Tracey Richardson

*** ******* *****

Ennismore, ON K0L 1T0

705-***-****

adu2lm@r.postjobfree.com

11th December 2022

Dear Dear Hiring Manager,

Upon learning about the Wildlife Policy Analyst posting, I was eager to contact you with my interest. When reviewing the job description, I was excited to see how well my experience aligns with your needs and position requirements. From reading your company's website, I feel your core mission and culture suit what I offer as a professional.

As an adept Quality Lead, I have a well-rounded skill set in Quality and honed talents in Documentation Control and Quality System Management, making me an ideal fit for the Wildlife Policy Analyst position. Further, I am a recognized expert in collaboration and a communicative collaborator. My previous roles have strengthened my capabilities in delegation and communication, including a keen attention to detail and accuracy.

I am excited at the prospect of bringing my talents for the job. I look forward to hearing from you, at your earliest convenience, to discuss how my experience and qualifications will prove valuable in the Wildlife Policy Analyst role.

Sincerely,

Tracey Richardson

Resume:

TRACEY RICHARDSON

521 Kengary Drive, Ennismore, ON K0L 1T0

705-***-**** (C)

mailto:adu2lm@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Highly motivated, goal oriented Quality Assurance Professional with proven success in leading projects from concept to fully operational status, to achievement of objectives on time and on budget. Solid experience with Six Sigma and Lean tools and initiatives. Demonstrated leadership skills in leading and directing cross functional teams. Excellent organization, planning, communications, training and problem solving skills. An avid learner with strong analytical and computer skills. Able to manage multiple projects in a fast paced, continuous improvement environment. Able to develop Quality Programs (SOP’s) and initiate them.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Noblegen, Peterborough 2019 - Present

Quality Lead

Full-time

Noblegen is an advanced digital biology company that employs microorganisms to reshape the world’s linear food systems with efficient and affordable circular solutions. We are champions of science on a mission to reinvent our future and disrupt conventional practices to rebalance planet and life, using microbes and fermentation technology.

In our first phase of commercialization we have reinvented the world’s approach to food & agriculture. Our next phases of commercialization include biomaterials, health, energy, and space, among other industries. The company currently employs over 55 people at its Peterborough, Ontario locations.Noblegen is an advanced digital biology company that employs microorganisms to reshape the world’s linear food systems with efficient and affordable circular solutions. We are champions of science on a mission to reinvent our future and disrupt conventional practices to rebalance planet and life, using microbes and fermentation technology. In our first phase of commercialization we have reinvented the world’s approach to food & agriculture. Our next phases of commercialization include biomaterials, health, energy, and space, among other industries. The company currently employs over 55 people at its Peterborough, Ontario locations.

Maintaining the Quality System scores so far 91-94-98. 3 years in SQF showing continuous improvement.

In charge of:

•Monthly GMP Audits

•Monthly SQF Audits

•Annual Internal Audit

•Document Control Librarian

•Monthly Thermometer and scale Verification

•Annual SQF and GMP training

•Annual Mock Crisis Event

•Annual Food Defense Exercise

•Annual Light Audit

•Quarterly Glass and Brittle Plastics Audit

•Monthly Environmental swabbing

•Monthly ATP Swabbing

•Annual Mock Recall Exercise

•Annual Municipal Water Testing

•Annual Allergen testing

•Food Safety Plan

•Quality Manual

•Food Safety Culture Plan

•Risk Assessments

Quality Specialist

Permanent Full-time

Dec 2016 - Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 4 mosDec 2016 - Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Peterborough, OntarioPeterborough, Ontario

Created and maintained the Quality System at Noblegen, following the SQF Code

CERNER COROPORATION - LABOTIX, Peterborough 2012 - Present

Cerner-Labotix provides the most flexible, open automation solution in North America for today’s clinical laboratory. Labotix is focused solely on lab automation and efficiency. Combining analyzers with Labotix’s powerful user-defined process control software, enables laboratories to have a custom system designed to evolve with the lab and their needs. With installations around the world that have been operating and evolving for over ten years, Labotix has the experience, expertise, and reliability necessary to meet the needs of any size lab.

Quality Specialist

Primarily hired to develop the entire Quality Program for medical devices at the facility. Assigned Quality Management Representative in at the Peterborough Labotix location. Responsible for ensuring 100 percent quality and regulatory compliance in accordance with documented procedures.

•Successful creation of the Quality Manual based on21 CFR 820 Medical Device Quality Regulations

•Successful creation of the Quality SOP’s based on21 CFR 820 Medical Device Quality Regulations

•Lead the training and implementation of the Quality Plan and creating flowcharts for processes.

•Responsible for Record keeping of Training Documents, Device History Files, etc.

•Successful Lead for FMEA and Hazard Analysis for devices.

•Successful creation of the Functional Specifications for the Device Modules

•Successful creation of the Technical Specifications for the Device Modules

•Successful creation of the Verification/Validation Test Plans for the Device Modules

•Lead for Factory and Site Acceptance testing.

•Lead for Engineering Changes, from inception to release.

•Documentation Librarian for control.

•Lead the organization and the design of the operating, technical and maintenance manuals for the new designs

•Technical Writer for the Device Modules

PEPSICO CANADA, Peterborough 1990-2011

The Peterborough Plant produces a variety of “Good for you” Quaker Oats brand products including Instant Quaker Oats, Standard Oats, Chewy Bars, Life Cereal, Life Oat Bran Cereal, Mother’s Oat Bran, Barbara’s Bakery Shredded Oat Bran, Oatmeal Squares, Capn Crunch, Corn Bran, Hot Oat Bran, Muffets, Puffed Wheat and Rice, Harvest Crunch, Aunt Jemima Pancakes, Cake, Cookie and Muffin Mixes. The Plant has over 500 unionized staff as well as 78 salaried staff. Processes include mixing, enrobing, oat flake manufacturing and high and low pressure extrusion.

