Scott Lewis
Liberty,Kansas
Summary
Dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance and Food Safety professional with extensive experience in laboratory management, regulatory compliance, and food safety programs. Proven ability to lead teams, implement quality control initiatives, and ensure compliance with FDA, state regulations, and SQF standards. Strong leadership skills with expertise in Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), internal audits, and training programs. Holds HACCP and PCQI certifications, with a commitment to maintaining high-quality and safe food production practices.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Plant Lab and Quality Manager
Bartlett
07.2023 - Current
- Oversee plant Quality Assurance and Food Safety Programs to meet company, FDA, state regulatory, and SQF standards
- Conduct annual audits of food safety and quality programs to ensure compliance
- Develop and manage the master sanitation program
- Lead training initiatives for employees on SOPs and food safety practices
- Assist in the review, development, and implementation of new SOPs
- Supervise and lead the plant food safety team, including Food Safety Technicians and Quality Assurance Technicians
- Create and update standard cleaning protocols and departmental operating procedures
- Lead internal audit teams and develop corrective action plans for non-compliance findings
- Manage the positive release program to ensure product safety
- Oversee the purchase and maintenance of cleaning equipment and supplies
- Ensure all plant equipment is clean and safe for production
- Manage the pest control program, utilizing a third-party provider and implementing corrective actions as needed
Lab Analyst
ESM
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Conducted analytical testing including Calcium, Hydralazine, ICP, GC, and Moisture
- Maintained laboratory equipment and ensured quality control in testing procedures
Production Supervisor
EaglePicher Technologies, LLC
03.2017 - 04.2022
- Managed production processes including Coater, Calendar, Mixing, and Scheduling
- Led and mentored a team of production employees to optimize workflow and efficiency
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided training to enhance staff competency
- Implemented process improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste
- Ensured machinery calibration and compliance with production targets
- Collaborated with quality and safety teams to maintain compliance with company and regulatory standards
Lab Technician
Archer Daniels Midland
10.2014 - 03.2017
- Supervised overnight lab operations
- Developed and maintained SOPs for laboratory processes
- Managed inventory and performed quality control inspections
Education
High School Diploma -
Carthage R-9
05-1999
Skills
- Quality Assurance & Control
- Food Safety Compliance
- Internal Audits & Regulatory Compliance
- Laboratory Management
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Development
- Leadership & Team Development
- Training & Employee Development
- Sanitation & Cleaning Protocols
- Pest Control Program Management
- Equipment Maintenance & Calibration
- Microsoft Office & ERP Systems
- Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
- Strong Verbal & Written Communication
- Availability for Overtime as Needed
- Quality training
- Quality planning
- Document management
- Continuous improvement
- SOP review
- Operation Monitoring
- Problem-solving
- Corrective actions
- Operational improvements
- Internal auditing
- Document control
- Documentation control
- Control plan development
- Operational excellence
- Excellent researching skills
- SOP development
- Analytical mindset
- Product inspection
- Quality processes
- Team Training
- Performance monitoring
- Validation techniques
Certification
- HACCP Certification, 07/01/23 - Present
- PCQI Certification
- SQF Practitioner Training
- Driver’s License
Accomplishments
- Led the research and procurement efforts for laboratory equipment in a new facility setup.
- Successfully developed and implemented comprehensive food safety programs.
- Played a key role in internal audits and compliance initiatives to meet regulatory standards.
- Developed and revised SOPs to enhance food safety and quality procedures.
Timeline
Plant Lab and Quality Manager
Bartlett
07.2023 - Current
Lab Analyst
ESM
06.2022 - 07.2023
Production Supervisor
EaglePicher Technologies, LLC
03.2017 - 04.2022
Lab Technician
Archer Daniels Midland
10.2014 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Carthage R-9