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Managed overall product and package quality to ensure all standards and specifications are met.Established operational procedures in cooperation with the Quality Assurance Team.Successfully reduced non-conforming products by creating proactive criteria for process controls.Increased infinityQS record entry compliance of the plant from 34% to 81% in six months.Led the Product Commercialization team in the manufacturing plant and successfully commercialized 20+ products and packages.Managed 20+ unionized direct reports and acted as hiring manager.Conducted 8 internal audits annually on quality (ISO 9001), food safety (ISO 22000), health & safety (ISO 45001), and environmental standards (ISO 14001).Monitored and managed the operation of both water treatment and effluent treatment processes.Supervised the Sensory Program, coordinating with over 30 trained and qualified panelists, achieving 100% compliance with Coca-Cola requirements.Prepared and supported external audits to maintain quality and food safety certifications.Led root cause analysis and continuous improvement projects.Inventory Optimization Achievement: Reversed an annual loss of $30,000 to a gain of $100,000 by optimizing concentrate inventory management.Syrup Yield Improvement: Increased syrup yield by 0.5%, resulting in an annual gain of $100,000 by optimizing production processes and reducing waste.Data Analytics Innovation: Developed a custom script to trend micro data of the production processes, enhancing data analysis and supporting continuous improvement.PowerApp Development: Created a PowerApp for syrup batching calculations, improving process accuracy and efficiency.

Alberta, Canada

Oversee laboratory operations to uphold quality, efficiency, and timely completion of lab work.Ensure prompt and accurate responses to customer inquiries to maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.Act as the hiring manager, ensuring timely performance reviews and setting professional development goals for laboratory personnel.Manage laboratory finances to ensure profitability and cost-effectiveness.Ensure compliance with ISO 17025 standards and Corporate Quality Management System.Maintain adherence to Good Laboratory Practices and the Laboratory Safety Program.Supervise non-routine projects based on client requests.Stay updated on scientific advancements and industry trends to maintain technical competence.Conduct audits of laboratory staff to ensure adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Richland/Kennewick/Pasco, Washington Area

Established and managed quality control programs for a vegetable & fruit juice concentrate manufacturing plant.Implemented strategies to minimize non-conforming products through the First Pass Quality program.Developed and updated Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) programs, conducting periodic reviews.Implemented Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) and facilitated discussions with customers to address findings and ensure continuous improvement.Created Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for microbiological analysis, including coliform, salmonella, listeria, and heat-resistant spore formers, addressing food safety and quality concerns.Developed SOPs for testing chemical residues of post-harvest chemicals in both final and raw materials.Managed the evaluation and maintenance of incoming raw materials and supplies.Designed training materials and provided training to quality control technicians.Oversaw pest control and environmental monitoring programs.Coordinated periodic mock recalls to ensure preparedness.Conducted internal audits and facilitated preparations for external customer and regulatory audits at the manufacturing plant.

Albuquerque, New Mexico Area

Master'S Degree

Bachelor