Food Safety Manager

EUGENE, OR *****

LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseazimmermann

MOBILE 408-***-**** EMAIL *******.*.******@*****.*** CHELSEA ZIMMERMANN PORTER

SUMMARY OF SKILLS

Driver of continual development, implementation and maintenance of Food Safety Plans and prerequisite programs to ensure compliance with Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Food Safety Modernization Act

(FSMA) regulations, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), Hazard Analysis Risk Based Preventative Controls (HARPC) Safe Quality Foods (SQF), Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) regulations, Quality Assurance International (QAI) Organic Compliance as well as any applicable laws, regulations, and customer requirements. Oversee corrective action and preventative action program, environmental monitoring, pest control, and sanitation programs. Frequently collaborating with several departments on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Drive commercialization of products through research and development of procedures, product specifications, and processing parameters. Audit quality systems both internal and external. Accurately record data to maintain compliance with GMP documentation and regulatory standards. Experienced in managing and training employees, as well as developing and conducting company-wide trainings. TECHNICAL SKILLS

Quality Skills

Internal and External auditing, Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA), Quality control, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points, Preventive Controls Qualified Individual Inventory control systems

SAP, Labware LIMS, Sage X3, Trackwise QMS

Operations Skills

Good Manufacturing Practices, 5S, Lean Six Sigma, Kanban, POMSnet MES, TPB Honeywell MCS, Online Review Tool 2

Laboratory Skills

PCR, Chromatography

Programming Skills

Python (Complete Python Bootcamp – Udemy)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Cosmos Creations

Quality Assurance Manager (11/19– Present)

• Manage and oversee maintenance of food quality and safety programs including: Good Manufacturing Processes (GMPs), Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), Environmental Monitoring, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Allergens, CAPA program, Environmental Monitoring Program, Pest Control, Recalls and Business Continuity, NPI, Internal, and External Auditing

• Implement process improvements and remain in compliance with SQF, FDA, and ODA requirements

• Review documentation for accuracy and compliance to good documentation practices. Issue corrective actions and preventive measures when discrepancies are found. GloryBee

Food Safety and Compliance Supervisor (01/18 – 11/19)

• Oversee the continual development, implementation, and maintenance of the facilities’ Food Safety Plan and prerequisite programs to ensure compliance with FDA and other regulatory bodies

• Manage CAPA program, environmental monitoring program, pest control, and sanitation programs

• Implement process improvements and cost savings measures, promote innovative excellence and continual systems development using LEAN manufacturing principles (5S, Kanban, visual management)

• Review documentation for accuracy and compliance to good documentation practices

• Set KPIs and monitor operational performance

• Perform internal and external auditing of quality systems Operations Analyst (07/17– 01/18)

• Developed and created executive reports

• Identified areas for operational improvement and implementing cost-efficiency improvements

• Given ‘controlled document administrator’ responsibilities: Developed work instruction, SOP, and policy templates. Additionally wrote the company’s document control policy.

• Assisted IT with transitioning departments to SharePoint cloud services by creating sites, developing site and document library pages, setting user permissions, and teaching users how to utilize site features

(Web apps, work flows, permissions settings, etc.)

• Invoice reconciliation and budgeting for IT projects

• Developed training procedures and transitioned company to new training management software.

• Taught designated users how to perform various tasks in Kaizen training manager, including: account configuration and setup, report creation and management, automated scheduling of training assignments, and proper training documentation

Genentech (through Adecco)

Bioprocessing Technician (09/15-04/17)

• Purified monoclonal antibody chemotherapy pharmaceuticals

• Monitored batch processes, identified and submitted errors for POMSnet MES system

• Engaged in frequently troubleshooting of equipment during manufacturing under time constraints

• Maintained good documentation practices in a GMP environment

• Used LIMS and SAP ERP systems to maintain inventory control

• Collaborated with multiple departments executing test protocols

• Acted as departmental liaison for Kanban systems

• Assist QA personnel with resolving/issuing CAPAs (Corrective Action, Preventive Action) California State Summer School for Math & Science

Program Manager (03/15-08/15)

• Conducted interviews and hired resident advisor employees

• Trained staff of 22 resident advisors; supervised over 200 participants Resident Advisor (03/13-08/13, 03/14-08/14)

• Organized daily activities, off-site excursions and ordered supplies for program

• Submitted paperwork in an organized, timely manner Plant Reproductive Biology Center, UC Davis

Laboratory Intern (10/13-09/14)

• Prepared specimens for genetic analysis

• Performed laboratory tests, then analyzed and reported findings

• Performed independent lab analyses to discover genetic loci of photo reactivity in plants

• Quickly learned how to use and maintain complex lab equipment

• Duties included weekend, evening, and emergency care of lab EDUCATION

B.S. Microbiology

University of California, Davis 2015

SIDE PROJECTS

• Currently progressing through “Complete Python 3 Bootcamp” through Udemy

• Homebrewing >20 gallons of mead. Ask me for some!

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