Malgorzata Walczak
Runcorn
Summary
Compliance & Documentation Specialist with over 19 years' experience in food manufacturing, specialising in product specifications, SAP systems, and regulatory compliance. Proven ability to support team performance, train colleagues, and improve processes. Strong experience working with multinational customers and cross-functional teams. Seeking to progress into a leadership role to further develop team capability and operational efficiency
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Customer Documentation Specialist
Baker & Baker UK Ltd
05.2017 - Current
- Manage and maintain product specifications across SAP and customer systems ensuring compliance and accuracy
- Maintain raw material and finished product data within SAP
- Work with key accounts including McDonald's, Froneri, AB Mauri, Coop, Brakes and Bidfood, Mondolez International
- Deliver RSPO and Cocoa sustainability reporting
- Contribute to SAP data accuracy and improvement initiatives
- Train and support new team members in SAP and Appian systems
- Ensure specifications meet food safety legislation and customer requirements
- Produce accurate reports within agreed deadlines
Specification Technologist
Country Style Foods
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Prepared and maintained retailer specifications (Tesco, Asda, Coop, Morrisons)
- Ensured compliance with food safety regulations and customer requirements
- Maintained technical data and supported reporting
- Supported transfer of recipes into retailer specification systems
Technical Administrator
James Flemings Co Ltd
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Maintained technical documentation and internal systems
- Supported supplier approval and specification data management
Quality Assurance Technologist
Beechs Fine Chocolates Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Conducted quality checks, audits and compliance activities
- Performed product testing and ensured adherence to specifications
Senior Technical Assistant
Tangerine Confectionery
05.2006 - 12.2013
- Maintained quality systems and supported GMP audits to uphold product integrity
- Acted as Deputy Quality Manager during the absence of the Quality Manager
- Performed microbiological testing and quality checks
- Managed product and packaging specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory standards
- Investigated production issues and supported validation processes to minimise disruptions and ensure consistent quality
- Managed pest control and supplier approval processes
- Conducted sensory analysis and raw material intake checks
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Administration
College
Poland01-2004
Skills
- Document management
- Data Accuracy & Reporting
- Regulatory compliance
- Process optimisation
- SAP Specification Systems
- Retailer portals
- Key account management
- Team training
Accomplishments
- Improved SAP data accuracy by identifying and correcting data inconsistencies through system improvement initiatives, supporting more reliable product specifications
- Supported successful internal and customer audits contributing to strong compliance performance and maintaining high standards of data integrity
- Recognised as a key team support resource training and onboarding new team members on SAP and specification systems, improving team capability and system understanding
- Consistently delivered high volumes of specifications within agreed timelines, supporting business-critical and customer requirements in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Languages
English
Polish
Interests
- Movies, Music, Art
Certification
- RSPH Internal Auditing Skills
- FDQ Level 3 Certificate in Management
- HACCP Level 3 in Food Management
- Level 3 Award in Food Safety Supervision
- FDQ Level 3 NVQ in Food Manufacture
Timeline
Customer Documentation Specialist
Baker & Baker UK Ltd
05.2017 - Current
Specification Technologist
Country Style Foods
11.2015 - 05.2017
Technical Administrator
James Flemings Co Ltd
02.2015 - 10.2015
Quality Assurance Technologist
Beechs Fine Chocolates Ltd
01.2013 - 01.2014
Senior Technical Assistant
Tangerine Confectionery
05.2006 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Business Administration - Administration
College