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Gore, Va, Us

Managed compliance programs, including employee training, audit coordination and reporting.Maintained quality standards and production consistency by reviewing and approving procedural changes.Drove company quality standards, supporting external audits and regulatory inspections and applying feedback to correct deficiencies.Oversaw supplier approval process, maintained approved supplier list and managed vendor relationships.Spearheaded continuous improvement activities, driving changes and adapting to evolving production demands.Safeguarded document integrity through effective oversight of archival process.Reduced quality issues substantially with quality improvements at all levels.Delivered total quality control with effective collaboration between team members and outside vendors.Outlined issues for nonconformance, root cause analyses and quality trends with clear, detailed reports.Optimized quality control systems with continuous performance monitoring.Checked conformance of raw materials, packaging and finished products against quality specifications.Managed a team of Supplier Quality technicians to ensure process and procedures are followed and within standardsMaintained production quality by identifying and correcting defects.

Upheld exceptional quality standards with revisions and changes.Automated processes in numerous errors, greatly streamlining document management and reducing resource requirements.Followed FDA compliance and documentation standards prior to release of product to the consumerFiled deviations with the process authority and ensure document retention for auditsEnsure quality compliance during LACF FDA audits

Organized and restocked supplies and daily-use reagents for laboratory team.Washed glassware, set up racks and prepared samples for review.Troubleshot technical issues inside laboratory and completed basic equipment calibration, maintenance and repairs.Helped laboratory manager run successful operation with timely updates on operations information.Produced quality data by following exact procedures for techniques.Maintained records required for SQF certification.Communicated test results and requests between laboratory and outside personnel.Sorted, logged and analyzed samples in accordance with accreditation standards

Observed charts, indicators and meters to evaluate equipment performance.Collected and examined samples to evaluate clarity, consistency and ensuring they are within specifications.Monitored and documented VTIS flow rates, pressures, and temperatures per FDA guidelines.Kept work and common areas neat and organized to maximize productivity, alleviate potential accidents and promote a clean work environment.Worked with other departments to maintain filler efficiencies and minimize product losses.

Winchester, Virginia, United States

Associate'S Degree, Biology, General

Associate In Science