Andrea C. Nehrkorn
Lanark, Illinois 61046
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Analytical, detail oriented with strong leadership skills; works diligently with minimal supervision, while maintaining interpersonal communication, time management, follow through, execution and problem resolution skills.
Education: UW-River Falls
Degree: Bachelors of Science- Food Science and Technology
Graduated: May 18, 2013
Work Experience
Quality Assurance
Berner Food& Beverage
June 2020-Current
Reviewed daily records for accuracy and compliance to food safety and quality standards
Develop, update, and train procedures to meet customer specification
Review, investigate and deposition non-conforming product reports
Communicating and interacting effectively with all levels of the organization and external auditors/customers
Process Development Specialist
Berner Food& Beverage
July 2019-May 2020
Development and monitor interdepartmental training tier system
Create and update procedures to current practices and customer specification
Monitor and update annual training
Implement GMP, Food Safety, and Job Specific Trainings
Lead Quality Assurance Technician
Berner Food & Beverage- Dakota, Illinois
January 2018- July 2019
Review daily records for accuracy and compliance to food safety and quality standards
Review non-conforming product reports and testing non- conforming product
Collaborate with R&D on implementing new analytical testing to meet new customer specification
Complete daily, weekly and monthly audits for compliance of food safety and quality standards
Quality Assurance Technician
Berner Food & Beverage- Dakota, Illinois
June 2017- January 2018
Complete hourly analytical testing and line checks to determine if product meets specifications
Document non- conforming product reports, segregate and place affected product on hold
Update logs and records daily to facilitate comprehensive information for review
Calibrate equipment according to manufacturer standard and customer specifications
Train and develop new technicians into high preforming team members
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Del Monte Foods- Mendota, Illinois
May 2013- August, 2014
Supervised 16 Quality Assurance Technicians
Reviewed daily records for accuracy and compliance to food safety and quality standards
Audited daily sanitation records
Updated and developed SOPs to meet BRC qualifications
Supervised all employees to ensure all GMPs are being followed
Quality Assurance Intern
Lakeside Foods- Mondovi, Wisconsin
May 21, 2012- September 1st, 2012
Updated all SOP’s to achieve SQF Level 3 guidelines
Implemented new employee trainings including GMP’s, Food Safety, Quality Assurance positions and General Orientation
Reviewed daily records for accuracy and compliance to food safety and quality standards
Supervised 12 Quality Assurance employees and over saw all employees to meet GMP standards