HANNAH WALKER
Gower,MO
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Control Specialist with over a decade of experience ensuring regulatory compliance, safety, and continuous improvement within high-stakes manufacturing environments. Proven expertise in leading cross-functional teams to identify production discrepancies, implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and manage FSQA and USDA regulations to maximize product reliability and consumer safety.
Overview
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Certification
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Technician
Tyson Foods
09.2014 - Current
- Conduct routine line inspections and targeted swab testing to proactively eliminate potential food safety hazards and biological risks.
- Audit finished products and raw materials against rigorous industry and USDA standards to ensure absolute quality and compliance prior to shipment release.
- Investigate production discrepancies and lead cross-functional root-cause analysis to develop and execute corrective action plans (CAPAs), preventing recurrence.
- Collaborate directly with production teams to provide real-time feedback on quality concerns, ensuring swift resolution and minimal downtime.
- Partner in continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen events, to streamline manufacturing workflows and elevate plant-wide quality metrics.
- Generate and review comprehensive technical documents, technical logs, and quality Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Warehouse Worker
Boehringer Ingelheim (Through IMKO)
08.2011 - 08.2014
- Managed inventory control through regular cycle counts, physical audits, and data updates in computerized tracking systems to ensure accuracy.
- Documented warehousing, handling, and shipping activities following FDA guidelines and safety protocols to maintain compliance.
- Monitored warehouse environmental controls, logging temperature and humidity levels consistently to protect product integrity.
- Trained incoming personnel on operational procedures and safety guidelines for heavy machinery to enhance facility readiness.
Education
Certification - General Anatomy and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Northwest Technical School
Maryville, MOHigh School Diploma - undefined
North Andrew High School R-6
Rosendale, MOSkills
- Regulatory & Compliance: FSQA Guidelines, USDA Regulations, FDA Guidelines, GMP Knowledge, SOP Development
- Quality Assurance: Corrective action plans, Swab Testing, Finished Goods Sampling, Production Monitoring, Audit Assistance, Sterile Fill Operations
- Methodologies: Continuous Improvement, Kaizen Events, Root Cause Analysis
- Software & Tools: SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word
Certification
Certification: General Anatomy and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – Northwest Technical School, Maryville, MO
Timeline
Quality Control Technician
Tyson Foods
09.2014 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Boehringer Ingelheim (Through IMKO)
08.2011 - 08.2014
High School Diploma - undefined
North Andrew High School R-6
Certification - General Anatomy and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Northwest Technical School