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Michael LaMaster

Bloomington,IN

Summary

Dynamic Quality Assurance Team Lead with extensive experience at PepsiCo, adept at coaching teams and driving process improvements. Skilled in Quality SOPs Development and compliance with safety regulations. Proven ability to resolve issues swiftly while fostering strong relationships, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality standards. PCQI Level 3 Certified.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Pharmaceutical Room Lead

Novo Nordisk
Bloomington, IN
09.2025 - Current

Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Quality Supervisor

PepsiCo
Austin, IN
06.2019 - 08.2025
  • Coached and motivated [20-30]- QA team members to develop competencies
  • Acted as key point of contact for all QA aspects of releases by providing QA services and coordinating QA resources internally and externally
  • Communicated directly with QA team to resolve user-reported problems and questions.
  • Remained compliant with federal, state and municipal regulations related to safety of company and personnel. (Safe and Legal)
  • Managed QC Team in keeping syrup flowing to six lines
  • Adapted procedures to mitigate issues and improve deficiencies.
  • Advised and led process improvement team with deliberation, leadership and strategic planning.

Sr. WHSE Associate

PepsiCo
Austin, IN
06.2012 - 06.2019
  • Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
  • Led cross-functional teams to streamline product distribution and reduce turnaround times.
  • Analyzed inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize waste.

Quality Team Leader

PepsiCo
Austin, IN
06.2006 - 06.2012
  • Led quality assurance initiatives to enhance product reliability and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented quality control processes, improving operational efficiency across teams.
  • Mentored team members in best practices for quality assessment and compliance standards.
  • Helped conduct internal and vendor quality audits to satisfy SOP requirements.

Education

Some College (No Degree) -

Ivy Tech Community of Indiana
Sellersburg, IN

Some College (No Degree) -

Ashford University
San Diego, CA

High School Diploma -

Scottsburg High School
Scottsburg, IN
2005

Skills

  • Microsoft TFS/Word/Excel
  • PCQI Level 3 Certified
  • JDA/Warehouse management
  • Quality SOPs Development
  • APS-Pay for materials and resources
  • Inventory Management
  • Practice Safe and Legal Protocol/CGMPs
  • Microbiology-Plating and reading
  • Wastewater-Test PH, Alkalinity, Hardness, etc
  • Laboratory Equipment Calibration
  • SISPQ (Safety, Identity, Strength, Purity, and Quality)
  • EM plates (Environmental Monitoring)
  • PMS (Particle Monitoring System)

Timeline

Pharmaceutical Room Lead

Novo Nordisk
09.2025 - Current

Quality Supervisor

PepsiCo
06.2019 - 08.2025

Sr. WHSE Associate

PepsiCo
06.2012 - 06.2019

Quality Team Leader

PepsiCo
06.2006 - 06.2012

Some College (No Degree) -

Ivy Tech Community of Indiana

Some College (No Degree) -

Ashford University

High School Diploma -

Scottsburg High School
Michael LaMaster