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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLELINKEDIN LINK AVAILABLEDedicated professional with proven performance in management, leadership and communication. Detail-oriented in problem-solving and planning. Strong organizational and multitasking skills, as well as an aptitude for technology. Ready to apply knowledge and skills to any challenge. Hard worker experienced in problem-solving, service and time management.Nuevo Garcia Foods LLCProduct Category - Mexican Foods (barbacoa, tamales, chorizo, carnitas, shredded meats, menudo) smoked meats.VP of OperationsExecutive Leadership teamFSQA manager, mentorSQF practitionerAugust 2021 presentOversee day to day operationsResponsible for All auditsDefine and implement operations strategies, structures, and processesHelp manage quarterly and annual budgetsMonitor performance to identify efficiency issues and propose solutionsMaintain a working knowledge of all phases of operationsCoordinate support to other operational tasksInterview, hire, train and mentor the operations management teamProvide regular performance updates to the leadership teamNuevo Garcia Foods LLC Jan 2020 to presentProduct Category - Mexican Foods (barbacoa, tamales, chorizo, carnitas, shredded meats, menudo) smoked meats.Food Safety Quality Assurance Manager /SQF Practitioner /Leadership teamAccomplished SQF practitioner with many years of experience in BRC, SQF and GFSI auditing.Manage HACCP programs. Conduct all HACCP based food safety audits of the facility Including maintaining data and analyzing statistics to spot variances and trends that need attentionSQF and Quality practitioner Manager all SQF and Food Safety and Quality ProgramsComplaint Management and trendingEnsure all HACCP based documents are completed accurately according to the procedures outlined in each of the standard operating procedures to maintain compliance with the HACCP Plan.Provide food safety support and guidance as required.Manage all facility plan reviews related to food safety, sanitation, and quality to ensure that all plans meet the necessary requirements.Manage, oversee, and conducts inspections of the facility and / or new constructions for compliance to food safety and quality planning and design criteria.Manage and lead all facility employees and managers in development of best practices; develop and maintain best practices specific to different facility areasProvide input on food safety and quality issues to other team members and act as the lead on top priorities and projectsAct in support functions in the absence of available partners in times of crisisManage and lead food safety and qualityDevelopment, implementation and continuous improvement of all quality systems and operational processes to include written documentationMaintain professional accreditations as required by the position to include SQF related certifications, HACCP training and working knowledge of these certifications that shared via training and coaching.Complete all required administrative reports accurately on timeAct as food safety liaison to state and local level regulatory agencies as well as identify where these needs exist in local, state, and federal levels related to facility needs - in order to stay on top of changes impacting the companyManage compliance of company recallsAssist with regulatory compliance issues at warehouse, transportation, distribution level as the need arisesProvide oversight of compliance to sanitation standard operational procedures for the facility to include revision and updates as necessaryAssist Management in overseeing all relationships with external vendors to include Chemical, Pest Control, Ingredient, Packaging, and others as requiredEnsure that corrective actions are implemented to address root causes; Strategize and develops processes, programs and solutions that will improve the food safety and quality of the facilitySupport and improves processes and programs that will improve Food safety and QualityOversee a team of Quality Associates to include Quality Supervisor and technicians as well as housekeeping, day sanitation and work with the night sanitation team to ensure compliance in all areas.Highly involved in development of products and processes with R and D, process teams, and production.Budget funds for the Quality team.Develop training programs for all SOPs as well as Safety and Regulatory programs.Perform audits of companys contract manufacturers as needed.Manage the companies needs and supplier relationships.Report daily metrics for QualityWork closely with Purchasing to ensure all Suppliers are approved and any issues are addressed.Regulatory compliance to include nutritional, allergen and labeling, government label approvals.Bakkavor USA -Texas April 2018 to February 2019Product Category- RTC and RTE meals, Deli proteins, Appetizers, Sauces, Pasta, Vegetables, SeafoodFDA/USDA/SeafoodQuality Assurance ManagerManage HACCP programs. Conduct all HACCP based food safety audits of the facility Including maintaining data and analyzing statistics to spot variances and trends that