Nohemi Barraza
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Results-oriented professional with over 15 years of experience in the bakery industry, specializing in quality assurance, sanitation, and manufacturing process management. Proven expertise in leading production teams as a supervisor for five years, driving operational efficiency and maintaining high standards of product quality. Skilled in implementing best practices that enhance productivity while ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation regulations. Committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that promotes continuous improvement and employee engagement.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
QA Technician
Oats Overnight
11.2024 - Current
- Conducted quality inspections on finished products to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
- Performed routine calibration on production scales.
- Reviewed production processes and identified potential quality issues.
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues and streamline workflow efficiency.
- Trained new staff on quality control procedures and best practices for maintaining high standards.
- Assisted in achieving company objectives by providing accurate and timely data analysis for continuous improvement efforts.
- Provided training on QC procedures to new team members, ensuring consistency in application across the department.
- Helped uncover and fix production problems in order to reduce overall defect rates.
- Collaborated with production staff to improve processes, reduce defects and optimize quality.
- Reported problems and concerns to management.
Production Lead
Phoenix Formulation
04.2021 - 11.2024
- Train and mentor production staff, assign tasks and resolve any team related issues.
- Develop and implement detailed schedules to meet production targets and deadlines.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards and implement quality control programs.
- Enforce safety procedures and regulations, conduct training, and maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
- Communicate performance and issues to upper management.
- Cover supervisor vacations or when needed.
Production Lead
Mission Food
09.2018 - 04.2021
- Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel in all process stages, accomplishing work results and generated reports and a daily basis.
- Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, and maintaining compliance with established policies.
- Maintains down time less than 3% to achieve production goals.
- Coordinate employees schedule and coordinate full coverage for the following shift schedule on a daily basis.
- Enforce safety and quality standards.
Sanitation Supervisor
Cafe Valley Bakery
08.2014 - 03.2017
- Communicated and enforced sanitation policies and Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures (SSOPs).
- Provided technical leadership in sanitation, pathogen, and environmental control to operations, quality, R&D, and manufacturing.
- Conducted sanitation audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and ensure continuous sanitation enhancements.
- Managed and maintained the master sanitation schedule.
- Scheduled daily and weekend cleaning tasks for internal employees and external contractors.
- Inspected and managed the pest control program.
- Ensured timely completion of sanitation tasks through effective communication and teamwork amongst staff members.
- Reduced downtime during production changeovers with efficient coordination of sanitation crew members'' tasks during each shift transition period.
- Managed chemical inventory, ensuring safe storage and handling practices were followed at all times.
- Monitored inventory of cleaning supplies and ordered as needed for uninterrupted operations.
- Coordinated project workflows for departments.
- Coordinate my own time to cover 3 shifts and around 34 employees under my supervision.
- Coordinate outside service for carpet cleaning and wax floor for executive offices.
QA/QC Supervisor
Cafe Valley Bakery
07.2008 - 08.2014
- Led the QA team with a focus on excellence.
- Maintained and promoted strict quality control standards in compliance with customer and food industry.
- Developed and ensured adherence to product specifications meeting customer requirements.
- Managed the Certificate of Analysis (COA) program, ensuring QA receiving had COAs prior to ingredient receipt.
- Implemented QC programs and conducted quality control checks, inputting inspection data into the database.
- Coordinated and conducted weekly food safety inspections with the operations team, ensuring corrective actions for failures.
- Assisted with AIB, SQF, and BRC inspections.
- Supported R&D with project and new product development.
- Conducted air testing for APC, mold, and yeast, ensuring timely compliance.
- Established and monitored the shelf-life analysis program.
- Coordinated employee schedules.
- Helps to develop the shelf life program and accomplished
- Led calibration activities on measuring instruments to guarantee precise readings and improve overall quality assurance efforts.
- Identified areas for improvement through regular audits of manufacturing processes, systems, and equipment.
- Ensured accurate documentation of inspection results, maintaining a comprehensive database for future reference and analysis.
- Trained new QC personnel in company standards, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices.
QA Technician Lead
Cafe Valley Bakery Inc
06.1998 - 12.2003
- Implemented, enforced, and monitored the GMPs program.
- Monitored raw and finished product weights, ensuring compliance with customer specifications.
- Executed pre-operation inspections on production lines.
- Performed product evaluations, including manual and tridimensional laser dimension tests, pH, moisture analysis, and external micro-testing sample collection.
- Coordinated the weekly QA Team schedule.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colegio del Pacifico
Navojoa, Sonora01.1996
Associate of Science - Nursing
Conalep
Empalme, Sonora01.1992
Skills
- Effective problem resolution
- Results-driven professional
- Team motivation and guidance
- Team building and training
- Process improvement analysis
- Detail-oriented approach
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Certification
- Food Manager certificate - 2015
- Internal Auditor certificate for food industry - 2015
- Sanitation Operation Procedure Food industry - 2016
- Pest Control - 2016
- HACCP Certification - 2014
Languages
English
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
QA Technician
Oats Overnight
11.2024 - Current
Production Lead
Phoenix Formulation
04.2021 - 11.2024
Production Lead
Mission Food
09.2018 - 04.2021
Sanitation Supervisor
Cafe Valley Bakery
08.2014 - 03.2017
QA/QC Supervisor
Cafe Valley Bakery
07.2008 - 08.2014
QA Technician Lead
Cafe Valley Bakery Inc
06.1998 - 12.2003
High School Diploma -
Colegio del Pacifico
Associate of Science - Nursing
Conalep