Chris Miller
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Bio
Credentials
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Online Certificate: Business Communication
University of Wisconsin - ManitowocJan, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Online Certificate: Supervisory and Leadership
University of Wisconsin - ManitowocJan, 2011- Oct, 2024 -
Better Processing School
University of Wisconsin - MadisonJan, 1992- Oct, 2024 -
Food Plant Pest Management
Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN.Jan, 1991- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Old Wisconsin Sausage
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Food Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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QA Lab Tech
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Jul 2018 - Present
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Subco Foods, Inc.
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United States
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Food Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Quality Control Manager
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Apr 2016 - Jul 2018
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Kerry Red Arrow
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Quality Control Technician
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Jul 2006 - Dec 2015
International manufacturer of condensed natural smoke flavorings (liquid and dry), grill flavorings, browning agents, roast flavorings, food additives and preservatives.Performs within a priority based, fast-paced food ingredient manufacturing environment: multi-tasks and engages in constant organizational change, manages and maintains multiple discontinuous processes simultaneously through the application of continuous process improvement principles, statistical process controls and quality function deployment in a quality technician's and inspector's capacity.Reports to Quality Supervisor, ensures cGMPs, GLPs, HACCP, SQF, SSOPs, SOPs, COAs, allergen, kosher, pest control, and finished (dry and liquid) product specifications are met. Manages all processing plant lab functions (analytical testing and equipment calibration), performs incoming ingredient, in-process and finished goods sampling and testing, applies problem solving and conflict resolution techniques, bridges communication gaps.
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Senior Quality Engineer
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Feb 2006 - Apr 2006
An innovative, high technological, inventioneering company; created the first self-heating beverage/food container.Reports to Chief Operations Officer and Principal Staff Engineer, Research and Development, located in San Diego, CA.In Belgium, WI. (Lakeside Foods, contract food packaging plant) Oversees and spearheads product quality, continuous improvement, finished goods quality, in-process quality, performs troubleshooting and problem solving techniques: defective parts reduction, production line efficiency and cost reductions.In Wausau, WI. (Sonoco, contract container manufacturing plant). Oversees empty container manufacturing: continuous improvement, complexity, container quality and integrity, quality troubleshooting and problem solving techniques, defective parts reduction, production line efficiency and cost reductions.
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Quality Assurance Manager
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May 2005 - Jul 2005
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Specialty Rolled Metals (SRM)
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United States
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Mining
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1 - 100 Employee
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Quality Supervisor
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Oct 1998 - May 2005
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Quality Assurance Supervisor
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1995 - 1998
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Area Quality Assurance Supervisor
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1991 - 1995
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Managing Owner
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1985 - 1991
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Education
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Lakeland University
Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc, Food Safety and Quality -
Fox Valley Technical College - Appleton, WI.
Associate’s Degree, Quality Management -
Moraine Park Technical College
Associate’s Degree, Food Science Technology -
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Did not graduate, Physical Education and Health