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Midlothian, Ill. Street Address
Mobile: PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLE email: EMAIL AVAILABLE LINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLE
Continuous Improvement Specialist:
Extensive Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement experience in driving Safety, Quality, Productivity and Sustainability excellence in a Food Manufacturing Environment
Experience
UNILEVER HELLMANN S BEST / FOODS MAYONNAISE, CHICAGO, IL
QUALITY ASSURANCE SPECIALIST / 2014-2016
Reviewed technician data for compliance to specifications and responded to non-conformances by issuing notification to production, planning, DC and customer quality
Quarantined product in warehouse and DC as required and submitted instructions for additional sampling, testing, rework; dispositioned hold product for release, reconditioning or destruction
Collaborated with maintenance, vendors, packaging technology and R&D to improve process for zero defects
Assigned and coordinated cross functional teams for Root Cause Analysis of each non-conformance incident
Participated in 5W1H, 4M, 5S, HERCA investigations and proposed corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for quality improvement and zero defects
Audited GMP, HAACP, PRPs, OPRPs and CCPs programs for SQF, FSMA and FSSC22000 compliance
TOTAL PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE - FOCUS IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST / 2008-2013
Translated TPM methodology into actionable and practical strategy for implementation and integration through use of employee coaching, activity boards, visual controls, OPLs and SOPs to meet objectives
Used TPM tools and techniques to eliminate down time, improve safety, production OEE and quality
Gathered data and analyzed current state, developed flow charts and spaghetti diagrams for improvement of line start- ups and change-overs
Partnered with maintenance, engineering, supervision, material handling, sanitation, vendors and shop floor associates to utilize TPM tools of Autonomous Maintenance to identify sources of contamination and hard to access areas for zero defects
Aligned with maintenance and operators to restore equipment to basic conditions and implement changes to sustain improvements and eliminate defects
Worked under primary direction of TPM Maintenance Manager
TRAINING, LEARNING & EDUCATION SPECIALIST / 2004-2007
Supported TPM Pillars in Safety, Health, Environment, Quality and Production improvement projects
Developed Work Instructions, SOP, OPLs and training materials for shop floor
Coordinated scheduling of trainers and student classes and administered aptitude testing for new hire employees
Maintained training records and KPIs for employee training and collaborated with maintenance, vendors, packaging technology and R&D to improve operator competencies
Worked under primary direction of Human Resource Manager
Relevant Experience
CPC INTERNATIONAL / BEST FOODS, CHICAGO, IL
QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR HELLMANN S/BEST FOODS MAYONNAISE
Supervised technicians in daily testing of packaging, ingredients, in-process and finished product quality
Developed SOPs for analytical oil, micro and packaging labs
Performed manufacturing plant ingredient and finished product mock recalls, GMP inspections, safety audits, environmental audits and customer complaint investigations and resolutions
Supported the Safety and Environmental Coordinator in hazardous chemical management, waste treatment management, EPA reporting, safety committee administration and training
Developed and supported training for GMP, Pest Control, HACCP, Food Safety and SPC for lab technicians and general plant workforce
Participated as inter-plant auditor for safety and quality improvement of other Best Foods plants
Assigned and coordinated Quality Root Cause Analysis for each non-conformance incident
WALGREEN LABORATORIES, BEDFORD PARK, IL
ASSISTANT MANAGER QUALITY CONTROL PLASTICS & LABEL DIVISION
Implemented SPC program for quality improvement of injected and blow molded PE and PVC containers and flexographic printed labels
Minimized hazardous chemicals and trained employees in Haz-Com and Right-to-Know
WALGREEN LABORATORIES, CHICAGO, IL
PROCESS VALIDATION COORDINATOR, OTC LIQUIDS, CREAMS & TABLETS
Optimized formulations through mix studies for content uniformity of active ingredients
Observed and audited batch operators for formulation and procedural compliance, potential deviations, protocol excursions and GMP compliance
Validated analytical procedures for precision and accuracy
ANALYTICAL CHEMIST, QC LAB
Performed QC analysis for batch products, customer complaints and stability testing
Adjusted out-of-specification batches for rework
Performed routine analytical analysis of OTC pharmaceuticals for quality control using UV/visible spectroscopy, atomic absorption, GC/HPLC, fluorimeter, IR, dissolution, titration and wet bench techniques
Approved raw materials and finished product for packaging
Serviced laboratory equipment (calibrations, preventive maintenance, etc.)
Education and Certifications
ST. XAVIER UNIVERSITY / Chicago, IL / Biology Chemistry, Bachelor of Arts
APICS (American Production & Inventory Control Society) / Basics of Supply Chain Certification
JIPM TPM (Japanese Institute of Production Management) / Facilitator and Instructor Certification LUMINANCE, INC / Performance Based Training Certification DNV BUSINESS ASSURANCE FOOD SAFETY SYSTEMS / ISO 22000 - FSMA Audit Certification |
