Jennifer Longbine (Alaniz)
Summary
Experienced and enthusiastic Food Safety. Quality Assurance & Regulatory Professional with track record of success across wide range of industries both human and pet food. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving all aspects of food safety and quality performance. Experienced in all aspects of operations, food safety, quality assurance and regulatory (USDA, FDA, AAFCO, and others).
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FSQAR Consultant
JLA Quality Consulting
03.2015 - Current
- Design, create and implement programs for facilities—for adherence to audit standard(s), USDA and/or FDA regulatory requirements.
- Deliver outstanding service to clients to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Analyze problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
- Manage multiple deadlines across several businesses to meet dynamic needs of multiple clients.
Director of Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory
BSM Partners
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Managed, maintained and/or directed various aspects of the Quality Assurance/Food Safety: creation/improvement of policies and procedures, investigate and responding to all customer complaints, confirm finished product(s) conform to customer and/or product specifications, maintain HACCP/HARPC programs, manage and train FSQA Technicians, monitor microbiological results for environmental and sanitation testing, manage all metrics and goals set forth for the FSQA department.
- Worked with Engineering, Innovation, Operations, Research, Nutrition and Veterinary services for all individual client needs (AAFCO inquires, FDA information, GRAS, etc.).
- Worked with Engineering, Innovation, Operations, Research, Nutrition and Veterinary services for all individual client needs (AAFCO inquires, FDA information, GRAS, etc.)
- Facilitate all third-party audits: USDA/FDA, Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS), BRC, Vendor Audits, Kosher, Organic, etc.
Quality Assurance Manager
Panhandle Milling, LLC
04.2019 - 04.2021
- Manage and direct all aspects of the Quality Assurance/Food Safety: creation/improvement of policies and procedures, investigate and responding to all customer complaints, confirm finished product(s) conform to customer and/or product specifications, maintain HACCP/HARPC programs, manage and train FSQA Technicians, monitor microbiological results for environmental and sanitation testing, manage all metrics and goals set forth for the FSQA department.
- Working cooperatively with all other departments to bring certification from FSSC 22000 to BRC.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
- Facilitate all third-party audits: USDA/FDA, Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS), BRC, Vendor Audits, Kosher, Organic, etc.
Food Safety Auditor
Merieux NutriSciences Certification
07.2018 - 04.2019
- Audit facilities compliance to standards: Good Manufacturing Practices, Distribution, Animal Welfare (beef, poultry & pork), BRC and Company-Specific Addendums (Whole Foods, COTSCO, etc.).
Quality Assurance Director
Merrick Pet Care
01.2014 - 02.2018
- Manage and direct all aspects of the Food Safety/Quality Assurance: training, developing and maintaining policies and documentation, manage FSQA Managers, Supervisors, Compliance Specialists and Technicians, monitor incoming and outgoing products for adherence to food safety and quality standards, customer complaint investigations, maintenance of all HACCP/Food Safety plans, conduct supplier and co-manufacturer audits.
- Conduct facility audits and act as primary point of contact for external auditing entities including consultants, customers, vendors, third-party auditors and governmental agencies (FDA, USDA, Office of the Texas State Chemist, SQF (Level 3), Organic, Non-GMO, Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)).
- Work with Operations, Procurement, Safety, Maintenance and R&D to ensure adherence to all food safety and quality assurance requirements; Ensure adherence to LACF (Low Acid Canned Food) regulations and policies.
- Authored documentation for internal use by QA personnel, setting guidelines for review activities and reporting requirements.
QA Products Manager
The Wendy's Company
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed and directed all aspects of the Beef Quality Assurance Department: ensured all Wendy's Beef policies and procedures were followed, confirmed finished product specifications, maintained risk assessment for raw materials and finished products, followed up to ensure all specification/program changes were implemented accordingly, investigated customer complaints by communicating with suppliers, distribution centers and/or raw material suppliers.
- Conducted audits for boning/slaughter, animal welfare, sanitation and production.
- Worked with R&D on the creation of new beef products and with QSCC on all logistical issues.
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
Assurance (FSQA) Manager
Tyson Fresh Meats
05.2011 - 01.2013
- Managed and directed all aspects of the Quality Assurance Department: ensured all policies and procedures were followed, investigated and responded to customer complaints, confirmed finished product conformed to customer and/or product specifications, maintained HACCP programs, managed and trained FSQA Supervisors and Technicians, monitored microbiological results, resolved internal and external food safety and quality concerns, conducted facility audits and animal welfare audits, managed all metrics and goals set forth by plant for the FSQA department.
- Facilitated all third-party audits and worked with in-plant regulatory body (USDA, Agricultural Marketing Services (AMS), BRC, Vendor Audits).
- Worked cooperatively with other departments to build a strong Quality Management System—increased communication and pro-active approaches.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
Quality Assurance Manager
Merrick Pet Care
05.2007 - 05.2011
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
- Created and maintained quality management systems to align with industry standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process and system improvements.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor product quality and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Implemented new quality assurance and customer service standards.
- Conducted process and system audits to identify areas of improvement and enforce compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
Quality Assurance Superintendent
Beef Products, Inc
11.2002 - 05.2007
- Supervised and coordinated compliance of plant SSOP program, reviewed sanitation effectiveness, reviewed daily documentation, trained plant personnel on food safety and quality assurance, executed and maintained HACCP programs, created schedules to reduce overtime and ensure effective coverage.
- Acted as liaison for USDA and lead all third-party audits.
- Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.
- Trained workers in different departments in improved procedures designed to enhance quality and eliminate errors.
Education
Masters of Business Administration -
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Biology
West Texas A&M University
Canyon, TX2002
Skills
- Mission Critical Applications
- Leadership
- Process Optimization
- Project Implementation
Certification
PCQI (Preventative Controls Qualified Individual)—Human Food
QMS Lead Auditor
BRC Lead Auditor
PACCO Certified—Red Meat & Poultry
Timeline
Director of Food Safety, Quality & Regulatory
BSM Partners
04.2021 - 08.2023
Quality Assurance Manager
Panhandle Milling, LLC
04.2019 - 04.2021
Food Safety Auditor
Merieux NutriSciences Certification
07.2018 - 04.2019
FSQAR Consultant
JLA Quality Consulting
03.2015 - Current
Quality Assurance Director
Merrick Pet Care
01.2014 - 02.2018
QA Products Manager
The Wendy's Company
01.2013 - 01.2014
Assurance (FSQA) Manager
Tyson Fresh Meats
05.2011 - 01.2013
Quality Assurance Manager
Merrick Pet Care
05.2007 - 05.2011
Quality Assurance Superintendent
Beef Products, Inc
11.2002 - 05.2007
Masters of Business Administration -
West Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science - Biology
West Texas A&M University
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