Mike Ruan
About Mike Ruan
Mike Ruan is a Senior SQA Auditor at General Mills in Shanghai, specializing in food safety systems and supplier management.
Current Role as Senior SQA Auditor at General Mills
Mike Ruan currently holds the position of Senior SQA (Supplier Quality Assurance) Auditor at General Mills (通用磨坊) in Shanghai. His responsibilities include auditing food safety systems for over 300 factories, working with various departments to ensure the highest standards of food safety, and providing technical support. He leads food safety training programs for suppliers in Greater China, focusing on improving the quality of raw materials and packaging, thereby helping suppliers to comply with stringent food safety regulations.
Previous Experience at Intertek
Before joining General Mills, Mike Ruan worked at Intertek as Food Safety System Auditor and Technical Support Manager from 2011 to 2015 in Shanghai. During his tenure, he specialized in auditing and technical support management, contributing to the maintenance and improvement of food safety standards. His role involved auditing food safety programs and providing technical guidance to ensure compliance with industry standards.
Role at Zhejiang JDB Beverage Company Limited
Mike Ruan began his career as a QA Supervisor at Zhejiang JDB Beverage Company Limited. From 2010 to 2011, he worked in Shaoxing, ensuring quality control and the implementation of food safety measures. His primary responsibilities included overseeing the quality assurance processes and contributing to the company's commitment to high safety standards.
ISO22000 Certification and Expertise
Mike Ruan is certified as a national auditor for the ISO22000 food safety management system. This certification underscores his expertise in auditing and improving food safety measures. His specialized knowledge covers raw materials such as vegetables, meat, eggs, nuts, and food packaging materials. His certification validates his proficiency in ensuring compliance with international food safety standards.
Food Safety and Supplier Management
In his current role, Mike Ruan is pivotal in managing strategic suppliers and undertaking ESC (Ethical Sourcing Compliance) deep management work in Greater China. His activities include identifying and executing sourcing cost improvement initiatives and helping suppliers reduce food safety risks through scientific methods. His work ensures that the suppliers meet the high standards required by General Mills, promoting efficient and safe sourcing practices.