Linda Villalta-Garcia
Beaumont,CA
Summary
Quality Assurance Technician with 22 years of experience at Primo Brands, adept at enhancing quality processes and standards. Strong background in conducting inspections and ensuring compliance in food safety, leading to improved product quality and operational performance. Systematic approach to problem-solving and process optimization. Dedicated to ongoing professional growth and knowledge expansion in quality assurance.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Technician
Primo Brands formally Nestle Waters North America
14020 Elm St., CA
08.2008 - Current
- Validate quality performance by establishing product specifications.
- Recruit, train, and schedule employees to fulfill quality standards and expectations of management, such as New Hire Training, Sensory, Factory Hygiene, CIP Cleaning and Disinfection, Fluoride CCP, and GMPs.
- Introduce specific standards and protocols to determine product release. Work with leadership and operations.
- Quality audits are conducted to identify and track defects in products prior to mass production. Familiar with Trace Exercise Audit, FDA, Internal Primo/Nestlé, and routine third-party audits.
- Collaborated with management to discuss effective plans for resolving major quality problems.
- Complete routine inspections of raw materials.
- I consulted with leadership and personnel to educate them on QA standards.
- Plant Sensory Coordinator.
- Plant Chemist/Microbiologist.
- Trained in the basics of (IC) Chromatography.
- Manage lab supply inventories.
- reagents, IC equipment, calibration standards solutions,
- Manage the EPA's annual and monthly sampling plan.
- Familiar with factory permit record keeping, HACCP, food safety, micro-driven external cleaning,
CIP Technician
Nestle Waters North America
Cabazon, CA
04.2006 - 08.2007
- Sanitize / Clean in Place production lines and water processing, including water silos, CIP Skid, GACs, and Alumina Resin Beds.
- Worked from complex, detailed manufacturing documentation and verbal instructions.
- Pre-filter and microfilter inspections.
Production Technician
Nestle Waters North America
Cabazon, CA
02.2005 - 02.2006
- Performed Krones filler and labeler change overs.
- Operated production equipment, including Filler, Labeler, capper, Kisters.
- Completed quality checks on each station.
- Maintained a clean and safe work place.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eric Birch High Scool
Fontana, CA05.2000
Skills
- Quality standards and materials inspection
- Scheduling and vendor relations
- Detail-oriented teamwork
- Sample analysis and water processing
- Instrument calibration expertise
- Laboratory microbiology
Timeline
Quality Assurance Technician
Primo Brands formally Nestle Waters North America
08.2008 - Current
CIP Technician
Nestle Waters North America
04.2006 - 08.2007
Production Technician
Nestle Waters North America
02.2005 - 02.2006
High School Diploma -
Eric Birch High Scool
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