
Dona Wellmella
Product Development Manager and Technical Specialist in Food Manufacturing, specifically in food application and flavouring/ seasoning creation, driving... | Greater Kuala Lumpur, Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Dona Wellmella’s Location Greater Kuala Lumpur, Greater Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Dona Wellmella’s Expertise Product Development Manager and Technical Specialist in Food Manufacturing, specifically in food application and flavouring/ seasoning creation, driving product development from concept to commercialisation. Extensive knowledge of seasoning formulation, ingredient functionality and end applications for savoury and snack segments. Proven track record of developing successful seasonings that met consumer preferences and market demands for major FMCG and SME customers. Experienced in sensory screening and evaluations as part of the product development process. Expert in the entire NPD lifecycle from ideation, formulation, prototyping to scale-up and production. Technical expertise to improve operational efficiency and to enhance & improve product performance; able to troubleshoot manufacturing issues and skilled at cost-saving initiatives. Adept at managing regulatory compliance, quality control principles, HALAL and HACCP guidelines. Trained internal auditor for HACCP. Worked closely with the regulatory team to ensure regulatory compliance to the various export markets of Malaysian FMCG and SME customers. Skilled at cross collaboration and managing multiple stakeholders; led teams of cross-functional food scientists, flavourists, sensory scientists, marketing and sales teams as well as managing suppliers and vendors to ensure service levels are met. Known for strong innovative problem solving skills, and focus on fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Key Competencies: Product Development │ Project Management │ Business Development │ Team Leadership │ Seasoning Formulation │ Seasoning & Flavour Application │ Product Portfolio Management │ Ingredient Functionality │ Regulatory │ Spray Drying │ Dry Blending │ Sensory │ Food Trends │ Consumer Understanding │ Product Commercialisation │ Operational Efficiency │ People Development │ Cross-Functional Collaboration
Dona Wellmella’s Current Industry Jde Peets
Dona
Wellmella’s Prior Industry
Kerry
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Activ International Asia
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Givaudan
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Jde Peets
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Wed Nov 01 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Present
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Mon Jan 01 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Wed May 01 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Sun Jan 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Dec 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Sat Aug 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Fri Dec 01 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Fri Nov 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Sat Aug 01 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Sun Jan 01 2012 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Oct 01 2013 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Kerry
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Fri Feb 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Nov 01 2011 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Mon Aug 01 2005 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Tue Jan 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Kerry
Graduate Trainee
Fri Aug 01 2003 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) — Mon Aug 01 2005 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)