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Process ImprovementRefine and develop quality control proceduresTeam management

Lead wheat analysis and experimental milling subgroup.Communication with merchants to achieve best quality wheat for 21 production facilities.Took leadership of calibration and setup of new experimental mill which lead to increased productivity and accuracy.Maintenance, calibration and operation of experimental mills and other equipment for routine analysis of purchased wheat as well as crop survey samples.Manage daily sample flow to achieve a maximum of three day sample turnaround.Created and implemented new methods and processes.Training of new employees in laboratory processes and equipmentAnalyzed dough and flour using qualitative methods.Near infrared analysis of flour and ground wheat.Food Safety Lead responsible for increasing awareness of workplace food safety and general food safety.

Prepare production samples for outside testingPackaging and shipping of sales samplesOrganoleptic analysis of productspH and chloride testingData entryLab Maintenance

Prepared samples for testingOat gradingLab maintenanceData entry

Microbiological media preparationStandard microbial testingPathogen testingShelf life testingWater activity and pH testingCommunicating with vendorsOrdering suppliesLab maintenance