John MacInnes
TONAWANDA,NY
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Processing Foreman
Buffalo Biodiesel Inc
02.2024 - Current
- Train new employees to learn new systems, apply best practices and comply with protocols and regulations.
- Maintain a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular site inspections.
- Ensur timely completion of projects with effective time management and prioritization of tasks.
- Checked equipment to determine if maintenance was required.
- Executed daily transfer of oil, sludge and water to designated destinations.
- Conducted FFA and Ph tests on oil and water.
- Facilitated the transfer of purified water to processing facility.
- Completed facility closure each night.
Ingredient Specialist
Steuben Foods, Inc
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Prioritized and coordinated recurring assignments.
- Maintained all files pertaining to incoming raw materials (ingredients & packaging): Certificates of Analysis, Continuing Product Guarantees, Country of Origin, SDS, Allergen Statements, Kosher Certificates, Compliance Statements: (Organic, non-GMO, etc.), Halal, Specifications & Nutritional, 3rd party audits and any miscellaneous documentation for a particular ingredient.
- Updated allergens for existing and new products to the ingredient databases (organic, non-GMO, Passover, or other appropriate classifications) and notifies laboratory.
- Notified customers of requirements and issues with their ingredients
- Applied quality control measures for disputed or out-of-date ingredients through manual and digital records.
Quality Control Grade 1 Technician
Steuben Foods, Inc.
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Performed quantitative and qualitative tests on raw materials, work in process and finished products to determine composition, sensory, microbiological condition and compliance to specifications.
- Performed tests and evaluations of packaging materials and packs to determine integrity and compliance to specification.
- Documented results of testing, procedural methods, product condition and composition and process operating conditions on appropriate records.
Quality Assurance Specialist
KSL Diagnostics
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Ensured product compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on relevant standards and guidelines, implementing necessary changes to maintain conformance.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing reported issues promptly and providing effective solutions.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by introducing automation tools into the QA process where appropriate.
- Performed internal and external audits according to IO:9001 standards.
- Managed documents of staff training, certificates of analysis and safety data sheets.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Immco Diagnostics
09.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
- Ensured product compliance with industry regulations by staying up-to-date on relevant standards and guidelines, implementing necessary changes to maintain conformance.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing reported issues promptly and providing effective solutions.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by introducing automation tools into the QA process where appropriate.
- Utilized root cause analysis techniques to identify underlying issues contributing to product defects or customer complaints.
- Managed documents of staff training, certificates of analysis and safety data sheets.
- Performed monthly and yearly preventative maintenance and calibration on select machines.
- Scheduled vendors to perform preventative maintenance and calibration on high valued equipment.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments for accuracy and proper documents.
- Performed internal and external audits according to IO:9001 standards.
Western Blot/ Line Immunoassay/ Lyme Manufacture T
Immco Diagnostics
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Performed quality tests to confirm performance of product meets company and FDA standards.
- Performed monthly and yearly preventative maintenance and calibration on select machines.
- Manufactured products that are used to test Western Blot, Line immunoassay, and Lyme diseases.
- Managed inventory of all components used to create final product.
Support Room Technician
Immco Diagnostics
12.2015 - 02.2017
- Followed Standard Operating Procedures to manufactured all liquid components used in final products.
- Dispensed, vialed, and torqued liquid products.
- Labeled vials, tubes, and pouches while ensuring accuracy of lot number and expiration dates.
- Performed monthly and yearly preventative maintenance and calibration on select machines.
Residence Director
SUNY Jamestown Community College
08.2015 - 12.2015
- Supervised undergraduate students working as Resident Assistants (RAs) in residence halls.
- Coordinated Residential Life Program for residents, including both student development and operations.
- Evaluated performance of RAs regularly during the yearly evaluation process.
- Held meetings with students, and served as Judicial Hearing Officer for students referred for disciplinary concerns.
- Developed and maintained awareness of community issues for students in the halls through communication with Residential Life staff and initiated efforts to respond to such issues.
- Supported RAs in assessing student needs and interests; anticipated and promoted educational, cultural, social, recreational, and service programs.
- Managed operational functions such as key distribution and collection, damage assessment, reporting and billing, maintenance requests, and hall openings and closings.
- Recruited, supervise, train, and evaluate student workers.
- Responded to all inquiries, problems, and complaints from students, staff, and parents related to the halls.
Education
Master of Science - Student Affairs Administration
SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY05-2015
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts Media
SUNY Buffalo State University
Buffalo, NY05-2013
Timeline
Processing Foreman
Buffalo Biodiesel Inc
02.2024 - Current
Ingredient Specialist
Steuben Foods, Inc
08.2022 - 02.2024
Quality Control Grade 1 Technician
Steuben Foods, Inc.
11.2021 - 08.2022
Quality Assurance Specialist
KSL Diagnostics
08.2020 - 06.2021
Quality Assurance Specialist
Immco Diagnostics
09.2019 - 08.2020
Western Blot/ Line Immunoassay/ Lyme Manufacture T
Immco Diagnostics
03.2017 - 09.2019
Support Room Technician
Immco Diagnostics
12.2015 - 02.2017
Residence Director
SUNY Jamestown Community College
08.2015 - 12.2015
Master of Science - Student Affairs Administration
SUNY Buffalo State University
Bachelor of Arts - Visual Arts Media
SUNY Buffalo State University