Joshua P. Tallent

**** ******* ***** **, ******, MI 49331

acqoh9@r.postjobfree.com

231-***-****

Professional Summary:

Food science professional with nearly 9 years experience in the egg processing industry. I am intimate with ISO (F22k/SQF Focus) and NSF Cook and Thurber auditing standards, HACCP certified, and Hazmat certified in ammonia systems response. I have 4 years of SAP experience, and am ServSafe certified.

Work Experience and Accomplishments:

Quality Assurance Supervisor 10/2008 – 1/2015

Cargill Kitchen Solutions, Lake Odessa MI

Investigated product quality and food safety issues, and provided oversight of product retain and

clearance. Worked directly with all departments (production, maintenance, etc) to drive achievement of shared goals.

Provided technical expertise and support in the areas of food safety, product quality,

sensory attributes, and microbiological testing. Lead the facility's sensory program and training.

Managed our SPC data trending of Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) for our largest customer.

Served as site lead for ISO (GFSI, FSSC 22k, SQF focus) audit during initial certification, and provided support to maintain certification.

Responsible for scheduling and oversight of technician team, including their professional development. Numerous technicians were promoted under my supervision, one becoming a salaried supervisor.

Successfully completed Cargill's FoM (Fundamentals of Management) leadership course.

Food Safety Coordinator 1/2008 – 10/2008

Cargill Kitchen Solutions, Lake Odessa MI

Conducted and managed facility's food safety and HACCP training programs. Developed and updated

training materials as needed. Maintained and improved facility HACCP plans and overall program.

Served as regulatory liaison for USDA and FDA inspection program, and was the locational expert in food regulations. In this role, the facility underwent an EIAO investigation/assessment and was cleared with no findings.

Responsible for leading preparatory planning for upcoming audits. Lead customer and 3rd party audits, including NSF Cook and Thurber.

Quality Assurance and Microbiology Lab Technician 6/2006 – 1/2008

Cargill Kitchen Solutions, Lake Odessa MI

Responsible for sampling and testing of various product quality, sensory, and microbiology

attributes.

Developed into dual functionality between microbiology and QA positions, and was

promoted to highest "level" of technician proficiency.

Was awarded facility “Quality Achiever” (employee of the month) in January 2007.

Education

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 5/2006

Bachelor of Science: Food Science (concentration in Food Safety and Toxicology)

Major GPA : 3.84, Honors and Lyman Briggs coursework completed, Dean's list.

Earned my B.S. in 3 years while maintaining employment.

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