Andres Ramirez
FRESNO,CA
Summary
Organized Coordinator focused on boosting customer satisfaction and service quality. Familiar with documentation, reporting and compliance requirements. Skilled in managing employee documentation and maintaining files and records.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
SQF Coordinator
Producers Dairy Foods
Fresno, CA
03.2023 - Current
- Assist the Quality Assurance Manager in preparing and obtaining annual SQF certification for the facility
- Coordinate and verify the implementation of SQF programs, including all supporting documentation, annual review of programs for SQF and FDA compliance, and continual monitoring of production for compliance
- Assist the QA Manager in validating the effectiveness of the food safety plan(s), (HACCP and FDA Preventive Controls), and the following pre-requisite programs (Employee Hygiene and Practices (GMPs), Pest Control program, Preventive Maintenance program, Equipment Calibration program, Sanitation program, program and Employee Training Program
- Work directly with production management, supervisors, and hourly personnel to ensure implementation of SQF program
- Communicate the Food Quality information to management to ensure that the system is effective
- Maintain database for packaging material, ingredients and finished produced
- Maintain document control, review food safety documents, and request and review documents from vendors/suppliers
- Assist in training team members in all areas of the plant, including SQF, Food Safety/Quality, HACCP, GMP, SOP, etc
- Support QA Lab team with on-the-job tasks and GMP/food safety/quality issue resolution
- Conduct random direct observations to verify HACCP and SOPs are being performed correctly and paperwork is complete and accurate
- Review and trend data to identify opportunities for improvement and corrective actions
- Assist in coordinating any preparations needed for 3rd party audits
Inventory Control Supervisor
National Raisin Company
Fowler, CA
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Supervise/manage a team of five forklift drivers
- Manage inventory warehouse and troubleshoot any existing issues
- Generate reports on old/unused material (fruit, packaging, fiber) and help delegate disposition on items
- Coordinate with other departments such as Production/Quality/Finance
- Receiving incoming materials on our system per BOL
- Scheduling delivery appointments
- Managing timecards/ Days off/Sick days
- Training/retraining on GMPS
- Internal audits on processes and building/equipment
Quality Assurance Supervisor
National Raisin Company
Fowler, CA
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Supervise/manage a team of fifteen QA technicians
- Responsible for the QA lab equipment, documentation, & sample prep
- Responsible for reviewing QA Technicians data and CCP verification checks
- Understands, follow & communicate customer specifications
- Preparing Certificate of Analysis, COAs, for customers
- Focus on plant controllable food safety issues & report them immediately
- Communicate with operators, team leaders, supervisors, & managers in relation with quality of product & any issues
- Holding/Dispositioning of product
Lead technician
Fresno, CA
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted in overseeing laboratory via decision making & experimental design
- Ensured laboratory is operating at an efficient & effective level
- Established vendors, Purchase Orders & ensured invoices were processed
- Operated & troubleshooted Gas Chromatography
- Research & Development of current technology through various methods
- Commercial Applications of technology with customers
- Communicated results to supervisor & to other members located internationally
- Established Safety procedures and SOPs
Researcher and Analyst
Edeniq
Visalia, CA
06.2017 - 06.2019
- Conducted various fermentations of biomass using genetically modified organisms in small & large reactors
- Accounted for changes in total mass of a system & analyze products
- Participated in internal R&D projects & monitor ongoing research experiments through HPLC & be able to compile & understand derived data
- Processed customer samples & analyzing them through HSGC, HPLC, Spectrophotometry
- Followed SOPs carefully to perform wet chemistry derivatization correctly for analysis of products
- Verified all data is in compliance with our quality assurance/ control program
quality assurance intern lab technician
California Dairies inc
Turlock, CA
05.2015 - 09.2015
- Ensured safe quality milk & milk byproducts for consumers by performing chemical tests & biological tests for microorganisms
- Utilized different types of equipment to analyze the contents & quality of specific products
- Worked as a team member in the lab and communicated data to supervisors
- Tested throughout the facility for Coli, SPC, Yeasts & Molds
- Followed all Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HAACP) & all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Pulled customer samples & retested samples as needed
- Monitored wastewater by pH, EC, and COD
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
CSU FRESNO
Fresno, CA12.2016
Skills
- Experience with MSDS, GMPs, SOPs, & HAACP protocols
- Able to collect & analyze data for decision making
- Highly driven & goal oriented with exemplary planning to meet deadlines
Certification
- Certified in Dairy Animal Care & Quality Assurance (Animal Health) by the Beef Cattle Institute at Kansas State University
- Certified in ASQ ‘s Certified Quality Improvement Associate (CQIA)
- Certified in Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Certified Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)
- Certified Safe Quality Food (SQF)
- Certified Advanced Food Auditor
- Certified Advanced Food Defense
Languages
Additional Information
- Assisted in coordinating park and street clean ups in Fresno County. Assisted in coordinating massive blood drives in LA County.
Timeline
SQF Coordinator
Producers Dairy Foods
03.2023 - Current
Inventory Control Supervisor
National Raisin Company
04.2022 - 09.2022
Quality Assurance Supervisor
National Raisin Company
11.2021 - 04.2022
Lead technician
07.2019 - 03.2020
Researcher and Analyst
Edeniq
06.2017 - 06.2019
quality assurance intern lab technician
California Dairies inc
05.2015 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
CSU FRESNO