Ashley Carico
York,PA
Summary
Over 15+ years in a fast-paced manufacturing environment as a Quality Assurance Technician II and Baking Lead. Self-motivated with the ability to perform a variety of work with minimal supervision. Experienced in duties dealing with prioritizing and managing a large workload, with multiple priorities while maintaining the integrity of the work and product.
A long standing Safety Committee member and now a member of Rise's World Class Manufacturing Safety Pillar committee; including the Early Product/Equipment Management Pillar.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Technician II
Rise Baking Company
01.2016 - Current
- Performed detailed hourly line audits/inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Support new item validations/trial runs, by taking samples of finished product.
- Properly document, review and file all inspection results, and product traceability.
- Enter data and results from various computer systems.
- Partner with production operations for compliance with specifications and promptly helped resolve non-conforming product issues.
- Maintain and calibrate quality assurance and production equipment.
- Produce and put together sample orders for customer service and sales.
- Train new Quality Assurance Technicians
Baking Lead / Baker
Rise Baking Company
11.2007 - 01.2016
- Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
- Lead and trained new bakers on proper techniques, safety protocols, and formula accuracy.
- Managed and trained a team of baking staff.
- Updated the shift supervisor on all production runs.
- Routinely checked equipment performance, adjusts equipment as needed to meet specifications.
- Operates batter depositors, continuous mixing systems and oven loading equipment.
- Directed staff in daily baking tasks, ensuring quality standards were met.
- Monitored oven temperatures to ensure optimal baking results.
Education
High School Diploma - Culinary and Pastry Arts
York County School of Technology
01.2007
Business
Harrisburg Area Community College
York, PASkills
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Problem-solving and conflict management
- Critical thinking and Decision-making
- Data Entry dealing with Excel, SAP, GP, WMS, and Enact Infinity computer programs
- Complying with all food safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) policies and procedures
- Ability to conduct environmental and/pre-op swabbing
- Ability to help with customer complaint investigations
- Machinery calibration
- Adaptability and resourcefulness
- Safety Committee Member
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician II
Rise Baking Company
01.2016 - Current
Baking Lead / Baker
Rise Baking Company
11.2007 - 01.2016
High School Diploma - Culinary and Pastry Arts
York County School of Technology
Business
Harrisburg Area Community College
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