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Mathew Sisson

Charleston,WV

Summary

Meticulous Quality Assurance Manager proficient in all QA operations, policies, and procedures. Skilled at conducting detail-oriented inspections and training employees for excellent service. Accomplished at meeting long-term financial and quality goals. Achievements include enhancing product quality through comprehensive audits and corrective actions along with prioritizing compliance regulations where applicable.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
10
10
Certification

Work History

Safety Manager

United Dairy Inc.
09.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with management to develop company-wide safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Conducted thorough accident investigations to identify root causes and prevent future occurrences.
  • Implemented corrective actions following incidents to minimize risks and improve overall safety performance.
  • Reduced accident rates through proactive hazard identification, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
  • Developed and executed training programs for employees, improving overall safety awareness and compliance.
  • Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
  • Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
  • Enhanced workplace safety by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and safety audits.
  • Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.

Quality Assurance Manager

United Dairy Inc.
08.2021 - Current
  • Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to established protocols, maintaining consistency across the organization.
  • Trained team members on quality assurance principles, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
  • Facilitated communication between departments regarding quality concerns, fostering collaboration towards shared goals.
  • Enhanced product quality by implementing comprehensive QA processes and procedures.
  • Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
  • Mentored junior staff members in best practices for quality management, contributing to overall team growth and development.
  • Assessed product quality by monitoring quality assurance metrics, reports and dashboards.
  • Established robust quality documentation systems that ensured traceability throughout the entire production lifecycle.
  • Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
  • Implemented corrective action plans based on audit findings, resulting in measurable improvements over time.
  • Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
  • Conducted process and system audits to identify areas of improvement and enforce compliance with industry standards.
  • Reduced defects in products by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor product quality and adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives, consistently seeking ways to optimize operations for better results.
  • Prevented costly recalls by proactively addressing potential risks before they escalated into larger issues.

Dairy Manager

United Dairy Inc.
08.2021 - Current
  • Developed strong vendor relationships to ensure reliable product supply and favorable pricing negotiations.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Spearheaded initiatives focused on enhancing employee morale, reducing turnover rates within the department.
  • Enhanced dairy department efficiency by implementing effective inventory management systems.
  • Streamlined dairy operations for increased productivity by optimizing staff scheduling and task delegation.
  • Kept abreast of industry trends and regulatory changes to ensure compliance with relevant food safety standards in the dairy department.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology/Biology

West Virginia Wesleyan College
Buckhannon, WV
05.2012

Skills

  • Internal Audits
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Quality Assurance Management
  • Audit Coordination
  • Document Control
  • Policy Development/Reinforcement
  • Employee Training
  • Risk Analysis and Mitigation
  • Validation Techniques
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Complaint Investigation
  • Human Resource Management

Certification

SQF Practitioner (Course Taken via SQFI)

PCQI (Qualified Individual)

HACCP: (Penn State University)

Food Microbiology: (Penn State University)

Pasteurization: (Penn State University)

Food Safety and Sanitation for Food Manufacturers: (Penn State University)

Food Safety Culture: Training/Certification Completed

Corrective/Preventative Actions: Training/Certification Completed

Root Cause Analysis: Training/Certification Completed

Risk Assessment: Training/Certification Completed

Internal Audit: Training/Certification Completed

FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food: Training/Certification Completed

FSPCA Foreign Supplier Verification: Training/Certification Completed


Timeline

Safety Manager

United Dairy Inc.
09.2021 - Current

Quality Assurance Manager

United Dairy Inc.
08.2021 - Current

Dairy Manager

United Dairy Inc.
08.2021 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Physiology/Biology

West Virginia Wesleyan College

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