Laura Foxworth
Summary
Seasoned Food Safety/Quality Control professional with 29 years experience in the food industry. Skilled in both managerial and auditing roles with domestic and international auditing experience. Well versed in establishing KPIs and calibration metrics for food safety teams.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Control Manager
Sauer Brands
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Responsible for the Analytical and Microbiological testing labs along with all Quality Control processes in the facility, 3 shifts and 20 staff members
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify potential areas of improvement in production processes, leading to enhanced product quality.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making strategies, enabling more accurate identification of trends and areas for improvement.
Manager, Risk Advisory Services
Deloitte
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Food Safety and Quality Auditor for Product Brands Division. Onboarded new auditors. Shadowed fellow auditors to drive calibration across audit team.
- Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and proactively addressing these challenges through appropriate solutions implementation.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns.
- Performed audits to determine scope of compliance to client standard.
- Wrote the Remote Auditing Procedure Manual used during COVID
- Other responsibilities included Project Management, Data Analytics, Risk Analysis, and Scope of Work assessments.
- Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
National Quality Manager
Country Fresh
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Responsible for oversite of quality for the company – 10 plants total. Performed supplier audits.
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
- Optimized supply chain operations by evaluating suppliers'' performance and ensuring adherence to established guidelines for product quality.
QA/Food Safety Manager
Bensons Bakery
06.2015 - 10.2017
- Management of all food safety and quality activities within the company including HACCP, BRC, and microbiological testing programs
- Increased employee awareness on food safety practices by conducting regular training sessions and workshops.
- Optimized operational efficiency by reviewing current procedures and implementing changes where necessary for improved food safety results.
Food Safety Manager
Kellogg's Snacks
03.2009 - 06.2015
- Management and implantation of all food safety activities and programs for the facility
- Worked with corporate microbiology staff to write and implement the Kellogg's Snacks Listeria monitoring program. Decreased adverse micro results by 78% through development of Enhanced Cleaning and Mitigation process for Listeria positive results.
- Enhanced food safety measures by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
Area Quality Manager
Allen's Vegetables
12.2007 - 03.2009
- Management of the quality systems, microbiology lab, and sanitation departments for 2 facilities
Quality Manager/Director of Quality
Pierre Foods
01.2005 - 11.2007
- Quality manager for the Sandwich Assembly facility
- Promoted to Director of Quality for 3 facilities
HACCP/SSOP/Laboratory Manager
Case Farms
04.1998 - 01.2005
Quality Supervisor
Dutch Quality House
12.1996 - 02.1998
Quality supervisor/Microbiologist
Greenwood Packing Co
09.1994 - 12.1995
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Georgia
Athens, GASkills
- Preventive Actions
- Quality processes
- Operational Excellence
- Auditing Techniques
- Supplier Evaluation
- Report Writing
- Specification Development
- Project Management
Certification
HACCP and Advanced HACCP
PCQI
SQF Practitioner
Timeline
Quality Control Manager
Sauer Brands
01.2023 - 04.2024
Manager, Risk Advisory Services
Deloitte
01.2019 - 01.2023
National Quality Manager
Country Fresh
10.2017 - 11.2018
QA/Food Safety Manager
Bensons Bakery
06.2015 - 10.2017
Food Safety Manager
Kellogg's Snacks
03.2009 - 06.2015
Area Quality Manager
Allen's Vegetables
12.2007 - 03.2009
Quality Manager/Director of Quality
Pierre Foods
01.2005 - 11.2007
HACCP/SSOP/Laboratory Manager
Case Farms
04.1998 - 01.2005
Quality Supervisor
Dutch Quality House
12.1996 - 02.1998
Quality supervisor/Microbiologist
Greenwood Packing Co
09.1994 - 12.1995
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
University of Georgia
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