need attentionSQF and Quality practitioner Manager all SQF and Food Safety and Quality ProgramsSeafood HACCP certifiedComplaint Management ensures all HACCP based documents are completed accurately according to the procedures outlined in each of the standard operating procedures to maintain compliance with the HACCP Plan.Provide food safety support and guidance as required.Manage all facility plan reviews related to food safety, sanitation, and quality to ensure that all plans meet the necessary requirements.Manage, oversee and conduct inspections of the facility and / or new constructions for compliance to food safety and quality planning and design criteria.Manage and lead all facility employees and managers in development of best practices; develop and maintain best practices specific to different facility areasMaintain strong interface with local and state regulators to be in front of changes that would impact Bakkavor FoodsProvide input on food safety and quality issues to other team members and act as the lead on top priorities and projectsAct in support functions in the absence of available partners in times of crisisManage and lead food safety and qualityConsulting and training targeted at facility managers and employeesDevelopment, implementation and continuous improvement of all quality systems and operational processes to include written documentationMaintain professional accreditations as required by the position to include SQF related certifications, HACCP training and working knowledge of these certifications that can be shared via training and coaching.Complete all required administrative reports accurately on timeAct as food safety liaison to state and local level regulatory agencies as well as identify where these needs exist in local, state, and federal levels related to facility needs - in order to stay on top of changes impacting the companyManage compliance of company recallsAssist with regulatory compliance issues at warehouse, transportation, distribution level as the need arisesProvide oversight of compliance to sanitation standard operational procedures for the facility to include revision and updates as necessaryAssist Management in overseeing all relationships with external vendors to include Chemical, Pest Control, Ingredient, Packaging, and others as requiredEnsures that corrective actions are implemented to address root causes; Strategize and develops processes, programs and solutions that will improve the food safety and quality of the facilitySupport and improves processes and programs that will improve Food safety and QualityHandle of team of 6 employees covering 1 1/2 shifts, including interaction with R and D, process teams, and production.Budget funds for the Quality team.Develop training programs for all SOPs as well as Safety and Regulatory programs.Perform audits of companys contract manufacturers as needed.Manage the companies needs and supplier relationships.Report daily metrics for QualityStrong working relationship with R and D and Process teams.Work closely with Purchasing to ensure all Suppliers are approved and any issues are addressed.Regulatory compliance to include nutritional, allergen and labelingTeasdale Latin Foods / JARDINE FOODS BUDA, TX March 2015 2018Product Category- Salsa/BBQ/Dips/QuesoQuality Assurance Manager / Sanitation ManagerManage HACCP programs. Conduct all HACCP based food safety audits of the facility Including maintaining data and analyzing statistics to spot variances and trends that need attentionSQF and Quality practitioner Manager all SQF and Food Safety and Quality ProgramsCertified in Preventive Controls for Human FoodPerform daily record reviews to ensure all HACCP based documents are completed accurately according to the procedures outlined in each of the standard operating procedures to maintain compliance with the HACCP Plan.Provide food safety support and guidance as required.Manage all facility plan reviews related to food safety, sanitation, and quality to ensure that all plans meet the necessary requirements.Manage, oversee and conduct inspections of the facility and / or new constructions for compliance to food safety and quality planning and design criteria.Manage and lead all facility employees and managers in development of best practices; develop and maintain best practices specific to different facility areasMaintain strong interface with local and state regulators to be in front of changes that would impact Jardine FoodsProvide input on food safety and quality issues to other team members and act as the lead on top priorities and projectsAct in support functions in the absence of available partners in times of crisisManage and lead food safety and qualityConsulting and training targeted at facility managers and employeesDevelopment, implementation and continuous improvement of all quality systems and operational processes to include written documentationMaintain professional accreditations as required by the position to include SQF related certifications, HACCP training and working knowledge of these certifications that can be shared via training and coaching.Complete all