STEVEN ALLSHOUSE
Tacoma
Summary
Dynamic Corporate Supplier Quality Manager with a proven track record at Utz Snacks, excelling in supplier performance evaluation and relationship management. Expert in quality metrics analysis and continuous improvement strategies, fostering collaboration across departments. Adept at technical problem solving and training QA managers, driving operational excellence and product quality.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Supplier Quality Manager
Utz Snacks
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Championed a culture of quality within the organization by promoting best practices in supplier management techniques.
- Streamlined communication channels between suppliers and internal departments to facilitate issue resolution quickly and efficiently.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments for potential new suppliers, mitigating potential issues before onboarding.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers through regular communication and site audits.
- Implemented robust supplier qualification processes, ensuring consistent product quality.
- Improved supplier quality by conducting comprehensive audits and assessments.
- Provided timely feedback to suppliers on their performance, fostering an environment of transparency and collaboration.
- Maintained accurate records of supplier evaluations, certifications, and performance metrics for easy reference.
- Identified opportunities for continuous improvement within the supply base, driving overall operational excellence.
- Established clear expectations for suppliers through detailed specifications and requirements documentation.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment between supplier capabilities and company needs.
Regional Quality Manager
Utz Snacks
10.2019 - 01.2023
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
- Served as liaison between the Quality Management team and other departments within the organization, fostering collaboration on shared objectives related to product excellence.
- Utilized statistical analysis tools such as Six Sigma methodologies to identify trends in manufacturing data, pinpointing areas needing attention or optimization efforts.
- Managed a diverse team of quality professionals, providing ongoing coaching and development to support their career growth and enhance the department''s overall capabilities.
Technical Services Manager/QA/R&D/Regulatory Label
Pinnacle Foods Inc.
01.2000 - 10.2019
- Identified key metrics for tracking departmental success, and adjusted strategies accordingly to improve results over time.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for team members, identifying opportunities for professional growth and development within the organization.
- Introduced automation tools into daily operations which increased overall efficiency while reducing manual intervention. Implemented Redzone in four facilities which eliminated paper documents.
- Facilitated clear communication between technical services team members and other departments, fostering strong working relationships across the organization.
- Optimized resource allocation by effectively prioritizing projects based on business needs and available resources.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and best practices, ensuring optimal performance of technical services department.
Quality Assurance Manager
Nalley's Fine Foods
05.1990 - 01.2000
- Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to established protocols, maintaining consistency across the organization.
- Trained team members on quality assurance principles, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
- Facilitated communication between departments regarding quality concerns, fostering collaboration towards shared goals.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing comprehensive QA processes and procedures.
- Investigated customer complaints and performed corrective actions to resolve quality issues.
- Assessed product quality by monitoring quality assurance metrics, reports and dashboards.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
- Implemented corrective action plans based on audit findings, resulting in measurable improvements over time.
- Reduced defects in products by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Tacoma Community College
Tacoma, WABachelor of Arts -
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA03-1990
Skills
- Quality metrics analysis using TraceGains for supplier document compliance and supplier corrective action reports
- Supplier relationship management
- Supplier performance evaluation using key metrics of supplier quality and procurement objectives
- Documentation review and approval inTraceGains
- Continuous improvement strategies through supplier audits and corrective actions
- Technical problem solving through RCA/CAPA events
- Audit planning and physical supplier audits conducted
- Supplier quality management based on supplier quality manual
- Developed supplier quality manual
- Effective communication with manufacturing facilities, procurement, research and development, regulatory, and raw material suppliers
- Training and development of QA mangers for TraceGains use
Accomplishments
- Achieved over 95% supplier document compliance by implementing TraceGains for enterprise use
- Documented and resolved supplier quality complaints which led to 80% reduction of plant holds due to raw material non compliance.
- Authored supplier quality manual and tied into TraceGains for supplier signoff
- Wrote supplier approval policy/procedure
Certification
- Preventive Controls Qualified Individual certification in 2016
- HAACP certified since 1995
- SQF internal auditor certified in 2005
- Lean six sigma green belt certified in 2017
- Certified FDA food labeling
Timeline
Corporate Supplier Quality Manager
Utz Snacks
01.2023 - 08.2025
Regional Quality Manager
Utz Snacks
10.2019 - 01.2023
Technical Services Manager/QA/R&D/Regulatory Label
Pinnacle Foods Inc.
01.2000 - 10.2019
Quality Assurance Manager
Nalley's Fine Foods
05.1990 - 01.2000
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Tacoma Community College
Bachelor of Arts -
Western Washington University