MICHELLE WILTZIUS
Green Bay,United States
Summary
Seasoned leader with 17 years in food manufacturing and food safety testing, recognized for driving company success and enhancing operational efficiency. Expertise in building cohesive teams and empowering employees through effective leadership strategies. Committed to maximizing employee engagement and performance through targeted training, monitoring, and morale-building initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Director Quality Assurance
Good Culture
Green Bay, United States
09.2024 - Current
- Defined strategic objectives in partnership with executive leaders.
- Lead cross-functional teams in developing creative solutions to challenging problems.
- Built relationships with external co-manufacturers, vendors, and customers in order to foster collaboration.
- Evaluated operational workflows within the co-man network to ensure alignment and efficiency.
- Evaluated organizational systems to identify areas for enhancement.
Regional FSQA Manager
Foremost Farms
Green Bay, United States
12.2021 - 09.2024
- Provide support and leadership to plant quality teams, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development
- Evaluate and implement new technologies within the organization's quality systems, aligning with industry trends
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement process and system improvements
- Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to established protocols, maintaining consistency across the organization
Director of Laboratory Operations
Matrix Sciences / Cherney Microbiological Services
Green Bay, United States
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Managed budgets effectively to ensure optimal use of resources while maintaining financial stability
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations
- Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale
Corporate Quality Operations Manager
Saputo
Green Bay, United States
07.2016 - 07.2018
- Worked in collaboration with technical services and engineering to trial and validate new technology in the cheese make facilities
- Developed and implemented strategies to achieve consistent practices across multiple facilities
Quality Assurance Manager
Agropur Luxemburg
03.2014 - 07.2016
- Enhanced product quality by implementing comprehensive QA processes and procedures
- Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues
- Established robust quality documentation systems that ensured traceability throughout the entire production lifecycle
Corporate Quality Assurance Manager
Bay Valley Foods
Green Bay, United States
03.2008 - 03.2014
- Supported the plant Quality teams at multiple facilities with the SAP implementation
- Improved communication channels between departments through routine meetings focused on addressing challenges related to maintaining high levels of product quality
- Provided technical support to sales and marketing teams, assisting in the creation of accurate product specifications and promotional materials
Education
BS - Chemistry
St. Norbert College
MS - Management, Strategy and Leadership
Michigan State University
Skills
- Collaborative Leadership
- Team Development Expertise
- Strategic Business Planning
- Project Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Continuous Improvement
- Regulatory Compliance
- Budget Preparation
- Data Analysis
- Culture transformation
Certification
- Advanced SQF Certified Practitioner
- Advanced HACCP Verification & Validation
- Preventive Controls for Qualified Individuals
- Principles of Internal Auditing
- Licensed Pasteurizer Operator
- SQF Quality Code
- Food Defense and Intentional Adulteration
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Senior Director Quality Assurance
Good Culture
09.2024 - Current
Regional FSQA Manager
Foremost Farms
12.2021 - 09.2024
Director of Laboratory Operations
Matrix Sciences / Cherney Microbiological Services
07.2018 - 12.2021
Corporate Quality Operations Manager
Saputo
07.2016 - 07.2018
Quality Assurance Manager
Agropur Luxemburg
03.2014 - 07.2016
Corporate Quality Assurance Manager
Bay Valley Foods
03.2008 - 03.2014
- Advanced SQF Certified Practitioner
- Advanced HACCP Verification & Validation
- Preventive Controls for Qualified Individuals
- Principles of Internal Auditing
- Licensed Pasteurizer Operator
- SQF Quality Code
- Food Defense and Intentional Adulteration
BS - Chemistry
St. Norbert College
MS - Management, Strategy and Leadership
Michigan State University
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