Irene Padilla

Responsible of performing analytical testing as needed, i.e. moisture, fat, ph., and total solids titratable acidity. Perform bacteriological, microbiological and chemical testing. Perform GMP, HACCP , Food Safety and Glass/Brittle audits thru the plant to ensure compliance. Data entry of all test result into SharePoint system to ensure prompt and accurate communication to Food Safety team. Responsible of timely collecting wastewater ,products samples and testing accordingly. Use Monjonier equipment to test for Fat and Total solids. Responsible to create preliminary and Final Customer COAs.,. Appendix “N” Certify Industrial Supervisor.

Leadership for the Quality Control Representatives for third largest Walnut Processor in California. Roles and responsibilities include maintaining control of quality in a high-speed manufacturing environment. Supervising and assurance to Food Safety, GMP Compliance, and BRC GFSI Quality Schemes. Responsible for all quality verifications of finish product. Supervision of lab functions and sanitation verifications for pre-op and environmental monitoring. Responsible for directing and completion of analytical testing of finish product, retention samples, and incoming ingredients and preparing COA’s/COC’s. HACCP verifications and CCP monitoring, deviation log, and documenting CAPA’s. Root cause analysis participation in lean manufacturing methodologies. Supervision of inspection team of incoming raw materials and verification of approved supplies. Leads the team for monitoring quality dispositions and the Hold and Release Program. Inventory supervision and verifications of raw materials, corrugate, and finished product. Quality assurance supervision for maintaining compliance to prerequisite programs.

Responsible for directing the QA Technicians for compliance to product specifications and company quality standards. Lead auditor for food safety, regulatory compliance, GMP’s, HACCP, and BRC. Responsible for all quality verifications of finish product (including packaging, specification, and overall product quality). Inspection of incoming raw material with approved supplier program adherence. Responsible for directing and completion of analytical testing of finish product, retention samples, and incoming ingredients. HACCP verifications and CCP monitoring, deviation log, and root cause analysis. Prepares COA/COC’s per customer specifications. Responsible for monitoring quality dispositions, hold status and shelf-life reports. Directs technicians and verifications for allergen compliance, sanitation, and monitoring. Environmental monitoring swabbing and reporting.