Food Safety Quality Assurance
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DORINDA KIRCH
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorinda-kirch-3a215733/
PERSONAL SUMMARY
Detail-oriented Food Safety Specialist with a strong background in developing and implementing HACCP plans, food safety protocols, and quality assurance programs. Skilled in ensuring compliance with FDA, USDA, and other regulatory standards while driving product safety and quality initiatives. Expertise in conducting food safety audits, delivering food safety training, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to mitigate risks. Proficient in managing allergen control, product recalls, and sanitation standards, with a focus on analyzing data, reporting findings, and recommending improvements to senior management. Certified in Food Safety with a commitment to maintaining top-tier food safety standards. AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• HACCP Implementation
• Food Safety Training
• Quality Assurance
• Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Mitigation
• Sanitation Standards
• Allergen Management
• Safety Audits
• Supplier Quality
• Recall Management
EXECUTIVE CAREER PROGRESSION
KARAT BY LOLLICUP
Rockwall, TX
Asst. QC Manager 01/2024 to 12/2024
• Led a high-performing QC team by implementing training programs, monitoring employee contributions, and enforcing policies, resulting in improved operational efficiency and a 15% boost in productivity.
• Enhanced plant security by collaborating with management to establish robust security protocols and continuously monitor compliance, safeguarding operations and reducing risks.
• Achieved quality and customer satisfaction goals by conducting hazard analyses, developing QC plans, and identifying system improvements, ensuring adherence to critical control points and operational excellence.
• Prepared comprehensive quality documentation and reports by analyzing trends, failed processes, and corrective actions, driving informed decision-making and continuous improvement across the organization.
MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES
Fort Worth, TX
Food Safety Auditor 01/2012 to 12/2023
• Conducted over 100 audits annually across manufacturing, storage, distribution, packaging, and personal care facilities, ensuring compliance with SQFI, BRC, HACCP, and Organic standards, contributing to improved regulatory adherence and operational efficiency by 15%.
• Secured advanced certifications, including SQFI auditor certification in multiple categories and HACCP and PCQI certifications, strengthening audit proficiency and enhancing credibility in quality assurance processes.
• Evaluated food safety and quality assurance programs, policies, and records for leading retail and restaurant clients such as Subway, Costco, Target, and McDonald's, ensuring strict adherence to local, state, and federal regulations.
• Enhanced training programs for new auditors by incorporating insights gained from supplier audits, fostering a 20% improvement in onboarding efficiency and audit accuracy. WHATABURGER RESTAURANTS
San Antonio, TX
Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance 01/2010 to 12/2012
• Spearheaded the formulation and execution of comprehensive Food Safety and Quality Assurance Programs, ensuring regulatory compliance and improving product quality by 15%.
• Developed and supervised detailed food and packaging specifications, facilitating consistent product standards across all supply chains.
• Approved and rigorously audited suppliers and distribution centers, enhancing operational efficiency and streamlining the certification process.
• Supported the launch of a secondary meat manufacturing facility in Dallas, TX, and expanded distribution operations across multiple cities and states in the Southeast, driving regional market penetration.
RUBY TUESDAY
Maryville, TN
Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance 01/2006 to 12/2010
• Ensured compliance with Food Safety and Quality programs by developing and implementing robust assurance protocols, resulting in a 15% improvement in inspection accuracy.
• Approved and monitored suppliers and distribution centers, ensuring adherence to food and packaging specifications and minimizing non-compliance incidents.
• Spearheaded the development of specifications for new and existing products, streamlining product quality assessments and reducing approval timelines.
• Cultivated and maintained strategic partnerships with suppliers and distribution centers, enhancing collaboration and achieving measurable improvements in operational efficiency. WHATABURGER, INC.
Corpus Christi, TX
Quality Assurance Manager 01/1997 to 12/2006
• Spearheaded the creation and maintenance of comprehensive food and packaging specifications, contributing to a 15% improvement in supply chain efficiency and ensuring product consistency across all locations.
• Streamlined operations by reducing unapproved meat manufacturing facilities, aligning franchise practices with company standards, and fostering stronger operational support for franchisees.
• Enhanced the QA program by integrating laboratory services, developing advanced evaluation procedures for key restaurant products, and driving measurable improvements in quality assurance processes.
• Partnered with Product Development to innovate menu offerings, including the all-time favorites menu, conducting taste panels, and delivering data-driven presentations to Senior Management and Franchise owners, elevating customer satisfaction.
EDUCATION
BACHELOR'S DEGREE: BIOLOGY, CHEMISTRY
Texas A&M University, Kingsville, TX
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE
• HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) Certification
• PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual)
• SQFI (Safe Quality Food Institute) Auditor
• Lead Auditor Certification
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