Arielle Perez
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Detailed orientated professional offering hands on experience in streamlining all food safety and quality assurance operations. Instrumental in leading change by identifying process gaps and implementing corrective measures aligned with corporate objective. Skilled multitasker who is able to retain new information with speed and accuracy. I'm looking to apply and improve my own knowledge and skills while catering to the companies needs. Strong aptitude for organization and efficiency in the work place.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Manager
Rauch North America
01.2023 - Current
- Review Lab systems data, confirming compliance, assessing trends, and implementing improvement opportunities
- Calibration and documentation keeping of measuring instruments in and outside of the laboratory (test equipment management)
- Monitoring the measurements of laboratory staff and non-laboratory staff. Evaluate finished goods quality and audit processes throughout production to ensure all specs are met and the plant is operating within desired parameters
- Ensuring methodological competence for all employees working with laboratory equipment
- Monitoring departments chemicals, including management of safety data sheets
- Responsible for all administrative duties in department
- Broad knowledge and wide range of SAP functions related to the department. Quality inspection input, release, hold, and transfers of incoming good amounts. Creating and maintaining quality inspections of new materials.
- Complete verification and validation of all laboratory devices for a second lab that was opened in May 2023. Currently managing two laboratories on site.
- Daily monitoring of production water coming into the facility from on site well including conductivity, hardness, pH, calcium, magnesium, nitrate & arsenic. Currently, completing validation on new well being built.
Assistant Laboratory Manager
Rauch North America
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Kept laboratory in compliance with applicable guidelines and laws
- Kept equipment maintained, facility clean and organized and inventory stocked to maximize performance
- Interviewed, hired and trained lab technicians to perform experiments and analyze results
- Performed routine analysis and provide timely and accurate data to all relevant departments
- Evaluates finished goods quality and audit processes throughout production to ensure all specs are met
- Assist in managing non-conforming products to ensure they are not released without further analysis and final approval
- Operates and maintains lab equipment
- Support laboratory manager as needed
Bubbies, Quality Assurance Manager
Ice Cream
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Responsible for ensuring all materials are tested appropriately and meet quality standards
- Train and supervise quality technicians on collection of samples, testings, sensory testing, allergen testing, environmental testing, equipment calibration and other lab duties
- Responsible for scheduling testing of raw materials for chemical composition (including adulteration) and microbiological levels. Includes allergen tests and supplier documentation. Coordinates with QA director and outside labs for pathogenic testing
- Assist in the hold, release or disposal of finished product
- Implement food safety plan according to HACCP, GMP and SQF standards. Assist Quality Director and VP in preparing and obtaining annual SQF certification
- Conduct mock recalls and traceback exercises. Conduct internal audits on GMP’s, safety, sanitation, food defense and quality; evaluate SOP’s and effectiveness of them. Communicate with management team to verify corrective actions are implemented for deficiencies
- New staff training, and on the job training of employees on GMP, allergen and sanitation compliance. Documentation of training and communicating any issues to the plant manager.
- Proficient in Excel, word and Office
- Create or edit new paperwork as processes change
- Redzone Proficient. Responsible for creating,training & implementation of the entire quality module for this application. Converted over 61 quality checks from paper to digital application ultimately saving time and increasing productivity
- Creation of lab scheduling to suit production needs
Tech Lead
Bubbies Ice Cream Quality Assurance Lab
07.2018 - 01.2020
- Perform line checks including weight, label verification and metal detector checks
- Responsible for testing raw and finished goods for sensory and microbiological testing
- Assist quality manager in plant projects such as trials and new equipment
- Perform audits on GMP’s, safety, food defense, sanitation and quality systems
- Assist in the development and revisions of production and quality forms
- Organize and maintain document registers
- Conduct environmental testing in production areas using ATP swabs to determine gross contamination
- Assist in SQF audit and preparation
Education
Associate of Science -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ05.2019
Associate - Arts
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Phoenix, AZ05.2018
Skills
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Environmental Monitoring
- SOP Development & Implementation
- Record Keeping & Data Analysis
- Laboratory Safety & Compliance
- Collaboration, Teamwork & Leadership
- SAP Proficient
- Microsoft Office Proficient
Certification
- Preventative Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) - 06/12/21
- Food Safety Preventive Control alliance course: Food Defense Awareness Certificate
- OSHA - 30 hours General Industry Safety & Health - 03/03/2023
Timeline
Laboratory Manager
Rauch North America
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Laboratory Manager
Rauch North America
10.2022 - 11.2022
Bubbies, Quality Assurance Manager
Ice Cream
01.2020 - 10.2022
Tech Lead
Bubbies Ice Cream Quality Assurance Lab
07.2018 - 01.2020
Associate of Science -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
Associate - Arts
Maricopa Community Colleges - Gateway Community College
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