With over 20 years of experience in quality assurance and food safety, I am a leader who thrives on building strong teams and systems to exceed company objectives and product quality standards, and delight customers. I have a proven track record of creating and improving quality programs; achieving and maintaining industry certifications; and reducing customer complaints in consumer-packaged goods and retail operations.My history of exceeding business objectives includes:• At Starbucks, I was able to attain and maintain the lowest customer complaint rate across all food categories from 2017 (tracking and trending launch) through 2019. I did this while also reducing complaints in a key food safety category by 30% through leading a continuous improvement project across Bakery supplier facilities.• At East West Tea, I lead the facility team to achieve 21 CFR 111 certification, protecting 15% of our sales revenue.• I have a demonstrated history of reducing costs while maintaining exceptional food quality and food safety programs and cut 40% of our microbiological testing costs at Roskam Baking Company and recommended a reduction in dedicated staffing for Starbucks Bakery North America in the Quality department by 50%.
Rqs Consulting Llc
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Quality Assurance ConsultantRqs Consulting Llc Sep 2024 - PresentProviding quality assurance expertise across a wide range of industries, from foods to pharmaceutical manufacturing to tech.
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Director Of Quality & Food SafetyFgf Brands Jun 2023 - Apr 2024Toronto, Ontario, Ca -
Director Of QualityYogi Sep 2022 - May 2023Eugene, Oregon, UsServed as the head of Quality for US operations, leading a team comprised of laboratory, sanitation, quality assurance, and quality control personnel. Created and oversaw the budget for the US Quality organization. Counseled the cross-functional team on label claim considerations related to packaging redesigns. Lead company in attainment of 21 CFR 111/Dietary Supplement certification and maintained GFSI certification. Developed new format for Quality Management system to align with other regulated industry formats, reduce unnecessary documentation, and to enhance training/onboarding of new employees. -
Food Safety Operations Manager, Amazon GoAmazon Dec 2020 - Sep 2021Seattle, Wa, UsChampioned food safety and quality across convenience store grocery model through program creation and improvement; site audits and collaboration with store management; and subject matter expertise to reduce customer complaints and exceed local government regulatory requirements. -
Regional Food Safety ManagerAmazon Apr 2020 - Dec 2020Seattle, Wa, UsSupported distribution facilities and grocery delivery through CAPA project management, food safety system maintenance, spot audits, and emergency food safety event assistance. Assisted in preparation for new grocery store openings through audits and recommendations for improvements in advance of Health Department visits. -
Quality Assurance Manager, Food - Global Quality, Food Safety & Regulatory – Seattle, WaStarbucks Jul 2014 - May 2019Seattle, Wa, UsHeld primary responsibility for North American Bakery food safety & quality standards attainment and maintenance at 20+ contracted supplier facilities, through supplier transitions and approvals; product commercialization and lifecycle; annual goal setting; and supplier monitoring, auditing and performance reviews. Attained lowest customer complaint rate across all food categories from 2017 (tracking and trending launch) through 2019. Content contributor, reviewer, and signee for business contracts entered with third parties. Awarded for creating formal specification process for Bakery category, leading to improved product quality and supplier contract enforcement. Realized 30% reduction in key complaint category through management of continuous improvement activities across supplier facilities. Proposed and demonstrated viability of 50% reduction in QA/Food Safety staffing. -
Quality ManagerBasic American Foods Nov 2012 - Apr 2014Walnut Creek, California, UsFacility SQF Practitioner. Lead plant representative for SQF, FDA, USDA, customer, Kosher, and Non-GMO audits. Supervised staff of seven, including one team lead, a microbiologist, and five technicians. Key participant in customer complaint investigations. Lead plant Food Safety Team. Communicate Quality KPI status with plant management. Determine disposition for non-conforming materials. Participant on hiring team for salaried personnel. Responsible for creation of HACCP Plans for new lines/products. Integral in obtaining Non-GMO certification for new products. Established the design and served as a consultant for the construction of a campus-wide laboratory to house microbiology and wastewater treatment testing. -
Quality Technical Manager (Corporate)Roskam Foods Oct 2011 - Nov 2012Grand Rapids, Michigan, UsDrove compliance with corporate food quality and safety standards through internal quarterly auditing; role as lead corporate representative for SQF Certification audits; and assisting in corrective and preventive action completion across six manufacturing facilities. Developed food quality/safety curriculum and trained 1000+ employees quarterly to satisfy annual training requirements. -
Quality ManagerRoskam Foods Feb 2010 - Oct 2011Grand Rapids, Michigan, UsServed as manufacturing site SQF Practitioner/HACCP Coordinator. Staffed, managed, and developed teams of up to 15 employees. Cut spend associated with manufacturing facility QA by $20k annually including 40% cut in microbiological testing costs.
Brooke Rathbun, Mba Education Details
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Davenport UniversityStrategic Management -
Grand Valley State UniversityBiology/Chemistry Minor -
Alma CollegeBiology
Frequently Asked Questions about Brooke Rathbun, Mba
What company does Brooke Rathbun, Mba work for?
Brooke Rathbun, Mba works for Rqs Consulting Llc
What is Brooke Rathbun, Mba's role at the current company?
Brooke Rathbun, Mba's current role is Director of Quality & Food Safety | Multi-Site Leadership | Supplier Quality | Quality Management Systems with 20+ Years of FDA Experience | Quality Assurance in Medical Device, Foods, Cosmetics, and Dietary Supplements.
What schools did Brooke Rathbun, Mba attend?
Brooke Rathbun, Mba attended Davenport University, Grand Valley State University, Alma College.
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