Kim Brown
Oswego
Summary
Dynamic Quality Assurance Management Professional with 10+ years of experience in developing and executing quality assurance programs across four USDA and FDA facilities. Expertise in analyzing production processes, training cross-functional teams, and driving a culture of quality excellence. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiencies and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Committed to continuous improvement and fostering a results-oriented environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT MANAGER
VIENNA BEEF LTD.
07.2023 - 11.2024
- Company Overview: A food manufacturing business with 500 employees, specializing in raw and cooked meats, pickles, soups, and recipe meals, with approximately 130 million in annual revenue
- Provided multifacility leadership in the implementation and maintenance of quality and SQF programs
- Oversaw and continuously improved quality programs while managing export, child nutrition, regulatory, and compliance programs
- Orchestrated execution of Child Nutrition Program, leading to substantial sales increase of 60,000 pounds annually
- Led cross-functional team of 15 to design and execute Environmental Sustainability Governance Program
- Directed a team of 54 to secure SQF certification, enhancing global competitiveness
- Maintained scores of 96% and above since 2010
- Established food safety and regulatory compliance programs for the Ohio pickle plant, opened in November 2024
- A food manufacturing business with 500 employees, specializing in raw and cooked meats, pickles, soups, and recipe meals, with approximately 130 million in annual revenue
VICE PRESIDENT OF QUALITY ASSURANCE
VIENNA BEEF LTD.
12.2007 - 07.2023
- Responsible for the operations of three Quality Assurance and Sanitation Departments, which included planning, direction, coordination, and support of infrastructure for the company to achieve customer expectations, and facility operational and profitability goals
- Spearheaded the implementation of near-infrared fat analyzers across two departments, resulting in a 60% reduction in the turnaround of results
- Proactively led a team of 37 members to develop and implement a complaint database, improving customer complaint resolution by 88%
- Championed the implementation of a new products committee to aid in the smooth scale-up of prototype products
- Remained highly effective during escalated food safety and recall events to achieve the best results
DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE
VIENNA BEEF LTD.
05.2004 - 12.2007
- Authored and updated standard operating procedures to maintain production within FDA and USDA guidelines
- Played an instrumental role in audits, with three manufacturing facilities achieving SQF certification
- Proactively led and mentored the professional growth and development of 18 Quality Assurance professionals located in 4 manufacturing facilities
- Educated multi-facility plant and corporate personnel on Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety
- Managed a team of 41 facility personnel, implementing a Beef Export Verification and Non-Hormone Treated Cattle Program, increasing export business by 50%
- Facilitated a team to address the performance standards of 53 sanitation employees
Education
Bachelor’s - Biology
Lewis University
Romeoville, IllinoisSkills
- SQF
- Supplier Quality Standards
- FSMA
- FSVP
- FDA and USDA Regulatory Compliance
- Preventative Action
- Corrective Action
Certification
- SQF
- PCQI
- HACCP
- Internal Auditing
- Food Defense
- Food Fraud
Linkedin Profile
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimsbrown
Awards
Top Dog Award, for significant and lasting contributions to Vienna Beef
Timeline
QUALITY ASSURANCE PROJECT MANAGER
VIENNA BEEF LTD.
07.2023 - 11.2024
VICE PRESIDENT OF QUALITY ASSURANCE
VIENNA BEEF LTD.
12.2007 - 07.2023
DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE
VIENNA BEEF LTD.
05.2004 - 12.2007
Bachelor’s - Biology
Lewis University
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