Rebekah Valenti
Media,PA
Summary
Intelligent Quality Manager with talents in monitoring production quality and improving productivity. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance. Deep understanding of the tools and concepts that go into quality management. Flexible, reliable, and ensure standards meet expectations and legal compliance.
Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Manager
Veroni USA
Swedesboro, New Jersey
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Developed and implemented quality management systems to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
- Conducted training sessions for employees on quality assurance processes, techniques and tools.
- Performed internal audits of production processes to identify areas of improvement and non-conformities.
Facility Quality Manager
Morton Salt
Fairless Hills, PA
05.2021 - 01.2024
- Investigated customer complaints and initiated corrective action plans.
- Audited production floor and monitored metrics, verified adherence to standard work instructions and corrected deficiencies.
- Maintained records related to product inspections, tests, calibrations and other quality control activities in accordance with applicable regulations.
- Worked closely with management teams to help identify process improvements that would improve overall efficiency.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of existing quality control systems and made recommendations for changes or improvements as necessary.
- Provided technical support for the development and implementation of RedZone quality control compliance module systems and procedures.
- Conducted training sessions for employees on quality assurance processes, techniques and tools.
Quality Control Supervisor
Thomas Foods International, USA
Swedesboro, NJ
04.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed team of 11 technicians and inspectors to ensure adherence to product requirements.
- Conferred with contract administrators, led quality assurance procedures and prepared reports.
- Trained and developed employees in effort to contribute to overall professional growth.
- Reviewed standard operating procedures to refine production processes or update for conformity to new regulations or policies.
- Reviewed specifications for products and regulatory labels.
- Created generic label approvals.
- Supervised onboarding and training of new personnel to maximize capacities of quality assurance team.
- Monitored QA procedures for adherence by employees, notifying personnel of non-compliance issues.
Quality Control Technician
Thomas Foods USA
Swedesboro, NJ
01.2017 - 04.2020
- Compared samples to standards and specifications by performing detailed measurements and tests.
- Implemented quality control objectives to resolve production issues, optimize product reliability and reduce costs.
- Inspected equipment, machinery and facility conditions for non-conformities and potential food safety risks.
- Examined samples of raw materials before use in production of raw meat products.
- As an acting Supervisor, kept up to date on SQF compliance regulations and institutional policies, implemented new procedures to meet adjusted standards and communicated changes to personnel.
- Developed new QA methods to resolve problems efficiently.
- Monitored QA procedures for adherence by employees, notifying personnel of non-compliance issues.
- As an acting Supervisor, prepared documentation for multiple audits including the 2020 SQF audit; maintaining an Excellent rating.
Supervisor
Premier Packaging
Easton, PA
08.2016 - 12.2016
- Monitored employee performance and conducted retraining to correct problems and optimize productivity.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Monitored equipment efficiency, checked materials supplies and coordinated manpower requirements to meet expected demand.
Quality Control Technician
Ready Pac Llc.
Swedesboro, NJ
08.2007 - 03.2016
- Documented results and entered data into CAT2 to track and assess trends.
- Examined raw materials before use in production of ready to eat goods.
- Monitored and upheld safe operating procedures and clean area mandates to meet regulatory requirements.
- Provided quality support to ensure that products met quality standards and customer requirements.
- Evaluated grading of product quality against published specifications to maintain consistently high-quality standards.
- Analyzed issues and recommended corrective actions to improve final results.
Education
Certification - Swedish Massage
National Massage Therapy Institute
2007
High School Diploma - General Studies
Pennsville Memorial High School
2006
Skills
- Self Starter
- Problem resolution
- Attention to detail
- Energetic and organized
- Excellent analytical skills
- Specifications Compliance
- Manufacturing Processes
- Health and Safety Regulations
- Knowledge of HACCP
Accomplishments
Proudly rated by management as a leading performer.
Written SOPs for finished product inspections.
Written Standard Work reports in preparation for RedZone.
Created documentation forms to record label claims data.
Created multiple training documents for new procedures.
Certification
- PCQI Human Food 2021
- PCQI Animal Food 2021
- HACCP 2021
- SQF 2021
- NSF Auditing 2022
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Quality Manager
Veroni USA
08.2024 - 09.2024
Facility Quality Manager
Morton Salt
05.2021 - 01.2024
Quality Control Supervisor
Thomas Foods International, USA
04.2020 - 05.2021
Quality Control Technician
Thomas Foods USA
01.2017 - 04.2020
Supervisor
Premier Packaging
08.2016 - 12.2016
Quality Control Technician
Ready Pac Llc.
08.2007 - 03.2016
Certification - Swedish Massage
National Massage Therapy Institute
High School Diploma - General Studies
Pennsville Memorial High School
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