Kelly Anderson
About Kelly Anderson
Kelly Anderson is a Quality and Food Safety Manager with extensive experience in the dairy industry, currently working at Chobani since 2020. She has held various quality management roles at notable companies such as General Mills, Lactalis Groupe, and Parmalat Australia, and possesses a strong background in microbiology.
Work at Chobani
Kelly Anderson has been serving as the Quality and Food Safety Manager at Chobani since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the quality assurance processes and ensuring food safety standards are met within the organization. Her extensive background in the dairy industry supports her efforts to maintain high-quality products and compliance with safety regulations.
Previous Experience in Quality Management
Prior to her current position at Chobani, Kelly Anderson worked at several notable companies in quality management roles. She was a Quality Manager at General Mills in Melbourne, Australia, from 2015 to 2018. Following this, she held the position of Quality Manager for Liquids at Lactalis Groupe for seven months in 2019. Additionally, she served as Compliance Manager at Parmalat Australia from 2018 to 2019. Her experience spans various aspects of quality assurance in the dairy sector.
Educational Background in Microbiology
Kelly Anderson studied Veterinary Microbiology at Massey University, where she achieved a Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) from 1993 to 1995. She also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Pams & Zoology from the University of Canterbury, which she completed from 1991 to 1992. Her educational background in microbiology has been instrumental in her career, particularly in enhancing food safety and quality standards.
Dairy Industry Expertise
With extensive experience in the dairy industry, Kelly Anderson has held various roles that emphasize quality and food safety. She has worked at Fonterra in multiple capacities, including as a PDT - Microbiology and Operator. Additionally, she has experience at Lion Co as a Quality Manager - Dairy and Risk Manager. Her diverse roles demonstrate her adaptability and comprehensive understanding of quality assurance and compliance in the dairy sector.
Adaptability in Diverse Work Environments
Kelly Anderson has worked in various regions across Australia, including Melbourne, Hobart, and Rowville. This experience indicates her adaptability to different work environments and her ability to manage quality and food safety standards in diverse settings. Her history of working in compliance and risk management roles further showcases her versatile skill set in quality assurance.