Jon Leonard
Mount Sterling,OH
Summary
Food Scientist experienced in quality functions at both the supplier and customer levels with years of experience trouble shooting issues across multiple categories. Looking for additional opportunities to take on new tasks and expand my experience within the current organization.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA Manager
The Wendy's Company
Dublin, OH
08.2014 - Current
- Category QA manager for bakery products, oils, processed and whole potatoes, and other associated items.
- Previous responsibilities include management over the dressings and sauces category, and the cheese category for the QA team.
- Responsible for the intern program and the Cristo Rey work study program for the QA department.
- Responsible for the dairy welfare program within Wendy's, along with support for other welfare categories, including red meat, broilers, and layers.
Sr. QA Specialist
T. Marzetti Company
Columbus, OH
06.2010 - 07.2014
- Internal Auditor for all sauce-specific production facilities.
- Responsible for implementing Tracegains for Marzetti for COA validation and 3rd party document repository for all Marzetti-associated plants and ingredients.
- Monthly product performance reviews for all food service products produced at multiple plants.
- Special projects as assigned, including color calibration studies and gluten-free studies, with documentation for product marketing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
The Ohio State University
Columbus05-2010
Skills
- Quality assurance expertise
- Team Building and Motivation
- Risk Analysis and Mitigation
- Regulatory Compliance
- Knowledge of auditing systems
- Project Management
- Data Analysis
- Mini-Tab Experience
- Microsoft Office Suite
Certification
- Seafood HACCP and HACCP certifications
- PCQI Certification
- FDA Better Processing School - Ohio State University and Chapman University
Timeline
QA Manager
The Wendy's Company
08.2014 - Current
Sr. QA Specialist
T. Marzetti Company
06.2010 - 07.2014
- Seafood HACCP and HACCP certifications
- PCQI Certification
- FDA Better Processing School - Ohio State University and Chapman University
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
The Ohio State University
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