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Richard Bobby

Richard Bobby

Laboratory Technician
Escondido,CA

Summary

Food Safety and Quality professional responsible for implementing and enforcing food safety requirements for 200+ food and packaging manufacturers. Enforced food safety brand standards across distribution network. Developed effective working relationships with regulatory, supply chain, marketing, and research and development partners in the Quick Service Restaurant industry. Made continuous improvements to food safety programs, (i.e., food safety testing of ingredients, conducted risk assessments, and evaluated food handling procedures at the store level). Worked as a Laboratory Technician performing physical and chemical testing of various food products.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Food Safety & Quality Manager

Jack in the Box Inc.
San Diego, CA
04.2018 - 09.2022
  • Managed food safety team with 3 direct reports overseeing all food and packaging categories
  • Responsible for ensuring supply chain partners produced wholesome, high quality ingredients and products to all company and franchise restaurants
  • Conducted ongoing surveillance of manufacturer's food safety systems and programs, and managed specific food safety requirements for contracted distribution network.
  • Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary
  • Evaluated and approved new suppliers based on thorough assessments of their food safety and quality management systems, ensuring ongoing reliability in supply chain

Quality Assurance Product Manager

Jack in the Box Inc.
San Diego, CA
08.2005 - 04.2018
  • Managed 100+ food and packaging suppliers across different risk categories
  • Conducted manufacturer plant inspections to ensure food safety and quality specifications were met
  • Performed product matching projects with alternate suppliers to obtain approval into system
  • Collaborated with supply partners to make product specification enhancements
  • Reviewed QA testing results for products and provided supplier feedback to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Maintained positive vendor relations to build strong partnerships
  • Optimized product performance with data-driven analysis and continuous improvement initiatives

Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Jack in the Box Inc.
San Diego, CA
08.2002 - 08.2005
  • Responsible for food and packaging analytical testing of 100+ ingredients and packaging (physical, chemical, organoleptic)
  • Created and maintained product testing database, and reviewed with product managers
  • Troubleshooting of atypical lab test results
  • Conducted biannual lab proficiency testing to ensure technique met industry standards
  • Maintained and calibrated lab equipment on routine basis.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying areas for process optimization in lab.

Education

BS - Foods & Nutrition

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
08.1999 - 06.2002

AA - Liberal Studies

San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA
08.1997 - 06.1999

Skills

Leadership and Teamwork

Critical thinking and problem solving

Quality Assurance

Lab Testing Protocols

Food Microbiology

Detail Oriented

Customer Relations

Communication Skills

Fast Learner

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Food Safety & Quality Manager

Jack in the Box Inc.
04.2018 - 09.2022

Quality Assurance Product Manager

Jack in the Box Inc.
08.2005 - 04.2018

Quality Assurance Lab Technician

Jack in the Box Inc.
08.2002 - 08.2005

BS - Foods & Nutrition

San Diego State University
08.1999 - 06.2002

AA - Liberal Studies

San Diego Mesa College
08.1997 - 06.1999
Richard BobbyLaboratory Technician