Christopher Wallace
Rockford,IL
Summary
Throughout my ten plus years in the food manufacturing industry I have learned to value accountability and emotional intelligence, and I carry these traits with me proudly.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Central Lab Technician
Frito Lay
Beloit, WI
06.2019 - Current
- Elevated from food safety role to central lab technician in under a year, reflecting strong performance and commitment to organizational standards.
- Coordinated cross-departmental efforts for yearly corporate audit, driving a 5.18% rise in audit score in initial year of leadership.
- Achieved over 20% improvement in raw material quality by conducting quarterly audits and implementing targeted action plans derived from audit insights.
- Prepares and presents detailed audit findings at quarterly management meetings to support organizational oversight.
- Facilitated product testing alongside floor supervisors and operators, delivering results to uphold quality assurance protocols.
- Facilitated and documented skill evaluations for new processing department employees to confirm their understanding of quality assurance standards.
- Collaborates with small team to supervise 24 food safety technicians and 2 lab technicians, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Quality Inspector
TH Foods
Loves Park, IL
03.2018 - 06.2019
- Conducted thorough quality assessments to uphold product integrity and reliability.
- Assessed past shift documentation to maintain consistency and enhance team performance.
- Documented product hold actions and maintained updated records in the computer system for efficient tracking.
- Performed detailed weekend sanitation inspections, identifying areas for improvement and ensuring adherence to sanitation protocols.
- Evaluated and confirmed the quality of raw materials utilized in production line operations.
- Conducted and approved changeover inspections to maintain operational efficiency.
- Conducted allergy swab testing on production lines, focusing on accurate sample collection and contamination prevention.
Quality Assurance Analyst
Richelieu Foods
Wheeling, IL
11.2017 - 03.2018
- Assisted Quality Management in preparing documentation and facilitating the annual SQF Level 3 audit.
- Delivered comprehensive training programs to ensure employees effectively adopted new practices.
- Assessed employee job performances to support professional development and improve team effectiveness.
- Reviewed and approved all paperwork from the previous day, ensuring compliance and accuracy prior to shipment.
- Coordinated daily discussions with USDA inspectors to address compliance issues and maintain quality assurance.
- Coordinated cross-functional audit processes and engaged with department managers to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
- Thoroughly reviewed and recorded CAPA logs, detailing corrective and preventive actions.
- Developed and implemented product evaluation program to improve quality control processes.
- Partnered with R&D on new product initiatives, focusing on results recording and analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Operation Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NHSkills
- DMAIC methodology
- PDCA methodology
- Continuous improvement
- Sustainable operations
- Audit management
- Data analysis
- Statistical process control
- Process optimization
- Risk assessment
- Project management
- Employee training
- AI
Certification
- HACCP certification-NC State University
- PCQI certification for human and animal foods- Michigan State University
- SQF certification- The American Society for Quality (ASQ)
- Operations Management Certificate- Cornell University
- Business Process Improvement Certificate- Southern New Hampshire University
Timeline
Central Lab Technician
Frito Lay
06.2019 - Current
Quality Inspector
TH Foods
03.2018 - 06.2019
Quality Assurance Analyst
Richelieu Foods
11.2017 - 03.2018
Bachelor of Science - Operation Management
Southern New Hampshire University