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Lindsey Bundrant

Chatsworth

Summary

Experienced Quality Assurance Specialist with over 8 years of progressive responsibility in food manufacturing. Demonstrated success leading quality systems, managing regulatory and certification audits (SQF, FDA, LADPH, Organic, Kosher, RSPO), and executing continuous improvement initiatives. Adept at translating technical food safety requirements into practical solutions across cross-functional teams. Certified in HACCP, PCQI, and SQF. Recognized for data-driven problem-solving, meticulous documentation, and commitment to audit readiness.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Danone
10.2024 - Current
  • Supervised 12 QA technicians in a union environment, managing hiring, training, performance reviews, and daily operations.
  • Led audit readiness initiatives, successfully managing audits by LADPH and FDA.
  • Developed and implemented four HACCP plans and ensured compliance with GMPs, GLPs, and analytical control plans.
  • Co-led SQF certification audits and internal audits; authored and executed CAPAs.
  • Initiated RSPO program and led successful third-party audit.
  • Directed Supplier Quality Complaint Program: led investigations and implemented supplier corrective actions.

Quality Engineer

Danone
09.2022 - 10.2024
  • Acted as interim Quality Manager for 6 months, overseeing all QA programs and team of 12 technicians.
  • Led transitions of QA systems during company acquisition; aligned programs with Danone standards.
  • Co-led SQF, QAI Organic, and Kosher audits; developed and implemented CAPAs.
  • Managed Traceability and Food Defense programs: led drills, maintained SOPs, and implemented improvements.
  • Oversaw Calibration Program, Environmental Monitoring, and Consumer/Customer Complaint investigations.
  • Spearheaded implementation of supplier complaint tracking and allergen validation programs.
  • Automated QA training via RedZone for plant-wide digital training access.

Quality & Sustainability Coordinator

Earth Island (Acquired by Danone)
06.2018 - 09.2022
  • Led plant-wide training on food safety topics including GMPs, allergens, HACCP, sanitation, and food defense.
  • Managed Allergen, Calibration, and Holds Programs; drove continuous improvement in each.
  • Investigated product spoilage and foreign object issues; implemented corrective actions.
  • Developed rework and donation procedures for held inventory.
  • Led cross-department monthly records review program.
  • Spearheaded company sustainability initiatives; contributed to Platinum Zero Waste certification.

Research & Development Intern

08.2017 - 06.2018
  • Assisted in product development, batching, supplier research, and lab testing.
  • Supported QA with COA reviews, document filing, and compliance projects.
  • Led student team for sustainability project at Follow Your Heart Market & Café; implemented composting, recycling, and sourcing initiatives.

Education

B.S. - Food Science, Minor in Sustainability

California State University, Northridge
01.2018

A.A. - Science and Mathematics

Fullerton College
01.2014

Skills

  • Quality Assurance & Food Safety Controls
  • Regulatory & Third-Party Audit Compliance (SQF, FDA, LADPH)
  • Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action
  • HACCP Plan Development & Implementation
  • Allergen Management & Validation
  • Documentation & SOP Development
  • KPI Analysis & Continuous Improvement
  • Environmental Monitoring Programs
  • Traceability & Recall Coordination
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • QMS: ETQ, SAP, PowerBI, Smartsheets

Certification

  • HACCP Certified
  • PCQI Certified
  • SQF Practitioner Certified

Timeline

Quality Assurance Supervisor

Danone
10.2024 - Current

Quality Engineer

Danone
09.2022 - 10.2024

Quality & Sustainability Coordinator

Earth Island (Acquired by Danone)
06.2018 - 09.2022

Research & Development Intern

08.2017 - 06.2018

A.A. - Science and Mathematics

Fullerton College

B.S. - Food Science, Minor in Sustainability

California State University, Northridge

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