The AIP would like to take this opportunity to welcome our newest Member.
Joy Jalotjot AAIP
Manufacturing and Syrup Room Coordinator
Asahi Beverages
Q1. WHY DID YOU JOIN THE AIP?
WHAT BENEFITS DO YOU BELIEVE THE AIP OFFERS ALL THEIR MEMBERS?
I have joined AIP as I have decided to enrol in the Diploma in Packaging Technology as further study. I have been involved in several Packaging related projects and activities and that started my interest in packaging industry. Our company has also started venturing on manufacturing our own packaging such as preforms and closures. Joining and being a Member of AIP will guide me on how to ensure I will be able to finish my Diploma on time and with flying colours. Also, I believe I will be able to meet people with the same passion as myself through events being held by AIP. The AIP, being recognised globally will also be the excellent choice of platform in keeping myself updated with the new trends in the packaging industry.
Q2. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN THE INDUSTRY? WHAT ARE YOUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE?
I have been in the food industry for 3 years. I am professional Chemical Engineer and my area of expertise is on Quality Systems and Process and Operations Engineering. I started my career as a supplier quality engineer focusing on supplier management and providing technical support on process improvements. When I joined with the Asahi Beverages, I started as a Manufacturing Supervisor providing operational support to frontline employees. I then moved as a Manufacturing Quality Assurance Technician, managing supplier management, non-conforming product processes, customer and warehouse complaint and new product development. I have now moved to the role of Manufacturing and Syrup Room Coordinator.
Q3. WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT JOB ROLE AND WHAT ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES?
I am currently the Manufacturing and Syrup Room Coordinator at the Asahi Beverages – Goodna site. I have 7 manufacturing supervisors as direct reports. I look after the juice lines and water lines ensuring safe production of products effectively and efficiently within quality and food safety specifications. Including the syrup room, I also look after ensuring that batching and mixing syrup prior to filling and bottling are all being done within process and product standards. I also support new product development and packaging changes on site initiated by our National team in Melbourne, together with assisting on problem solving with product quality and safety including packaging integrity.