Regulatory Compliance Quality Assurance

Bozena (Bo) Ajder

Address: **** *. ****** ***** ****. New Berlin, WI 53151; Phone: 414-***-****;

E-mail: ********@*******.***

A dynamic and results-oriented QA leader with a unique blend of microbiological, regulatory compliance, safety and analytical prowess. I have +20 years’ manufacturing and regulatory experience in private and government sectors. My experience spans both meat and food manufacture and packaging, offering a holistic understanding of the supply chain. Certified in HACCP and PCQI and SQF Practitioner. WORK EXPERIENCE:

TS Food Packaging, Burlington WI

• Quality, Safety and Compliance Manager 9/24 to present- Develop and implement health and safety plans; enforce policies and procedures to maintain a safe and compliant work environment. Conduct risk assessments, lead safety training programs, and investigate workplace incidents to prevent recurrence. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory standards, including FDA, SQF, GFCO, OCIA, KOSHER, OSHA, SMETA and customer audits. Direct and oversee HACCP, GMP, sanitation, and SQF programs to maintain food safety standards and ensure regulatory compliance. Serve as primary liaison during inspections and audits, always ensuring transparency and readiness. Oversee and deliver employee training on all compliance- related topics, policies, and procedures. Leada a team of 13 employees in implementing and maintaining health, safety, and compliance programs across the facility. Nature’s Path Foods, Sussex, WI

• Quality Supervisor 01/2022 -8/2024 -Maintain compliance with SOP, current GMP, and regulatory guidelines. Provides advice and consultation to other management team members regarding daily quality assurance issues including product quality. Performs final QA review and release for all product shipments and associated documents to ensure shipment meets customer specifications. Participate in the interviewing, hiring of Quality Assurance Technician. Analyzes and provides responses to consumer complaints. Provides direction and oversight of Quality staff ensuring required quality tasks are completed within required time frames. Collaborate with the Quality Manager to complete all audit responses, ensuring that all audits are responded to and closed in required time frames. Lead a team of 10 employees. Dept. of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Madison, WI

• USDA Inspector 06/2015-1/2022 -Perform regulatory inspections and enforcement of appropriate laws (9 CFR)

and regulations in evaluating plant’s sanitation procedures and practices and verifying the effectiveness of plant’s hazard analysis critical control point plans. Collecting environmental and product samples for microbiological analysis. Work is performed in food production facilities providing education, consultation, and regulation to state licensed food establishments. Providing public outreach and education on protecting public health and preventing food borne illnesses. Work is performed under limited supervision and performance evaluation system and reports concerning assignment are entered into the Public Information Health System. Patrick Cudahy LLC, Cudahy, WI

• Production Crew Leader 07/2004 - 04/2014 -Oversee and operated application equipment in accordance with SOP’s, State regulations and training guides. Supervised and assigned daily activities of multiple full-time associates and custom applicators. Ensure maintenance of land application equipment is completed and documented in a timely fashion. Maintained required Bozena (Bo) Ajder

Address: 4792 S. Forest Point Blvd. New Berlin, WI 53151; Phone: 414-***-****; E-mail: ********@*******.***

State and Company certifications. Ensured all sampling is completed and submitted in a timely and accurate method. Ensure proper and timely completion of work orders for assigned area. Abide all applicable SOPs. Train and develop employees. Participate in and supervise special projects as assigned.

Smith’s Medical, PM, Waukesha, WI

• Quality Control Technician 2002-2003 In accordance with the purchase inspection standards, inspect and determine the materials purchased by the company to ensure that the purchased materials meet the standard requirements. Strictly follow the requirements of the testing procedures to conduct sampling and inspection of incoming materials, issue inspection certificates for qualified inspections, report unqualified conditions in a timely manner, and seal the unqualified batches for storage. Responsible for the measurement management and daily maintenance of equipment and appliances. File management and daily maintenance of inspection records and inspection reports. Review the appropriateness and effectiveness of the existing inspection procedures.

EDUCATION:

MATC Oak Creek, WI -Diploma in Computerized Accounting (MATC, Oak Creek). Certified in QuickBooks Pro. (MATC, Oak Creek).

Education in Nursing (vocational school in Europe). Solid knowledge of natural sciences including microbiology and chemistry.

SKILLS:

• Regulatory Compliance (FDA, SQF, OSHA, GFCO, OCIA, SMETA, KOSHER)

• Safety Program Development & Training

• Risk Assessment & Incident Investigation

• Team Leadership (13 direct reports)

• Food Safety Audits & Inspections

• Sanitation & Hygiene Standards

• Scientific Background (Natural Sciences, Vocational Nursing)

• CAPA

Languages: English (Fluent), Serbo-Croatian (Fluent), Spanish (Basic)

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