Marsha Hutchison

Managed daily operations of quality assurance department, leading QA technicians to ensure compliance and quality standards.

Supported FSQA manager in developing and maintaining food safety and quality management systems to enhance operational effectiveness.

Ensured compliance with GFSI (SQF or BRC) food safety and customer requirements.

Liaised with USDA to uphold regulatory alignment.

Coordinated and delivered annual training on GMP, food safety, allergen control, food fraud, HACCP, and foreign material control to ensure staff proficiency.

Prepared for and participated in GFSI (SQF or BRC) and customer audits.

Facilitated timely submission of corrective actions and root cause analysis to certification body alongside FSQA manager.

Conducted training on food safety legality, quality, and GFSI (SQF or BRC) requirements, including proficiency evaluations.

Prepared for GFSI audits in accordance with current SQF guidelines.

Coordinated SQF audits, ensuring compliance with established guidelines.

Conducted internal SQF audits, implementing corrective actions and root cause analyses.

Submitted documentation of corrective actions to certification body, supporting timely SQF certificate issuance.

Informed certification body of blackout dates for audit scheduling.

Facilitated communications with certification body on major process changes, enhancing audit effectiveness.

Trained management on expectations outlined in SQF Food Safety Code.

Communicated critical information to personnel to support effective SQF scheme implementation.

• Supervised quality assurance processes for meat production and packaging.
• Conducted inspections to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
• Trained staff in food safety best practices and quality assurance protocols.
• Collaborated with production teams to effectively resolve quality-related issues.
• Monitored product specifications and maintained accurate quality documentation.
• Led internal audits to assess adherence to company policies and regulatory standards.
• Coordinated investigations of non-conformance reports to improve operational efficiency.
• Participated in weekly management meetings to evaluate performance metrics against goals.

• Led quality assurance team to uphold high standards in food production.
• Trained staff on safety and quality assurance best practices to enhance overall compliance and performance.
• Coordinated regular audits to verify compliance with industry regulations and maintain quality standards.
• Conducted inspections of products to verify adherence to specifications.
• Monitored production processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements for better quality outcomes.
• Maintained accurate records of inspection activities and quality reports.
• Supervised quality control technicians and provided guidance on best practices.
• Utilized root cause analysis techniques to address quality-related issues.