Lab Assistant Affairs Specialist
Resume:
Patrick O. Saunders
**** ******** **. ***. ***, Allentown PA, 18105
***********@*****.***
Professional Statement
As the Quality Manager, I am responsible for managing Quality Assurance agendas establishing, implementing and monitoring Food safety and quality programs, including regulatory and customer audits. Continuously drive statistical analysis to improve KPI’s, Cpk’s and Cp’s. Work alongside, Production and Process Mechanics to improve the quality of the product and drive efficiencies. Continuously drive the plant towards a customer-centric attitude through training and education to improve on quality and production.
Education
Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan Graduated – May 2015
Bachelor’s degree- Biological Sciences - emphasis in Microbiology/Molecular Biology and Chemistry.
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certified - Management and Strategy Institute June, 2021
ISO 22000:2018 Internal Auditor Certified – SGS Academy August, 2020
ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor Certified – SGS Academy August, 2020
Certificate of Cheesemaker – Center for Dairy Research - University of Wisconsin Madison March, 2020
Certified Kaizen Facilitator – Management and Strategy Institute December, 2019
5S Concept Certified - Management and Strategy Institute November, 2019
Project Management Essentials Certified - Management and Strategy Institute September, 2019
Lean Six Sigma White Belt Certified - Management and Strategy Institute September, 2019
Appendix N Certified – Indiana Board of Animal Health September, 2018
PCQI Certified – FSPCA July, 2018
SQF Certified – NSF December, 2017
Employment
Alpla Inc. PA May 2020 - Present
Quality Assurance Manager May 2020 - Present
Alpla Inc., Bethlehem PA 18015
Responsibilities as the Quality Manger include but not limited to the following:
Help shape and improve quality through statistical analysis (Cpk, KPI, Cp)
oInternal testing accuracy increased (Gauge R&R)
oMeasurement and testing outcomes, Cp and Cpk values increased by 22%
Gauge R&R, new SOP’s, Quality technician Training, statistical use for PM scheduling
Enforce and oversee all quality programs (Food Safety, GMP, PPE, Chemical, Suppliers, raw material, mock recalls, traceability etc.)
Create and maintain CAPA, SCAR, RCA and microbial programs regarding Food Safety
Maintain audit ready status; direct and lead any internal, external or 3rd party audits (FSSC, ISO, FDA, Customer)
oAudit scores increased by 30% overall with fewer findings
Direct and develop a team consisting of 4 shift supervisors and 4 Quality Technicians
oThree of the Four technicians have moved in a QA Tech II position
Helped streamline production, implement and install 5 additional production lines while decreasing customer complaints by 40%.
oTraining and Retention Program
Decrease product on hold by over 50%
Enhanced training through Alchemy System
Michigan Milk Producers Association, MI and IN Feb. 2017 – May. 2020
Quality Assurance Manager Mar. 2019 – May 2020
MMPA/Middlebury Cheese Company LLC., Middlebury, IN
Responsibilities as the Quality Manger include but not limited to the following:
Lead and develop a direct report team of (4) Supervisors to include two production, sanitation and quality along with 2 Laboratory technicians
Increased SQF level II score from start of 87 to most recent excellent rating of 97
Oversee, implement and maintain quality programs related to vendor certification, raw materials, product mock recall, hold and release, food safety and quality programs
Data analysis and trending to improve quality (KPI’s regarding quality, supplier, customer complaints)
Development and maintain all food safety/regulatory programs to meet FDA/USDA/State regulatory requirements
Oversee employee training for Food safety, GMPs, PPE, Chemical Safety
Drove the plant into 21st century with Application powered Internal Audits and new ERP system
Successfully managed External, Customer, Internal and 3rd Party Audits (FDA, IBOAH, USDA, SQF)
Quality System Supervisor, Ovid, MI Nov. 2017 – Mar. 2019
Managed laboratory with 9 direct reports
Oversaw plant training for SQF, FSMA and Food Safety for 200 employee facility
Act as SQF coordinator for the facility
Review and revise all plant documentation (SOP, SSOP, HACCP, daily production documents)
Quality and Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Novi, MI Feb. 2017 - Nov. 2017
Assist the Director of Quality in any way possible while learning the quality systems at our manufacturing facilities.
Assistance to include PMO, FSMA and SQF regulations.
Gathered regulatory knowledge regarding the dairy industry (FDA, USDA, PMO).
Communicate with Customers as to product specifications and required documentation.
Support business with Sales initiatives regarding projects, licensing and certifications.
Amway Headquarters, Ada, MI May. 2015 - Feb. 2017
Product Safety/Regulatory Technician
Break down chemical content to determine the safety behind the formula through scientific research documents.
Technical Skills
Advanced skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Dynamic 365 ERP System, SAP, Oracle and scientific databases to collect information in keeping compliant with all regulatory agencies.
Research Experience
November 2013- July 2015: Lab assistant in a microbiology research lab. This project analyzed microbial communities involved in bioremediation of an underground petroleum spill.
September 2012- November 2013: Lab assistant in a molecular/microbiology research lab. Main goal within the lab: Identification of cellular targets of Yersinia pestis (plague). The goal is to understand the structure/function relationship of protein toxins of the plague responsible for inactivation of immune cells during infection.
Volunteer
Operation Warmth, Grand Rapids, MI. Dec. 2010 - Dec.2019
Bid for Bachelors and Bachelorettes, Grand Rapids, MI Nov. 2015 - Mar. 2017
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