Dynamic quality assurance professional with extensive experience at Perdue Farms, Inc., skilled in HACCP compliance and continuous improvement. Proven ability to enhance food safety standards while effectively managing teams. Adept at driving operational excellence and ensuring product quality through meticulous inspections and proactive communication. Strong leadership and analytical skills contribute to achieving company objectives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Inspector
Perdue Farms, Inc
Perry, GA
07.2018 - Current
Perform product testing while utilizing aseptic techniques to pull sponges and swabs from the production lines, and document the results.
Issue and review HACCP/FSQ, PPE, GMP, SSOP, and equipment checks for accuracy, acceptability, and cleanliness; inform management of any deficiencies that are outside of specifications.
Direct and coordinate, along with ensuring that the manufacturing operations meet company objectives and standards regarding production performance, quality, efficiency, and safety guidelines.
Communicate with management about recorded findings, and assist in continuous improvement of ways to better meet higher standards of food safety and quality of products.
Ensure cleanliness and calibration of equipment following written procedures.
Monitor packaging to ensure correct labeling, date coding, and the correct packaging is sealed with a minimum amount of wasted product and supplies.
Inspect conveyors, belts, and scales for cleanliness and proper working conditions prior to line start-ups and changeovers.
Site Manager/ Human Resource Representative
Allegiance Industries, Inc.
Fort Valley, GA
07.2014 - 08.2018
Maintain adequate staffing levels, which include interviewing, training, hiring, and terminations.
Handle all human resource duties, assisting corporate with overseeing records, generating reports, emails, and customer complaints.
Delicate task, assign areas, and periodic projects
Organize schedules to ensure that all contract specifications are followed and performed in a satisfactory manner on a 24/7 basis
Perform daily inspections and weekly reviews; maintain work orders, supply, and inventory requests
Report maintenance deficiencies to the plant and follow-up after serviced areas
Coordinate and distribute equipment, materials, and supplies to designated locations
Administer hands on training and classroom testing for certification on forklift equipment
Manager
Hardee's
Byron, GA
05.2011 - 07.2014
Effectively train, provide direction, and supervise team members
Ensure all job responsibilities and expectations in all areas of team members' job descriptions are performed correctly
Maintain reports and records based on company standards; ensure everything is in full compliance with state and federal regulations
Maintain building and equipment via proper operating, cleaning and preventative maintenance procedures
Assume responsibility for cash for all shifts, including bank deposits
Handle HR issues as they arise, including disciplinary write-ups
Conduct team meetings as needed to discuss operations, procedures and promotions
Furthermore, conduct weekly inventories and control payroll to meet company labor costs standards
Merchandiser/ Customer Service
Walmart
Warner Robins, GA
08.2009 - 05.2011
Identify customers' needs, answer questions, and address any concerns they may have
Answer the phone along with process returns and exchanges
Assist customers with moving, carrying, and locating merchandise on sales floor
Load and unload shipments, organize freight and backroom spaces, along with construct displays, and stock shelves
Ensure that inventory and all items being sold on the shelves are properly stocked and in correct location
Ensure that aisles are clean and areas are neat throughout each department
Verify, inspect, and label incoming orders and store them in the appropriate areas
Assistant Store Manager
Subway
Reynolds, GA
07.2005 - 08.2009
Select, recruit, and train new employees
Greeted and assisted customers
Handled cash transactions
Restocked, ordered, and consolidated inventory and prepped daily
Ensured safe and sanitary food-handling practices
Created team members work schedules and inventory pick-ups and delivers with vendors