Noah K. Murgor

**** ******* **** **** #**** • AUSTIN TX 78749

512-***-**** • addojt@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATIONS: PCQI, HACCP; ISO 22,000 Audit Certified; Sensory and Product Testing Certified; AIP Audit Certified; pallet jack and forklift trained.

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT: Skilled in calibrating and repairing laboratory equipment such as densitometers, Carbo QC, titrometers, refractometers, and HPLC.

ORGANIZED AND MOTIVATED: Skilled in maintaining order amidst chaos and ever-changing challenges. Able to seamlessly multi-task long and short-term priorities to generate desired results. Capable of organizing, analyzing, and compiling large amounts of data.

DRIVEN: Willing and able to take on new projects or challenges while maintaining high quality of work and effective time management.

TECHNOLOGICALLY ADEPT: Proficient in Microsoft Office, Windows and Mac OS platforms, and numerous software programs associated with laboratory equipment, including Infinity and PTS. Quickly masters new programs and equipment.

INDEPENDENT AND TEAM PLAYER: Enjoy collaborating with colleagues, subordinates, executives, and customers, as well as completing tasks independently. Effectively communicates with individuals at all levels. Eager to motivate and inspire others to deliver their best.

EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOMER SERVICE: Strong communication skills to understand client and customer needs and provide exceptional results. Track record of successfully dealing with difficult personalities to resolve dissatisfaction.

EMPLOYMENT AND EXPERIENCE

Aryzta

Food Safety and Quality Control Manager Austin, Texas November 2018 – Present

Responsible for undertaking the responsibilities of a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual as outlined under the Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation. Including the preparation of a Food Safety Plan, the validation of Preventive Controls, the Review of Records and the Reanalysis of the Food Safety Plan.

Responsible for up-dating and the continuous review of existing Food Safety plans to incorporate current GMP, Process Preventive Controls, Allergen Preventive Controls, Sanitation Preventive Controls and Supply Chain Applied Controls.

Responsible for meeting and exceeding customer requirements and effectively communicating with customers as requested.

Responsible for investigating customer/consumer complaints for foods manufactured on site using root cause analysis, determining corrective actions and preventive measures, responding to complaints in the required timeframe, and analyzing complaint trends.

Responsible for reporting the food safety and quality issues, corrective actions, and preventive measures to the plant management team and Corporate Food Safety & Quality Assurance.

Ensures a daily food evaluation is conducted to identify possible defects and provide direction for improvement.

Communicates food safety and quality objectives with production, maintenance, sanitation departments, and external contractors.

Ensures physical bakery inspections are conducted on a weekly basis and reports are generated on each area (pest control, operational methods, maintenance for food safety, sanitation, personnel practices, etc.)

Responsible for ensuring training is effective for operations, sanitation, and maintenance staff in basic food hygiene, GMPs, HACCP, allergen control, and other food safety and quality requirements .

Technical representative for ARYZTA at customer and third-party bakery audits.

Responsible for the effective implementation of ARYZTA Recall and Traceability Program including accurate, timely mock traceability exercises

Quality Assurance Supervisor Austin, Texas September 2016 – November 2018

Oversee the activities of multiple direct reports and determine growth opportunities as applicable, including leading, motivating, and mentoring large teams on multiple shifts.

Create and implement standard operating procedures for testing, sampling, and food safety and sanitation for the entire facility.

Perform internal and external audits with 100% pass rate to date.

Generate corrective actions reports in response to customer complaints, including investigating the issue and interfacing with executives at the corporate level.

Review and approve out-of-specification and variance documentation, complete non-conformance reports, and finalize dispositions.

Create departmental budgeting for equipment and expenses.

Apply scientific knowledge and new industry rules and regulations to solve problems and challenges at the facility and to keep facility up-to-date on industry changes.

Food Safety Quality Assurance Technician Austin, Texas November 2015 – September 2016

Collected sample products from production lines for evaluation and retention.

Monitored HACCP Program by ensuring that the metal Detectors are functioning properly.

Ensured the safety and quality of the product meets customer expectations.

Performed pre-operational inspections to ensure cleanliness of manufacturing equipment.

Ensured the product specifications and storage requirements are met.

Collected samples after sanitation has been performed to send to the lab for microbiological testing.

Coca-Cola Enterprises Cincinnati, Ohio February 2014 – Jun 2015

Beverage Analyst

Ensured compliance of soft drink can and bottle lines by testing product quality.

Calibrated lab equipment such as autotitrators, refractometers, HPLC, chlorine analyzer, and desitometer.

Oversaw sanitation of production lines and pre-mix tapes.

PepsiCo Corp.

Quality Control Manager Lima, Ohio September 2011 – July 2013

Created and managed the technical processes for water treatment/waste water, product batching, product testing, package testing, supplier capability and internal and external beverage audits. Maintained up-to-date knowledge of process improvements and technical developments.

Worked closely with production to improve product and package integrity.

Train plant personnel on food safety policies and procedures and maintain documents related to food safety. Ensured plant was in compliance with FDA policies and requirements.

Production Supervisor Mesquite, Texas September 2009 – September 2011

Improved efficiency by 7% for a line with a history of inefficiency and high changeovers.

Supervised both sanitation and production lines. Coordinated efforts between QC and production.

Drafted and implemented procedures for the packaging machines, including how to repair them in event of breakdown to improve efficiency. Oversaw plant SOPs, safety training, and HACCP.

Managed teams with lean headcount to improve line profitability. Acted in charge of four different filling lines: can line, bottle line (multi-packaging), BIB, and DBF.

Quality Control Supervisor Mesquite, Texas February 2008 – September 2009

Oversaw product integrity, sanitation of manufacturing lines, calibration of laboratory equipment, ordering of laboratory inventory, daily yield of product, and timekeeping for direct reports.

Improved quality output and plant conditions to raise audit scores and pass the PCNA, YUM, AIB, ISO-22,000, military, and safety audits.

Drafted and implemented procedures for the packaging machines, including how to repair them in event of breakdown to improve efficiency. Oversaw plant SOPs, safety training, and HACCP.

Managed teams with lean headcount to improve line profitability. Acted in charge of four different filling lines: can line, bottle line (multi-packaging), BIB, and DBF.

Remained overseer and technical support for calibration of laboratory equipment, carrying on from earlier QC Technician role and eliminating the necessity to hire an outside vendor for this purpose.

Quality Control Technician Mesquite, Texas August 2006 – February 2008

Developed and implemented new procedures for more efficient testing and sanitation.

Acted as primary contact for calibration of laboratory equipment, including troubleshooting and repairing equipment, eliminating plant’s need to hire a vendor to carry out the same tasks.

Ensured quality of product as it is bottled/canned and tested for compliance to standards. Communicated test data to other departments to ensure product integrity.

Supervised the plant microbiological process, including troubleshooting problems associated with testing, and collecting samples for routine analysis.

Utilized basic laboratory equipment, including calibrating and troubleshooting such equipment as: pH meters, carbo QC, density meters, autotitrators, conductimeters, scales, pressure gauges, seam check equipment and HPLC.

Pilgrim’s Pride Corp.

Quality Control Supervisor Dallas, Texas July 2005 – August 2006

Monitored plant policies and procedures, trained and monitored all technicians, and monitored plant HACCP, SSOPs and GMPs.

Responded to customer complaints and worked with management to resolve quality and food safety issues.

Quality Control Technician Mount Pleasant, Texas November 2004 – May 2005

Prepared samples of poultry for testing, solutions used for testing, and analyzed test results with regards to various bacteria and pathogens associated with the poultry industry.

Kill Plant Line Operator Mount Pleasant, Texas July 2004 – November 2004

EDUCATION

Northwestern State University B.S. Chemistry, May 2004

Natchitoches, Louisiana

ACTIVITIES, INTERESTS, AND ATHLETIC ACCOLADES

Cross country running, camping, fishing, hiking, reading, and gardening

Northwestern State University Alumni Association

Athlete of the Month, Northwestern State University, Spring 2001

All-Conference Cross Country Athletic Award, Fall 2002

Southland Conference, 10k Track and Field Champion, 2003

REFERENCES

Available upon request.

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