Food Safety and Quality Control professional with good people management skills, open communication and listening skills, flexible and adaptable time management and organizational skills, internally motivated and detail-oriented, team player seeking a more responsible position with the availability to strengthen any team and food manufacturing facility.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Supervisor
Glanbia Performance Nutrition
05.2014 - 06.2020
Responsible for Quality Auditor activities and review of daily reports
Schedule Technicians to line assignments, days, and shifts
Audit all line/HACCP paperwork completed by Technicians per shift
Coordinate microbiological analysis of products submitted for outside testing
Follow-up positive results
Lead, participate in, and report on the findings of monthly internal GMP audits
Write procedures and work instructions where needed
Verified submission of hours and PTO/vacation requests within ADP
Instrumental in the implementation of training of new and existing procedures
Participate in customer/consumer complaints process by investigating and performing taste evaluation where necessary
Provide direction in raw material rejection with the assistance of the purchasing department in documenting rejected or on-hold material
Participated and led scheduled mock trace activities and third-party audits
Enter data into SAP where required and utilize the system to generate activity reports
Perform daily audits of the facility, reporting any GMP violations for correction
Perform direct observation audits of Quality Technicians.
Quality Auditor/Quality C0-Manufacturer Lead
Glanbia Performance Nutrition
11.2011 - 05.2014
Responsible for quality inspection and evaluation of in-process procedures and finished goods
Ensure process documentation is complete and accurate
Assisted production in problem-solving, troubleshooting, and cross-functional work teams
Ensure or verify that products meet company expectations, are free of defects, and are within specification
Work closely with co-manufacturer management and operations teams to communicate Glanbia quality issues and concerns
Act as a resource to production and warehouse employees to promote GMPs, allergen control, and adherence to HAACP and HARPC programs.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Famous Daves
11.2007 - 01.2012
Knowledge of Labor Laws, Health Codes, Safe Food Handling and Sanitation, Safety and Security systems and procedures, and operations
Understanding of food preparation and production processes
Ensure that all menu items are prepared according to the recipe and presented in a proper manner
Follow food preparation details and inventory tools to prepare menu items adequately
Maintain working knowledge of all recipes, products, and production procedures
Ensure established standards of food safety and sanitation are maintained
Oversee or verify correct receipt, storage, and handling of food products to ensure quality and freshness at all times
Respond to guest comments and criticism constructively and positively, taking as many corrective measures as possible
Adhere to environmental safety requirements to ensure a safe and secure work environment for fellow workers and customers
Supervisory responsibilities with newer personnel and responsibility for coordinating training activities with personnel
Demonstrate high ethical standards at all times, adhering to standards in the company’s Code of Ethics policy.
Quality Assurance Technician
LLF-Premierro Foods
04.2011 - 09.2011
Monitored in-process policies and procedures, receiving inspection, equipment calibration, and spec verification
Performed weekly GMP and sanitation audits
Assisted production in problem-solving and cross-functional work teams
Trained temporary personnel on company policies and procedures, including GMPs & HACCP, in the USDA facility
Knowledge of statistical process control (SPC) and machine capability study
Responsible for quality inspection of incoming materials and evaluation of in-process and finished products.
Parts Processor
Hyundai Motors of America
05.2002 - 04.2007
Responsible for the Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Morale and Environment for the dock loading / unloading area within the Material Planning & Logistics department
Accountable for promoting and enforcing all plant safety policies and procedures
Must oversee receiving and incoming traffic of parts
Responsible for implementing the plan to kit and feed parts to point of use
Conduct and maintain part counts
Must have a strong safety orientation including a thorough understanding of PMHV procedures
Forklift certified.
Education
Culinary Arts, Sanitation and Food Safety Preparation, Nutrition and Menu Planning, Purchasing and Cost Control, Hospitality Management, Serv Safe Sanitation Certification -
Kendall Culinary College
Evanston, IL
05.1999
Timeline
Quality Control Supervisor
Glanbia Performance Nutrition
05.2014 - 06.2020
Quality Auditor/Quality C0-Manufacturer Lead
Glanbia Performance Nutrition
11.2011 - 05.2014
Quality Assurance Technician
LLF-Premierro Foods
04.2011 - 09.2011
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Famous Daves
11.2007 - 01.2012
Parts Processor
Hyundai Motors of America
05.2002 - 04.2007
Culinary Arts, Sanitation and Food Safety Preparation, Nutrition and Menu Planning, Purchasing and Cost Control, Hospitality Management, Serv Safe Sanitation Certification -