CAROLINE CHEPKEMOI

Capacity building FPOs across multiple counties to meet KEBS certification standards, delivering training, manuals, and compliance monitoring systems.

Lead implementation of FSSC 22000 v6 and GlobalG.A.P for packhouse and outgrowers, conducting audits, training, and supplier onboarding to ensure regulatory compliance and traceability.

Delivered quality assurance and food safety capacity building for beneficiaries, developing training materials and implementing hands-on hygiene and cold-chain practices.

Managed product quality and food safety, implemented FSSC 22000 v5.1, and led HACCP/IFS internal audits and training to improve compliance and reduce non-conformances.

Conducted site surveys and environmental assessments for abattoirs, trained staff on meat handling and safety, and supported KEBS/DVS compliance for market access.

Developed HACCP plans, conducted HACCP audits, and delivered training to meat processing staff to improve food safety, traceability, and future capacity planning.

Supervised production teams and machine operators, trained staff on GMP and hygiene, and ensured production targets and compliance with BSCI and certification audit requirements.

Trained farmer groups on biosecurity, hygiene, antimicrobial resistance, and instituted traceability systems and technical assistance for slaughterhouses pursuing FSMS certification.

Performed microbiological testing of raw materials and finished goods, conducted hygiene inspections, and produced analytical reports to enforce food safety standards.

Developed QA policies and SOPs, led testing and inspections, managed internal audits and non-conformance investigations to maintain regulatory and EHS compliance.

Completed Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology at the University of Nairobi from 2011 to 2015.

Completed the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education at Moi Girls Secondary School from 2006 to 2009.