S. Brooke Bocek
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Accomplished management professional with a rich background in Quality, Food Safety, Operations, and Supply Chain. Proven expertise lies in adeptly applying continuous improvement methodologies to craft and execute comprehensive quality strategies, procedures, and processes. Well-versed in meticulously monitoring quality performance across the supply chain and throughout the entire product development life cycle.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Food Safety Director
Produce Alliance
11.2021 - Current
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Boosted client satisfaction rates through exceptional relationship management and prompt resolution of issues.
- Developed and implemented food safety and quality tracking, training and management programs.
- Reviewed and analyzed claims data and statistics to identify trends and areas requiring improvement.
- Enhanced food safety compliance by conducting thorough inspections and audits of food establishments.
- Managed development and implementation of lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
Director of Quality Assurance
Dynamic 3PL
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed and maintained a robust food safety management system, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Improved overall quality of products by closely monitoring production processes and identifying areas for improvement.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on food safety regulations and best practices, ensuring continuous compliance within the organization.
- Develop and enforce stringent quality standards and procedures for co-manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively, evaluating their performance based on predefined criteria related to food safety standards.
- Improved food safety compliance through comprehensive inspections and audits of food establishments.
Senior Food Safety Manager
Get Fresh Produce
08.2017 - 05.2019
- Enhanced food safety measures by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
- Improved overall quality of products by closely monitoring production processes and identifying areas for improvement.
- Increased employee awareness on food safety practices by conducting regular training sessions and workshops.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on food safety regulations and best practices, ensuring continuous compliance within the organization.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively, evaluating their performance based on predefined criteria related to food safety standards.
- Collaborated closely with senior leadership to establish organizational food safety goals, aligning resources and efforts effectively towards these objectives.
Director of Quality Assurance/ QA Account Manager
Dynamic 3PL
06.2015 - 08.2017
- Enhanced product quality by implementing comprehensive quality assurance processes and procedures.
- Developed and executed successful quality audits for continuous process improvement and risk mitigation.
- Reduced production defects by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish quality metrics for product performance evaluation.
- Drive initiatives to continuously improve co-manufacturing processes, quality, and efficiency.
- Interfaced directly with high-level executives within client companies, addressing concerns and correcting perceived faults to maintain smooth customer relationships.
- Improved food safety compliance through comprehensive inspections and audits of food establishments.
Director of Quality
JMK-iit
10.2011 - 06.2015
- Improved overall product quality by implementing robust testing methodologies and streamlining process improvements.
- Led a cross-functional team to develop and execute comprehensive quality assurance plans for products and services.
- Established clear performance metrics, monitoring progress to ensure continuous improvement in product quality and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted root cause analysis for product defects and implemented corrective actions, resulting in reduced return rates and increased customer satisfaction.
- Developed training programs that enhanced employees'' understanding of quality standards, leading to improved production accuracy and efficiency.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
William Rainey Harper College
Palatine, ILGeneral Education
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, ILHigh School Diploma -
Plano High School
Plano05.2009
Skills
- Leadership
- Operational Efficiency
- Continuous Improvement
- Quality Improvement Initiatives
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- Supply Chain Management
- Budgeting
- Claims
- Project Management
- Tech Savviness (Microsoft, SQL, Power BI, Databases, Etc)
- Contract Packaging
- Regulatory Compliance
- Vendor Compliance
Certification
· Six Sigma Black Belt
· SQF Practitioner
· PCQI
· HACCP
· Produce Grower Alliance Certificate
· GS1 Standards for Food Traceability
References
Standrea Payton– Co Worker - Produce Alliance - (626) 429-0173
Cheryl Hanek- Previous Supervisor - Dynamic 3PL - (708) 935-2504
Ryan Monteith- Quality Manager - Master Graphics - (815) 994-0736
Timeline
Senior Food Safety Director
Produce Alliance
11.2021 - Current
Director of Quality Assurance
Dynamic 3PL
05.2019 - 05.2021
Senior Food Safety Manager
Get Fresh Produce
08.2017 - 05.2019
Director of Quality Assurance/ QA Account Manager
Dynamic 3PL
06.2015 - 08.2017
Director of Quality
JMK-iit
10.2011 - 06.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant -
William Rainey Harper College
General Education
Northern Illinois University
High School Diploma -
Plano High School
· Six Sigma Black Belt
· SQF Practitioner
· PCQI
· HACCP
· Produce Grower Alliance Certificate
· GS1 Standards for Food Traceability
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