Cynthia A. Gomez Wallace
Houston,TX
Summary
FSQA Supervisor with a proven track record of enhancing food safety and quality compliance through effective CAPA implementation and employee training. Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and leadership, ensuring stringent food safety standards, committed to achieve growth in quality and food safety.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FSQA Supervisor
Del Sol Food Company
Brenham, USA
11.2023 - Current
- Conduct internal GMP audits to identify food safety hazards and ensure SQF (Safe Quality Food) compliance, setting metrics that enhance accountability and cleanliness.
- Develop and maintain specifications for ingredients and finished products to ensure the adequacy of physical and chemical parameters.
- Streamlined operational processes through collaborative SOP and SSOP implementation.
- Review, approve, and annually update supplier documentation to ensure compliance with food safety and regulatory standards.
- Lead training sessions on SQF standards and food safety procedures to promote a food safety culture.
- Execute and lead the preparation and reception of the annual organic audit, ensuring compliance with documentation and facility readiness.
- Develop corrective and preventive action plans (CAPA) based on audit findings, improving process control, and reducing non-conformance issues.
- Manage the recall and crisis management programs, and perform mock recalls to verify readiness and regulatory compliance.
QA Tech II
Del Sol Food Company
Brenham, USA
09.2022 - 11.2023
- Reviewed and approved new product labels for compliance with regulatory standards
- Monitored environmental swabbing results and adjusted sanitation protocols to meet compliance with pathogen control requirements
- Supported the implementation of a food defense program, ensuring preventive measures for food security were in place and maintained
- Ensured incoming ingredients were within specification through laboratory testing
QA Analyst
Kellanova
Queretaro, Mexico
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Led the hold-and-release program using SAP, reducing inventory hold costs by 71% in 2021 compared to 2020
- Partnered with pest control contractors to enhance treatment strategies, reducing food waste by 28% and preventing pest-related downtime in 2021
- Evaluated supplier performance and managed corrective actions, improving supplier quality and accountability
- Managed quality and food safety documentation to maintain SQF compliance, ensuring up-to-date, auditable records and supplier approvals
- Facilitated cross-functional meetings to resolve non-compliance issues and implement continuous improvement initiatives, driving enhanced operational outcomes
Education
B.S. - Biotechnology Engineering
Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro
Queretaro, MXSkills
- Food safety compliance
- Corrective action planning
- Microbiological testing
- Chemical handling
- Employee training
- CAPA implementation
- Organic certification
- Strong computer skills
- Supplier approval
- Food safety audit
- GMP (Good manufacturing practices)
- Food labeling
- Ingredient specification management
Certification
- SQF Practitioner
- HACCP for Processors - HACCP Alliance
- PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual)
- Food Defense
- Microsoft Office (Advanced)
- SAP
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
FSQA Supervisor
Del Sol Food Company
11.2023 - Current
QA Tech II
Del Sol Food Company
09.2022 - 11.2023
QA Analyst
Kellanova
02.2020 - 08.2022
- SQF Practitioner
- HACCP for Processors - HACCP Alliance
- PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual)
- Food Defense
- Microsoft Office (Advanced)
- SAP
B.S. - Biotechnology Engineering
Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro
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