Derek Hardy
Allenstown,NH
Summary
Detail-oriented Certification Program Manager with documented success of implementing new certification compliance programs and managing reporting to achieve compliance. Knowledgeable with plant quality programs including organoleptic and analytical testing of products, document review, and inspections.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Certification Program Manager
Lactalis U.S. Yogurt
12.2022 - Current
- Primary Lactalis US Yogurt contact for all applicable certification bodies such as Organic, Kosher, Gluten free and Halal
- Manage quality certification programs for Lactalis US yogurt, maintaining accurate and updated documentation to meet certification requirements and critical sales deadlines
- Keep up to date with current certification regulations and advise Lactalis US yogurt and contract manufacturers accordingly
- Review product labels and advise on certification logos
- Manage all aspects of internal certification audits, including audit preparations and follow-ups and support contract manufacturers with certification audits
- Participate in internal and external audits as needed
- Managed implementation of new SOE regulations for Organic certification by communicating changes that needed to be made including bulk tanker labeling, wash tag compliance and NOP import certificates.
Senior Quality Analyst
Stonyfield
07.2015 - 12.2022
- Analyze correct use of base flavor and color in product
- Inspect lines for cleanliness
- Service analytical equipment
- Plate samples for microbiological presence
- Forklift operation
- Proficient in SAP
- Inspect and sign off state documents
- Data entry
- Train new employees.
Production worker
Tecomet
11.2013 - 07.2015
- CNC Operation
- Reading blueprints
- Break press operation
- Break press preventative maintenance
- Rivet brackets in metal trays
- Screen printing
- Job kitting for other employees.
Education
High school Diploma -
Goffstown High School
06.2008
Skills
- Performs well in high-demand fast-paced environments
- Computer operation literate
- Adaptive team player
- Works well independently
- Computer hardware literate
- Internal Audits
- Audit oversight
- Information Gathering
- Program implementation
- Document reviews
Timeline
Certification Program Manager
Lactalis U.S. Yogurt
12.2022 - Current
Senior Quality Analyst
Stonyfield
07.2015 - 12.2022
Production worker
Tecomet
11.2013 - 07.2015
High school Diploma -
Goffstown High School
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