Dufil Prima Food Plc
11.2020 - 01.2025
Quality Assurance Technician (Incoming)
Dufil Prima Food Plc
11.2020 - 06.2024
Teaching Assistant
Government Technical College
01.2018 - 01.2019
Assistant Quality Assurance Technician
Agro Ideas International Limited
01.2016 - 12.2017
Master's - Food Quality Control and Assurance
River State University
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Technology
University of Uyo
Ph.D. (In View) - Food Quality Control and Assurance
River State University