Quality Assurance Coordinator

Initially hired as a Quality Assurance Technician responsible for ensuring all in-process and finished product specifications met Quaker Standards. Responsible for troubleshooting issues and giving direction to junior employees during off shifts and weekends. Promoted to QA Coordinator in 1997. Responsible for ensuring that all aspects of Quality, such as traceability, HACCP, GMP, food safety, formula compliance and Quality Manuals are maintained on a regular basis, ensuring that Quality is top priority in all decision making. Products included Instant Quaker Oatmeal, Standard Oatmeal, Baking Mix, Pancakes, Ready To Eat (extruded Products), Chewy, Harvest Crunch, Puffed Rice & Wheat, and Muffets. Responsible for coaching and training of counterparts in all of the requirements including policies, procedures and software programs.

•Appointed Project Lead for implementation of Infinity Quality System. Developed pilot projects to test system and then implemented projects for all packaging and manufacturing lines and served as SME for the plant and Canadian Operations. Eliminating over packing resulted in $100,000 annual savings on one line alone and this was implemented throughout the plant with savings/losses tracked and reported monthly.

•Generated $250,000 annual savings as Project Lead for 8 month re-mill project to test the addition of 5-10% re-mill product to eliminate losses in Harvest Crunch Cereal and Chewy Bars due to start ups, shut downs, and high moisture holds. Ran all tests, produced new product and gained Marketing & Quality approval.

•Reduced costs by $115,000 annually on Cake/Cookie/Muffin line (running 23 products) by working with operators to develop a new clean-up process which reduced clean-up times by 50% and developing an Optimization Run Strategy which resulted in changes to Production Scheduling of Allergan/Non Allergan products to increase productivity and eliminate need for 7 day schedule during peak times.

•Led variability in weights on Muffin, Cake and Cookie project using Six Sigma process to analyze over 80 variables on the line and identifying 4 controls for final analysis which resulted in changes in scales, and calibration program, training operators in weight control legislations, and savings of $35,000 annually.

•Appointed Project Leader for the successful installation of new Infinity Quality System upgrade in 2008 to further improve data collection and to bring the company to a higher technological level. Created hierarchy and first initial projects for the Trenton Rice Cakes Plant, trained QA staff and Process Improvement Engineers.

•Led a cross functional investigation team of 30 to determine the source of metal in product on two lines. Thoroughly analyzed manufacturing lines and had a magnet installed between trucks and storage bins, which determined metal shavings were coming from the auger of supplier’s new truck. Recovered $38,000 and recognized participants with gift cards.

•Saved $60,000 annually by eliminating product over packing in Pancake Mix by working closely with a dedicated mechanic to analyze/identify issues which resulted in modifying filler buckets and modifying equipment to ensure a more consistent flow.

•Led JED automatic batch formula system implementation helping develop system needs with JED IT staff, managing pilot project, training operators, monitoring performance and troubleshooting, and serving as SME over next 12 years. System corrects non-compliance in formulas by automatically correcting ingredient amounts and eliminates many manual operations, such as adding sugar.

•Generated $205,000 annual savings in reduction in use of premix, reduced salt holds by 75%, and improved product consistency of Quaker Instant Oatmeal lines as Project Lead for study involving Six Sigma Black Belts from DuPont analyzing line and lab tests which resulted in Decision Rules for operators and 50% reduction in lab staff.

•Appointed to train as backup for Baking Mix and Pancake Department and was trained on production scheduling, payroll, bulk receiving, staffing, production entry, and Work-in Process inventories and then covered for holidays and absences for production counterparts for two years 2009-2011.

•Reduced changeover time on Chewy Bar line from 12 hours to 6 hours with a labour savings of $33,000 annually on one product flavour by working with DuPont Black Belt team to study changeovers, ingredient similarities, and my experiences with other changeovers. This process was then applied to 7 other products to reduce changeovers and clean-ups.

WEETABIX CANADA, Cobourg 1986-1989

Quality Control Technician,

Summer student. Maintained all in process, finished product and ingredient specifications in the Plant. Products included Weetabix, Corn Flakes, Alpen, Crisp Rice, Bran Flakes, Fruit Hoops and Oat Hoops

EDUCATION

B.Sc., Organic Chemistry, Trent University

Lean Six Sigma Yellow & Green Belt Certification

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

•Active Factory Live Data Collection Software

MFG PRO ERP Software Training

Stat Graphics Statistics Software

Infinity Quality System

American Institute of Baking Training (AIB)

Hold-it Data Entry System for Product Holds

DM+ Data Management Shipping & Traceability

Minitab Statistical Software

Extrusion Processes Training

Astute Complaint System

Wilkie Complaint System

CSI Complaint System

Word 1, EXCEL 1, 2, 3

•Kronos (Payroll)

•Supplier Auditor Training

•Internal Auditor Training

•HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points) training

•GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

•Adobe Pro

•Visio

VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Relay for Life, Peterborough 2008-2011

Volunteer Week Team Member, Co-Leader for Kawartha Food Share, Peterborough - 2010

Family Share Program – adopted a local family 2008-2011

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