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Food Safety Manager QA Manager/Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)

Qualifications Profile

    Highly self-motivated and results-driven management professional with more than 18 years providing high-performance manufacturing operations, QA management, performance audits, and compliance management in the tobacco, food production, pharmacy, and cosmetics industries.

-    Served in various mission critical roles in environmental management, QA laboratory management, HACCP Coordination, and liaison with regulatory agencies such as the US-FDA and EPA.

-    ISO 14001 certified with auditing management expertise that bring food manufacturing facilities, processes, performance metrics, and quality standards to meet or exceed industry regulations.

    Detail-oriented without losing sight of the big picture, analytical and methodical with critical thinking to strategize solutions in addressing work issues even under stressful work conditions.

    Well-organized with multitasking and prioritization skills that optimize resources to achieve outstanding results.

    Decisive leadership, strong people management, and exceptional interpersonal communication skills that inspire confidence while steering workforce diversity into a united front in meeting business and industry challenges.

Key Expertise

    Strategic Planning & Execution

    Food Production Management

    Manufacturing Operations Management

    Environment-Friendly Operations

    Workplace Safety Administration

    Total Quality Management

    Performance Audit Management

    Process/Workflow Improvement

    Productivity Improvement

    Relationship Management (Customers, Stakeholders, Public, Government & Suppliers)

    Policies & Regulatory Compliance (i.e. OSHA, HACCP, FDA/GMP, MACT, AST, EPA, etc.)

    Inter-Office / Agency Coordination

    Production Planning & Control

    Waste Management

    Project Management

    Personnel Administration

    Organizational Development

    Performance Appraisal

    Staff Supervision & Development

Professional Experience

Altadis USA, Inc. Ÿ McAdoo, Pa

    Serve as Environmental Management Representative for the facility, obtaining an ISO14001 Certification in 2014, acting as liaison between the company and industry regulatory agencies such as DEP and the EPA, and performing internal food safety audits supporting auditors from AIB, ISO, and the US-FDA.

    Update Environmental KPI s at both the plant level and Corporate level, ensuring adherence to all recommendations from inspection reports and NOV s (notice of violations) from regulatory agencies.

    Secure environmental inspections, permits (Title V, NPDES) and implementation of new environmental regulations

    Implement and ensure compliance with boiler MACT regulations, SPCC plan, and storage tank regulations including AST registrations and training of personnel.

    Lead the Recycling Committee providing technical guidance and operational supervision on waste water facility staff, resolving any mold and microbial issues processing and submitting regular environmental compliance reports to senior management and regulatory agencies as scheduled.

    Serve as QA Laboratory Manager with oversight in waste management, supervising the waste treatment operator s lab work, and maintaining current DEP recognized laboratory accreditation status.

    Serve as HACCP and Certified Food Defense Coordinator for the facility with joint responsibility with R&D/Engineering Manager in approving all new raw materials and chemicals as well as contracted projects with vendors on resolving problematic issues.

Hazle Drugs Ÿ Hazleton, PA | Valley Pharmacy Ÿ Conyngham, PA

Ÿ Provided sales and operations support in local pharmacies on a part-time basis.

The Dial Corporation Ÿ Hazleton, PA

    Supervised QA microbiology technicians in managing laboratory operations with oversight in organizing a cleaning and sanitizing validation team that implemented sanitation procedures and standards.

    Investigated and resolved all non-compliance microbial issues and performed GMP/sanitation audits, issuing reports and recommending corrective actions.

    Implemented a Pest Control Program and served as the facility liaison for regulatory inspections (FDA, PDA).

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Professional Experience (continued)

Hershey Foods Corporation Ÿ Hazleton, PA

    Served as HACCP Coordinator ensuring successful program implantation and acceptance by all affected personnel.

    Served as Sanitation Coordinator ensuring proper implementation and maintenance of GMP programs including pest control and food safety across the organization.

    Conducted all internal and some external food safety audits, while managing Pest Control Programs, maintaining Kosher & HACCP documentation, and performing sanitation/food safety audits.

    Served as microbiologist tasked with developing and implementing microbial programs including finished product QA testing, environmental monitoring, and troubleshooting/remediation in accordance with product specifications.

Education & Credentials

    PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY Ÿ State College, PA 

B.S. in Biology

Professional Training & Certifications

Ÿ ISO 14001 Certification (2014)

Affiliations & Community Involvement

Ÿ Member: PSU Alumni Association

Ÿ Assistant Troop Leader: Girl Scout