Reynaldi Tesiman

About Reynaldi Tesiman

Highly motivated recent graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition seeking opportunities to apply my knowledge and problem-solving skills in the industry.

Experience

1. Quality Assurance Supervisor

   Suja Life

   Sep 2024 — Present · Oceanside, CA, US

   At Suja, I lead a team of QA specialists in ensuring the highest levels of food safety, regulatory compliance, and product quality within a USDA and FDA-regulated cold-pressed juice facility. My responsibilities span supervising daily QA operations, conducting internal audits, and overseeing the implementation of preventive controls based on HACCP and GMP principles.A core aspect of my role involves managing UV processing technology to effectively eliminate pathogens and spoilage microbes without compromising nutritional value or flavor—a critical step in maintaining product integrity in high-pressure pasteurization (HPP)- free lines. Key Responsibilities:Train and mentor QA staff to ensure accurate execution of SOPs, sanitation verification, and quality checks across production lines.Lead investigations of non-conformances and implement CAPAs to reduce deviation trends.Coordinate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Sanitation, Production) to support new product launches and process validation.Maintain documentation for compliance with USDA Organic, FDA FSMA, and third-party audits (e.g, SQF, NSF). Notable Achievements:Successfully optimized UV processing parameters to enhance microbial reduction efficiency while reducing rework by 100%.Reduced QA-related downtime by 20% through targeted retraining and process redesign.Played a key role in passing a third-party SQF auditI take pride in building a proactive, data-driven QA culture that aligns with Suja’s mission to deliver organic, functional beverages with transparency and trust.

Education

• San Diego State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS

  2020 — 2024