Michael Walker
Plainfield
Summary
Professional, experienced quality assurance professional prepared for this role. Known for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and efficient problem-solving. Focus on team collaboration, adaptability, and achieving results. Proficient in test planning, bug tracking, and software validation. Reliable, flexible, and results-driven.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
QA Associate
Walmart
12.2019 - Current
- Maintain quality and accuracy of inventory by tracking and identifying freight manually or with computer software; conduct audits on shipments and warehouse cycle schedules; cycle counts, inspect freight and products for correct quantities and conditions; research discrepancies; prepare, review, and analyze reports
Manufacturing Quality Assurance Auditor
Fresenius Kabi/Pinpoint Pharma/Contract
10.2018 - 05.2019
- Responsible for the quality oversight and assistance with Production processes, supporting departments, and labs
- Review of batch records, challenge vision system, inspect vials and vial labels for defects and accuracy, inspect all finished product documentation and ensure compliance with cGMP, SOP's, and FDA regulations, for release of product
- Provide recommendations and resolutions to take appropriate action to ensure compliance
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Colorado Premium Foods
05.2018 - 10.2018
- Conduct hourly critical control point (CCP) checks
- Responsible for the shelf evaluation of finished products
- Perform pre-shipment audits for all products
- Conduct inbound and outbound audits of finished products and raw-materials
- Investigate all out-of-spec, environmental/product deviations observed
- Samples finished products and raw-material samples for third-party laboratory testing
- Place all non-conforming products on hold and determine disposition
- Perform all other duties assigned by the QA Manager
Quality Control Auditor
Fontanini Italian Meats/ Hormel Foods
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Conduct hourly checks on critical control points, ssop's, monitor and adhere to all cGMP'S
- Promote food safety in order to produce the best quality of products
Global Supplier Quality Technician
Ferrara Candy Co
02.2016 - 12.2016
- Inspect all inbound returns for damage and quality
- Weekly facility audit
- Investigate all customer complaints
- Inspect all co-manufacturer inbound loads
- Inspect all rework in ship lab and record package quality, dates, and brand of product being reworked
- Create spreadsheets in Excel for all reports
- Record and report weights, dimensions, and all specs of the product to be shipped
- Taste and visually inspect product, record and save all results for future review
- Collect and store retains
Quality Assurance Manager
Home Chef
07.2014 - 02.2016
- Lead internal and supplier (external) audits
- Investigate, report, and respond to all customer complaints, implement corrective actions
- Inspect all inbound produce and meat for quality
- Maintain audit schedule for all facilities that supply material to the region
- Oversee production, portioning, bagging, boxing of all customer orders
- Develop/implement SOP/GMP related to quality, sanitation, and safety
- Drive key performance indicators to all levels within the organization related to Quality Assurance
- Oversee/supervise, train, and mentor Staff of six QC techs
- Develop and Implement Standard Operating Procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices
Quality Control Supervisor/Export Specialist
Quirch Foods
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Inspect all incoming purchase orders for Seafood for compliance and verify in AS 400 system, complete quality control reports on all shipments and maintain a file for review, and oversee the receiving of all products as to correct labeling, quality, and packaging condition
- Conduct daily fresh poultry inventory/inspection and create push sheet for the sales department, conduct daily pre-operational inspection of the entire facility for HACCP and GMP compliance
- Prepare applications & certificates for export and communicate with U.S.D.A
- Inspector
- Review all daily & weekly aging reports
- Oversee, train, and mentor QC team
- 30 hr OSHA certification
Quality Control Technician/Lead
Sweet Specialty Solutions
03.2008 - 06.2012
- Oversee daily production and processes, Inspect raw and finished product for package quality and label accuracy, conduct slick test and brix testing using refractometer, take samples of raw material and conduct lab work for taste, color, sugar content and consistency
- Accept or reject product, daily reports
- Uphold GMP
- Assured that the product was up to quality standards
Education
Associate in Science (AS) - Business Administration
South Suburban College
South Holland, IL07.2013
Diploma -
Thornton Township High School
Harvey, IL01.1997
Diploma - Aerial Construction
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL01.1992
Skills
- FDA
- Microsoft Office
- Produce Experience
- Haccp
- FDA Regulations
- SQF
- Manufacturing
- Load & Unload
- Food Safety
- QA
- RF Scanner
- Freight Experience
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Materials Handling
- GMP
Timeline
QA Associate
Walmart
12.2019 - Current
Manufacturing Quality Assurance Auditor
Fresenius Kabi/Pinpoint Pharma/Contract
10.2018 - 05.2019
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Colorado Premium Foods
05.2018 - 10.2018
Quality Control Auditor
Fontanini Italian Meats/ Hormel Foods
02.2017 - 05.2018
Global Supplier Quality Technician
Ferrara Candy Co
02.2016 - 12.2016
Quality Assurance Manager
Home Chef
07.2014 - 02.2016
Quality Control Supervisor/Export Specialist
Quirch Foods
09.2013 - 07.2014
Quality Control Technician/Lead
Sweet Specialty Solutions
03.2008 - 06.2012
Diploma -
Thornton Township High School
Diploma - Aerial Construction
Elgin Community College
Associate in Science (AS) - Business Administration
South Suburban College
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