• Responsible for achieving a $360,000.00 annual reduction in scrap costs by implementing MAV program.• Troubleshoot and resolve quality issues – utilizing quality tools such as Kaizen, LEAN, 5 Whys, 5s, cause and effect, statistical methods, etc. with the ultimate goal being implementation of effective corrective actions CAPAs.• Cultivate trusted relationships with USDA, customers, vendors, external laboratories, and technical service providers.• Develop, track and report Quality and Sanitation KPIs for monthly Sr. Management Review.• Participate in 2nd and 3rd party audits including SQF in conjunction with FSQA Director.• Coordinate and conduct internal site audits against SQF standard and customer requirements.• Track and trend data for audits and corrective actions to identify continuous improvement opportunities.• Investigate customer and consumers complaints, document root cause analysis to determine the proper corrective and preventive actions. • Directly responsible for new products or new processes or the installation of new equipment validation of Food Safety and Quality programs. • Actively participate in plant trials and commercialization of new products.• Oversight of hiring, training, and development of QA department staff.

• Accountable for prerequisite program management, including traceability, control of non-conforming materials, customer complaint management, allergen controls, environmental monitoring program, corrective and preventive actions, and verification and validation programs.• Monitor and provide reporting on FSQ KPIs and metrics. Lead continuous improvement initiatives based off these metrics.• Provide performance evaluations, training, coaching, discipline, recognition and leadership to Quality Assurance team members as appropriate. • Develop and maintain quality information records and reports (customer complaints, internal issues, etc).• Disposition daily production quality issues as needed.• Model the Company’s values of passion, resilience, performance, creativity, accuracy, balance, collaboration, flexibility, and innovation.• Assist in hiring and training of new Quality Technicians.

• Created a program to calculate best before dates which reduced errors by 83%• Review and audit data records generated by packaging operations and quality control.• Ensured batch record errors are free of discrepancies.• Ensured batch records are retained and filed securely• Interact with other company departments and external customers.• Conducted inspections and maintained quality procedures on the lines.• Place the product on hold in situations in which finished goods had been compromised.• Developed standard operating procedures (SOPs).• Conducted monthly environmental swabbing, and quarterly potability testing.• Acquired comprehensive experience with GMP, SOPs, HACCP plans and SQF.

• Managed filling lines from start to finish including verifying the original order and the accuracy of order packaging.• Reviewed documentation of filling lines and aseptic gown to ensure SOPs and cGMP are being followed.• Verified certificates of analysis and sample raw materials to authenticate quality.• Checked and released components used on the filling lines.• Updated online receiving systems and keep adequate documentation.• Ensured re-assay chemicals are of top quality, and replace expired product.• Managed and motivated team members to maintain an engaging and productive work environment.• Managed multiple priorities to complete all work related tasks in a timely and efficient manner.