Bryant Armas

Quality Technician with hands-on experience in food manufacturing environments, specializing in HACCP, GMP, FDA, and USDA compliance. I am skilled in sanitation program management, allergen control, laboratory testing, and documentation for audits. Proven ability to train teams, investigate deviations, and implement corrective actions to ensure product safety and operational efficiency. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Quality Technician – Frozen Meals Production - Roth Industries - Colorado

(2023-05 - 2024-12)

• Maintained and audited HACCP plans, GMP documentation, and CCP monitoring records in a high-volume frozen meal facility.
• Conducted line inspections at CCPs, verifying cooking temperatures, sealing integrity, product weights, and packaging compliance to guarantee food safety.
• Delivered training sessions on GMPs, hygiene practices, and SOPs, improving staff compliance and reducing deviations.
• Investigated and documented quality incidents, initiating Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) to address root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Supported regulatory audits and customer inspections by preparing documentation, demonstrating compliance, and addressing findings promptly.
• Contributed to yield improvement projects by analyzing production data and identifying opportunities to reduce waste.

Quality Technician – Hot Sauce Manufacturing - Yellowbird - San Marcos, Texas

(2025-09)

• Execute daily quality control checks across all stages of hot sauce production, ensuring compliance with internal specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and verify Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), including chemical titration, equipment cleaning validation, and environmental monitoring to prevent cross-contamination.
• Lead allergen control program, training staff on segregation protocols, validating cleaning effectiveness during product changeovers, and ensuring accurate allergen labeling.
• Conduct laboratory analyses including pH, °Brix, viscosity, water activity, and microbiological testing (swabs, plating) to support product release decisions.
• Collaborate with production and R&D teams to troubleshoot deviations, implement corrective actions, and maintain continuous improvement in quality systems.
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation for audits, ensuring readiness for FDA inspections.

Coursework - Food Safety & Quality - Alison Academy