Jazmin Herring
Wylie
Summary
Dynamic Quality and Food Safety Coordinator with a proven track record at Frito-Lay, enhancing quality assurance programs and achieving a 30% reduction in consumer complaints. Skilled in HACCP compliance and employee training, I excel in team leadership and problem-solving, driving significant process improvements and fostering a culture of excellence.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality and Food Safety Coordinator
Carmie's Kitchen Gourmet Foods
Wylie
10.2023 - Current
Quality Control Technician
Graham Packaging
Rockwall
12.2017 - 02.2018
Food Safety Manager
Lipman Produce
Dallas
05.2015 - 02.2016
Quality Control Technician Lead
Coca-Cola Refreshments
El Paso
07.2008 - 08.2014
- Assist Quality Manager with leading departmental activities, including scheduling, preparation of reports, and training
- Supervise six quality technicians
- Lead efforts to implement and train team on SOPs
- Implement new processes, such as use of new blender, reducing time required for change-overs from 30 minutes to 10 minutes and producing 5-10% incremental yields in some flavors
- Provide training on new processes, as well as on new equipment used in production
- Provide leadership for quality team in managing changes following transition from franchise-based production to enterprise-based production model as Coca-Cola bought back its franchises
- Contribute to food safety audits (ISO 22000 and ISOTS 22002), HACCP program, and internal quality audits
- Support production department by providing syrup inventory at end of each day
- Trained new production operator on use of selected equipment
Quality Technician
Coca-Cola Refreshments
El Paso
03.2008 - 07.2011
- Monitored production and performed necessary testing to ensure product and process compliance with established company standards
- Produced production tracking yield reports to monitor efficiency of labor and materials and provide feedback to employees
- Conducted water testing, including total and free chlorine, alkalinity, turbidity, and iron measurements
- Performed microbiological testing to evaluate total bacteria, coliforms, and presence of yeast and mold in treated water and finished products
- Selected to participate in train-the-trainer education sessions and then trained new technicians
- Provided training in small groups and formal classroom settings; earned positive feedback from superiors for effectiveness of instruction
Process Enabler / Production Manager
Frito-Lay Mission Plant
Mission
02.2005 - 08.2007
- Led team of seven production supervisors who in turn directed activities of over 120 production employees
- Tasked with meeting production and efficiency goals, developing and training production associates, and coordinating with maintenance and quality control departments
- Established process improvement programs that reduced packaging waste from 3% to 1.5%, saving $10,000 per month
- Served as site leader for 'Radar,' the national program promoting innovation
- Oversaw implementation of projects that resulted in annual savings in excess of $30,000
- Participated in corporate productivity program as an auditor
- Performed detailed inspections of plants throughout Mexico and prepared reports on compliance with mechanical and operational standards
- Improved plant’s scores by 20% on corporate audits that measured compliance with mechanical and operational standards; these included EPA and municipal waste water standards, processes for safe handling of ground contaminants, and reporting standards for emissions and leaks
- Collaborated with plant’s Environmental Coordinator to promote compliance with standards, resulting in plant receiving the highest environmental ratings for three consecutive years
- Implemented reward and recognition program for supervisors and front-line production employees, leading to improvements in efficiency and employee morale
- Modeled and trained leadership development to supervisors to improve their focus and confidence
- Assisted technician in achieving promotion to quality supervisor and mentored four production operators into supervisory positions
Quality Specialist / Quality Manager
Frito-Lay Mission Plant
Mission
02.2004 - 02.2005
- Oversaw quality lab supervisor and 12 quality assurance technicians
- Created and maintained production records
- Inspected raw materials, products in process, and finished products
- Developed and administered training programs for quality assurance programs and food safety training for plant employees
- Collaborated with quality assurance departments at Frito-Lay Corporate and Sabritas to create and implement Mission Plant’s first comprehensive quality assurance program
- Worked with research and development personnel from Frito-Lay, Quaker Oats, and Sabritas to establish quality standards and procedures for various new products
- Led quality department in significant transformation, which included the establishment of written standard practices and procedures for operation and maintenance of equipment and training of quality technicians
- Achieved 30% reduction in the number of consumer complaints
- Reduced complaints about foreign matter present in the product by 40%
- Participated in development of five quality technicians who earned promotions into positions as Actual Quality Manager, Central Laboratory Technician, Production Coordinator, Security and Environmental Coordinator, and Packaging Machine Operator
- Collaborated with Plant Safety Coordinator and HR department to administer new employee orientation and training
- Dramatically improved department morale through enhanced training programs, employee empowerment, and improvements in 'bottom up' communication
Central Laboratory Technician
Frito-Lay Mission Plant
Mission
10.2002 - 02.2004
- Maintained and calibrated test equipment used in quality assurance lab
- Inventoried chemicals, prepared test solutions, and trained quality technicians
- Created and implemented comprehensive preventative maintenance program for laboratory equipment, nearly eliminating unplanned downtime
- Performed equipment repairs in-house, saving over $10,000 annually
- Established procedures and training for proper use of chemicals, resulting in improved safety and reduction in use of these chemicals, which amounted to $5,000 in savings per year
Quality Technician
Frito-Lay Mission Plant
Mission
06.2002 - 10.2002
- Monitored production and performed necessary tests to verify product and process compliance with established standards
- Contributed process improvements that were implemented within the plant
Sales Representative
Gold Direct
McAllen
02.1999 - 04.2001
- Represented wholesale jewelry stores to retailers while seeking opportunities in food industry in the U.S
Unit Manager
B.B.S. Alimentos Industriales SA de CV
San Luis Potosi
10.1995 - 10.1998
- Led two supervisors and 40 employees in preparation of 400 meals daily for service to employees in large manufacturing plant
- Planned menus, purchased food, provided food safety training, adhered to budget, and coordinated special events
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Engineering
Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana
Mexico City, MexicoSkills
- Microsoft Office
- HACCP compliance
- Microbiological testing
- Employee training
- Team leadership
- Quality assurance
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- SAP
- Stat Pac
Affiliations
Love long walks, hiking, travel, enjoy a good book and cooking Mexican food
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
HACCP Certification
Timeline
Quality and Food Safety Coordinator
Carmie's Kitchen Gourmet Foods
10.2023 - Current
Quality Control Technician
Graham Packaging
12.2017 - 02.2018
Food Safety Manager
Lipman Produce
05.2015 - 02.2016
Quality Control Technician Lead
Coca-Cola Refreshments
07.2008 - 08.2014
Quality Technician
Coca-Cola Refreshments
03.2008 - 07.2011
Process Enabler / Production Manager
Frito-Lay Mission Plant
02.2005 - 08.2007
Quality Specialist / Quality Manager
Frito-Lay Mission Plant
02.2004 - 02.2005
Central Laboratory Technician
Frito-Lay Mission Plant
10.2002 - 02.2004
Quality Technician
Frito-Lay Mission Plant
06.2002 - 10.2002
Sales Representative
Gold Direct
02.1999 - 04.2001
Unit Manager
B.B.S. Alimentos Industriales SA de CV
10.1995 - 10.1998
Bachelor of Science - Food Engineering
Universidad Autonoma Metropolitana
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