Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Focused on producing high quality products that exceed customer expectations and help achieve company production and revenue goals.
Food Safety Professional with 19 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry having extensive knowledge in different processes.
* Mixed ingredients according to established recipes and formulas.
* Adjusted controls on feed mill machines to regulate speed, pressure, temperature, and other variables.
* Monitored quality control points throughout the production process.
* Adhered to standard operating procedures at all times while working on the feed mill floor.
* Tested product samples for moisture content, protein levels. using laboratory instruments and equipment.
* Monitored operating milling machinery, reviewed outputs, took samples and adjusted components to verify high-quality end product.
* Ensured compliance with all applicable safety rules and regulations.
* Recorded data such as weight, volume, ingredients used. into log books.
* Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
* Followed strict protocols for handling hazardous chemicals safely.
* Mix batches of feed according to customer specifications or company standards.
* Analyzed and managed flow sheet of each mill and adjusted mill to optimize yield and maintain consistent quality.
* Conducted laboratory analysis accurately, precisely and punctually as prescribed by approved methods, recorded results and verified accuracy.
*Developed and implemented process improvements to increase production efficiency.
* Develop and provide training for food safety and quality requirements
* Develop and maintain documentation such as SOP's and Specifications, as well as maintenance of manuals, policies and procedures as relate to any food safety concerns
* Conduct facility food safety audits as well as manage third party audits
* Monitor and verify activities to ensure that all products coming in and out of the facility meet food safety standards in addition to quality standards
* Update existing food safety procedures and documentation to keep up with changing requirements
* Work closely with Operations Manager and/or General Manager on any food safety or quality assurance issues
* Oversee proper maintenance and sanitation of all facility to comply with food safety requirements
* Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed and documented correctly at all times
* Responsible for developing, administering and maintaining applicable Food Safety Programs & Policies;implementation and continuous improvement of food safety focused programs including but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices, SQF Food Safety and Quality systems and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
* Collaborated with senior leadership to set long-term objectives for the company.
* Managed budgeting and financial planning processes for the organization.
* Conducted regular meetings with department heads to review progress on strategic initiatives.
* Reviewed internal reports and identified areas of risk or potential cost savings.
* Approved suppliers for importing raw materials from multiple countries.
* Draft quality assurance policies and procedures
* Interpret and implement quality assurance standards
* Review the implementation and efficiency of quality and inspection systems
* Plan, conduct and monitor testing and inspection of materials and products to ensure finished product quality
* Document internal audits and other quality assurance activities
* Investigate customer complaints and non-conformance issues
* Collect and compile statistical quality data
* Analyze data to identify areas for improvement in the quality system
* Develop, recommend and monitor corrective and preventive actions
* Prepare reports to communicate outcomes of quality activities
* Identify training needs and organize training interventions to meet quality standards
* Coordinate and support on-site audits conducted by external providers
* Evaluate audit findings and implement appropriate corrective actions
* Monitor risk management activities
* Responsible for document management systems
* Assure ongoing compliance with quality and industry regulatory requirements
* Prepared merchandise for sales floor.
* Completed all cleaning, stocking and organizing tasks in assigned sales area.
* Wrote sales slips and sales contracts.
* Documented all customer inquiries and comments thoroughly and quickly.
* Processed cash and credit payments rapidly and accurately.
*Responded to all customer inquiries thoroughly and professionally.
* Placed special merchandise orders for customers.
* Greeted customers in a timely fashion, while quickly determining their needs.
* Answered customer questions about product availability and shipment times.
* Accurately logged all daily shipping and receiving orders.
* Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality.
* Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
* Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime.
* Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.
* Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
* Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
* Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals
* Accurately read, understood, and carried out written instructions.
* Communicated operational issues and changes to supervisor on regular basis.
* Followed company procedures to maintain work environment in a neat and orderly condition.
* Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
* Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
* Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality.
* Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership.
* Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime.
* Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.