Amanda Moore Email & Phone Number

United States

As Director of Quality and Food Safety with QCS Purchasing Cooperative, my goal is to promote excellence and continuous improvement in the quality and food safety programs of each member dairy. To this end, I call upon my 30+ years of dairy processing, quality assurance and auditing experience to provide hands-on guidance in quality systems development, best practices establishment, lab management, dairy product processing, regulatory compliance and supplier oversight. I act as technical support in the development and presentation of training programs and participate in the administration of the Quality Chekd courses in conjunction with Ohio State University. To assist members in demonstrating expertise in lab performance, I coordinate the lab proficiency and quality compliance programs, training and supporting staff in developing proper techniques and procedures. To further serve as a resource to members, I also conduct on-site quality and food safety assessments at manufacturing facilities, confirming that each consistently maintains compliance with GFSI standards as well as the elevated standards and organizational guidelines represented by the Quality Chekd trademark. In this time of flux and rapid personnel turnover, it is rewarding to be part of an organization that assists its members in managing these challenges, overcoming obstacles and in exceeding their own expectations… As a member of the QCS Purchasing Cooperative staff, I have the privilege of sharing my knowledge with those entering the industry and continuously collaborating with seasoned professionals to advance the dairy industry as a whole.

As Quality and Food Safety Manager with Quality Chekd Dairies, my goal is to promote excellence and continuous improvement in the quality and food safety programs of each member dairy. To this end, I call upon my 30 years of dairy processing, quality assurance and auditing experience to provide hands-on guidance in quality systems development, best practices establishment, lab management, dairy product processing, regulatory compliance and supplier oversight. I act as technical support in the development and presentation of training programs and participate in the administration of the Quality Chekd Dairy Learning Center courses in conjunction with Ohio State University. To assist members in demonstrating expertise in lab performance, I coordinate the lab proficiency and quality compliance programs, training and supporting staff in developing proper techniques and procedures. To further serve as a resource to members, I also conduct on-site quality and food safety assessments at manufacturing facilities, confirming that each consistently maintains compliance with GFSI standards as well as the elevated standards and organizational guidelines represented by the Quality Chekd trademark. In this time of flux and rapid personnel turnover, it is rewarding to be part of an organization that assists its members in managing these challenges, overcoming obstacles and in exceeding their own expectations… As a member of the Quality Chekd staff, I have the privilege of sharing my knowledge with those entering the industry and continuously collaborating with seasoned professionals to advance the dairy industry as a whole.

As a food safety and quality auditor, I performed audits that play a key role in verifying proper food safety and quality practices at food and beverage processing facilities, food packaging manufacturers and food distribution centers. Audit reports are utilized in the selection of suppliers, to enable manufactures to demonstrate compliance and due diligence for customers, and to validate internal policies and procedures. I routinely conducted 2nd Party vendor/supplier audits, client internal audits for established corporations and, in association with a certification body, SQF and FSSC GFSI audits. As Food Safety and Quality Systems Auditor, responsibilities include:• Audit client company's quality systems for compliance with established standards, including GFSI, SQF, FSSC, FSMA, Client Schemes, and other relevant standards.• Assist clients with questions relevant to the audit and/or certification process.• Review food safety management system (FSMS) and quality system documentation.• Verify and document evidence of compliance and non-compliance• Prepare comprehensive reports regarding audit findings.• Review audit results with coordinator and assessment team members. • Conduct presentations to clients and/or certification board concerning audit results.• Assist clients with corrective action requirements.• Assist senior management in addressing appeals relative to assessment.• Provide consultation and/or training, internally and externally, on related quality issues/topics.• Develop presentations related to quality related services and topics.• Technical writing and development of programs supporting the company.• Provide management with updates on status of work, initiatives, and projects, as required.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Oversee food safety, quality and sanitation in a fluid milk, cultured products, ESL/UHT dairy• Develop training materials and procedures; training individuals at all levels of the organization• Coordinate annual third party audits, implement corrective actions, present audit issues to upper level management and create capital expense requests • Oversee on-site food testing lab and all aspects of product testing and data interpretation • Compile and review information regarding nutritional and ingredient labeling; coordinate with R&D on all product initiatives, introductions and plant trials• Inspect facility and distribution centers and coordinate corrective actions• Monitor facility to assure compliance with regulations per PMO, CFR, FDA, IMS and FMA, and USDA and to serve as liaison to all regulatory agencies• Oversee USDA Organic and kosher compliance, and maintaining ongoing certification. • Review customer feedback, respond to customer complaints and trend related data• Prepare reports on food quality status to relay to owners and upper-level management• Maintain all records related to regulatory, quality and food safety • Remain informed of food safety and regulatory standards, industry advances and technologies • Development, implementation and oversight of the HACCP as required by the FDA and the standards set by SQFI.• Create, implement, maintain, and verify effectiveness of all quality assurance systems, including crisis management, biosecurity, traceability, allergen control, antibiotic screening, pest control, supplier/raw material approval and co-packer evaluation• Lead periodic management reviews of the quality system to assure standards that meet or exceed customer and regulatory requirements• Excellent written and oral communication (plant, management, regulators, customers, clients and general public)• Troubleshooting and root cause analysis related to multiple facets of product handling

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

• Complete chemistry and microbiological analyses of fluid milk and cultured products, ingredients and environmental swabs per Standard Dairy Methods.• Perform aseptic product sampling and swabbing from all stages and sources• Operation, maintenance, calibration and repair of FT120, EQA Analyzer, ABBE Refractometer, Mocon CO2 Analyzer, Cryoscope, and CEM Moisture Analyzer, and Charm Rosa.• Create Excel spreadsheets and data tracking programs related to all lab procedures• Compose and maintain lab manual and train new lab technicians

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

As a sales associate in a full service feed supply and garden center, I interacted with customers regularly, providing information regarding landscaping, planting techniques, the use of garden chemicals, and organic alternatives to pesticides/herbicides. I also unloaded trucks, operated the cash register, and assisted customers with purchases.

Colorado Springs, Colorado Area

General construction laborer on a local curb, median and gutter project. Duties included hauling lumber and materials, jackhammer operation, tamper operation, carpenter assistance, dump truck driving and general cleanup. Temporary position held until project's completion.

Ft. Hood, Texas

Construction projects included the Ft. Hood vehicle maintenance facility (roller-compacted concrete), the West Ft. Hood Administration building (drywall), and the start-to-finish TDA Track Maintenance facility. Duties involved hauling drywall, creating subcontractor punch lists, performing above-ceiling and general inspections, laying out and overseeing the drilling/filling of 314 piers, assisting carpenters in foundation layout, retaining walls, and concrete installation, operation of Skilsaw, transit level, jackhammer and tamper. Position held until project completion.

Bachelor'S Health Science - Nutrition, Integrative And Holistic Nutrition, Magna Cum Laude

In addition to core curriculum, the primary focus of Huntington's BHS program involves holistic health science.

Associate Of Science (As), Mathematics And Biological Sciences, Summa Cum Laude Gpa 4.0

Standard curriculum for allied health professions and biological sciences.