Ashley Smith

• Maintained quality documentation and records for conformance with relevant standards.
• Collaborated with production teams to address and resolve quality concerns, improving overall product reliability.
• Developed and trained individuals on the Track and Trace systems
• Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
• ISO 9000 Audit Leader
• Wrote and developed multiple work instructions/SOP's
• PETN and acid analysis

• Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards
• Lead of first shift cordline operations.
• Set-up cordline operator
• Operated and maintained specialized equipment for efficient setup and production processes.
• Conducted regular inspections of machinery to identify maintenance needs and improve reliability.
• Streamlined setup procedures, reducing downtime and enhancing overall production efficiency.

• Operated Emulsion Mixing Module.
• Trained and mentored team members on equipment operation and best practices.
• Completed production paperwork and timesheets for shift employees.
• Lead a second shift booster production as well as backup first shift emulsion production.
• Coached team members and enforce accountability.

•Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements and recommend and monitor corrective and preventive actions

•Audit and verify measurement, inspection and testing activities to ensure continuous compliance of materials, facilities, and products (SQF, Customer, FDA, and USDA)

•Monitor compliance to the HACCP, GMP, Food Defense Operating Procedures, Master Sanitation, pest control, microbiological & environmental testing programs in support of production operations

•Coordinated with department leaders to identify training needs and develop targeted solutions.

•Produced training manuals, presentations and resources for enhanced learning.