Seungyeon Park
Harbor City
Summary
Results-driven FSQA Professional experienced in BRC (GSFI) audit leadership and supplier compliance within food manufacturing. Contributed to implementation of peanut processing line and led preparations for initial BRC certification audit, achieving AA grade in annual recertifications. Demonstrated expertise in supply chain management, logistics operations, and food safety compliance across international markets including Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FSQA Manager
TeaAroma Inc. DBA Beyond Nature
Carson, CA
11.2018 - Current
- Led BRC food safety audits for manufacturing facilities and suppliers since 2020, ensuring compliance with GFSI standards and regulatory requirements.
- Evaluated and approved new suppliers based on food safety, quality systems, and operational capabilities.
- Conducted on-site audits for new suppliers to ensure compliance and facilitate approval and qualification.
- Implemented corrective actions for non-compliance in product batches.
- Experienced in supplier qualification, procurement support, and supply chain risk management for food manufacturing operations.
- Collaborated with suppliers to enhance quality systems, address supply issues, and maintain consistent product specifications.
- (Allergen high risk suppliers: mainly peanuts and tree nuts)
Education
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
Sungshin University
Seoul, Korea08-2018
Skills
- Food safety management
- BRC food safety
- Audit compliance assessment
- Supplier qualification
- Supply chain management
- Procurement strategies
- Incident investigation
- HACCP implementation
Accomplishments
- Led the company’s initial BRC audit in 2020, achieving Grade A and maintaining Grade AA certification for the past 3 years.
- Investigated supplier quality issues involving out-of-spec materials against USDA requirements and led corrective action follow-up and supplier credit memo recovery.
- Supported implementation of in-house rancidity testing through automated titrator setup, SOP development, and employee training.
- Participated in R&D and regulatory review for zero added sugar peanut butter exports, aligning formulations and labeling with Japan, Korea, and Taiwan regulations.
- Collaborated with QA, SCM, and logistics teams to support supplier compliance, food safety, and supply continuity.
Certification
- FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Version 2.0
- HACCP Certification
- Driver`s license
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Korean
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
FSQA Manager
TeaAroma Inc. DBA Beyond Nature
11.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Food Science
Sungshin University