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FSQA ManagerQA / Production SupervisorWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridLocation: Clinton, AR, US
Open to relocation: Yes
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Tyler Watkins
Food Safety Management
Clinton,AR
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Summary
Results-driven Quality and Food Safety professional with 6 years of experience in FDA- and USDA-regulated food manufacturing environments. Expert in FSMA compliance, BRC audits, HACCP/CCP programs, food defense, and continuous improvement. Proven leader recognized for building compliant systems, strengthening audit readiness, and driving a strong food safety culture.
Experienced with food safety and quality assurance protocols. Utilizes expertise in compliance and regulatory standards to ensure product quality and safety. Track record of leading teams and implementing efficient quality control measures.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
FSQA Manager
Global Foods Group, Inc.
Clinton, AR
01.2024 - Current
- - Lead FSQA operations across FDA, USDA, and BRC-regulated products ensuring audit readiness and compliance.
- - Oversee R&D and new product setup including regulatory review, labeling compliance, and process validation.
- - Develop and control food safety programs, SOPs, and prerequisite programs aligned with FSMA and BRC standards.
- - Drive CAPA investigations using root cause analysis to prevent recurrence of nonconformances.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and improve quality metrics.
- Ensured compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations governing food safety and quality assurance.
- Participated in regulatory inspections as the primary point of contact for the organization''s food safety program.
- Worked closely with production staff to identify opportunities for continuous improvement in food safety practices.
- Scheduled and chaired quality review meetings to review effectiveness of performance mitigating risk, improving throughput and achieving customer satisfaction.
QA Specialist
Peco Foods
10.2023 - 11.2024
- - Executed USDA-compliant QA oversight in a high-volume protein manufacturing environment.
- - Performed HACCP monitoring, verification, and documentation.
- - Conducted GMP enforcement, facility inspections, and environmental monitoring.
- - Supported regulatory inspections and internal audits.
- Conducted thorough inspections of products to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify quality issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Facilitated effective communication between QA, development, and management teams through regular status updates on ongoing projects, including progress reports and issue tracking metrics.
QA / Production Supervisor
Global Foods Group, Inc.
06.2017 - 09.2023
- - Supervised QA and production activities to ensure compliance with HACCP, CCP, customer, and regulatory standards.
- - Performed critical product and equipment checks essential to food safety compliance.
- - Enforced GMPs and sanitation standards on the production floor.
- Supervised production teams to ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency and reduced waste.
- Coordinated daily workflows, optimizing resource allocation and minimizing downtime.
- Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nemo Vista
Skills
- FSMA & PCQI
- BRCGS Audits
- FDA & USDA Compliance
- HACCP & CCP Management
- Food Defense
- Root Cause Analysis & CAPA
- Continuous Improvement GMP Enforcement
- Document Control
- Environmental Monitoring
Accomplishments
- Achieved AA+ by completing regulatory BRC audit with accuracy and efficiency. This was the first score above a B achieved by the company in over 13 years.
- Successfully introduced and implemented RedZone for food safety and quality compliance and improved OEE.
- Brought about a relationship with Keychain to connect with other companies, expand business reach and create lasting co-manufacturing opportunities.
Certification
PCQI | HACCP Certified | Internal Auditor | Food Defense Manager | GS1 US Labeling Foundations
Timeline
FSQA Manager
Global Foods Group, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
QA Specialist
Peco Foods
10.2023 - 11.2024
QA / Production Supervisor
Global Foods Group, Inc.
06.2017 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Nemo Vista