Kellee Wright
Summary
At Consumer Product Partners, Skilled in supplier relationship management and audit planning, My strong work ethic and attention to detail fostered significant supplier partnerships, driving business growth and customer satisfaction. Thorough Quality Assurance Supervisor creates successful quality assurance strategies and processes. Accomplished at identifying deficiencies and initiating solutions to problems. Experienced performing both process and outbound inspections. Organized and dependable at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Willingness to travel if necessary.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Supplier Quality Supervisor
Consumer Product Partners
Smyrna, TN
03.1989 - Current
- Reduced production delays by closely monitoring supplier performance and addressing issues promptly.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for potential new suppliers, mitigating potential issues before onboarding.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers through regular communication and site visits.
- Streamlined communication channels between suppliers and internal departments to facilitate issue resolution quickly and efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of supplier evaluations, certifications, and performance metrics for easy reference.
- Fostered long-term partnerships with high-performing suppliers, contributing to overall business growth strategies.
- Monitored staff organization and suggested improvements to daily functionality.
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
- Work heavily with Sourcing and R&D to ensure Vendor Qualification surveys are completed.
- Supports internal Audit Program - Host FDA audits, Customer audits, and cGMP 210/211 3rd party audits. Facilitate pre-audit preparation; host audit; work with internal teams for any CARs to be completed and submit back to audit firm.
- Recall Coordinator - Have coordinated 6 plus Recalls at one time and one to include a Class I classification that resulted in preparing and submitting a Press Release.
- Manage a team of 3 individuals for Receiving Quality Inspection for Raw Materials and Components; Prepare Specification sheets for the component inspection process.
- Travel and conduct on-site cGMP audits of proposed Contract Suppliers, Component Suppliers, and Raw Material Suppliers in addition to any For-Cause Audits.
- Some training with a 3rd party Food Auditor
- Conduct internal system audits along with assisting in auditing Palm Oil Derivative audit and Social Compliance audits.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and SAP ERP system
- Present Quarterly to all upper management on Supplier and FDA Recall updates.
Education
Associate of Science - Emphasis General
Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TN05.2004
Skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Supplier Performance Evaluation
- Documentation Review
- Regulatory Compliance Knowledge
- Quality assurance standards
- Corrective Action Implementation
- Audit Planning
- Strong Work Ethic
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Multitasking
- Employee Supervision
- Product Inspections
Timeline
Supplier Quality Supervisor
Consumer Product Partners
03.1989 - Current
Associate of Science - Emphasis General
Motlow State Community College