Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Supervisor/MDP Focused Development in Aseptic Plant
Niagara Bottling, LLC
07.2023 - 07.2024
Support Plant Process Supervisor in PepsiCo QAS, AIB, Organic, SQF, FDA readiness, GFCO and Kosher on-site audits.
Analyze data to identify areas for improvement and refresh SOP's to align with growth in Aseptic.
Develop and maintain allergen programs, quality documentation, including test plans and protocols.
Train and supervise staff on quality assurance practices, regulatory standards and procedures.
Reduced customer complaints by addressing root causes of quality issues and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Directed and supervised 5-15 employees involved in product inspection and quality control procedures.
Sanitation Supervisor/QA MDP
Niagara Bottling, LLC
02.2023 - 07.2023
Maintained Sanitation Program which includes, SOP’s, Master Cleaning Schedules, MSS sheets, chemical logs, training files, ATP testing results, daily reporting from Tetra Pak/Plant Master systems, and all other documentation as needed.
Upheld regulatory compliance by staying current with industry standards and maintaining accurate documentation of all sanitation activities performed at facility.
Maintained high cleanliness standards with regular inspections, ensuring adherence to regulations.
Managed chemical inventory, ensuring safe storage and handling practices were followed at all times.
Reduced downtime during production changeovers with efficient coordination of sanitation crew members'' tasks during each shift transition period.
Plant Quality Lab Technician
Niagara Bottling, LLC
09.2020 - 02.2023
Ensure all parameters of food safety and quality are being adhered to and maintained throughout facility.
Support QA manager with internal/external auditing to ensure all records are accurate and in place.
Conducted routine calibration of analytical instruments for optimal accuracy and precision in test results.
Actively participate and lead in plant teams (HACCP, Safety Committee, etc.), aid in troubleshooting deficiencies, non-conformance and additional duties assigned by management.
Perform routine production line GMP audits to ensure that all workers are in compliance with food safety regulations.
Kit chemicals/ingredients for production, collect in-process and finished product samples.
Quality Auditor/ Test Engineer
Maxi-Seal Manufacturing
01.2018 - 09.2020
Review blueprints and verify all changes/deviation are approved with the engineering department
Identify, estimate and correct deviations and defects on production floor
Sort, weigh and inspect sampled items in receiving for quality assurance
Monitor, record and report quality data for production and incoming inspection activities to assist in operations
Setting up of test environments, designing test plans, developing test cases/scenarios/usage cases, and executing these cases for Cirrus Testing System - Easy Touch Pro, Signature Touch 1100H+ and 4250.
Quality Control Associate
UNICOR (City of Waseca)
05.2017 - 11.2017
Document test result data, and value of materials or products to maintain production records/reports
Evaluate production processes for compliance with quality requirements
Communicate with customers to verify if products, materials, and services are satisfactory
Conduct Quality Assurance audits of raw materials during/after production, to ensure company standards are maintained and product integrity is preserved.
Education
Certification - Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt
Niagara Training
Kansas City, MO
05.2024
Certification - IA Identification And Explanation of Mitigation
International Food Protection Training Institute
Kansas City, MO
03.2024
Certification - IA Vulnerability Assessment Using Key Activity
International Food Protection Training Institute
Kansas City, MO
03.2024
Certification - Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Niagara Training
Kansas City, MO
10.2023
Certification - Better Process Control School
Purdue University – Food Science
Kansas City, MO
03.2023
Certification - PCQI
Zosi Alchemy Academy
Kansas City, MO
12.2022
Certification - Foundations Leadership Program
Niagara Training
Kansas City, MO
12.2022
Certification - Lean Six Sigma White Belt E-Learning
Niagara Training
Kansas City, MO
10.2022
Certification - Implementing The SQF Fundamentals Code For MFG
Zosi Alchemy Academy
Kansas City, MO
04.2022
Certification - HACCP Juice & Beverage Certification
Zosi Alchemy Academy
Kansas City, MO
07.2021
Certification - OSHA Certification P.I.T. Operator Class I, II, II
Warehouseman Training Inc.
Kansas City, MO
01.2018
Certification - Certified Warehouseman & Material Handler (CWMH)
Warehouseman Training Inc
Kansas City, MO
01.2018
Associates in Business Management Office Emphasis -
Metropolitan Community College
Kansas City, Missouri
05.2015
Skills
Process improvement
Root cause analysis
Corrective and preventive actions
Internal and external auditing
Team training and mentoring
Waste reduction
Production efficiency
Compliance management
Timeline
Quality Supervisor/MDP Focused Development in Aseptic Plant
Niagara Bottling, LLC
07.2023 - 07.2024
Sanitation Supervisor/QA MDP
Niagara Bottling, LLC
02.2023 - 07.2023
Plant Quality Lab Technician
Niagara Bottling, LLC
09.2020 - 02.2023
Quality Auditor/ Test Engineer
Maxi-Seal Manufacturing
01.2018 - 09.2020
Quality Control Associate
UNICOR (City of Waseca)
05.2017 - 11.2017
Certification - Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt
Niagara Training
Certification - IA Identification And Explanation of Mitigation
International Food Protection Training Institute
Certification - IA Vulnerability Assessment Using Key Activity
International Food Protection Training Institute
Certification - Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Niagara Training
Certification - Better Process Control School
Purdue University – Food Science
Certification - PCQI
Zosi Alchemy Academy
Certification - Foundations Leadership Program
Niagara Training
Certification - Lean Six Sigma White Belt E-Learning
Niagara Training
Certification - Implementing The SQF Fundamentals Code For MFG
Zosi Alchemy Academy
Certification - HACCP Juice & Beverage Certification
Zosi Alchemy Academy
Certification - OSHA Certification P.I.T. Operator Class I, II, II
Warehouseman Training Inc.
Certification - Certified Warehouseman & Material Handler (CWMH)
Warehouseman Training Inc
Associates in Business Management Office Emphasis -