Denise Witkowski

Experience

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  Hormel Foods Corporation

  Jun 1990 - Jul 1993

  Quality & Process Control Engineer
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  Nailey's Fine Foods

  Jul 1993 - May 1994

  Prrocessing Supervisor
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  Nestle Beverage Company

  May 1994 - Sept 1995

  Production Supervisor

  *Supervised production of gourmet, food service and vacuum packed coffee products

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  Nabisco Refrigerated Foods

  Oct 1995 - Aug 1996

  Business Operations Supervisor

  *Supervised 3rd shift high performance work teams including maintenance, production, sanitation, micro and analytical labs*Developed sanitation program that improved overall housekeeping creating a safer, cleaner environment

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  Sara Lee Coffee & Tea

  Aug 1996 - May 1999

  Plant Manager

  *Started as Production Supervisor promoted to Operations Manager then Plant Manager*Assumed responsibility for plant operations (100+ employees) including production, quality, safety, engineering, personnel, budgeting, vendor relations and sanitation

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  Community Coffee

  May 1999 - May 2002

  Continuous Improvement Process Manager

  *Created cost reduction programs in materials, labor and efficiencies*Designed policies and procedures in support of regulatory agency requirements*Streamlined process flow to develop departmental synergies

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  Kremer Pharmacy

  Sept 2003 - Jul 2013

  Manager, Blister Pack Department - Certified Pharmacy Technician

  As a Certified Pharmacy Technician, I commanded cross-functional collaboration between all departments which resulted in more efficient workflows and increased customer satisfaction. I certified accuracy and quality while adhering to changing state and federal laws. I streamlined new business opportunities using existing market analysis and services offered versus customer needs.The following are highlights of the value I have brought to the company:• Bolstered business customers by handling commenced sales and marketing initiatives. • Instituted effective inventory strategies to boost company efficiency and achieve goals. Show less

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  Community Coffee

  Aug 2013 - Aug 2018

  Director - Corporate Quality & Compliance

  In my recent position with Community Coffee Company, I delivered support to manufacturing departments regarding operations, quality, and safety. I served as a liaison between all suppliers and co-manufacturers for quality attributes. I oversaw the resolution of customer complaints, review of all safety programs, and creation of process improvement strategies for customer service. I chaired frequent audits for training and safety compliance.The following are highlights of the value I have brought to the company:• Amplified safety scores by 31%.• Championed consistent improvement activities for plant quality assurance, customer service and risk, as well as safety departments. • Slashed internal quality holds by 50% in one year by championing numerous CI projects. • Earned a promotion from General Manager of Corporate Quality to General Manager of Manufacturing and then Director of Corporate Quality and Compliance. Show less

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  JM Smucker (Folgers)

  Jan 2019 - Feb 2022

  Quality Assurance Manager
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  Community Coffee

  Jan 2022 - now

  Quality Assurance Manager at Community Coffee Company, LLC