Jade Weinke
Sparta,WI
Summary
A detail oriented, quality-focused, leader, skilled in regulatory compliance and auditing, seeking new challenges. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Food Safety & Quality Manager & Internal Auditor
Ornua Ingredients North America
Whitehall, WI
06.2022 - Current
- Oversees implementation and consistency of paperless Quality Management Systems (Redzone and SharePoint) at Ornua Ingredients North America (OINA) and legacy Whitehall sites.
- Utilizes Tableau Software to create compliance reports that are published to corporate leadership.
- Leads, trains, and mentors’ future leaders within the company.
- Leads projects and cross functional teams as directed by the VP: Food Safety and Quality.
- Seeks diversity of thought and works to solve food safety problems, overcome challenges and innovate.
- Performs regular inspections of production lines to guarantee sanitary environment.
- Manages internal audit program and supplier and warehouse auditing requirements.
- Attends and supports all external audits.
Food Safety & Quality Manager
Whitehall Specialties / Ornua Ingredients North America
Hillsboro, WI
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Responsible for mentoring, guiding, and training direct reports which includes four lab technicians.
- Maintains facility food safety, quality, and defense plans.
- Investigates customer complaints and issues formal response letters to customers.
- Responsible for validating and/or risk assessing quality/lab programs annually to confirm their effectiveness.
- Developed and presented training material for internal compliance and safety programs.
- Identified non-conforming food products and led decision-making process for disposition based on risk to food safety and quality.
- Created safe and healthy work environment throughout plant, adhered to safety policies and procedures and drove safe work behaviors in leadership and front line staff.
- Audited internal activities and conducted thorough inspections.
Internal Auditor
Whitehall Specialties Inc
Whitehall, WI
05.2019 - 06.2022
- Developed and maintained an internal auditing program which demonstrates continuous improvement efforts, audit readiness, and standardization across plants.
- Coordinates internal BRC/SQF, RSPO, and hygienic zoning audits for all Ornua Ingredients North America facilities
- Assists with and/or leads all audits conducted by customers, the FDA, USDA, WDATCP and BRC/SQF company-wide
- Responsible for conducting suppler audits as needed
Food Safety & Quality Supervisor
Whitehall Specialties Plant
Whitehall, WI
09.2017 - 09.2020
- Was responsible for overseeing and coordinating schedules for 10 Lab Technicians
- Developed and managed the positive release program
- Enforced policies and issued disciplinary actions as needed
- Managed conflict when interpersonal tensions rose to increase morale and productivity
- Calibrated and maintained NIR technology which included creating programs for new products
- Supported the launch of the Redzone compliance module at all four Whitehall Specialties facilities
Lab Technician
Whitehall Specialties Plant 2
Whitehall, WI
05.2016 - 09.2017
- Completed analytical and allergen testing on production samples
- Utilized an ATP monitoring system and inspected equipment to evaluate the cleanliness of production equipment
Chemistry Stock Room Employee
University of Wisconsin
La Crosse, WI
09.2013 - 05.2015
- Maintained and issued chemistry glassware and equipment to students
- Neutralized acid and base waste to be safely and properly disposed of
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI05.2015
Skills
- Auditing
- Compliance Requirements
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
- Quality Inspections
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Food Safety and Sanitation
- Company Standards Enforcement
- Audit Rating
- Regulatory standards
- Report writing
Timeline
Sr. Food Safety & Quality Manager & Internal Auditor
Ornua Ingredients North America
06.2022 - Current
Food Safety & Quality Manager
Whitehall Specialties / Ornua Ingredients North America
09.2020 - 06.2022
Internal Auditor
Whitehall Specialties Inc
05.2019 - 06.2022
Food Safety & Quality Supervisor
Whitehall Specialties Plant
09.2017 - 09.2020
Lab Technician
Whitehall Specialties Plant 2
05.2016 - 09.2017
Chemistry Stock Room Employee
University of Wisconsin
09.2013 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse