RICHARD CERNA

Phone 201-***-**** e-mail: adbhbz@r.postjobfree.com

PERSONAL SUMMARY

A scientist, highly efficient, methodical and talented professional with more than 15 years of experience in quality assurance and food processing who has developed and implemented effective quality control processes and structures in a manufacturing and corporate environment with certifications in quality systems such as SQF and HACCP systems. Skilled team leader looking for a company which will challenge my problem-solving skills and allow me to continue to apply my experience, knowledge and potential in food chemistry, organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, food processing, food microbiological and food engineering.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

- Passaic Meat, Passaic, NJ Present

Food Safety Representative; In charge of Food Safety and Quality System.

- Melone Brothers Bakery, Linden, NJ 07 / 2018 – 08 / 2019

Food Safety Supervisor: Developed Food Safety Plan, GMP’s, SSOP, Pre-requisite programs (SOP)

- Walden Farms-PANOS Linden, NJ 07 / 2016 – 06 / 2018

QC/QA Manager: Developed HACCP system, in charge of Quality Assurance and Quality System

- Capital Foods, Inc. Linden, NJ 08 / 2014 – 12 / 2018

Food Safety Specialist/Consultant: Responsible for monitoring and maintaining quality and compliance target. Developed HACCP plan. Consultant

- Mamamancinis Inc., East Rutherford, NJ 11 / 2012 – 07 / 2014

Quality Assurance Supervisor: Improved the GMP’s and SSOP’s. Reviewed, updated, and monitored HACCP plan. Applied corrective actions and preventive actions (CAPA) to ensure QA/QC standards and comply with CFR, working together with USDA inspectors. Conduct investigations about customer complaint under the direction of the Director.

- Toscana Cheese Company, Secaucus, NJ 02 / 2011 – 11 / 2012

Quality Assurance Supervisor: Supervised the development, implementation and maintenance of quality systems and activities. Reviewed, updated, and monitored HACCP plan. Applied CAPA to ensure QA/QC standards and comply with CFR and FDA regulations. Manage the QA laboratory and production floor testing program of manufactured products. Conduct investigations of customer complaint.

- Onegreat Burger Company Inc., Elizabeth, NJ 07 / 2010 – 10 / 2010

Quality Assurance Supervisor: Monitored and audited products to ensure high standards of quality. Reviewed, updated, and monitored HACCP plan. Applied CAPA to ensure QA/QC standards and comply with CFR, working together with USDA inspectors. Managed production floor testing program of manufactured products. Update on food safety to all employees of the company.

- Abuelito Meat Inc., Passaic, NJ 08 / 2006 – 06 / 2010

Quality Control Plant Manager: Responsible for QA and Production Departments. Improved the productivity and GMP’s/SSOP’s. Developed, reviewed, updated, and monitored HACCP plan. Applied CAPA to ensure QA/QC standards and comply with CFR, working together with USDA inspectors. Managed internal and external audits, providing response to internal, client and regulatory agency audits.

PREVIOUS PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

- Inversions FLOTWER S.R.L, Peru, Project Manager 01 / 2000 – 06 / 2003

- ECOFITEC S.A., Peru, Production Manager and Resident Engineer 09 / 1998 – 12 / 1999

- Alimentos Maritimos S.A., Peru, Quality Control Assistant and Production Manager 01 / 1996 – 08 / 1998

SKILLS

-Knowledge in development and implementation SSOPs, GMPs, HACCP, FSMA and SQF system. - Perform lab testing using equipment’s: pH meter, MILKSCAN, antibiotics Charm ROSA MRL, FOOD SCAN, Metal Detector, Salinometer, and Refractometer. - Experience in sensor analysis of food and beverages. - Experience in food microbiology (APC, Coli & E. coli, and Yeast & Mold). - Work alongside on-site USDA inspectors at meat processing (prosciutto, sausages, hamburgers, salted beef, seasoned pork and meatballs with sauce). - Good computer skills Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet. - Bi-lingual English /Spanish. - Proficiency in fish flour and canned industry. – Conduct periodic audits In Food Safety.

EDUCATION

- University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus Graduation date: 06 / 2006

Master’s Degree in Food Science and Technology

- National University of Santa, Peru Graduation date: 12 / 1995

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Engineering.

OTHER CERTIFICATIONS

-Certified in SQF system. – Certified in Preventive Controls for Human Foods-FSMA. - Certified in Food Safety Manager and HACCP system. - Certified in Better Process Control School. - Actualization in Statistic Quality Control in Industrial Process course.

United States, January 2020

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