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BRE MEILLEUR

Baton Rouge

Summary

Highly motivated quality professional with over 5 years of experience in quality assurance and team leadership within the manufacturing industry. Proven ability to enhance audit outcomes, consistently involved in achieving improvements exceeding 1% annually. Dedicated to continuous professional development and building strong relationships to ensure product quality and customer satisfaction. Eager to leverage expertise in a challenging role focused on driving quality excellence and fostering collaborative partnerships.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Technician

Graham Packaging
05.2021 - Current
  • Conduct daily quality assurance checks, review quality test data, and ensure positive product release.
  • Manage and track safety observation card completion and lead safety committee meetings, fostering a culture of safety.
  • Efficiently manage and approve Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and controlled documents, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
  • Handle supplier complaints and implement effective corrective actions, contributing to improved supplier relationships.
  • Actively involved in the preparation and successful completion of internal and external audits (GOS/ISO), assisting in driving audit score improvements.
  • Co-plan and execute quality month and trainings annually.

Quality Team Lead

Elmer Chocolate
12.2019 - 05.2021
  • Led and mentored a team of night shift quality technicians, overseeing the quality of product from raw materials to finished goods.
  • Implemented and managed defect procedures and document control systems, contributing to successful SQF/ISO audit preparation and completion.
  • Played a key role in improving audit scores by over 1% annually through meticulous preparation and proactive problem-solving.

Operator

Elmer Chocolate
04.2019 - 12.2019
  • Operated and monitored various manufacturing machinery and lines, including fillers, coolers, palletizers, and depalletizers, ensuring efficient and safe production.
  • Proactively identified opportunities for process improvement and contributed to maintaining line efficiency and safety standards.

Education

B.S. - Food Science and Manufacturing

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
05.2025

Skills

  • Audit Preparation & Execution (SQF, ISO, GOS)
  • Sampling protocols
  • Document Control & Management
  • Supplier Complaint Resolution
  • Team Leadership & Mentoring
  • Customer relationship management

Certification

HACCP Certified - 2024

PCQI Certified - 2021

Timeline

Quality Technician

Graham Packaging
05.2021 - Current

Quality Team Lead

Elmer Chocolate
12.2019 - 05.2021

Operator

Elmer Chocolate
04.2019 - 12.2019

B.S. - Food Science and Manufacturing

Kansas State University
BRE MEILLEUR