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TANNER FANDRICH

Beaver Dam,WI

Summary

Results and team driven Quality Manager with years of experience making sure products and services exceed regulatory requirements. Skilled in data analyzing and developing and maintaining standards. Very organized and respectful, and will provide that training and development with the team as well.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Manager Quality

Conagra Brands
02.2022 - 10.2024
  • Implemented quality control measures to reduce defect rates and enhance product quality consistently.
  • Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
  • Developed and maintained Food Safety/ HACCP plan.
  • Knowledge of SAP and BPCS inventory systems.
  • Well versed in Foodlogiq, Infinity, Sample Manager, Sharepoint, Oracle, and all Microsoft Suite programs.
  • Reported on metrics to include, but no limited to : Consumer complaints, EMPC/SE , product on hold, and waste.
  • Led NSF, Merieux, YUM Brands, FDA, USDA, and Non-GMO external audits.
  • Performed internal audits as well as mock recalls.
  • Managed a three shift operation.

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Conagra Brands
01.2018 - 02.2022
  • Designed strategic plan for component development practices to support future projects.
  • Implemented company policies, technical procedures and standards for preserving the integrity and security of data, reports and access.
  • Developed the on-site sanitation program from prior company's procedures/ policies, to the next prior to my role transition to full time Quality Supervisor.
  • Integrated ATP, APC/EB, and Listeria swabbing into the company- along with training and documentation. Lead the startup for Sample Manager at our plant and training to other supervisors.
  • Maintain company's RCA/CAPA tracker system, and corrective actions within the plant.
  • Provide backup to the SQF Practitioner within our plant on documentation, internal/ external audits, and as a customer liaison.
  • Worked on developing, maintaining, and providing training with Infinity and the transition from paper to paperless quality documentation.
  • Proficient in SAP and the transactions required for auditing holds, mock recall, product releases, and various Quality and Warehouse transactions.

United States Army Wisconsin National Guard

US Army National Guard
02.2013 - 02.2019

● Proven ability to lead through stressful situations, while maintaining complete control and
composure.
● Think critically despite less than positive outcomes at times.
● Create an environment that fosters teamwork and collaboration by pushing individuals to meet
standards together.
● Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnel folders.
● Worked with equipment accountability, team files, and training programs through AKO.

Fresh Pack Supervisor

Ryder
07.2013 - 08.2017
  • Established and maintained a positive work environment.
  • Built a work environment around positive reinforcement, and workplace chemistry.
  • Dealt with disputes with calm composure.
  • Understand the operation of various controls and procedures related to freezing tunnel and blanching equipment.
  • Knowledgeable on various types of forklifts.
  • Oversaw a group of 4-5 employees at all times.
  • When staffing is short I have found ways to motivate employees and place myself in the right mindset to accomplish the same tasks.
  • Had weekly employee evaluations with my employees, and often sat in and trained with employees on company training exercises.

Quality Practitioner

Ryder
12.2011 - 12.2017
  • Trained as IQF Practitioner with a high understanding of food quality procedures.
  • Worked as backup Quality Assurance Manager adhering to FDA, NSF, and SQF food safety codes and regulations.
  • Compliant with customer specifications and controls for food safety.
  • I help create the controls required to meet SQF level requirements for customers.
  • Inspected inbound loads and delivered bacteria samples accordingly.
  • This involved contact with customers on an administrative, and quality assurance level.
  • Manage projects weekly based on customer demands to ensure finished product leaves the plant error free.
  • Projects range from quality control fixes, facilitating groups for repacking projects, analyzing reports to find issues, and inventory audits.
  • Member of the Employee Engagement Committee, and Continuous Improvement committee.
  • Created changes in pre- shift formats, the employee of the month, plant tours, and employee suggestion forms.

Education

BBA - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Marian University, Fond Du Lac
Fond Du Lac, WI
2017

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Moraine Park Technical College
Fond Du Lac, WI
06.2016

Skills

  • Leadership and building new leaders
  • Teamwork and building upon strengths, expecting accountability
  • Data analysis and critical thinking
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Quality Management Systems
  • Quality Metrics and Goals

Affiliations

  • Implementing SQF Systems: Manufacturing certified.
  • HAACP Certified
  • PCQI Certified

Timeline

Plant Manager Quality

Conagra Brands
02.2022 - 10.2024

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Conagra Brands
01.2018 - 02.2022

Fresh Pack Supervisor

Ryder
07.2013 - 08.2017

United States Army Wisconsin National Guard

US Army National Guard
02.2013 - 02.2019

Quality Practitioner

Ryder
12.2011 - 12.2017

BBA - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Marian University, Fond Du Lac

Associate of Science - Business Administration

Moraine Park Technical College
TANNER FANDRICH