William J. Smutz

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Millington, TN 38053

Email: ab8tus@r.postjobfree.com

Mobile: 901-***-****

. Objective

To become a contributor & leader within a Quality position within a

Consumer Products, pharmaceutical, or medical device manufacturing

environment.

. Achievements & Qualifications

Participated and contributed to the achievement of SQF level three

facility certification as the assistant to the SQF Practitioner;

familiar with BRC, AIB, & GFSI.

Familiar with regulatory agencies such as the FDA, health department,

& Interstate Milk Board.

Certified as a HACCP Coordinator through AIB.

Knowledgeable in all Microsoft Office applications.

Extensive practical knowledge of the chemical and biological

properties as related to food and beverage production.

. Education

Bachelor of Science- Biology, Medical Sciences; Minor- Chemistry

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, IL. Cum Laude

Masters in Science- Quality Assurance,

California State University Dominguez Hills (in process)

Courses: Managing for performance excellence(TQM), Advanced

stats for engineers, Project Management

. Professional Work Experience

Contracting Solutions Memphis, Tn November

2011 - current

Project Manager

Responsibilities include prospecting new business, organizing and

displaying technical documents, making precise measurements and

applying them to materials and labor costs to provide total project

costs. Additional tasks include investigating total scope of loss to

recover the maximum potential claim when dealing with insurance

companies

The Dairy House Company St Louis, Mo March 2010 -

November 2011

Quality Control Supervisor

Lead and supervise the activities of three Quality technicians, who

perform the majority of the product preparation, testing/data

collection & recording, sampling, and cleaning duties in the

laboratory. In charge of finished product release, raw material

approval, hold and nonconformance programs, maintaining lab materials

supply and budget, conducting numerous monthly facility and process

audits, lead annual company training sessions. Maintain a regular

presence and promote a quality culture amongst production workers.

Interact and cooperate with production, sanitation and maintenance

personnel to meet goals and complete projects aimed increasing product

safety, quality, and production efficiency. Serve as a technical

advisor to the sales group, and a member of a strategic business

development team. Perform production trials and pilot projects in

conjunction with R&D group.

Firmenich St Louis, Mo January

2008 - March 2010

Quality Control Technician

Analyze chemical, physical, and sensory characteristics of flavor

concentrates from raw materials to finished products. Prepared

samples for microbiological testing if needed. Make batch

adjustments when necessary to meet specified standards. Conducted

incident and nonconformance investigations to determine root cause,

and follow through with appropriate corrective actions. Performed

production audits to ensure processes and work environments were in

compliance. As well as reviewed, revised, or created SOPs as needed

to remain in compliance with industry and company standards.

(College Related Work Experience)

Laboratory Attendant - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

January 2006 - May 2007

Responsible for preparing individual lab sections including; reagent

prep, collecting proper instruments/glassware, setting up and

calibrating equipment. Made and filed accident reports and assisted

in clean up of and chemical spills or broken glass. Communicated

inventory needs in order to remain in supply.

Production Associate - Whitie's Ice Cream November 2003 -

January 2005

Participated at all levels of the manufacture of ice cream and related

products. Responsibilities included batch preparation, ingredient

collection, mixing, packaging, as well as subsequent clean up and

sanitation. Insured proper sanitation of the production vessels and

area was accounted for. Worked in a team environment where good

communication was essential.

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