Lorna Smith

Lorna Smith

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  • About me

    Science Teacher at Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools

  • Education

    • Armstrong State University

      1990 - 1993
      Bachelor of Science - BS Chemistry
    • Georgia Southern University

      2018 - 2019
      Master's degree Secondary Education and Teaching

      Activities and Societies: Pi Lamda Theta

  • Experience

    • Fuji Vegetable Oil Inc

      Dec 1993 - Aug 2017

      Manager in charge of all food safety & food security programs; responsible for ensuring all policies and programs meet the requirements established by regulatory agencies, certification bodies, customers and religious entities. Also responsible for updating and maintaining related documentation and training for all personnel.Key Achievements:-- Implemented all programs needed for the Safe Quality Version 7.2 certification; successfully completed the certification audit. -- Certified as SQF Practitioner (SQFi); Food Defense Coordinator (AIB); and PCQI under FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food Rule (FDA). Show less Manager in charge of quality assurance lab & department consisting of 10 people; responsible for ensuring all product shipped was fully tested and met the requirements for quality and safety as specified.Key Achievements: -- Managed the lab through a complete remodel of the building with minimal impact to production requirements; included relocation of testing to a lab trailer, as well as working closely with the project engineer during design and construction phases.-- Collaborated with database programmer in the design of LIMS; responsible for functional design of the system and beta testing of versions, as well as training of lab personnel during implementation.-- Initiated temp-to-hire practices in the department to cut turnover and associated on-boarding costs. Show less

      • Food Safety & Regulatory Manager

        Apr 2015 - Aug 2017
      • Quality Assurance Manager

        Jul 2004 - Apr 2015
      • Assistant Quality Assurance Manager

        Jun 2003 - Jul 2004
      • Quality Assurance Technician

        Dec 1993 - Jun 2003
    • ESS | Source4Teachers

      Feb 2018 - Jun 2018
      Substitute Teacher
    • Savannah-Chatham County Public School System

      Jul 2018 - now
      Science Teacher
  • Licenses & Certifications