Abel Morel, MBA CQM/OE

Experience

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  Bigelow Tea

  Mar 2003 - now

  Food Safety and Quality System Management• Established the Food safety and quality programs to meet and exceed SQF Level 3 and Organic Certifications.o Instituted Document Control & Internal Auditing program.• Developed the Preventative Controls Food Safety and the Food Quality Plan• Organized a sisters’ plant Food Safety and quality systems for three years while their practitioners were in transition. Employee Management• Sanitation: Supervised the five-member team and contracted Janitors. I established the Master Sanitation Schedule utilizing EAM, an Asset Management Software and standardized procedure and training program.• Site Security: Developed and manage the food defence plan, the site security work instructions, forms, and training program. • Building Maintenance: Engaged the sanitation team and contractors to maintain HVAC and Plumbing systems, the building structure, elevators, fire control systems, grounds and site appliances.• Pest Control: Collaborated with Contractor to prevent and control pests. • A Quality Control Technician. DevelopmentDuring my over 15 years at Bigelow Tea, I have been promoted from the Sanitation Team Leader (4.5 years) to an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic (6.5 years) to Quality Assurance Supervisor (>5 years). These promotions and my education have been instrumental in deepening my skills across diverse plant functions. Show less

  • Continuous Improvement/Project Manager

    Nov 2022 - now

  • Quality Assurance Supervisor

    Mar 2003 - Nov 2022