Quality Assurance Project

MICHAEL O. ANAZIA abng9k@r.postjobfree.com

**** ** **** ******* ****: 785-***-****

Topeka, KS 66611 Office: 785-***-****

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

__________________________________________________________

Colgate-Palmolive Company, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Topeka, KS. (2002 to Present)

Manager, Corporate Quality Assurance:

Currently providing support on quality related activities for the start-up of Hill’s Hustopece plant –

Czech Republic.

Responsible for Corporate Quality Department expense budget of 200K from ’03-’07 – expenses

brought within budget all 5 years.

Managed 2 Corporate Quality team leaders in various capacities during periods of Quality

department transition.

Routinely mentored 4 Plant Quality Control Managers on quality systems requirements and plant

issue resolution.

Developed Corporate Quality Departmental Strategies and Objectives to lead Quality focused

initiatives over a course of 5 year period

Developed a Product Dossier (technology transfer) process that simplified New Product / Process /

Reformulated Product project Transitions (from PD to Manufacturing) and ensured that all QA,

Regulatory and Supply Chain details are addressed prior to project close-out.

Led SAP project team for the development of a z-program used for product tracking and product

recall in compliance with the Bio-terrorism Act.

Developed training materials and Quick Reference Cards (QRCs), and trained all domestic Hill’s

locations and impacted contract manufacturers on the use of the modified SAP product tracking z-

program.

Developed and implemented a comprehensive Product Trace and Retrieval Policy (a Guidance

Document) and trained Senior Management on the policy requirements.

Led SAP Positive Release project team that incorporated finished goods Salmonella testing into

current SAP Quality module.

Headed QA functions for the commissioning of Hill’s Prescription and Science diets (Canine j/d –

dry; reformulated Science diets with added fish oil – dry; all Australian Canine dry diets).

Currently heading QA functions for the transitioning of Culinary Creations diets from Australia.

Bio-terrorism Act compliance officer for Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

Page 2

MICHAEL O. ANAZIA

Manager, Hill’s Corporate Quality Assurance – Continued

Simplified and streamlined regulatory process used for product application and registration in new

markets. Process has now been used for the China, Taiwan and Brazil markets and has facilitated

product introduction in those markets.

Launched a thorough re-write and renewal of Hill’s Quality Manual (Standards, Guidelines, SOP’s

and Work Instructions).

Developed and implemented clear and prompt communications/problem solving systems between

Hill’s Japan and Domestic Corporate offices – process included facilitation of identified issues

definitions and corrective actions with R&D, Package Engineering and affected manufacturing

location.

Provided leadership in the development and implementation of Hill’s Quality Systems Audit

Programs.

Performed Quality Systems audits in Hill’s domestic and international locations.

Initiated and provided justification for the approval of Hill’s (Hill’s global – domestic / international

Quality and Operations groups) annual Quality and Operations Conference. Responsible for the

development of conference discussion topics and activities.

Managed quality activities on start-up of Hill’s diets (both dry and wet diets) in two locations of Hill’s

Contract Manufacturer - Bush’s Pet Foods, Australia.

Performed ingredients and supplier qualification audits internationally (Australia, New Zealand,

Japan and Brazil) and domestically.

Manage a $50,000/year synthetic preservatives testing program for Hill’s naturally preserved diets.

Abbott Laboratories; Ross Products Division, Columbus, OH. (1990 to 2002)

Senior Project Leader/Project Leader (Division Quality Assurance):

Led QA functions and assisted in regulatory (FDA Major Change notifications) responsibilities for

new and revised nutritional product launches – spray dried/agglomerated pediatric powder,

aseptically filled and retorted infant formulas.

Point person responsible for summarizing and reviewing Regulatory information – R&D Shelflife

data, project scope summary and label copies (Calorie declarations, reconstitution rates and

ingredient listings) prior to FDA filing.

Page 3

MICHAEL O. ANAZIA

Senior Project Leader/Project Leader (Division Quality Assurance) - continued

Reviewed consumer complaints received for Ross pediatric nutritional products; determined design

related issues and collaborated with various groups to outline corrective action plans.

Performed audits and certified domestic Third Party Manufacturers (TPMs) for the processing and

filling of Ross nutritional products.

Worked with Product R&D, and clinical R&D for the investigations of the implications of using

probiotic in pediatric powdered products.

Led Quality Assurance functions and assisted in Regulatory Affairs responsibilities (developed FDA

filing documentation) in a $50 million dollar powder agglomeration project.

Coordinated a $900,000/year cost savings product formulation change by reducing the protein set

points for all Isomil (powdered, concentrated liquids and ready-to-feed products.

Implemented a $300,000/year cost savings oil soluble vitamin premix formulation change for soy

and milk pediatric formulas.

Managed Isomil powder manufacture in Abbott Labs, Zwolle, Netherlands. Provided support for

the FDA inspection / Approval of the location prior to product manufacture.

Trained quality systems personnel in Ross Casa Grande plant for the batch record review and

release of exported Isomil powdered products from Zwolle, Netherlands.

Kellogg Company, Battle Creek, MI. (1987

to 1990)

Quality Technologist (Corporate Quality Department):

Developed and optimized analytical procedure for the sorption isotherms determination using

inverse chromatography.

Optimized methodologies for insoluble fiber determination of psyllium, total dietary fiber

determination and moisture breakpoint of cereal (using inverse gas chromatography).

Maintained new product specifications / formulations.

Performed product optimization studies in Lancaster, PA and Battle Creek plants.

Page 4

MICHAEL O. ANAZIA

Eagle Snacks Inc. (Anheuser Busch Companies), Fayetteville, TN. (1986 to

1987)

Production Supervisor:

Ensured new employees are trained on various manufacturing equipment

Scheduled employee time work activities and conducted performance reviews for 22 non-exempt

employees.

Coordinated corporate in-plant research test activities for the used oil project.

Facilitated bi-weekly communications meeting with non-exempt employees.

Alabama A&M University, Huntsville, AL. (1985 to 1986)

Pilot Plant Supervisor (Department of Food Science and Technology):

Responsibilities included: ordering of equipment for new Processing and Dairy Pilot plants, and

coordinating delivery and installation of equipment to meet established schedule.

EDUCATION: Master and Bachelor of Science in Food Science, Alabama A&M University,

Huntsville, AL.

Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt from Washburn University - February, 2009

Certified Food Defense Coordinator – July, 2009

References Furnished Upon Request

Contact this candidate