Description
SUMMARY Expertise in HACCP * Managed GMP and HACCP accreditation for 9 Diageo bottling and distilleries plants. Certified HACCP auditor. Broad Technical Experience * Auditing for security, safety, environmental, Quality, procurement, ISO 9001, FSSC 22000, and Manufacturing Excellence. * Managed Quality Assurance Laboratories in 2 companies with up to 12 Technologists at each site. * Developed and managed the Supplier Quality Program for R&B Foods and Diageo North America. * Quality/Cost saving measures in transportation, Glass in Product complaints, sanitation and innovation. * Root Cause Problem solving and working collaboratively with suppliers. Diageo Awards * Nominated for Diageo "Celebrating You Award" for Leading an audit team at and successfully completing a root cause analysis for low Quality ratings on a major rum marque for several brands. Solutions were recommended Quality ratings improved and were sustained. * Diageo President's Spirit of Supply Award in 2012 for Brilliant Execution for the commercialization and implementation of the supply chain for the new USVI Rum Distillery. * Diageo President's Spirit of Supply Award in 2010 for a Quality Step Change in 5S for Standardizing Sanitation at Diageo North America bottling sites. * Diageo President's Spirit of Supply Award in 2006 for microbiological testing/investigative work and implementation support for a new product. PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW Senior Supplier Quality Auditor I Mizkan America (R&B Foods) 2016 to Present * Developing new Supplier Quality and Co-Packer programs to support 17 plants, includes raw material testing program, risk assessments, audit program, documentation review, updates for FSMA, KPI's and complaint process. * Participate in Innovations for packaging and new products. * Lead team collaboration to resolve Supplier Quality issues. * Developing policies for new Quality Management System.