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RICKIE Lobo

East Windsor,NJ

Summary

Result-oriented, innovative, dependable & reliable. 7 Plus years of experience in all facets of Quality management and Laboratory practices. Proven ability to produce under pressure without sacrificing quality. Detailed oriented and very disciplined sense for various food Applications. Extensive knowledge of Spices, Ingredients, Flavors and Organoleptic evaluations. Works well with production teams on correcting negative trends and driving improvements. Skilled Quality individual focused on performing appropriate and useful analysis of products and component materials in order to drive quality improvements in manufacturing environments. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Quality and processes. Motivated to learn, grow and excel.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Catering And Event Planning

Self Employed
East Windsor, NJ
11.2018 - Current
  • Responsible for Planning and Organization of food production, food preparation and Inventory control.
  • Develop Menus for all catering occasions, considering customer base and food variety.
  • Established working relationships with clients by organizing various events.
  • Supervise helpers and co-workers.
  • Perform event coordination for parties and gatherings.

Quality Control Associate

Amazon Fulfillment Center
Cranbury, NJ
10.2017 - 01.2018
    • Followed and carried out Quality control standards and safety protocol on daily basis.
    • Completed deviation forms and recorded findings of inspection process, collaborating with quality team members and department managers to implement procedural remedies.
    • Assisted managers and all other operational leaders onsite with multiple tasks.
    • Inspected, verified and documented quantifiable characteristics of finished goods by comparing against customer specifications and company quality standards.
    • Exceeded company picking percentage rate and recognized as top ten pickers on site.
    • Provided regular updates to team leadership on quality metrics by communicating consistency problems or production deficiencies.
    • Participated in weekly meetings with IT department.

Diagnostic Technician Filling /Liat

Roche Molecular Diagnostics
Branchburg , NJ
09.2016 - 09.2017
  • Recorded all activities in log books and set up line operation with specified length according to order for machines such as tablet counter, weigh scale, capper, labeler, etc.
  • Executed aseptic manufacturing processes using SOP's, batch records, protocols and equipment diagrams.
  • Determined product is ready for packaging and disposed rejected material.
  • Performed clean work area and decontaminate work surfaces and checked all process order and product information before start fill process in Lab and production areas.
  • Executed all production activities related to PCR molecular testing using appropriate techniques.
  • Sampled Products as required on sampling data sheets and conducted environment swabbing.
  • Performed in-process quality checks for specific quality attributes and examined quality of products to ensure they meet regulatory requirements, company, and customer's quality standards.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently following SOP's.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards cGMP's, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
  • Modified controls to regulate temperature, pressure, feed and flow of liquids and gases while monitoring outcomes and promoting successful processing.
  • Stored, retrieved, mixed and monitored chemicals used in production process.

Quality Control Lead Inspector

Switlik Survival Products
Trenton, NJ
02.2016 - 09.2016
  • Inspected and evaluated raw materials, packaging materials according to related to specifications and standard.
  • Inspected Product according to current Engineering design specifications and Bill of Materials.
  • Provided support to production floor by enforcing and monitoring cGMPs to insure quality.
  • Responsible for monitoring several aspects of manufacturing process and submitting summary report weekly and monthly.
  • Work in liaison with Engineering, R&D team in Product Development and In-process improvement.
  • Visually inspected in-process product, labels and finished goods for conformance to set standards and check processed sales notes for accuracy according to customer specifications.
  • Updated and completed all documentation, logs and observation reports as required.
  • Identified urgent quality situations, assessed nature of the issue and contained, resolved or recommended action quickly.
  • Ensured proper cleaning, sanitization and line clearance has been completed and documented to standard prior to next production run.
  • Identified and implemented improvements to Quality Control processes and procedures as needed.
  • Responsible at all times for promoting safety culture and awareness within the area.
  • Supported and adhered to all plant safety policies and procedures at all times.
  • Audited all areas of manufacturing and packaging process and perform quality checks in accordance with cGMP, cGLP, cGDP, ISO standards for conformity and compliance.
  • Assisted in creating and developing SOP according to company standards and guidelines.
  • Assisted QA Manager in investigating and resolving quality issues and consumer complaints.
  • Recorded and reported all Visual or Test conducted discrepancies for nonconformity.
  • Investigated, analyzed and solved quality assurance production concerns.
  • Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
  • Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
  • Evaluated components and final products against quality standards and manufacturing specifications.
  • Completed precise measurements using special tools.
  • Monitored performance and generated reports detailing quality of product and defect rates.
  • Created and deployed best practices to improve efficiency and reduce defects.
  • Used hand tools, instruments, gauges and equipment to complete accurate measurements and noted results for official records.
  • Examined products for defects or issues, reported problems quickly and maintained high levels of accuracy.
  • Checked color, shape, texture and grade of products and materials against established templates, charts and samples.
  • Performed daily inspection rounds throughout facilities to check on all equipment and machinery.
  • Located and investigated production concerns and helped management implement corrective actions.
  • Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.

