Rekesha Miksell

Quality Assurance Lead Position Summary Primarily responsible for the implementation and adherence to Mom’s Meals HACCP and Food Safety programs, procedures, and activities in a Ready-to-Eat manufacturing facility. This role monitors all stages of the production process to ensure compliance with all company standards, regulatory standards and to ensure we supply a quality product safe for consumption, while providing leadership and training to the Quality Assurance Technicians. Position responsibilities include, but not limited to Inspect assembly line for complete sanitation between food batches to prevent cross-contamination Complete random surface inspections on equipment using ATP swab testing Perform environmental and food contact surfacetesting Perform internal audits (Glass & Brittle Plastic, GMPs, Pest Control, Food Defense, Allergen Control, Label Verification, Receiving) Perform Direct Observations and Record Reviews Perform chemical tritations Has the authority to place product that is out of specifications on Quality hold Has the authority to stop the line from runningand/or place product on Quality hold if there is afood safety concern Assist in training Quality Assurance personnel on safety, sanitation, and the compliance of policies and procedures Required skills and experience Passion for accuracy Trustworthy and reliable Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to work independently as well as a productive team player Must be at least 18 years of age Must be able to read, write and speak English Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal Proficient in Microsoft Excel (general data entry and graph literacy) College coursework or degree in Food Science or related field 2 – 4 years of Quality and Food Safety work experience required Preferred experience HACCP Certification required PCQI Certification a plus SQF Practitioner Certification a plus Bilingual in Spanish a plus Physical requirements Must be able to work in a hot or cold environment for extended periods of time Must be able to stand for extended periods of time Quality Assurance and Food Safety Supervisor QASPVR Position Summary The Quality Assurance and Food Safety Supervisor assists in overseeing Quality and Food Safety Programs (HACCP-Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Vegetables; Labeling; GMPs; Internal Auditing, etc.), including implementation, staff training and documentation. Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to Assist in overseeing Quality and Food Safety Programs (HACCP-Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Vegetables; Labeling; GMPs; Internal Auditing, etc.), including implementation, staff training and documentation Work with USDA/FSIS Consumer Safety Inspectors, FDA and State Regulatory Inspectors; Assist in the obtaining environmental and product testing samples as needed Monitor sanitation activities and participate in pre-op inspections Assist with internal audit program for quality and food safety plans Conduct daily sensory evaluation of foods being produced and packaged Use all required safety equipment and consistently follow all food-related sanitation and operating safety guidelines; ensure food production staff does the same Supervise Quality Assurance Technicians (4-5); perform supervisor duties including attendance verification Take the initiative to see and assign general cleaning tasks in work areas Provide communication between Quality Assurance Team and the Management Team Perform any and all Quality Assurance Tech responsibilities Be responsible for implementation and oversight of all programs, SOPs, and GMPs related to the food safety management system for their department Required Skills and Experience Associate’s degree in Food Science, Culinary Science or related field Certified in HACCP for meat, poultry and seafood Previous experience in an USDA/FSIS inspected food manufacturing facility with food safety and quality assurance Previous supervisory experience Must be able to read/write/speak in English Strong computer (MS Office), math, and measurement conversion skills Organized and detail-oriented with problem-solving skills Must be able to discern colors Ability to obtain all required certifications and renew as necessary Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines Ability to learn/adapt to changing requirements/situations Quality Assurance Lead Position Summary Primarily responsible for the implementation and adherence to Mom’s Meals HACCP and Food Safety programs, procedures, and activities in a Ready-to-Eat manufacturing facility. This role monitors all stages of the production process to ensure compliance with all company standards, regulatory standards and to ensure we supply a quality product safe for consumption, while providing leadership and training to the Quality Assurance Technicians. Position responsibilities include, but not limited to Inspect assembly line for complete sanitation between food batches to prevent cross-contamination Complete random surface inspections on equipment using ATP swab testing Perform environmental and food contact surfacetesting Perform internal audits (Glass & Brittle Plastic, GMPs, Pest Control, Food Defense, Allergen Control, Label Verification, Receiving) Perform Direct Observations and Record Reviews Perform chemical tritations Has the authority to place product that is out of specifications on Quality hold Has the authority to stop the line from runningand/or place product on Quality hold if there is afood safety concern Assist in training Quality Assurance personnel on safety, sanitation, and the compliance of policies and procedures Required skills and experience Passion for accuracy Trustworthy and reliable Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to work independently as well as a productive team player Must be at least 18 years of age Must be able to read, write and speak English Must have excellent communication skills, written and verbal Proficient in Microsoft Excel (general data entry and graph literacy) College coursework or degree in Food Science or related field 2 – 4 years of Quality and Food Safety work experience required Preferred experience HACCP Certification required PCQI Certification a plus SQF Practitioner Certification a plus Bilingual in Spanish a plus Physical requirements Must be able to work in a hot or cold environment for extended periods of time Must be able to stand for extended periods of time Quality Assurance and Food Safety Supervisor QASPVR Position Summary The Quality Assurance and Food Safety Supervisor assists in overseeing Quality and Food Safety Programs (HACCP-Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Vegetables; Labeling; GMPs; Internal Auditing, etc.), including implementation, staff training and documentation. Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to Assist in overseeing Quality and Food Safety Programs (HACCP-Meat, Poultry, Seafood, Vegetables; Labeling; GMPs; Internal Auditing, etc.), including implementation, staff training and documentation Work with USDA/FSIS Consumer Safety Inspectors, FDA and State Regulatory Inspectors; Assist in the obtaining environmental and product testing samples as needed Monitor sanitation activities and participate in pre-op inspections Assist with internal audit program for quality and food safety plans Conduct daily sensory evaluation of foods being produced and packaged Use all required safety equipment and consistently follow all food-related sanitation and operating safety guidelines; ensure food production staff does the same Supervise Quality Assurance Technicians (4-5); perform supervisor duties including attendance verification Take the initiative to see and assign general cleaning tasks in work areas Provide communication between Quality Assurance Team and the Management Team Perform any and all Quality Assurance Tech responsibilities Be responsible for implementation and oversight of all programs, SOPs, and GMPs related to the food safety management system for their department Required Skills and Experience Associate’s degree in Food Science, Culinary Science or related field Certified in HACCP for meat, poultry and seafood Previous experience in an USDA/FSIS inspected food manufacturing facility with food safety and quality assurance Previous supervisory experience Must be able to read/write/speak in English Strong computer (MS Office), math, and measurement conversion skills Organized and detail-oriented with problem-solving skills Must be able to discern colors Ability to obtain all required certifications and renew as necessary Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines Ability to learn/adapt to changing requirements/situations

• Knowledge of HACCP and GMP’s required for employee practices in a USDA Establishment
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and electronic communication tools Good verbal and written communication skill SQF Practitioner Certificate HACCP Certified