Madison Morales
Summary
Thorough Quality Engineer adept at performing quality inspections and identifying root causes for non-conforming material issues. Hardworking and meticulous with a passion for continuous improvement.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Engineer
Coty Inc
07.2022 - Current
- Supported Processing department team members during non-conformance investigations and corrective actions.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Maintained good manufacturing processes throughout the Processing department according to the FDA CFR Title 21 compliance and ISO 9000 standards.
- Partnered with senior management to analyze issues and find appropriate solutions.
- Led site-wide implementation of the Poka LMS software, for both learning management and document control standardization throughout the plant, encompassing two production buildings.
- Verified completion of preventative maintenance work orders to meet requirements.
Receiving Supervisor
Ventura Foods, LLC
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Supervise a team of 2 leads and 18 hourly employees that work 24/7 whose job tasks span receiving raw material and packaging, properly racking material, supplying production decks with their proper pre-weigh batches, and receiving rail cars
- Complete Layered Audit Processes (LAPs) throughout the day to maintain that proper allergen and quality standards are being met throughout the warehouse
- Participate and lead continuous improvement projects within the department
- One project included rack optimization to achieve the goal of reducing ingredient storage in 3PL locations
- This project saved the organization over $100,000.
EXCEED Associate
Ventura Foods, LLC
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Participated in rotations in the processing, quality, and receiving departments to develop essential leadership skills in different areas of the business
- Led a quality project where Right the First-Time procedures were created
- This project focused on analyzing different formulas and determining why some formulas required multiple rechecks or adjustments
- This project the organization saved $75,000
- Completed training on all analytical machines and processes in food manufacturing, as well as participating and aiding in various audits that were conducted in the plant
- Led and implemented a CIP project on a processing deck which saved the organization $110,000.
Learning Assistant - Heat and Mass Transfer
The Pennsylvania State University
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Attended lectures and lab section to aid the professor within class activities and student questions
- Held weekly office hours to help students with homework and lab work.
Research Assistant
The Pennsylvania State University
08.2020 - 05.2021
- University Park Wastewater research project within the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering laboratories
- Analysis of existing pump performance data leading to optimization of pump design.
Student Culinary Manager
The Pennsylvania State University: South Food District
08.2017 - 05.2021
- Train and supervise Senior and Student Sous Chefs
- Coordinate meetings and schedule for student culinary team
- Foster an environment for teamwork and respect
- Our team prepares and cooks for up to 1000 students in one meal.
General Merchandise Team Member
Target Corporation
05.2020 - 08.2020
- Ensure product is set, in-stock, and accurately priced
- Responsibilities in handling finances and ensuring positive consumer experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering: Food and Biological Processing -
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2021
Skills
- Control Plan Development
- Quality processes
- Non-conforming material reports
- Root Cause Analysis
- Lean Manufacturing Tools
- Team Leadership
- Process Mapping
- Complex Problem-Solving
Community Service
- Co-Leader of two multi-age Girl Scout Troops
- These troops are centered around helping to develop and mold young minds through the completion of various badges and activities. We focus on STEM based projects while also maintaining a mix of volunteer and hobby-based activities.
- Member of ASABE (American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineering)
- Lifetime Girl Scout Member
- Girl Scout Silver Award
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Coty Inc
07.2022 - Current
Receiving Supervisor
Ventura Foods, LLC
03.2022 - 07.2022
EXCEED Associate
Ventura Foods, LLC
06.2021 - 03.2022
Learning Assistant - Heat and Mass Transfer
The Pennsylvania State University
01.2021 - 05.2021
Research Assistant
The Pennsylvania State University
08.2020 - 05.2021
General Merchandise Team Member
Target Corporation
05.2020 - 08.2020
Student Culinary Manager
The Pennsylvania State University: South Food District
08.2017 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science in Biological Engineering: Food and Biological Processing -
The Pennsylvania State University
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