Liquid Manufacturing DivisionMaintain SQF, Organic, Kosher, and Fair-Trade certifications. Lead verification and validation of SQF process and any required corrective action processes. Manage and monitor documentations related to HACCP, SQF, Food Safety and Food Quality, Pest Control, Quality Holds, Pre-Op, Water Safety, and Sanitation programs. Construct and implement food safety procedures base off customer demands, process authority guidelines, and regulatory agencies. Develop and conduct internal audits. Conduct and document environmental sampling system. Verify and document receipt of raw materials for traceability. Assist in customer inquiry/complaint review and resolution. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective action. Manage, maintain, and document customer and internal specifications. Develop and update SOPs for plant departments. Maintain and document equipment calibrations. Maintain chemical sanitation inventory and operate sanitation system. Verify Post-Op Sanitation, and Master Sanitation program. Inspect inbound and outbound shipments, when necessary. Create training program for plant employees. Develop, track and review departmental budget to maintain GFSI standards.

Constructed & implemented sanitation & food safety procedures to maintain consistent, quality product Formatted SOPs in preparation for first time GMP, SQF, and Organic audits that led to certifications per customer request Monitored daily quality checks for food safety and qualityCommunicated with customers to provide the highest rate of satisfactionDesigned and implemented microbial swabbing SOPsDeveloped internal audit programsDesigned, installed, and implemented chemical sanitation systemMaintained audit records and chemical logInitiated color coding system for facility containers

Ensuring product safety by testing for Listeria, Salmonella, E. Coli, yeast, mold , and Staphylococcus aureus with a 100% success rateTesting water samples utilizing quaternary ammonia solutions and milk allergen strips to ensure the absence of allergens and rinse agents for public safetyTraveling to other plants to perform advanced training to my colleagues in order to relay and teach the latest information on gas chromatograph use and maintenanceCommunicating current GMP practices with outside auditors to retain certification and high audit scores thus ensuring continued plant operationsInteracting and communicating effectively with mixers on technical aspects of the batching process as directed by managementAnalyzing incoming ingredients to determine if they fall into correct specifications before use to prevent oil lossOperating NMR to determine the levels of solid fat contents in order to meet strict customer standardsAnalyzing carbon chains within oils using a gas chromatograph to adjust batches made incorrectlyAuditing production lines to ensure proper specifications are being followed during production processTargeting faults in the production area and proactively managing potential safety problems Inventorying lab and making solutions following SOPs using appropriate PPERetrieving information from employees to pinpoint safety issues and then determining a corrective action during safety committee meetingsPerforming cleaning, maintenance, and calibration of equipment independently of what is routinely required by management for maximum performance without delaying production