Lakia Johnson
Waxahachie,Texas
Summary
Highly versatile and adaptable with 13 years of experience in food manufacturing. Experienced in all aspects of the food industry with significant experience in SQF. Expertise in delivering high-quality outcomes and adapting to varied demands. Strong collaborator focused on achieving team goals and fostering supportive work environment. Reliable and flexible, ensuring consistent performance in dynamic settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Compliance and SQF Practitioner
Gourmet Cuisine
03.2022 - Current
- Excelled in time management skills, enabling the completion of all daily tasks while providing exceptional care to patients.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners to facilitate effective collaboration on shared goals.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores through excellent communication, empathy, and understanding of individual needs.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, research findings, and advancements in medical technology to enhance clinical practice.
- Ensured compliance with food regulations by maintaining accurate documentation and records of quality assurance activities.
- Participated in third-party audits of facility operations demonstrating commitment to transparency and adherence to industry standards.
- Evaluated supplier performance through regular audits, strengthening relationships while upholding high-quality expectations for raw materials received.
- Provided support during recall events with timely investigation, analysis, and reporting ensuring proper resolution and minimizing potential impact on the company.
- Improved communication between departments by participating in regular meetings and sharing relevant findings from quality assurance activities.
- Monitored industry trends in food safety regulations, making necessary adjustments to internal processes as needed to maintain compliance.
- Facilitated root cause analysis investigations for reported non-conformances, developing corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
Procurement & Logistics Manager
Gourmet Cuisine
11.2013 - Current
- Provide Leadership in developing, improving, and implementing sound Material Movement and Production Control Processes that minimize investment while achieving Inventory and Schedule Goals
- Develop and maintain material schedules for reporting status, priorities, accomplishments, and projections
- Conducted periodic audits of inventory levels to ensure accuracy, identifying discrepancies for swift resolution.
- Maintain Program Material Delivery Schedule Formats that show status and projections to internal plans for material
- Issue purchase orders and follow up on deliveries
- Develop and manage continuous improvement programs, designed to address quality, service, and price
- Managed the procurement process from requisition to delivery, resulting in a 95% on-time delivery rate and a 20% reduction in procurement lead time
- Oversee all warehouse operations from beginning to end, resulting in smooth processes and desired outcomes
- Effectively communicate with all Warehouse Workers and Team Members to achieve goals
- Improved supplier performance, conducting thorough evaluations and providing constructive feedback.
- Oversaw the successful execution of complex procurement projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
Education
Business Administration -
Cedar Valley
Lancaster, TexasUniversity of Southwestern
Lafayette, LaSkills
- Supplier relationship management
- Supply chain optimization
- Global procurement
- Logistics planning
- Cost analysis
- Shipping and receiving operations
- Warehouse operations
- Employee supervision
- Continuous improvement
- Warehouse management
- Food manufacturing processes
- Food safety protocol
Accomplishments
November 2023 received a score of 98 on a announced SQF audit.
December 2024 received a score of 100 on a unannounced SQF audit.
Certification
- SQF Practioner
- HACCP Certified
- SQF Edition 9
- Better Processing Control
- Food Safety Culture
Career Statement
Highly versatile and adaptable with 11 years of experience in food manufacturing. Possessing the expertise in production planning, resource coordination, and supply chain management. Strong track record of optimizing processes leading to improved productivity and cost savings. Passionate about developing high-performing teams and cultivating a culture of continuous improvement.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Compliance and SQF Practitioner
Gourmet Cuisine
03.2022 - Current
Procurement & Logistics Manager
Gourmet Cuisine
11.2013 - Current
University of Southwestern
Business Administration -
Cedar Valley
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