Shelby Kelce
Bondurant
Summary
Committed professional with background as Food Safety Manager. Have managed quality control, implemented safety procedures and ensured compliance with local and federal health regulations in previous roles. Demonstrated ability to lead teams to maintain high food safety standards while improving operational efficiency. Proven skills in risk assessment, hazard analysis and training staff on safety protocols.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HACCP/Food Safety Manager
Midwest Premier Foods
Ankeny
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted with development and implementation of new quality monitoring protocols.
- Conducted food safety assessments to ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
- Reviewed supplier documentation including ingredient specifications, allergen statements, certificates of analysis. prior to product acceptance.
- Performed microbiological testing of samples as part of regular quality assurance program.
- Facilitated team meetings with staff members responsible for implementing food safety initiatives within the organization.
- Created detailed reports outlining findings from investigations into incidents involving contamination or mishandling of ingredients at any stage of the production process.
- Trained personnel on proper cleaning techniques aimed at eliminating microbial hazards from work surfaces and equipment utilized in manufacturing operations.
- Maintained adherence to labeling and packaging requirements.
- Ensured that all employees had received appropriate training in HACCP principles and other relevant topics related to food safety management systems.
- Prepared trial samples of products for microbiological shelf-life testing and organoleptic assessment.
- Collaborated with internal teams to develop corrective action plans when non-conformances were identified during inspection or audit activities.
- Implemented a system for tracking consumer inquiries related to product recalls or other potential health risks caused by consumption of company products.
- Maintained accurate records pertaining to the implementation of food safety programs such as temperature logs, sanitation reports, chemical usage data.
- Conducted quality control procedures from raw material stage to finished product.
- Investigated customer complaints regarding food safety issues.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive food safety policies and procedures.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Quality Control Technician
Hy-Vee Fresh Commissary
Ankeny
09.2019 - 08.2024
- Participated in technical trainings and workshops to improve skills set and boost overall knowledge.
- Participated in continuous improvement activities such as Kaizen events aimed at improving overall quality levels within the organization.
- Performed visual inspections of finished products.
- Conducted tests on product samples and recorded results.
- Conducted frequent quality and compliance reviews of production work.
- Received and inspected raw materials.
- Calibrated, validated or maintained laboratory equipment.
- Maintained lab cleanliness and safety standards.
- Monitored daily performance of production team to identify and address issues affecting quality product output.
- Collaborated with production personnel concerning any changes made during the manufacturing process which could affect product quality or reliability.
- Produced thorough reports detailing findings and proposed recommendations.
- Examined samples of raw materials before use in production.
- Recorded lot numbers and serial numbers in ERP system for traceability of produced items.
- Assisted with training new Quality Control Technicians on proper procedures for inspecting materials and products.
- Identified quality problems and recommended solutions.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
High School Diploma -
Des Moines Lincoln High School
Des Moines, IA05-2015
Skills
- HACCP implementation
- Food safety assessments
- Microbiological testing
- Regulatory compliance
- Supplier documentation review
- Employee training
- Allergen control
- Equipment calibration
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Problem-solving abilities
- Product testing
- Temperature control
- Waste management
- Sanitation management
- Laboratory techniques
- Attention to detail
- Labeling requirements
- Foreign material detection
- Foodborne pathogens
- Food defense strategies
Certification
- HACCP Certification
- Seafood HACCP Certification
- PCQI
Timeline
HACCP/Food Safety Manager
Midwest Premier Foods
08.2024 - Current
Quality Control Technician
Hy-Vee Fresh Commissary
09.2019 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
Des Moines Lincoln High School