Kenneth Thompson

Assist in managing a range of Quality and Food Safety programs and coordinates verification of HAACP Plan and Food Safety Critical Control Points/Preventive Control Points. Work collectively with production department and managers to monitor, record and report data.

Responsible for monitoring Food Safety and Quality throughout the manufacturing process. I help operators to abide by GMP's, SOP, and SSOP's by explaining correct procedures. I record and non-
conformity and report them to supervisors and management. I am inclined to continuous improvement,
driving results and assisting in problem solving/root cause investigations of quality and food safety related
production problems.
I oversee and help with cleaning operations and verify with ATP checks, confirm product is pulled for
the product library and sampling for external and internal analysis. I follow and record the traceability of
products, ingredients and packaging and inform management of any traceability deviation. Responsible
for creating and updating documentation for food safety and quality and lab processes. I conduct
environmental sampling at the required frequency in adherence to the Environmental Monitoring
Program.
Conducting internal quality audits and providing summary of internal audit observations and findings
is another duty as well as organizing sensory testing/tastings of products products. I assist with QA
personnel and production with 3rd party audit preparations and ongoing projects. I maintain proper
calibration/verification of laboratory equipment and provide training and education to staff regarding the
integration of Food Safety.

Inspected raw materials, finished products, and to ensure quality and safety.
Developing and producing a diverse range of quality items, from snack seasoning and meat rubs, eye creams and cleansers to specialized items
such as digestive aids and cough syrups.
The basic responsibilities of the position include dietary supplement retail packaging line setup checks, clearance, and release; along with in process line check verifications. As a Quality Team Auditor must maintain accurate documentation for all activities completed within the department.
Responsibilities included performing Food Safety Program verifications for Metal Detection, Scales, Environmental Monitoring, etc.
process line check verifications. The Quality Team must maintain accurate documentation for all activities completed within the department.
Responsibilities included performing Food Safety Program verifications for Metal Detection, Scales, Environmental Monitoring, etc.

Earned certification for HAACP and understood safety requirements across spectrum of food types.
Earned certification for USDA Training with emphasis on food auditing for Quality Education purposes 06/2016.
Led development, training and maintenance of plant quality and food safety programs.
Worked extensively in hands-on food processing environment.
Met internal and external customer expectations through teamwork, respect and
willingness to help and support others
Supervised and trained associates in FSQA department regarding quality, auditing and product knowledge.
Monitored testing processes, test development and user acceptance testing.
Provided development team with insights and recommendations on product usability and functionality by reviewing and analyzing internal data.
Oversaw onboarding and training of new employees to promote qualified and well-coordinated quality assurance team.
Used software to maintain database of test reports and calibration records.
Prepared and interpreted reports, complete with comprehensive analysis of testing and results for development team.
Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or
production deficiencies.
Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement
procedural remedies.
Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance of standards.
Performed standard inspection of first article, first pallet and random sampling inspection to customer standards.
Certifications/Classes Food Safety:
Earned certification for USDA Training with emphasis on food auditing for Quality Education purposes 06/2016.
Led development, training and maintenance of plant quality and food safety programs.
Worked extensively in hands-on food processing environment.
Met internal and external customer expectations through teamwork, respect and willingness to help and support others.
Supervised and trained associates in FSQA department regarding quality auditing and product knowledge.
Monitored testing processes, test development and user acceptance testing.
Provided development team with insights and recommendations on product usability and functionality by reviewing and analyzing internal data.
Oversaw onboarding and training of new employees to promote qualified and well-coordinated quality assurance team.
Used software to maintain database of test reports and calibration records.
Prepared and interpreted [Type] reports, complete with comprehensive analysis of testing and results, for development team.
Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of inspection process,
collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement
procedural remedies.
Educated employees on specific QA standards and confirmed maintenance.