Quality & Supply Chain Leader with 16+ Years

DAVID RABINOWITZ

Wilmington, NC • 631-***-**** • *****.**************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Over 16 years of experience implementing quality programs, managing vendors and contract manufacturers, compliant ingredient sourcing, supplier quality, co-manufacturing oversight, and S&OP planning across food, beverage, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, CPG environments and ensuring regulatory compliance across global supply chains. Adept at translating data into actionable insights, optimizing inventory and purchasing decisions, and driving cost, quality, and operational performance improvements. Proven success implementing QC programs, conducting supplier audits, developing formulations, managing raw material flows, and establishing standardized procedures for scalable, compliant production. Strong analytical background with deep experience in Excel modeling, forecasting, and data-driven decision making. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Manual QA Testing Leadership

• QA Strategy Development & Ownership

• Regression, Integration & Performance Testing

• SDLC, Agile QA Integration

• Documentation, SOPs & CAPA

• Defect and Recall Reporting & Root Cause Analysis

• Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Chemist — American Chrome and Chemical

• Design and conduct comprehensive testing protocols to evaluate performance and safety under various chemical exposure scenarios.

• Work closely with engineering, product development, and QA teams to integrate chemical insights into product design and manufacturing.

• Mentor junior chemists and laboratory technicians.

• Ensure products and processes adhere to chemical safety regulations and environmental standards.

• Identify product improvement and innovation opportunities through advanced chemistry knowledge.

• Prepare detailed reports on research findings, performance, and safety assessments. Technical Support — Flow Sciences

• Deliver technical support related to fume hoods and balance enclosures.

• Guide customers through installation, maintenance, and operation of equipment.

• Identify and resolve technical issues in collaboration with engineering teams.

• Maintain detailed CRM-based records of interactions and resolutions.

• Conduct training sessions and create instructional materials.

• Relay customer feedback for continuous product improvement. Laboratory Director — RSR Laboratories

• Develop and document QA procedures, SOPs, and safety corrective actions.

• Author and review technical documents and reports.

• Lead sourcing and hosting of ISO 17025 compliance audit.

• Host state, client, and regulator audits.

• Facilitate and monitor training programs.

• Owned and developed vendor approval program.

• Source and test reagents and in-process materials.

• Train staff on cGMP, SOPs. And other technical procedures Quality Control & Compliance Manager — Ace Analytical Laboratories

• Manage QC component of vendor approval program.

• Submit reporting and product formulation to state authorities.

• Ensure quality testing systems deliver high-quality services.

• Maintain physical and environmental lab conditions.

• Supervise daily operations, personnel, and test result reporting.

• Integrate new test procedures into manuals and workflows.

• Author and review technical documents and reports.

• Host state, regulator, and ISO 17025 audits.

• Lead source and hosting of ISO 17025 audit from Perry Johnson. General Manager — State Appointed Receivership, CW Nevada License

• Oversee production facility operations ensuring regulatory compliance.

• Create and review product formulations, focusing on edibles.

• Act as site authority for product dispositions.

• Review and approve vendor agreements and contracts.

• Maintain QA/QC documentation including SOPs, inspections, deviations, and CoAs.

• Review and release finished products and packaging components.

• Conduct internal state-mandated audits.

• Train staff on cGMP and SOPs.

• Collaborate with executive management on business and personnel decisions. Director of Compliance — MA Analytics

• Ensure testing systems provide quality services across all phases.

• Review and approve vendor agreements and contracts.

• Maintain environmental and physical testing conditions.

• Ensure supervision and reporting of test results.

• Integrate new test procedures into manuals.

• Develop QA procedures, SOPs, and corrective actions.

• Author and review technical documents and reports.

• Host ISO 17025, state, client, and regulator audits. Quality Control Manager — Life Extension

• Serve as authority on product dispositions and batch release.

• Manage QA/QC documentation including SOPs, CoAs, and investigations.

• Review and release finished products, packaging, and raw materials.

• Approve newly sourced raw materials and formulations.

• Audit labs and manufacturers for compliance with 21 CFR 111.

• Maintain facility in continuous cGMP audit-readiness.

• Host third-party audits including NSF registration.

• Review formulations and technical documents.

• Manage stability testing schedules and analytical operations.

• Interact with raw material suppliers for sourcing and quality and release to production .

• Develop private-label products.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, Biology — Concentration in Neuroscience Minor: Chemistry & Psychology

Sacred Heart University — Fairfield, CT

TECHNICAL SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• FSMA, FSVP, Food Safety Regulations

• GFSI (BRC/SQF)

• cGMP, ISO 17025, 21 CFR 111

• SOPs, CAPA, Documentation Systems

• Vendor Qualification & Audits

• Windows & macOS

• Basic Written Spanish

CERTIFICATIONS:

• ASQ Certified Quality Auditor (CQA)

• cGMP Training Certification

• Certified Master Herbalist

• OSHA 10-Hour Safety

• CPR — American Red Cross

• Waste Water Grade 1

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