Tracy Hernandez

• Improved product quality by conducting routine laboratory tests and maintaining accurate records of results.
• Enhanced efficiency in the lab by streamlining processes for sample preparation and analysis.
• Reduced production downtime by quickly identifying product defects through meticulous testing procedures.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify root causes of quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Maintained a safe and clean laboratory environment, adhering to both company and regulatory standards.
• Assisted in training new QC Lab Technicians on standard operating procedures and best practices for accurate testing.

• Supervised daily pre-operational/operational sanitation, food safety/quality programs, HACCP review, monitoring and verification of CCP's.
• Provides food safety support and expertise and assists in investigations and testing. Involved with daily recordkeeping, master sanitation and ongoing training for HACCP, SSOP and SOP's while working closely with USDA/FSIS.
• Direct responsibility for management and scheduling of personnel for food safety, integrity, and quality tasks.

Assure control measures are in place and implemented as needed to assure safe, wholesome product.

• Sampled products for detailed analysis.
• Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
• Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.

• Set up machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
• Fed raw materials into machines.

• Minimized resources and time losses by addressing production issues directly and implementing timely solutions.
• Continuously checked products for quality assurance according to strict guidelines.
• Instructed junior team members on protocols and procedures of each station to maximize contributions.
• Run machines in employees absence and assist in all machine and flavor changeovers.