Emily Gregory
Covington
Summary
Detail-oriented and highly driven Quality and Sanitation Specialist with over 6 years of experience in food manufacturing. Demonstrated success in implementing site-wide programs to enhance food safety, compliance, and operational efficiency. Adept at leading continuous improvement initiatives, developing training programs, and standardizing critical processes. Proven ability to translate audit findings into sustainable corrective actions and promote a culture of excellence. Actively pursuing opportunities in Quality Assurance or Continuous Improvement to apply a proactive and systems-based approach to process optimization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sanitation Specialist
Perfetti Van Melle
Erlanger
10.2023 - Current
- - Created and now own the facility-wide Master Sanitation Schedule, reporting quarterly compliance metrics.
- - Led development of Airheads Belt Inspection Program: SOPs, visuals, training.
- - Implemented Tool Management Program: shadow boards, audits, training.
- - Authored 19 sanitation work instructions.
- - Facilitated 3+ sanitation and food safety trainings.
- - Supported audits with documentation and zero major findings.
- - Collaborated with chemical supplier for sanitation improvements.
- Key Achievements:
- - Reduced recurring ATP failures.
- - Created Alchemy modules for food safety training.
Quality Assurance Lab Technician
Perfetti Van Melle
Erlanger
11.2021 - 10.2023
- - Conducted inspections and line checks for packaging/labeling.
- - Ran moisture, acidity, hardness, and water activity tests.
- - Used SAP and JDA to place out-of-spec product on hold.
- - Performed ATP and Allergen swabbing post-sanitation.
QA Lab Technician / Sanitation Specialist
Borden Dairy Company
Cincinnati
09.2018 - 01.2020
- - Performed microbiological testing on dairy products.
- - Maintained master sanitation forms and weekly inventory.
- - Calibrated lab equipment and reported nonconformities.
Education
Bachelor - Biological Sciences
Northern Kentucky University
Highland Heights, KY01.2017
Skills
- SAP and JDA software
- Alchemy LMS expertise
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- ATP and allergen testing
- Visual work instruction development
- Environmental monitoring techniques
Certification
- PCQI (Preventive Controls Qualified Individual)
- Advanced CIP (Clean-in-Place) Training
- Appendix N Industry Supervisor (Dairy Compliance)
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Continuous Improvement (CI) & Downtime Reduction
- Food Safety & GMP Training Facilitation
- Root Cause Analysis & Audit Readiness
- Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) Management
- Quality Program Development
- Documentation & SOP Writing
- Regulatory Compliance (FDA, GMP)
- Cross-functional Team Collaboration
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Proficient in SAP, JDA, MS Office Suite
Timeline
Sanitation Specialist
Perfetti Van Melle
10.2023 - Current
Quality Assurance Lab Technician
Perfetti Van Melle
11.2021 - 10.2023
QA Lab Technician / Sanitation Specialist
Borden Dairy Company
09.2018 - 01.2020
Bachelor - Biological Sciences
Northern Kentucky University
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