Cara Binelli
Clio,MI
Summary
Dedicated Quality Specialist with a proven track record at Conagra Brands, excelling in food safety management, and regulatory compliance. Well-versed in root cause analysis and risk assessment, I have successfully led training initiatives and audits, ensuring adherence to quality standards, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Passionate about driving excellence in food safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Specialist
Conagra Brands
Imlay City, MI
05.2013 - Current
- Develop and sustain comprehensive food safety plans for facility.
- Provide technical support to other departments on quality or food safety-related matters.
- Investigate non-conforming materials and collaborate with the corporate team and the supplier to resolve issues.
- Contribute to external audits executed by regulatory bodies or third-party organizations.
- Determine the training needs of staff, and organize training materials to achieve quality standards.
- Lead risk analyses to detect possible quality problems and design effective mitigation strategies.
- Perform meticulous reviews of incoming raw material and finished product documentation to confirm compliance with quality standards.
- Oversee calibration and maintenance of quality testing equipment
- Exclusively manage the programming and troubleshooting of all x-ray units.
Quality Control Supervisor
E.W. Grobbel
Detroit, MI
04.2012 - 05.2013
- Ensured compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.
- Collaborated with other departments to identify areas for improvement in processes or products.
- Provided guidance and technical support to production staff regarding quality issues.
- Audited production floor and monitored metrics, verified adherence to standard work instructions and corrected deficiencies.
- Conducted inspections with quality control team members.
Education
Master of Science - Food Safety
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI08-2019
Skills
- Food safety management
- Regulatory compliance
- Root cause analysis
- Risk assessment
- Equipment calibration
- Employee training
- Auditing processes
- Attention to detail
Certification
- PCQI Certification 2016
- Better Process Control School 2013
Timeline
Quality Specialist
Conagra Brands
05.2013 - Current
Quality Control Supervisor
E.W. Grobbel
04.2012 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Food Safety
Michigan State University