Carlos G. Ovalle
Bellflower,CA
Summary
Successful at strengthening quality controls to meet dynamic industry conditions and different regulations. Knowledge of maintaining records and updating records in the organization. Highly productive, proactive and exacting in upholding requirements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Safety and Quality Manager
Flying Food Group
901 West Hillcrest Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301
04.2022 - Current
- Evaluate quality problems and perform assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Coordinates and oversees periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and address non-conformances.
- Manages and archives quality documentation and participates in internal and external quality audits.
- Adhering to quality standards and customer requirements helps to improve customer satisfaction.
- Coordinates with HR manager to organize and perform quality standard training for new and existing staff.
- Performs walkthrough of production areas focusing on equipment performance, sanitizing concentrations, product quality, safety, and food safety.
- Directs and supervises eight employees involved in product inspection and, quality control and assurance.
- Attends weekly QA conference calls.
- Manages company Quality and Food Safety programs to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory, food safety, quality, product identity, and customer standards. (FDA, California Department of Health, Airline Audits, etc.)
- Develops and delivers training on quality assurance procedures and production operations
- Monitors quality assurance information to review compliance with company specifications and standards.
- Completes necessary Microbiological testing, such as In-house ATP, In-house Listeria Spp.
- Conducts weekly evaluation of products and ingredients ex. Chef Tables.
- Acts as recall coordinator. Participates in mock recalls
- Manages Internal and External Audit programs, to verify and validate Food Safety Pre-requisite programs and compliance with company procedures.
- Manages applications and renewals of site food safety and quality certifications and registrations.
Quality Assurance Technician
American Nuts
Sylmar, CA
05.2011 - Current
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Monitored product standards and quality-control programs.
- Recorded findings of the inspection process, collaborating with a quality team to implement corrective actions.
- Trained employees on specific company Standard Operating Procedures and confirmed maintenance of SOP's.
- Updated product specifications documents and daily summary logs with quality-related data.
- Assisted QC Manager and Operations Manager with preparation for SQF audit.
Quality Control Technician Intern
Kor Shots (Startup Company)
Oxnard, CA
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Managed inventory of Equipment parts and consumables used on daily Quality Control Activities (ATP Allergen Micro Swabs, film reagents)
- Calibrated test equipment.
- Maintained documentation such as SOP's, SSOP's, and Safety.
- Performed process checks throughout production, packaging, sanitation, and warehousing functions of the company, including pre-operational checks, sanitation verification, label checks, Ph testing, package integrity checks, and organoleptic checks.
- Performed inspections and CCP checks on in process products.
- Inspected various incoming products and raw materials, identifying and controlling non-conforming materials.
- Assisted with document control, including organizing, filing, and reviewing QA documents
- Assisted QC Manager and Operations Manager with preparation for GMP audit
- Helped with training for food safety and quality requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Administration
California State University, Northridge
Los Angeles, CA05.2019
Skills
- Organized and efficient
- Flexible team player
- Interpersonal skills
- Microsoft Office applications skills
- Bilingual (English, Spanish)
- SSOP's, GMP, PCQI certified
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Vendor Relationships
- Compliance Requirements
- Audit Monitoring
Timeline
Food Safety and Quality Manager
Flying Food Group
04.2022 - Current
Quality Assurance Technician
American Nuts
05.2011 - Current
Quality Control Technician Intern
Kor Shots (Startup Company)
01.2019 - 04.2019
Bachelor of Science - Food Science and Administration
California State University, Northridge
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