Rachel Jones
INSPIRE BRANDS
Doraville ,GA
1
Certification
7
years of professional experience
Assisted in maintaining food safety and quality assurance standards. Developed strong organizational and communication skills to support team collaboration. Fostered positive relationships with colleagues and clients through friendly and professional interactions. Embraced opportunities to learn from new experiences and adapt to diverse work environments.
Work History
Food Safety Quality Assurance Senior Category Lead
3 Years 6 Months- Achieved timely resolution of quality issues through effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and the creation of dashboards. Drove corrective actions that positively impacted overall quality management.
- Conducted comprehensive risk analysis of new food items and ingredients, providing actionable insights and recommendations to leadership for improved operational outcomes.
- Maintained and optimized product approval lists and specifications in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and CMX software.
- Assist in the execution of product recall and withdrawal operations, guaranteeing safety protocol compliance in BellTower.
- Conducted in-depth process and qualification audits at supplier facilities, resulting in enhanced adherence to quality standards and regulations.
Food Technologist
1 Year 2 Months- Conducted comprehensive product evaluations and generated detailed reports on various Inspire Brands items.
- Alerted category managers regarding evaluation outcomes, ensuring timely communication.
- Facilitated product matching for brand items in collaboration with category and culinary managers.
- Oversaw management and ordering of shipments for brand items designated for product evaluations.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance food safety practices across Inspire Brands.
Quality Assurance Associate
5 Months- Facilitated product sample collection to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Oversaw completion and monitoring of quality control receiving records to ensure compliance with standards.
- Performed ATP swab testing and environmental sampling to ensure compliance with health standards.
- Implemented Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to support regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
- Performed comprehensive food safety audits each day to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations.
Quality Control Technician
6 Months- Ensured compliance with customer specifications by obtaining production samples and performing rigorous testing procedures.
- Conducted thorough evaluations of incoming frozen and dry ingredients to ensure quality standards.
- Conducted thorough evaluation of product samples to identify defects in color and character, ensuring compliance with product specifications.
Quality Assurance Technician
1 Year 2 Months- Ensured compliance with establishment sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOP) and hazard analysis and critical control point (HACCP) protocols.
- Implemented and enforced good manufacturing practices among employees.
- Executed hourly AQL checks to ensure product quality standards.
- Managed product retention strategies during failure incidents.
- Executed thorough rechecks on products, addressing metal detector failures and non-compliance with specifications.
Education
B.S - Food and Nutrition
A.A.S - Orthopedic Technology
Skills
Communication
Interpersonal
Time management
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Critical Thinking
Certification
- HACCP Certified (North Carolina State University)
- Food Safety Tech Hazards Series: Managing Supply Chain Risks (Food Safety Tech)
Timeline
Food Safety Quality Assurance Senior Category Lead
INSPIRE BRANDS
04.2023 - CurrentRead More
Food Technologist
INSPIRE BRANDS
02.2022 - 04.2023Read More
Quality Assurance Associate
DOLE PACKAGED FOODS
09.2021 - 02.2022Read More
Quality Control Technician
DOLE PACKAGED FOODS
03.2021 - 09.2021Read More
Quality Assurance Technician
PERDUE FARMS INC
01.2020 - 03.2021Read More
CENTRAL GEORGIA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
A.A.S from Orthopedic Technology
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THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
B.S from Food and Nutrition
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