ACCOMPLISHMENTS Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and Statistical Control Methods. Conducting Mock Recalls, investigation of root cause analysis, CAPA. Oversaw GFSI certifications (SQF and IFS), ISO 9001, internal audits & supplier audits. R&D experience, developing new products, different ways of processing & packaging. Strong Regulatory Affairs experiences including foreign and domestic regulations. In-depth knowledge of meat, perishable products, seafood, beverages, milk, cheese processing, ready to eat products, fruits & vegetables manufacturing and gelatin manufacturing. In-depth knowledge of microbiology, thermal processing, toxicology, and aseptic technique. Project scheduling, budgeting & product marketing, hiring employees & performance review. Knowledge of analytical and wet chemistry testing methods: viscosity, heavy metals, metals, fat, gel strength (bloom), HPLC, molecular weight, pH, moisture, ash, particle size and solids. Knowledge of Kosher, organic and Halal products and certifications. Performed microbiological testing for Listeria, E.coli, Salmonella, Clostridium, gram + and gram - bacteria, yeast and mold, S.aureus, pseudomonas, Enterobacteriaceae. Communication skills & ability to collaborate and team with suppliers & internal stakeholders.

Highlights:

• Management
• COLI
• Complaints
• Corrective Actions
• Packaging
• Quality
• Quality Assurance
• Quality Control