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Food Safety Quality

Location:
Queens, NY
Posted:
December 12, 2020

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Danilo John E. Go-Piñas ***-** **rd Rd. Bellerose NY 11426 Phone: H 718-***-****; M 347-***-**** E-mail: adimjj@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Possess natural aptitude in the field of technical analysis and quality control.

Skilled at handling multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Quick learner. Motivated and dedicated to getting the job right.

Able to relate to people at any level of business and management.

Work effectively independently or as part of a team. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HALE AND HEARTY SOUPS LLC Brooklyn NY

February 2020-March 2020

Quality Manager

●Manage Food Safety programs (i.e. pest control, allergen, sanitation), quality programs in the facility and Food Security operations.

●Assure compliance with applicable laws and regulations (USDA FSIS, FDA), food safety procedures and industry best practices.

●Acts as the plant liaison in dealings with regulatory agencies, such as daily interaction with the USDA FSIS and client complaints.

●Verify plant HACCP plans/programs, manage Quality Systems, monitor and continuously improve Quality and Process systems.

●Ensure specifications are defined and communicated, formalized process capability, and institutionalize process control and predictive quality processes.

●Perform inspections of processes, employee training, defines best lab practices and provides guidance and adherence to quality practices.

●Generate a monthly report to detail operation activities, including quality, production, Statistical Process Control (SPC), customer complaints, supplier issues, etc,

●Knowledge development for all plant employees; coaching, guidance, a role model for quality standard.

RFG DAIRY LLC Farmingdale NY

March 2019-November 2019

Quality Manager

●Responsible for leading and managing the Quality Program of the facility.

●Leads the Quality Improvement Program and acts as the plant liaison in dealings with regulatory agencies and client complaints.

●Certified FSSC22000, experienced in HTST and UHT processing and reporting, well versed in FDA, CFR, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Grade A and PMO regulations and is responsible for assuring excellent performance within the SQF program (Food Safety and Food Quality).

●Knowledge in the USDA NOP.

●Continuously improves food safety and food quality performance at the plant. Manages the internal audit program of the facility to verify that procedures mandated by the company and State and Federal governmental agencies are being adhered to. This includes GMP’s, Sanitation, HACCP, Preventative Maintenance and Safety.

●Troubleshoots quality problems associated with production; investigates root cause, develops and implements corrective actions, prevents reoccurrence through development of long term solutions.

●Implements and ensures conformance to Corporate Quality assurance programs to prevent food quality or food safety issues to include environmental monitoring, pest control, sanitation, GMP’s, etc.

●Installs and manages the plant’s quality systems. Coordinates and manages sampling plans as per the corporate standards to monitor finished product quality, and raw materials to ensure standards of identity are maintained.

●Oversees the management of all aspects of the Quality Control Laboratory, including microbiological, chemical, physical and sensory aspects of all food products manufactured at this facility. This also includes coordination of the sampling and testing effort with Production needs.

●Manages the food safety programs (i.e. pest control, allergen, sanitation) and quality programs in the facility.

●Develops and maintains a plant specific QA/QC manual of Standard Operating Procedures based on the Corporate Quality Manual.

●Initiates and maintains the weight control program of all processing lines in the facility, as well as other loss-control programs.

●Participates in troubleshooting events associated with production, ensuring root cause/corrective actions are appropriate and are fully implemented.

●Manages the development, updates, and implementation of the plant HACCP, and Food Safety programs.

●Manages the reviewing and maintenance of all required processing records and regulatory inspections and reports. Develops tools to monitor deficiencies and quickly implement corrective actions when necessary.

●Acts as plant liaison with regulatory agencies and client company representatives and auditors. Manages regulatory issues to include Federal and State inspections, Kosher inspections, etc. Coordinates corrective actions with Corporate QA, plant and operations management.

●Leads the Quality Improvement Program through training of new and existing employees, including the Quality Control Technicians and Management. This also includes coordination of consumer complaints and prevention programs.

●Assures that plant is audit- and inspection-ready at all times.

●Stays current with all key regulatory and certifying agency guidelines. Manages regulatory issues within assigned region. Ensures annual permits and certifications are renewed and kept up-to-date.

●Manages release of product following verification of conformance to specifications.

BROOKLYN FOOD AND BEVERAGE Brooklyn, NY July 2017-March 2019

R&D, QC/QA Manager

●Conduct research and development which include investigating technology development, concept development, and new product development, amongst other areas.

●Provide technical oversight.

●Maintains an internal audit system.

●Maintains the document control system.

●Manages the calibration system.

●Provides development and training of management in quality system and quality improvement tools.

●Completes GMP training and tracks competency.

●Actively participate as a member of corporate quality team.

●Manages the CAPA system.

●Implements and executes facility and corporate policies as required.

●Handles all customer complaint issues.

●Provides inputs to maximize product quality and reliability and to minimize cost.

BEVOLUTION GROUP Huntington Station, NY Aug. 3, 2015-Nov. 18, 2016

Quality Manager

●Facilitates development, implementation and compliance of Quality System.

●Maintains an internal audit system.

●Maintains the document control system.

●Manages the calibration system.

●Provides development and training of management in quality system and quality improvement tools.

●Completes GMP training and tracks competency.

●Provides technical assistance to production department.

●Actively participate as a member of corporate quality team.

●Evaluates procedures for compliance to quality objectives.

●Facilitates and participates in quality meetings; both internal and external.

●Manages the CAPA system.

