Eddy Joseph
Gibsonton, FL 33534
***************@*****.***
Objective:
Qualified, dedicated, and motivated Quality Assurance and Production professional seeking a position which will allow me to utilize my leadership and management skills, along with my lab testing and safety expertise.
Highlights:
Food & Beverage Safety Operational Improvements
Program Implementation Working Knowledge HACCP, SQF, USDA, EPA, FDS Experience:
Quality Representative Safety Manager, 01/2025 - Present Gate Group - Tampa, Florida
● Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and internal audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with company policies.
● Investigate incidents, accidents, and near- misses; prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions.
● Lead safety and quality training sessions for employees, fostering awareness and adherence to best practices.
● Ensure that all products and processes meet established quality standards before release or delivery.
Supervisor Quality Assurance, 11/2022 – 01/2025
Cirkul Manufacturing – Tampa, Florida
● Perform quality control checks and enters data with little to no discrepancies
● Partner with department Supervisors to ensure production of product meets standards
● Train new employees on company policy and safety procedures
● Determine and distribute responsibilities and supervise projects for a collaborated goal
● Monitor employee productivity and provide constructive feedback and coaching Supervisor Quality Assurance, 01/2021 – 08/2022
Dosal Tobacco – Miami, Florida
● Reviewed and approved manufacturing equipment/device calibration procedures
● Managed processes for product quality supporting company’s vision and mission
● Oversaw quality management system to ensure all products and services are produced correctly and adequately to meet customers needs
● Identified and followed all the required safety procedures in the factory including use, storage and disposal of hazardous chemicals to prevent injuries to personnel Senior Quality Assurance, 10/2014 – 12/2020
Dean Foods, Inc. / MacArthur Next – Miami, Florida
● Responsible for taking a lead role in the quality control department
● Scheduled and controlled staff to meet labor productivity and overtime targets
● Recommended disciplinary action and review documents with General Manager
● Collaborated with process teams to implement procedure improvements
● Monitored GMP compliance throughout the facility Gel Patch Manufacturing Operator I/II, 06/2014 – 08/2014 Noven Pharmaceuticals – Miami, Florida
● Blended various ingredients and packaged the product into components
● Performed manual operations when automated systems were inoperable
● Operated Gel Patch manufacturing equipment
Senior Laboratory Technician, 3/2013 – 05/2014
Borden, Inc. – Miami, Florida
● Performed microbiological and chemical analysis of raw materials and finished products
● Trained and developed new technicians into high-performing team members
● Evaluated finished products and submitted compliance report to Quality Control Manager
● Conducted plant weight and temperature checks
● Validated ingredient usage and distribution
Senior Laboratory Technician, 3/2010 – 10/2012
Merck Pharmaceuticals – Miami, Florida
● Prepared cultures of bacteria for testing and recorded results for lab chemist
● Sampled purified water for entire facility
● Prepared buffer solution PH1
● Worked with chemists to mitigate flame arrestor problems in the Nitro Dur lab
● Responsible for record retention of Cedax, Raw Material, Nitro Dur and Micro departments
Laboratory Specialist, 8/2006 – 3/2010
Schering Plough – Miami, Florida
● Assisted chemists in the preparation and organization of materials and equipment needed for the production of Miralax
● Calibrated lab machinery including autoclave steam sterilizer
● Cleared dissolution baths in chambers in facility
● Sterilized, compacted and discarded hazardous waste
● Operated forklift and other heavy machinery as needed Manufacturer/Material Handler and Operator, 9/2004 – 8/2006 Schering Plough – Miami, Florida
● Provided support for the manufacturing department when short staffed
● Assisted in training new employees with regard to maintain a safe work area
● Maintained records for product inventory
Education:
Bachelor of Applied Science: Supervision and Management, 2017 Broward College, Central Campus – Pembroke Pines, Florida Associate of Science: Business Administration, 2012 Associate of Science: Accountant, 2012
Broward College, South Campus – Pembroke Pines, Florida Certifications and Skills:
HACCP
High-energy leader
Quality system standards (GMP, QMP, SQA)
OSHA
Forklift Operator