ALEX NELSON
FSQ Lead
Bourbonnais
Summary
Experienced FSQ professional with a proven track record of leading food safety and quality initiatives in USDA-regulated environments. Expertise in regulatory compliance, team leadership, and data analysis to guarantee the delivery of safe, high-quality products. Passionate about ensuring the highest standards are met to protect consumer health and uphold industry reputation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FSQ Lead
Momence Packing
01.2020 - 06.2025
- Lead the FSQ team in implementing and maintaining food safety and quality programs.
- Oversee daily testing, record keeping, and data entry tasks to ensure compliance with USDA standards.
- Conducted 12+ monthly Animal Welfare audits, contributing to a 99% USDA compliance rate..
- Led investigations on 100+ quality issues, reducing foreign object incidents.
- Train and mentor team members, fostering critical thinking and adherence to safety protocols.
- Ensure microbiology laboratory compliance and verify HACCP procedures.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
FSQ Technician
Momence Packing
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Performed microbiological swabbing, chemical sampling, and data entry.
- Managed crisis situations, documented and reported QA issues.
- Conducted animal welfare audits and verified lactic and citric acid samples.
- Maintained microbiology lab oversight and ensured HACCP compliance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI 05.2001 -
Skills
- Data interpretation
- Microsoft Office
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Coaching and guidance
- HACCP & GMP Compliance
- USDA Audit Preparation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Friendly, positive attitude
Additional Information
Fostered critical thinking, Confident, articulate, and professional speaking abilities
Certification
HACCP Certified
Timeline
FSQ Lead
Momence Packing
01.2020 - 06.2025
FSQ Technician
Momence Packing
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
Central Michigan University
05.2001 -
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