Jennifer Fischer
Waukesha,WI
Summary
Experienced production leader knowledgeable about Food Safety practices and regulatory requirements. Directs and motivates employees to accomplish challenging performance and quality objectives. Successful at keeping costs low and employee job satisfaction high while promoting safety and compliance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Usinger's Famous Sausage
09.2023 - Current
- Managing daily operations of kitchen and packaging.
- Assist with equipment changeovers when needed.
- Perform label verification and monitor product specifications to ensure food safety and quality standards.
- Communicate with shipping department and appropriate staff regarding product scheduling changes.
- Manage monthly inventory of supplies and place orders as needed.
- Participate in internal GMP audits to ensure compliance with policy and procedure requirements.
- Assist Crew Leader with training new team members.
Regulatory Compliance Manager
Baker's Quality Pizza Crusts
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Enhanced overall compliance program effectiveness with continuous improvement initiatives and regular assessments.
- Led change management efforts during periods of organizational restructuring, ensuring seamless transitions without compromising regulatory obligations.
- Consulted with clients on best practices and served as project manager for all process improvements and regulatory initiatives.
- Served as subject matter expert on industry-specific regulations, providing guidance to stakeholders across various departments on best practices for maintaining compliance standards.
- Managed company participation in food safety audits, and reviews by third parties, customers and regulatory agencies.
- Prepared and presented comprehensive reports to upper management and audit team, covering issues and recommendations.
- Kept new and modified products and services in conformance with security and compliance regulations.
- Managed compliance efforts, reporting and audits.
- Maintained effective working relationships with regulatory authorities, suppliers and customers.
- Collaborated with HR and IT to develop and implement code of business and ethics and anti-harassment policies and related personnel training.
- Publicized health and safety program requirements and mentored employees on critical nature of compliance.
- Addressed compliance issues by developing and implementing corrective action plans.
- Successfully navigated multiple internal and external audits, demonstrating robustness of the company''s compliance program.
- Prepared records and data for regular audits.
- Audited food safety practices to evaluate performance and deliver effectiveness of preventive controls.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Evaluated customer complaints, processes, and all other aspects of operations to assess compliance.
- Developed compliance training initiatives and materials, educating staff on regulations.
- Kept up to date on compliance trends and rulings using meticulous research and study.
- Developed and executed targeted training programs for employees, increasing awareness of regulatory requirements and fostering a culture of compliance.
- Continuously promoting justice, equity, diversity and inclusion to maintain a positive culture in the workplace.
- Formulated detailed recommendations based on audit findings to support annual planning and definition of goals.
- Investigated potential compliance violations and reported findings to senior management.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Executed corporate food safety strategies, policies and procedures.
- Worked with senior management to develop and implement new procedures that improved efficiency and streamlined processes.
Production Supervisor
Baker's Quality Pizza Crusts
09.2017 - 03.2021
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Quality Control Manager
Baker's Quality Pizza Crusts
05.2014 - 07.2017
- Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making strategies, enabling more accurate identification of trends and areas for improvement.
- Maximized quality and reduced costs [Number]% by maintaining QC objectives.
- Inspected products and worker progress throughout production.
- Initiated corrective actions when necessary, addressing product or process issues promptly to minimize impact on operations.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Established a system for tracking non-conformances, facilitating quick resolution and preventing future occurrences.
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
- Collaborated with Food Safety Team and upper management to apply root cause analysis guidance and establish effective corrective action plans.
- Improved customer satisfaction with thorough final product inspections and adherence to strict quality control guidelines.
- Specified quality requirements of raw materials with suppliers.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new quality control team members, ensuring consistent performance across the board.
- Reduced production defects by closely monitoring manufacturing processes and providing timely feedback to production teams.
- Coordinated with other departments to establish preventive maintenance schedules for equipment, reducing downtime due to unexpected failures or malfunctions.
- Consistently maintained detailed records of all quality control activities for easy reference during audits or process evaluations.
- Participated in regular management review meetings, providing updates on quality control performance and suggesting areas for improvement.
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
- Applied coaching techniques and tools to support managers and team members in improving performance.
- Updated quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Streamlined quality control processes, resulting in increased efficiency and reduced costs.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure high-quality raw materials were consistently used in production processes.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Production Line Worker
Baker's Quality Pizza Crusts
12.2004 - 05.2014
- Utilized strong problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot equipment issues quickly, minimizing disruptions to the production line while maintaining safety standards at all times.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily production goals, contributing to overall positive workplace morale.
- Improved production line efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Optimized workflow by adapting quickly to changes in production schedules or job assignments as needed.
- Collaborated with other production workers to achieve smooth running of production line.
- Inspected extruded product for appearance and size defects according to specifications.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Followed instructions to make products in line with customer specifications.
- Performed basic maintenance of production equipment to prevent downtime.
- Recorded data and maintained accurate records to avail information for reference.
- Fostered a positive workplace culture that emphasized teamwork, communication, and mutual support among production line workers.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily performance metrics, showcasing dedication to company objectives and personal growth as an employee.
- Trained new employees by demonstrating operation of production line machinery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
Milwaukee, WI06.2002
Skills
- Inventory Accuracy
- Performance Improvement
- Supply Chain Management
- Audit Oversight
- Key Food Safety Performance Indicators
- Food Safety Program Training
- Food Microbiology
- Product Traceability and Recall Process
- Waste Reduction
- Continuous Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
- SOP Writing
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HAACP)
- Internal Audits
- Materials Handling
- Training and mentoring
- Health and safety compliance
- Strong computer skills including Word, Excel and Power Point
- Documentation Control
- Product Sampling
- Employee Supervision
- Raw Material Inspection
- Specification Review
- Corrective Actions Preventive Action (CAPA)
- Preventive Actions
- Employee Training
- Product Inspection
- Strong Work Ethic
- Specification Development
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
- Certified Food Defense Coordinator, AIB - August 2022
- HAACP, AIB - April 2015
- Food Fraud Prevention VACCP Implementation, Food Fraud Prevention Academy - May 2023
- FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Training - September 2016
- Certified SQF Practitioner Training - July 2022
- Internal Auditing Training - July 2022
- FDA Food Labeling Training - September 2022
- Risk Assessment Training - July 2022
- Root Cause Analysis Training - July 2022
- Corrective and Preventive Actions Training - July 2022
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Usinger's Famous Sausage
09.2023 - Current
Regulatory Compliance Manager
Baker's Quality Pizza Crusts
03.2021 - 07.2023
Production Supervisor
Baker's Quality Pizza Crusts
09.2017 - 03.2021
Quality Control Manager
Baker's Quality Pizza Crusts
05.2014 - 07.2017
Production Line Worker
Baker's Quality Pizza Crusts
12.2004 - 05.2014
High School Diploma -
Milwaukee Lutheran High School
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