Quality Control/Food Sensory/ Flavor Lab Tech

Chromocell Corporation
North Brunswick, NJ
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Facilitated in selection of appropriate flavors in response to client requests.
  • Verified and validated records for correct and complete documentation.
  • Followed and carried out implementation of Company Certified programs such as HACCP, NSF, SQF, Food Defense and Food Safety and Food Quality programs as required.
  • Evaluated samples against standards by completing visual inspections and other established tests.
  • Conducted routine analysis of in-process materials and finished goods.
  • Participated in Analytical Sensory evaluation in Reproducibility, Discrimination and Agreement (Descriptive and Recognition Testing).
  • Compounded formulae, and labeled them for flavorists' internal use and generated data for products and samples for submission/ testing / evaluation.
  • Worked with Flavorist and Product Development team to help build and maintain a dynamic flavor library.
  • Preformed precise weighing and safe handling of flavor materials.
  • Recorded lot numbers for sampling through company system.
  • Maintained positive and action oriented attitude with both internal and external clients.
  • Performed visual assessment of products to evaluate conformance with quality standards.
  • Developed and maintained strong interdisciplinary relationship with Product Development, QC and Manufacturing.
  • Adhered to safety and clean area procedures to comply with agency and regulatory mandates.
  • Identified and resolved variances to bring products in line with requirements.

Education

Certificate - Food Sciences And Technology

Alison
Online

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts And Food Science

- Hudson County Community College
New Jersey

Skills

  • Excellent organizational and Analytical Skills
  • Good oral and written Communication Skills
  • Quality Control Management and Safety
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
  • Specifications Conformance
  • Food Safety
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Diagnostic Tests
  • Quality Control
  • Materials Testing
  • Laboratory Safety Procedures
  • Documentation
  • Equipment Testing and Calibration
  • HACCP Enforcement

Certification

  • Certified in Quality Assurance and Quality Control in Pharmaceutical.


JOB RELATED TRAINING

Delegating, Decision Making, Technical Planning, Risk Management, Basic Measuring, Root Cause Analysis, Government Contract Quality Assurance, Statistical Sampling, Statistical Process Control, AS9100 D/ISO 9001 Quality System Auditor, Material Handling And testing, Food Safety ISO 2200:2018 (FSMS) Food Safety Management System , Safe Laboratory practices and acuity, Calibration & Measuring, Safety Protocols, Reagent Mixing, Laboratory Terminology, Diagnostic Tests,Precise Machinery Control, Aseptic Techniques, Compounding, Specifications Conformance, Familiar with GFSI/SQF/BRC, AS9100, ISO9001, ISO 2859, ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 standards and FDA regulations.

Timeline

Catering And Event Planning

Self Employed
11.2018 - Current

Quality Control Associate

Amazon Fulfillment Center
10.2017 - 01.2018

Diagnostic Technician Filling /Liat

Roche Molecular Diagnostics
09.2016 - 09.2017

Quality Control Lead Inspector

Switlik Survival Products
02.2016 - 09.2016

Quality Control/Food Sensory/ Flavor Lab Tech

Chromocell Corporation
01.2013 - 01.2016

Certificate - Food Sciences And Technology

Alison

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts And Food Science

- Hudson County Community College

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