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Susan Ranck, RS, CFS

Susan Ranck, RS, CFS

Laboratory Technician

location of Susan Ranck, RS, CFSElizabethtown, Pennsylvania, United States

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    President at Ranck & Associates LLC

  • Education

    • Texas A&M University

      2003 - 2006
      Master of Agriculture Poultry Science

    • Penn State University

      1987 - 1991
      Bachelor of Science Agricultural Sciences

      Activities and Societies: Sigma Alpha - Founding Sister; Penn State Block & Bridle Club

    • University of California, Davis

      2012 - 2013
      Certificate Program Applied Sensory Science

  • Experience

    • USDA-APHIS

      Sept 1991 - Feb 1995
      Laboratory Technician

      Brucellosis and Tuberculosis testing for the Market Cattle Inspection Program.

    • Empire Kosher Poultry

      Apr 1996 - Nov 1998
      Quality Assurance Manager

      Managed quality and food safety programs for the nation's largest kosher poultry processor

    • Farmers Pride Inc. (dba Bell & Evans)

      Nov 1998 - Sept 2008
      Quality Assurance Manager

      Managed all plant and corporate level quality and food safety programs and activities from hatchery through distribution working closely with USDA and retailers as well as company personnel

    • Kellogg Company

      Sept 2008 - May 2013

      Primary liason for all Corporate and Government activity regarding quality and food safety as related to the Lancaster Cereal Manufacturing plant for Kellogg North America. Responsible for a salaried staff of 8 and a unionized staff of 14. Program manager for plant environmental program, SQF certification and other food safety programs. Handled plant quality holds and other duties as assigned.

      • Quality and Food Safety Manager

        May 2010 - May 2013

      • Food Safety Manager

        Sept 2008 - May 2010

    • Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

      Jan 2012 - Dec 2019
      Corporate Faculty

      Undergraduate education for Food Science, Food Safety and HACCP

    • Ranck & Associates

      Feb 2012 - now
      President

      Ranck & Associates is a full service management consulting company offering the expertise you need to succeed in today's challenging food industry. We pride ourselves on our ability to integrate quality and food safety objectives into your overall business plan ensuring you deliver results every day. Specializing in:• Animal Welfare Program Development• Enforcement Action preparation and response• Organic program development • GFSI program development and review• Staff training and development• Assessment and auditor training• Environmental Surveys and Remediation• FSMA PCQI and FSVP training and program developmentPlease visit our website at www.ranckandassociates.com. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lead Instructor - Foreign Supplier Verification Program

      FSPCA
      Jun 2017

    • Lead Instructor - Preventive Controls for Animal Feeds

      FSPCA
      Nov 2016

    • Lead Instructor - Preventive Controls for Human Food

      FSPCA
      Jun 2016

    • Organic Inspector - Animal Agriculture

      International Organic Inspectors Association
      Oct 2012

    • Registered Sanitarian

      State of Texas
      Sept 2012

    • Certified Pest Control Operator

      State of Pennsylvania
      Dec 2011

    • SQF Practitioner

      SQFI
      Sept 2010
      View certificate certificate

    • Certified Poultry Health Technician

      State of Pennsylvania
      Oct 2006

    • Certified HACCP Trainer

      US Poultry & Egg
      May 1997

    • CFS-Badge

      Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)
      Apr 2013
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Susan Ranck, RS, CFS
      K Values Team Award Kellogg
    • Awarded to Susan Ranck, RS, CFS
      Outstanding Performance Award - Employee Performance Award from USDA for all years (1992 - 1994)

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Member Board Of Directors

      Issued by CanAgPlus on Jan 2021
      CanAgPlusAssociated with Susan Ranck, RS, CFS

    • Board Member

      Issued by Penn State Alumni Association on May 2019
      Penn State Alumni AssociationAssociated with Susan Ranck, RS, CFS

    • Working Group Vice Chair

      Issued by Global Food Safety Initiative on Oct 2020
      Global Food Safety InitiativeAssociated with Susan Ranck, RS, CFS

    • Event Coordinator

      Issued by Big Brothers Big Sisters of America on Apr 1990
      Big Brothers Big Sisters of AmericaAssociated with Susan Ranck, RS, CFS