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Cheryl Wolf

West Bend,WI

Summary

Results-driven Quality Assurance Leader with a proven track record of identifying and executing innovative solutions to resolve complex quality control business problems. Known for building trusted customer and peer relationships to execute test plans on schedule without compromising quality, reliability, or stability. Seasoned subject matter expert with demonstrated ability to train and manage others while prioritizing and delivering against multiple customer initiatives. Methodical Quality Control Analyst skilled in developing protocols to positively impact manufacturing quality, completing exhaustive tests of incoming materials, components, and finished products within the food industry. Experienced in software testing and quality assurance methodologies to ensure product reliability and user satisfaction, utilizing effective communication and leadership to guide teams in achieving quality standards. Track record of implementing process improvements and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Quality Control Lab Technician

Kemps Dairy LLC
01.1998
  • Led a team of 5 laboratory technicians and participated in end to end quality testing for 50+ customers. Oversaw testing equipment verification and calibration through equipment swabbing and technician consistency. Ensured lab and lab technicians’ State of Wisconsin certification regulations were met and upheld. Managed and executed equipment cleaning and maintenance along with daily facility cleanliness inspections. Executed quality testing of finished products including bacteria counts, chemical levels and butter fat counts and sent customers certificates of analysis and conformance documentation.
  • Supported the development of 1 employee to Lead Technician, 1 employee to Quality Assurance Manager, 2 to receive SQF Certifications and the team to be 100% HAACP certified.
  • Led the team to achieve “Excellent” SQF ratings 4 consistent years as the leader.
  • Increased shelf life 3 days through the development and execution of detailed studies.

Quality Assurance Lead

First Choice Ingredients
01.2015 - 05.2025
  • Provide leadership and consultative support for all Food Safety programs that support employees and all customers. Develop standard operating procedures (SOP’s) to enable consistent operations and repeatable outcomes. Create and deliver regulatory documentation and Certificates of Analysis to customers as well as lead them for outside audits. Complete documentation on country permissibility of products, conduct facility audits, sample and send raw ingredients for testing and review laboratory results to provide recommendations. Knowledge of internal workings of the department helps me to be flexible and enables me to contribute solutions that work for all stakeholders.
  • Supported the business to elevate environmental program quality resulting in 99.9% negative results.
  • Implemented corrective actions meet or exceed expectations on the first try through detailed root cause analysis and partnership with internal stakeholders to help retain customers.
  • SQF practitioner with “excellent” rating on 2 of the last 3 SQF Audits by ensuring consistent and thorough completion of SQF requirements.
  • Completion of internal auditing and other food safety monitoring.
  • Reviewed and led validation exercises for Food defense and Crisis management.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Ripon College

Group Leadership Skills

MRA Institute of Management

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Chemical handling
  • Microbiological analysis
  • Data interpretation
  • Instrument Calibration
  • Auditing
  • Leadership
  • Creative thinking
  • SOPs
  • Attention to detail
  • Attentive and observant
  • Audit inspections
  • Quality control knowledge
  • Technical communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management

Certification

  • SQF Auditing
  • SQF Practitioner
  • Certified NSF HACCP
  • PQCI Certification
  • Pasteurization licensed

Affiliations

President of Washington County Family Committee for Special Needs

Timeline

Quality Assurance Lead

First Choice Ingredients
01.2015 - 05.2025

Lead Quality Control Lab Technician

Kemps Dairy LLC
01.1998

Group Leadership Skills

MRA Institute of Management

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

Ripon College

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