JEFFREY YOUNGQUIST

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Cumming, Georgia 30040

269-***-****

Email: ad0krd@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A results-oriented professional with an extensive background in the food manufacturing industry. Passion for Food Safety and Quality will all types of food. Skills include producing diversified products, planning, product flow, budgets, quality, sanitation of equipment, employee relations, and managing production groups ranging from 20 to 70 employees.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SMITHFIELD FOODS, Cumming,GA Feb 2023 – Oct 2023

FSQA Manager

Managed USDA FSA Audit with no findings and completed SQF with a plant score of 94.

Updated HACCP Plan and Quality Plan for expansion project in RTE Area.

GORDO’S LLC a subsidiary of CHAIRMAN FOODS, Atlanta, GA Aug.2021 – Feb 2023

Food Safety and Quality Assurance Manager

Oversaw the transition of Food Safety/Quality Policies & Programs from a family owned business to a multi plant corporation.

Managed audits: Military, FDA, GDA, Costco, Tyson, successfully and BRC Audit A+

Lead all Food Safety, Quality programs during the construction of a new RTE area of the facility, including authoring three new HACCP Plans, updating Allergen & EMPC Programs.

Liaison for the company with granting USDA inspection to the new RTE area.

Doubled the size of the QA department to include 2 QA Supervisors, 10 QA technicians and a Document Review Specialist.

CROWN BAKERIES, Smyrna, GA Sep 2020 – Aug. 2021

FSQA Manager

Developed and initialized FSQA Systems in a start-up facility after the previous company had gone through bankruptcy.

Executed new Policies, Procedures, and Programs within 4 months to meet BRC code and pass BRC Audit with a Grade A Rating.

As a co-manufacturer, oversaw and manage major food company audits.

PCQI and HACCP Administrator for the facility

MICHIGAN TURKEY PRODUCERS, Grand Rapids, MI 2017- Sep 2020

Quality Assurance Manager

Ensure Food Safety and Quality Systems are maintained, and executed to meet USDA, Halal, Organic, BRC, customer and corporate requirements in a facility with approximately 500 employees

Manage the Quality Assurance Department of 2 QA Supervisors, Lab Scientist, Lab Technician and 15 QA Technicians

Lead investigations into deviations from HACCP, SSOP plans and SOPs to determine potential impact on food safety. Compile timely and detail information to support corrective and preventive measures.

Serve as liaison between the company and USDA to resolve any issues or concerns

Oversee and manage Customer Audits, USDA Child Nutrition Audits

Serve as the voice for Quality Assurance in cross-functional teams and provide input regarding Quality Assurance needs and objectives to guide projects.

TREEHOUSE FOODS, (formerly ConAgra Foods) Battle Creek, MI 2001-2017

A leader in store brand and private label ready to eat cereals

Team Leader Quality 2008-2017

Interim Quality Assurance Manager from August 2013

Oversee Quality Systems and Product Safety for the facility

PCQI – Preventative Controls Qualified Individual

Manage the Elevator and Bulk Receiving Operations.

Obtained State Certification as a Commercial Pesticide Applicator in 7A- General Pest Management and also Fumigation, oversee plant’s pest control program

Lead SQF Practitioner & HACCP Administrator for the facility and leader for SQF, FDA, AIB & customer Audits.

SQF Facilitator for Leading the Quality Team to Develop the Quality Plan to reach Level 3. The plant has been recertified Level 3 every year since the original certification in September 2011.

Author for quality and product safety procedures and have provided training for all employees in GMP, HACCP, SQF code and requirements.

Pioneer leader for the company in leading Gluten-Free Finished Product Testing.

Author and leader for the plant in setting up Environmental Monitoring Pathogen Control Program with Corporate Microbiologist.

Performed all duties as a Lab Analyst and full knowledge of all calibrations.

Executed and performed Monthly Sanitation/ GMP audits and also in the Lancaster, Cedar Rapids & Spark Cereal Plants.

Oversee and investigate escalated consumer complaints, & recommend corrective actions.

Previous Employment as part of Supplier Certification Program, conducted numerous Sanitation/ GMP audits at Suppliers facilities including warehouses.

Production Supervisor 2001-2008

Supervised manufacturing operations and warehousing in the Battle Creek plant.

KEEBLER COMPANY, Grand Rapids, MI 2000 - 2001

A leading producer of cookies, crackers and snacks in the U.S.

Production Manager

Managed and oversaw manufacturing operations from raw materials to finished product in a seven oven bakery.

Reduced scrap with sandwich cookie operations 50%.

Increased production output efficiencies of cookie operations 15%.

Reduced labor requirements on cookie operations 20%.

SARA LEE CORPORATION, Zeeland, MI 1998 - 2000

The leading producer and marketer of poultry, beef, and pork products in the U.S., a $20 billion global consumer packaged goods company.

Production Supervisor

Supervised 20 employees in production operations including scheduling, work assignments, quality, safety, and employee relations.

Increased production efficiencies in packaging departments 10%.

Led and directed a new innovative process of surface thermal processing in fully cooked meats.

NABISCO, INC.- LIFESAVERS DIVISION, Holland, MI 1994 – 1998

A leading manufacturer of Lifesaver candies.

Operations Supervisor

Supervised 70 employees in sanitation and production operations including scheduling, work assignments, orientation and training, managing equipment and dust collection systems, quality/safety audits, and employee relations.

Directed the reorganization of departments to increase efficiencies and safety.

Developed master sanitation schedule and operating procedures. Led and coached problem-solving teams.

Member of management team that assisted in start-up of two capital expansion projects ($30 and $18 million).

GERBER PRODUCTS CO., Fremont, MI 1987 - 1994

World’s leading baby food producer with total sales of $1.2 billion.

Production/Sanitation Shift Supervisor

Supervised production and sanitation operations, as well as Hydrostatic Retort Processing Group, total of 50 employees. Handled all scheduling, work assignments, training, compliance with USDA and FDA regulations, quality audits, production reports, and employee relations.

Worked with key suppliers to improve cleaning chemicals, resulting in 20% annual savings.

Initiated the development and purchase of central high pressure/foam cleaning equipment which lowered water, chemical, and labor costs, resulting in expense savings of over $100,000 annually.

Appointed to supplier certification team that solved numerous problems for all Gerber plants and earned Gerber certification for the supplier.

EDUCATION

BBA, University of Kentucky

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