Alan Butler
Harrisburg,PA
Summary
Results-driven Senior Quality Specialist at DLA Troop Support, specializing in food safety compliance and quality assurance. Successfully improved supplier performance through strategic corrective actions and robust inspection processes. Demonstrated analytical abilities and strong relationship-building skills foster adherence to regulatory standards, effectively resolving quality issues. Committed to driving continuous improvement in operational excellence.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Quality Specialist
DLA Troop Support
Philadelphia, PA
02.2007 - Current
- Performed quality control inspections at customer sites to determine alignment with safety regulations.
- Reviewed and approved quality-related documents, ensuring compliance with internal and external standards.
- Prepared reports to communicate results of quality inspection activities to management.
- Investigated non-conformance events and developed solutions to prevent reoccurrence.
- Evaluated suppliers' performance based on their ability to meet required quality standards.
- Monitored the implementation of corrective action plans by conducting follow-up visits.
- Conducted food safety inspections of wholesale food establishments to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal health regulations.
- Conducted audits for clients to assess products for compliance with international standards.
- Made travel plans and conducted assessments at clients' facilities.
- Built relationships with customers to facilitate communication.
- Scheduled client visits and planned assessments.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality or performance issues.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding product quality issues.
- Performed visual inspections of products to ensure product quality.
- Prepared reports summarizing findings from inspections.
- Selected samples for use as test models.
- Conducted Food Defense audits and evaluated contractor's written Food Defense Plans.
US Army Food Inspector
US Army
Worldwide
04.1987 - 02.2007
- Trained employees on proper methods for storing, preparing, cooking, packaging, labeling foods safely.
- Inspected meat carefully to identify abnormal color or other factors suggesting consumption safety concerns.
- Verified that products were labeled correctly according to applicable laws and regulations.
- Educated staff on current regulations governing food safety and sanitation measures.
- Used HACCP principles to assess risks of different food-related items and document findings.
- Investigated complaints from consumers regarding food quality or safety issues.
- Inspected restaurants, bakeries and other organizations serving food.
- Examined food animals before and after slaughter in meat or poultry processing facilities.
- Maintained proper inspection, sanitation and disposal procedures to prevent contaminate food sources from being consumed.
- Monitored meat slaughtering and processing conditions to assess necessary sanitation levels.
- Checked food storage areas, displays and equipment such as freezers and refrigerators to review temperatures, cleanliness, and stock.
- Identified any necessary corrective actions needed following an inspection or audit.
- Audited records pertaining to the purchase, storage, preparation, serving, delivery, and disposal of food items.
- Assessed kitchen, dining areas and overall facility for compliance with laws and codes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL07-2011
Skills
- Quality assurance
- Regulatory standards knowledge
- Food safety compliance
- Evaluating Corrective action
- Supplier quality review
- Quantitative data assessment
- Quality assurance inspections
- Knowledge of FDA regulations
Certification
- ISO 9000 Certified Auditor
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Quality Specialist
DLA Troop Support
02.2007 - Current
US Army Food Inspector
US Army
04.1987 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Columbia Southern University
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