Paul Spiska has over 20 years of experience in QA/QC roles in FDA and USDA regulated food manufacturing environments. He has a B.S. in Chemistry and numerous certificates in food safety systems like HACCP, SQF, and BRC. Currently he works as a QA Technician at Simmons Pet Food where he is responsible for product release and monitoring testing programs.

1. PAUL SPISKA
220 Holly Court, Bensalem, PA 19020
610-772-3155
paulspiska17@comcast.net
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Extensive experience in an FDA and USDA regulated manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of HACCP and GMP/GLP for food safety and quality.
• Familiar with BRC standards.
• Extensive experience in the chemical and microbiological testing of food and water.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, RFgen, and LIMS.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry.
• Hold the following certificates of completion:
HACCP, SQF, Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, Root Cause Analysis, TQM, SPC, 5S,
SAP, Better Process Control School, Lean Experience, Master Certificate in
Business Management, Master Certificate in Supervisory Management.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Simmons Pet Food, Pennsauken, NJ
QA Technician February 2014 - Present
• Responsible for holding dispositions and releasing finished products from production.
• Responsible for ordering and monitoring AQL samples and results.
• Develop and maintain new product trackers in Excel.
• Identify, isolate, and resample out of spec product.
• Participate in mock recalls.
• Participate in raw material testing program.
• Enter test results into JDE and IQS.
• Write and revise SOP's.
Dean Foods, Burlington, NJ
QC Laboratory Technician May 2011 - August 2013 (2 years 4 months)
• Performed chemical and microbiological testing of milk and milk products.
• Calibrated lab instruments.
Marble Granite Direct, Inc., Warminster, PA
Owner March 2005 - February 2011 (6 years)
• Specialized in fabrication and installation of granite and marble countertops.
• Managed all aspects of the small business operation including sales, marketing,
and customer service.
Barry-Callebaut Cocoa U.S.A., Inc., Swedesboro, NJ
Senior Laboratory Technician March 2000 - March 2005 (5 years 1 month)
• Performed chemical and physical testing of cocoa butter, cocoa powder, chocolate

2. liquor, and cocoa beans using NMR, NIR, DSC, and wet chemistry methods.
Paul Spiska
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QC Laboratories, Southampton, PA
Chemist January 1999 - March 2000 (1 year 3 months)
• Performed EPA-approved chemical analysis of water and wastewater.
EDUCATION
B.S. Degree in Chemistry 1995 Arcadia University, Glenside, PA
CERTIFICATIONS
• HACCP Basics for Processors and Manufacturers 2015
NEHA HACCP Manager
The National Environmental Health Association - International HACCP Alliance
• Internal Auditor Training for SQF 2015
22000-Tools.com - FOOD SAFETY Training & Tools
• Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Professional 2016
MSI - Management and Strategy Institute
Kaizen Certification (Expert Level) 2016
ExpertRating - Certified Professional
• Root Cause Analysis Course (Expert Level) 2016
ExpertRating - Certified Professional
• Total Quality Management Certification (Expert Level) 2016
ExpertRating - Certified Professional
• Advanced SPC Course 2016
QualityTrainingPortal.com
• The 5S's Workplace Organization Course 2016
QualityTrainingPortal.com
• Basic SAP Skills (ECC 6.0) 2016
Michael Management Corporation
• Better Process Control School 2015
Completed studies of all 16 topics including microbiology, thermal processing,
sanitation, acidified foods, and aseptic processing.
University of California, Davis - Food Science & Technology
• The 5-day Lean Experience 2014
Lean Learning Center
• Master Certificate in Business Management 2016
Management Skills & Leadership Development Course
Master ClassManagement.com
• Master Certificate in Supervisory Management 2016
Supervisor Skills & Leadership Development Course
MasterClassManagement.com