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ALEJANDRO DE LOA

MERCED,CA

Summary

Results-driven Food Safety & Quality Supervisor at Monte Vista Farming Company LLC, skilled in regulatory compliance and root cause analysis. Successfully developed SOPs and conducted audits, enhancing product quality and operational efficiency. Proven ability to train employees and implement corrective actions, ensuring adherence to industry standards and fostering a culture of excellence.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Food Safety & Quality Supervisor

Monte Vista Farming Company LLC
Denair, CA
05.2021 - Current
  • Troubleshot complex issues related to defective materials and equipment.
  • Developed standard operating procedures for production processes to enhance efficiency.
  • Conducted inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
  • Created detailed reports summarizing quality assurance findings, including actionable recommendations.
  • Performed root cause analysis on non-conforming products, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Monitored production activities and employee performance to uphold established quality standards.
  • Facilitated training sessions on quality assurance procedures for employees, improving operational knowledge.
  • Maintained comprehensive records of inspection results, data trends, and quality reports.

Quality Assurance

DOLE PACKAGED FOODS LLC
Atwater, CA
01.2009 - 05.2021
  • Accomplishing quality assurance job objectives by maintaining, modifying, training, coaching, employees on the SOP's for all facilities; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures; travel to and audit vendors and co-manufacturing facilities; implementation of the SAP QM manual into Quality Assurance department.
  • Meeting quality assurance corrective actions by estimating deadlines; preparing audit reports; scheduling work orders; analyzing variances.
  • Developing quality assurance plans by conducting hazard analyses; identifying critical control points and preventive measures; establishing critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, and verification procedures; monitoring inventories; annual reviews; management reviews; and team reviews.
  • Updating job knowledge by studying trends and developments in quality management; participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
  • Maintained and improved personnel standards by completing annual reviews; company, system, compliance, and surveillance audits; investigated customer complaints; collaborated with other members of management to develop new product and engineering designs for process flow; manufactured and trained methods.
  • Prepared quality documentation and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing information and trends including failed processes, stability studies, recalls, corrective actions, and re-validations.
  • Maintained SQF Certification 7.2, 8.0 with FSMA. Documented and Implemented Internal Audits. Maintained Brittle Plastic and Glass Registry. SQF Certified/SQF Practitioner. Member of Dole Packaged Foods Food Safety Quality Team.
  • Created SOPs for Quality Assurance Department documented all proper procedures and maintenance of the SQF Audits Manuals.
  • Checked all products for quality assurance.
  • Checked incoming shipments for quality assurance purposes.
  • Maintained quality assurance procedure documentation.
  • Analyzed product samples for quality assurance purposes.

Packaging Control

DOLE PACKAGED FOODS LLC
Atwater, CA
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Achieved packaging control technician objectives by contributing information and analysis to strategic plans and reviews; continuously verifying production parameters are meet throughout the production run; identified and resolved problems; determined system improvements; implemented changes.
  • Enhanced department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explored opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Buhach Colony High School
Atwater, CA
06-2005

Skills

  • Quality assurance
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Root cause analysis
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Data analysis
  • Internal auditing
  • Employee training
  • Corrective actions
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Process improvement
  • Preventive actions
  • Dedication to product quality
  • Procedure development
  • Supplier quality management
  • Auditing techniques
  • Quality auditor
  • Customer complaint handling
  • Product inspection
  • Personnel training
  • Quality training
  • Data interpretation
  • Documentation control
  • Equipment calibration
  • GMP auditing

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • CDFA SPI ASVP Proctor Training Certificate - 7/30/24
  • Advanced HACCP Training - 1/10/25
  • Implementing SQF Systems - 9/18/14
  • FSPCA Preventive Controls For Human Food - 4/20/16
  • Food Defense Awareness - 5/17/18
  • Supervisor Development Training - 6/18/24

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Food Safety & Quality Supervisor

Monte Vista Farming Company LLC
05.2021 - Current

Quality Assurance

DOLE PACKAGED FOODS LLC
01.2009 - 05.2021

Packaging Control

DOLE PACKAGED FOODS LLC
01.2006 - 01.2009

High School Diploma -

Buhach Colony High School

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