Stacey Harris
Mitchell
Summary
Experienced quality 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
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement Manager
Graphic Packaging Int.
06.2017 - Current
- Implement Process improvement with the use of Process Excellence Tools, Root Cause Analysis, and Standard Operating Procedures
- Coached team members on effective problem-solving techniques, empowering them to drive improvements independently.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of implemented process improvements against established benchmarks, refining strategies as necessary to achieve desired results.
- Implemented standard work procedures across departments, enhancing consistency in operations and reducing variability in output quality.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion while adhering to budget constraints.
- Developed comprehensive reports for senior management, highlighting progress towards objectives and areas requiring further attention.
- Facilitated Kaizen events to engage employees in problem-solving activities, promoting collaboration and teamwork.
- Improved customer satisfaction scores by addressing root causes of issues and implementing corrective actions.
- Conducted regular audits of processes to ensure compliance with established standards, identifying gaps and recommending solutions for improvement.
- Teamed with disciplinary leaders on determining annual operational targets and outlining needed quality improvements.
- Tracked quality issues with external customers, suppliers, and internal plant operations.
- Developed quality planning for multiple new product launches by verifying customer requirements and implementing in design and production.
- Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager
Performance Pet Products
08.2012 - 05.2017
- Design, Implement, and Manage the Quality Assurance & Food Safety of products produced following all governmental agency regulations, company specifications and customer requirements including training of all personnel
- Responsible for design, implementation, and sustainability verification of Supply and Quality pre-requisite programs & monitoring activies/ processes in Canned Pet Food and Shelf Stable Treat products for dogs
- This includes training, program reviews & trending analysis of program effectiveness
- Maintain system control & updates to thermal processing controls including FDA filed process schedules, verification activities, record maintenance
- Development and maintenance of HACCP plans according to Global Standards for Quality & Food Safety including training, on the job verification, and validation of the plans
- Implementation and sustainability of Environmental and microbiological monitoring, verification, and validation
- Implement Process improvement with the use of Process Excellence Tools, Root Cause Analysis, and Standard Operating Procedures
Quality & Food Safety Manager
Mars Petcare US
06.2009 - 07.2012
- Manage the Quality & Food Safety of products produced following all regulatory agency requlations, company specifications and customer requirements including training of all associates, line managers, staff team, and outside contractors
- Manage development and procedures for 10 direct & indirect reports
- Responsible for verification of Supply and Quality processes following all USDA, FDA, Company Specifications, and Customer regulations
- Development and maintenance of HACCP plans according to Global Standards for Quality & Food Safety including training, on the job verification, and validation of the plans
- Implementation and sustainability of Environmental and microbiological monitoring, verification, and validation
- Implement Process improvement with the use of Process Excellence Tools, Root Cause Analysis, and Standard Operating Procedures
- Achieved & Sustained Global Standard Compliance
- Team leader of Internal audit team including GMPs, Building & Equipment, Security, and Global Standard code elements
Quality Assurance Specialist
Schreiber Foods Incorporated
02.2004 - 06.2009
- Assist Quality Assurance manager with Food Safety/Food Quality approach to Quality of Cheese Converting Operation
- Instructor of HACCP training and partner Food Safety
- Responsible for verification processes following all USDA, FDA, State Milk Board, and Customer regulations
- Development and maintenance of HACCP plans
- Environmental and microbiological monitoring, verification, and validation experience
- Laboratory skills including microbiological testing and wet chemistry
- Implement Process improvement with the use of Process Excellence Tools and writing Standard Operating Procedures
- Played a key role in achieving SQF certification
- Internal auditing experience including GMPs, Building & Equipment, Security, and SQF code elements
Shift Superintendent
Leggett & Platt Incorporated
06.1998 - 09.2003
- Responsible for 200 employee and management partners including 13 departments and 3 buildings
- Ensure quality production of innerspring units and box spring components in a safe and efficient manner
- Ensure all policies and procedures were followed in a fair and consistent manner
Industrial Engineer
Leggett & Platt Incorporated
03.2000 - 11.2001
- Daily experience in methods, standards, plant layouts, work measurement, product and process Improvement, AutoCAD and Visio software
- Cost savings proposals including machine staffing, new equipment, piece rate incentives
- Time studies & predetermined time standards, project management & supervision
- MRP II resource planning, costing & budgeting
Production Supervisor
Leggett & Platt Incorporated
06.1998 - 03.2000
- Supervisor of 25-40 employee partners ensuring quality processing and packaging of finished products
- Achieved LP 9000 certification
Production Supervisor
Larson Manufacturing Co.
05.1997 - 06.1998
- Managed 75 employees
- Cost saving proposals including incoming raw material lengths with annual savings of $150,000
- Budgeting; key indicators including raw material waste, safety record, quality complaints; Capacity planning, capital expenditure requests, Standard Labor Content for transition into cell manufacturing
- Interviewing and hiring of new employees
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Economics
South Dakota State University
01.1998
Skills
- 5S Process Optimization
- Quality Improvement Processes
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Time Analysis Expertise
- Facilitating Kaizen Events
- Continuous Improvement Methodologies
- Statistical Process Monitoring
- Statistical Data Interpretation
- QMS
Certification
- Safe Quality Foods (SQF), 2008
- Better Process Control Certification, 2012
- Thermal Process Determination, 2013
- Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Points (HACCP), 2008, 2014
Timeline
Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement Manager
Graphic Packaging Int.
06.2017 - Current
Quality Assurance & Food Safety Manager
Performance Pet Products
08.2012 - 05.2017
Quality & Food Safety Manager
Mars Petcare US
06.2009 - 07.2012
Quality Assurance Specialist
Schreiber Foods Incorporated
02.2004 - 06.2009
Industrial Engineer
Leggett & Platt Incorporated
03.2000 - 11.2001
Shift Superintendent
Leggett & Platt Incorporated
06.1998 - 09.2003
Production Supervisor
Leggett & Platt Incorporated
06.1998 - 03.2000
Production Supervisor
Larson Manufacturing Co.
05.1997 - 06.1998
Bachelor of Science Degree - Business Economics
South Dakota State University
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