QA/Food Safety Specialist

• Aug 2022 - Present

Product Manager

• May 2022 - Sep 2022

Research And Development Manager

• Aug 2021 - May 2022

Research and Develop new recipes that meet current customer and consumer demands Interface with systems that monitor and control inventory, BOMs, and costings Develop batch records and create item numbers for new products Create process notes and SOPs for manufacturing new and creative items Determine yield, pH, Brix, and water activity of new products to ensure stability Help obtain details and information necessary to submit a new product for the S-Letter (State Approval Certificate) to determine steps to produce the product safety per state requirements Interact with both cold fill and hot fill products Directly work with customers to guarantee product consistency prior to moving to market Show less

Business Process Manager, Brewing

• Feb 2021 - Aug 2021

Brewing Cold Side/Finishing Manager responsible for Anheuser-Busch releases for can/bottle/keg line productions.

Business Process Manager, Quality Assurance

• Jan 2019 - Feb 2021

Manage 20 hourly analysts in a 24/7 production environment. Monitor process data from areas across the brewing and packaging operation to guarantee the highest quality products. Utilize tools to improve focus KPIs while working with other departments to ensure the highest level of service.

Business Process Manager, Operations

• Feb 2017 - Jan 2019

>Routinely utilize Voyager Plant Optimization managing technique (system based on a Lean Six Sigma) to standardize, sustain and, improve the performance of the can line operation on a 24/7 running schedule, with focus on constant Key Process Indicator improvement and target achievement>Oversee day to day maintenance function of the can line operation - utilizing SAP to gain insight into what preventative and corrective work needs to be completed to sustain the line and project work to improve the line>Leader of the production line team - coach and develop operators with the goal of standardizing job tasks to effectively execute orders, in addition to creating troubleshooting techniques and materials for those on the floor> Continuous multi-tasking and prioritizing of safety, quality, and production related items>Effective communication with senior management and union operators to ensure goal and target alignment Show less

Logistics Group Manager

• Apr 2016 - Feb 2017

>Monitored warehouse conditions and adherence to safety regulations with focus on forklift operation compliance>Ensured highest quality product was being sent to the customer via multiple audits and tools>Communicated on a consistent basis with outside sources, such as corporate logistics and wholesalers, to improve process and fulfill both inbound and outbound shipment orders>Utilized the Warehouse Management System to coordinate manpower with the shipment schedule to promote efficient and effective loading of product goods Show less

Operations Group Manager

• Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

>Routinely surveyed safety work permits and monitor adherence to safety regulations such as Personal Protective Equipment requirements>Coordinated man power and the production schedule, while forecasting upcoming conflicts and finding a resolution to prevent minimal downtime on the lines>Continuously audited various process quality checks and HACCP compliance to ensure the highest quality products are being sent to the consumers>Managed operators and maintenance technicians by setting expectations and worked as a team to form a successful plan to improve Key-Performance-Indicators and Process-Indicators and hit targets>Trained and mentored new Group Managers by reviewing roles and responsibilities and directing them during on-the-job training Show less

Member Services Attendant

• Dec 2012 - Mar 2015

Intern

• Feb 2014 - Dec 2014

>Responsible for analysis of olive oil samples and evaluating data via particular calculations/computer applications >Aided in set up for UC Davis Olive Oil sensory panel sessions for expert olive oil tasters >Trained and supervised new interns on proper lab techniques and processes >Responsible for analysis of olive oil samples and evaluating data via particular calculations/computer applications >Aided in set up for UC Davis Olive Oil sensory panel sessions for expert olive oil tasters >Trained and supervised new interns on proper lab techniques and processes