Michael Soriano
Vacaville,CA
Summary
Dynamic QA Manager skilled in cross-functional collaboration and food safety compliance. Demonstrated ability to implement corrective actions and lead teams effectively, achieving significant improvements in quality assurance processes and operational efficiency.
Overview
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Certification
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years of professional experience
Work History
QA Manager
Ferrara Candy Company
Fairfield, CA
01.2025 - Current
- Oversaw quality programs as certified FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor, SQF Practitioner, PCQI, FDQI, and FSVP QI.
- Led internal audit, 3rd party, and regulatory audits
- Oversaw daily QA operations, setting goals, providing guidance, and assigning tasks to ensure team effectiveness.
- Conducted performance reviews for QA staff, identifying training needs to support professional development.
- Implemented corrective actions that enhanced quality assurance processes based on thorough evaluations.
- Conducted timely root cause analyses to identify and address defects effectively.
- Reduced defect rates by 50%
- Led project to reduce overfill by 50-80% across multiple SKUs
QA Manager
Jelly Belly Candy Company
Fairfield, CA
11.2021 - 12.2024
- Managed quality initiatives at Fairfield, CA location and provided support for North Chicago, IL location.
- Served as SQF practitioner for food manufacturing, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Developed and executed food safety and food defense plans.
- Performed regular inspections of manufacturing equipment and production lines to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues promptly.
- Educated staff on quality control procedures and best practices to enhance overall team competency.
Food Safety Process Coordinator
Jelly Belly Candy Company
Fairfield, CA
12.2020 - 11.2021
- Designed auditing and monitoring tools facilitating documentation and prepared reports on worker-reported data for analysis of effectiveness and recommendation of modifications.
- Monitored performance metrics to ensure compliance with established standards.
- Maintained accurate records of all process changes and updates.
- Organized team meetings to discuss project updates and address challenges collaboratively.
Quality Team Lead
Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines
Sonoma, CA
07.2013 - 10.2014
- Achieved 95% reduction in defect rates through enhanced quality control measures.
- Managed $5MM in vendor chargebacks to resolve quality issues effectively.
- Reduced hold volume by 90% by implementing streamlined resolution processes.
QC Supervisor / Chemist
Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines
Sonoma, CA
07.2012 - 06.2013
- Supervised quality control processes for wine production and packaging.
- Provided guidance and technical support to production staff regarding quality issues.
- Trained staff on quality assessment procedures and safety protocols.
Wine QC Technician (temp to hire)
Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines
Sonoma, CA
10.2005 - 06.2012
- Developed HACCP plan for site to enhance food safety and compliance.
- Led a project to remediate a $6MM quality issue
- Conducted quality inspections on wine products to ensure compliance with standards.
- Utilized laboratory equipment to test wine samples and assess quality attributes, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
- Assisted in training new Quality Control Technicians on inspection procedures to maintain product quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical/Biochemical Engineering
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA06-2024
Skills
- HACCP implementation
- Food safety compliance
- Auditing techniques
- Root cause analysis
- Continuous improvement implementation
- Risk management strategies
- Team leadership
- Cross-team collaboration
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- PCQI
- FDQI
- FSVP QI
- FSSC 22000 Lead Auditor
- SQF Practitioner
Timeline
QA Manager
Ferrara Candy Company
01.2025 - Current
QA Manager
Jelly Belly Candy Company
11.2021 - 12.2024
Food Safety Process Coordinator
Jelly Belly Candy Company
12.2020 - 11.2021
Quality Team Lead
Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines
07.2013 - 10.2014
QC Supervisor / Chemist
Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines
07.2012 - 06.2013
Wine QC Technician (temp to hire)
Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines
10.2005 - 06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Chemical/Biochemical Engineering
University of California, Davis