ARIEL LANE
Silver Cliff
Summary
Analytical, organized and detail-oriented Quality Supervisor with over six years in Quality Assurance and over ten years in the Food Industry. Collaborative team member with a track record of delivering strategic solutions to resolve daily challenges and fully comply with food safety program requirements.
Professional quality assurance specialist dedicated to ensuring product excellence and reliability. Adept at identifying and resolving quality issues, fostering team collaboration, and maintaining high standards. Reliable and adaptable with strong focus on achieving results through effective communication and teamwork.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA Supervisor
Mission Foods, Pueblo Plant
02.2021 - Current
- Supervised Plant Quality System requirements.
- Ensured activities comply with specification.
- Ran and sent samples of finished product, swabs, etc. to external labs.
- Disciplinary actions and investigated incidents when required. Worked with Union and HR to resolve conflicts.
- Monitor the compliance of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety Practices.
- Performed QA Managerial and other duties as required.
QA Documentation and Calibration Clerk
Mission Foods, Pueblo Plant
04.2019 - 01.2021
- Monitored QA Technicians work data to ensure compliance to product specifications and quality system requirements.
- Organized and maintained binders with all the necessary documentation to prove compliance in internal and external audits.
- Administered the External Laboratory Analysis and Product Evaluations programs, by collecting and preparing samples, request forms, and timely shipping.
- Set up and carried out microbiological sampling, pre-operational inspections and food safety inspections.
- Maintained inventory of laboratory supplies.
- Accomplishments:
- Assessment on the layout of the new laboratory casework and set up of the Gluten Free and Incoming Raw Material Analysis Stations.
- Collaboration in the addition of new equipment into the Laboratory by properly setting and adjusting weights and temperatures on Moisture Balances, and Infrared Equipment.
- Last MER Audit Score: 0.00% (Acceptable) in Quality Assurance Department.
QA Technician
Mission Foods, Pueblo Plant
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Used specialized tools to take precise measurements of various aspects of samples.
- Segregated and placed nonconforming product on “HOLD”.
- Maintained clean, organized work area at all times and encouraged similar dedication in team members to maximize group efficiency.
- Monitored and ensured compliance to Good Manufacturing Practices.
Ingredient Mixer / Packager
Mission Foods, Pueblo Plant
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Properly weighed ingredients in specified amounts and recorded production data for each product batch made.
- Weekly performed inventory of ingredients and batches.
- Maintained clean, organized work area at all times and encouraged similar dedication in team members to maximize group efficiency.
Education
Nursing -
Colorado State University, Pueblo
Pueblo01.2013
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Effective multitasking
- In-depth knowledge of quality assurance product standards
- Agile methodologies proficiency
- Team building and motivation
- Documentation and reporting
- Process improvement strategies
- Continuous improvement implementation
- Requirements analysis and validation
- Performance testing management
- Budgeting and cost control
- Attention to detail
- Employee supervision
- Documentation review
- Analytical problem solving
Certification
- OSHA 10Hour Training - 2025
- FDA's Food Defense 101 Training - 2024
- PCQI Training - 2021
- Food Safety Training - 2021
- Preventive Controls Program Training - 2021
- AIB Food Safety Essentials Training (Allergen Control, Cleaning & Sanitation, Food Defense, Foreign Material Control, HACCP, GMP’s, Microbiology, Traceability & Recall Programs, Pest Control, Storage Practices & Temperature Control) - 2020
Timeline
QA Supervisor
Mission Foods, Pueblo Plant
02.2021 - Current
QA Documentation and Calibration Clerk
Mission Foods, Pueblo Plant
04.2019 - 01.2021
QA Technician
Mission Foods, Pueblo Plant
03.2018 - 04.2019
Ingredient Mixer / Packager
Mission Foods, Pueblo Plant
03.2015 - 03.2018
Nursing -
Colorado State University, Pueblo