James Bledsoe Email & Phone Number

Blountville, Tn

Assist Quality Manager in proactive team efforts to achieve department and company goals.Ensure that the team is complying with safety policies at all times.Supervise Quality Control Technicians as needed.Assist Quality Manager in enforcing in-plant programs and continuous improvement projects.Analyze and Review quality control test results, communicate information to relevant departments, and assist with projects to improve focus on food safety and quality of product throughout the plant.Review documentation related to food safety and quality programs to comply with company, regulatory, and customer specifications.Assist with team building and communication exercises and use the constructive feedback of not only the Quality department but all departments to ensure positive reactions and ease the workloads of the employees.Assistance in internal and external audits.

Blountville, Tennessee, United States

Inspect the day-to-day quality and food safety activities. Effectively communicate quality control expectations to production personnel Monitor GMP’s for compliance. Conduct start-up and in-process checks to ensure the manufacturing process is conforming to customer specifications. This includes verification for correct product, correct formulation, documentation of ingredient lot numbers, correct code date / best by date etc. Validate production pre-operational sheets are complete and accurate Conduct and monitor CP and CCP checks periodically through day. Conduct sensory evaluations of raw materials and finished product, ensure specification compliance for finished products. Calibration of all scales and other laboratory equipment. Conducts sanitation verification swabs and environmental monitoring. Compose and follow up on non-conformity reports. Ensure compliance with established policies and procedures such as HACCP, GMP’s, SSOP, process deviation, hold and release. Communicate issues and concerns regarding product quality or safety to managers through written and verbal communication. Work closely with production, maintenance and sanitation to troubleshoot problems and develop quick and effective solutions. Actively participate in 6S and continuous improvement projects when needed.

Blountville, Tennessee, United States

This is an interim position. As a quality assurance technician, I worked with suppliers and other members of the quality assurance team to ensure our documentation is up-to-date in the event of an audit. I would send and receive emails containing classified information regarding our documentation: Technical Data/Spec Sheets, Kosher Certificates, Allergen Forms, GFSI certificates, and other apropos forms that detail the ingredients/line/plant/country that our suppliers use. In addition, I also review these documents, stamp them, and update our SAP system to reflect the change in our documentation status.

Blountville, Tennessee, United States

Maintained a clean work environment by following food and workplace safety procedures, rules, and regulations. Maintained production line operational by assisting line operators with process problems, making equipment adjustments. Monitored products conformity and ensured compliance to company’s standards and performed adjustments to equipment if/when needed. Recorded production data such as quantity, weight, size and types of products packaged. Informed leader of any production problems that may negatively affect the production performance according to company standards. Assisted with change overs. Promoted and maintained a culture and attitude of continuous improvement, working within the company team to make it a more efficient and safe place to work.

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States

As an assistant manager at Pal’s Sudden Service, I oversaw day-to-day operations while managing a crew of 10-12 people per shift. I was a qualified trainer on all of the work stations, and implemented Pal’s speciality training to multiple employees throughout my employment. I was involved in the improvement of the store operations, including reducing customer complaints (service opportunities), improving wait times for customers, the quality of our products and ingredients, employee retention, and labor costs. I attributed to the well renowned cleanliness of Pal’s Sudden Services, through organizational techniques/extreme detailing, and consistent daily/monthly/weekly cleaning to ensure that we are consistently up to standard. Assisted in the scheduling of 30-50 employees to ensure proper coverage for each shift/hour. Worked closely with the store owner to ensure our inventory needs are covered for the time without a delivery. I also handled customer complaints/employee complaints in a professional manner to ensure their happiness, satisfaction, and willingness to return to the establishment.

Bachelor’S, Accounting

High School Diploma, General Studies