●Provides supervision to others through motivation, direction, review or feedback of assigned tasks related to quality systems and tools.

●Implements and executes facility corporate policies as required.

●Tracks, analyzes, and leads initiatives for all internal quality and customer complaint issues.

●Works closely with production managers to maximize product quality and reliability and to minimize cost.

●Plans, promotes, and organizes training activities related to product quality and reliability.

PEPSI COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Canarsie, NY Nov. 6, 2006-July 31, 2015

Quality Control Supervisor

●Responsible for Quality Control (strategic planning, staffing and scheduling, QA), maintaining all standard operating procedures (SOPs), raw materials and finished product specifications.

●Handle and delegate a total of 8 people to their key result areas in producing beverage products (including KOSHER products) at the highest possible quality. Interaction and coordination with the Rabbi concerning the KOSHER certification of the materials, preparation and inspection of materials and equipment, production and final documentations.

●Assist on handling all deviation, change control, out of specification, and QMS based on ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 standards.

●Participate in the investigation of deviation related to product manufacturing.

●Review all product testing and parameters.

●Assist in the management and implementation of the FSSC 22000 standards including the HACCP program in compliance with federal, state, and city food regulations.

●Assist in the preparation for internal audits (PepsiCo, Canada Dry, Dr Pepper and Sunny D), and external (third party) audit (AIB).

●Responsible for training employees (SOPs, HACCP, GMPs, and GLPs).

●Responsible for maintaining product ingredients based on weekly production.

●Ensure maintenance of laboratory apparatus and supplies.

●Provide technical advice in purchasing laboratory supplies and apparatus.

●Monthly inventory of product ingredients, laboratory materials and supplies.

●Implement company policies and objectives.

ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING LABORATORY Farmingdale, NY Feb. 22, 2005-Nov. 3, 2006 Chemist

●Digestion procedures for traced metals analysis.

●Traced Metal analysis of liquid and nonliquid materials using Flow Injection Mercury System (FIMS 100 & 400) and Inductively Coupled Plasma-Atomic Emission Spectrophotometer (ICP-AES).

●Wet chemistry analysis.

●Separatory funnel liquid-liquid extraction for aqueous samples for Pesticide/Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB), Extractable Petroleum Hydrocarbons (EPH), DRO, Extractable Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon (ETPH), GC/MS semi-volatile analysis.

●Accelerated solvent extraction (ASE) of soil and sediment samples for Pesticide/Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB), DRO, EPH, ETPH, GC/MS semi-volatile analysis.

●Ultrasonic extraction of soil, sludge, and solid waste samples for Pesticide/Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB), DRO, EPH, GC/MS analysis.

●Clean up procedures for Pesticide, PCB, and PPT analysis.

HENKEL ADHESIVES Brooklyn, NY Sept. 1994–Jan 2005 Chemist

●Designing research and development activities.

●Development of new products based on customer standards.

●Handle customer inquiries and complaints regarding all technical matters.

●Investigate and test all product returns.

●Assist Sales and Production with all technical problems.

●Provide technical advice for the purchase of laboratory raw materials, supplies and apparatus.

Technical Service Laboratory Technician

●Assist the plant chemist in developing new products for customer and in the investigation and testing of all product returns.

●Monitor product stability.

●Perform analytical testing on raw materials and finish products.

Quality Control Technician

●Conduct quality control tests (viscosity, % solid, pH, grit, iodine test) on raw materials and finished products.

●Evaluate product stability after 15-24 hours storage time.

AVNE PACKAGING SERVICES Bronx, NY Sept. 1992–Sept. 1994 Quality Control Supervisor

●Ensure that all quality control standards are strictly implemented.

●Train and supervise all QC personnel in conducting QC procedures and cGMP.

●Report all activities and problems directly to the QC manager.

NESTLE BEVERAGE Garden City, NY June 1992-Aug. 1992 Quality Control Technician (Temp)

●Perform QC analyses such as pH, %acid and vitamin C (manual titration), brix, mold count, viscosity, as well as, organoleptic test of beverages (juice, iced tea, nectar, and tomato products).

●In-process QC inspection (temperature and weight monitoring, vacuum test, can tear-down inspection) of all production parameters.

MAGNOLIA CORPORATION Manila, Philippines Apr. 1989-Dec. 1991 Production Supervisor

●Handle and delegate a total of 16 people to their key result areas in producing dairy products and to maximize the overall capacities to meet production volume at the highest possible quality.

PURE FOODS CORPORATION Manila, Philippines Mar. 1986-Apr. 1989 Production Supervisor

●Supervise a total of 32 people in producing processed meat products such as hotdogs/sausages, hams, bacons, cold cuts, and luncheon meats.

Quality Control Technician

●Perform in-process QC inspections (stability, viscosity, brix, flow time, temperature monitoring) of processed meat products.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

University of Santo Tomas Manila, Philippines

Verified by World Education Services (WES)

CERTIFICATIONS

Food Safety System Certification 22000 (Pepsi Cola), well versed in FDA, CFR, Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)

Internal Auditor (Pepsi Cola)

HACCP (Bevolution Group)

Handling of Hazardous Materials (C91) (FDNY)Supervision of Flammable and Combustible Liquids (C92) (FDNY)

Ammonia Fitness (Pepsi Cola)

Better Process Control (Bevolution Group)

SKILLS

Quality Management

Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points

Food Safety Sanitation

Communication

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Exchange)

Red Prairie Lite system

Avail

Infinity

SALARY REQUIREMENT

To be discussed



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