Kate Smith

Experience

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  Amway

  Aug 2008 - May 2015

  Led a cross functional team in development of a standardized Supplier Qualification Program implemented company wideImproved overall quality rating of more than 150 suppliers by 30% in just 1 yearCertified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, leading 22 audits globally in 2010Active participant on a cross functional strategic sourcing team, determining commodity based sourcing with a long term visionParticipated as a Supplier Quality Specialist in a two year project site wide, working to improve rolled throughput quality in 27 "core" formulas. Associate Scientist, Quality Assurance 2008-2009Established a document review system that led to overall cGMP compliance, accomplishing this goal three months ahead of the original proposed timeline.Worked with a team to overhaul over 100 documents, providing cGMP complianceLed a team that ultimately improved document quality in tablet manufacturing by 30% exceeding the original goal by 10% and accomplishing this task 3 months prior to deadlineProvided support in many cross functional teams, being recognized during a Kaizen event as the "individual with most ideas implemented" Show less

  • Manager Regulatory Affairs

    Aug 2013 - May 2015

  • Regulatory Analyst

    May 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Research Scientist, Supplier Quality Development

    Nov 2009 - May 2012

  • Scientist

    Aug 2008 - Nov 2009
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  The Beachbody Company

  May 2015 - now

  Designed, defined and implemented short term and long term strategic nutrition and fitness quality programs compliant with clear targets/milestones and objectives aligning them to direct reports and senior leadership.Implemented a process that used incident and Corrective and Preventive Action (“CAPA”) activities and processes to drive quality improvements and respond to process and service issues with nutritional co-manufacturers and fitness equipment suppliers.Led quality efforts to successfully launch a new food bar (selling more than 6x forecast) with a co-manufacturing partner, ensuring on time launch with compliance to all regulatory and quality expectations. Show less

  • Vice President Quality Assurance

    Apr 2024 - now

  • Executive Director of Quality Assurance

    Apr 2020 - Apr 2024

  • Director Of Quality Assurance

    Jan 2018 - Apr 2020

  • Senior Manager Technical Operations/Sourcing

    May 2015 - Jan 2018