Food Safety and Quality Systems Manager

• Mar 2019 - Present

Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

• Mar 2017 - Mar 2019

• Leads the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF Food Safety System and the programs/procedures that support the system• Communicates to personnel all essential information relating to the SQF System• HACCP Coordinator- Responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving the HACCP plan • Lab Manager- Responsible for managing laboratory technicians and laboratory while ensuring all products meet required safety and quality specifications prior to product release• Responsible for leading all regulatory audits, third-party audits, and 2nd party audits, etc• Responsible for adhering to all Regulatory regulations including the FDA and USDA• Responsible for providing any customer related documentation or requests• Responsible for all customer/consumer complaints, corrective actions, and preventative actions• Responsible for working with Plant Manager and Production Supervisors to resolve any issues that are related to finished products or within the plant• Responsible for ensuring all food safety measures are being taken place within the plant which consist of employees, building, and equipment• Assists Human Resources Manager in preparing training for employees which consist of SQF, HACCP, GMPS, Food Defense, etc.

Quality Assurance Technician/ SQF Practitioner

• Jan 2013 - Mar 2017

• Assures consistent quality of production by developing and enforcing good manufacturing practice (GMP) systems and validating processes• Training, coaching, mentoring GMP practices with all team members • Maintaining compliance throughout all internal departments and handling all non-compliance and deviations in a swift manner • Developing, advising on, and coordinating continuous improvement initiatives • Preparing organization for USDA audits, third-party audits, military audits, etc.• Performing in-house microbiological testing on all product lots • Developing and implements SOPs, work instructions, and form documents • Investigating customer complaints and responding with appropriate corrective actions, including written communication and complete training with associated personnel • Conducting and submitting monthly internal audits • Provides customer document requests and requirements

Shift Supervisor

• Nov 2009 - Nov 2013