Melissa Smith
Food Safety Coordinator
Syracuse,UT
Summary
Dynamic Food Safety Coordinator / Administrative Support Person with a proven track record at Kroger Manufacturing, adept at enhancing quality assurance through effective GMP auditing and continuous improvement initiatives. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, demonstrating strong documentation skills and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Food Safety Coordinator
Kroger Manufacturing
04.2009 - Current
- Managed inventory reconciliation and directed hold and release processes to maintain quality standards.
- Developed and implemented visual posters to educate employees on best practices for food handling.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance quality assurance processes.
- Reduced the risk of foodborne illnesses by conducting regular audits and inspections of production areas.
- Assessed non-conforming products and directed decision-making for product disposition based on food safety and quality risks.
- Assisted in maintaining accurate records for training programs. Supported management of SQF training initiatives. Helped organize training sessions for team members.
- Coordinated inventory meetings focused on identifying and addressing remix opportunities between shifts.
- Completed recordkeeping, filing and data entry duties.
- Conducted thorough investigations of foreign materials to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
Ogden Weber Tech Center
Ogden, UtahSkills
- Documentation skills
- Continuous improvement
- Product sampling
- Record preparation
- GMP auditing
- Quality auditing
- Quality issue identification
- Attentive and observant
Timeline
Food Safety Coordinator
Kroger Manufacturing
04.2009 - Current
Ogden Weber Tech Center