required administrative reports accurately on timeAct as food safety liaison to state and local level regulatory agencies as well as identify where these needs exist in local, state, and federal levels related to facility needs - in order to stay on top of changes impacting the companyManage compliance of company recallsAssist with regulatory compliance issues at warehouse, transportation, distribution level as the need arisesProvides oversight of compliance to sanitation standard operational procedures for the facility to include revision and updates as necessaryAssist Management in overseeing all relationships with external vendors to include Chemical, Pest Control, Ingredient, Packaging, and others as requiredEnsures that corrective actions are implemented to address root causes; Strategize and develops processes, programs and solutions that will improve the food safety and quality of the facilitySupport and improves processes and programs that will improve Food safety and QualityHandle of team of 12 employees over 3 shifts including Quality personnel, office staff and sanitation (day and night)Budget funds for the Quality and Sanitation teams.Develop training programs for all SOPs as well as Safety and Regulatory programs.Perform audits of companys contract manufacturers as neededManage the companies needs and supplier relationshipsReport monthly metrics for quality and customer concernsStrong working relationship with R and D and marketing on new product developmentGOODHEART BRAND SPECIALTY FOODS, SAN ANTONIO, TX 2013- 2014Product Category- Rotisserie Chicken/Fried Foods (Asian Kits)Quality Assurance Manager April 2014- September 2014Responsible for the Quality Assurance and Food Safety systems.Designing and executing testing programs and protocols to assure all products conform to all in process and finished product specifications.Lead the organization for certification under BRC standards.Developing and improving the plant quality systems while ensuring compliance to state, federal, and USDA regulations.Improving systems for checking and verifying process compliance to HACCP, Quality Systems, and Formula Control to provide production departments with tools necessary for daily operations.Implementation of effective Food Safety / Quality training for the plant and quality team members.Work with Marketing, Sales and Research and Development to develop and assist with new product development, including design of graphs and charts for testing, acceptable quality limits check sheets for products, product specifications, programs and ingredient and nutritional analysis for product formulas.Manage the Quality Team of employees.Manages the annual Quality Assurance and Food Safety budget.Quality Assurance Technical Support Specialist Oct 2013-April 2014Designed and executed testing programs and protocols to assure all products conform to all in process and finished product specifications.Lead the organization for certification under BRC standards.Developing and improving the plant quality systems in compliance with the Corporate Quality policies while ensuring compliance to state, federal, and USDA regulations.Improving systems for checking and verifying process compliance to HACCP, Quality Systems, and Formula Control to provide production departments with tools necessary for daily operations.Implementation of effective Food Safety / Quality training for the plant and quality team members.Work with Marketing, Sales and Research and Development to develop and assist with new product development, including design of graphs and charts for testing, acceptable quality limits check sheets for products, product specifications, programs and ingredient and nutritional analysis for product formulas.WEST LIBERTY FOODS, West Liberty, Iowa 2002 2013Product Category- Slaughter (Turkey) Proteins used for Further Processing (Beef, Chicken, Pork, Turkey) for lunchmeat, chicken nuggets, chicken strips, meatballs.Corporate Regulatory Compliance Manager Corporate 2011-2013Develop and maintain the West Liberty Foods label program for over 100 products and approve all labels for all facilitiesWork with USDA to acquire label approval on all products.Created and maintain the nutritional database for all West Liberty Foods productsWork with Marketing, Sales and Research and Development to develop and assist with new product development, including design of graphs and charts for testing, acceptable quality limits check sheets for products, product specifications, programs and ingredient and nutritional analysis for product formulas.Maintain food safety programs, including Quality programs such as HACCP, SSOP, West Liberty Quality Program, Allergen, Raw Supplier program, Food Defense program, and Document Control program.Liaison to USDA, American Heart Association, Child Nutrition, Canadian Regulatory, ingredient vendors, customers, suppliers, auditors, and sales representativesTroubleshoot and repair of all label printers. Assist with any regulatory issues to Sales, Marketing, Production, and QAResearch and order food safety items (thermometers, scales, O2 Analyzers, and other supplies)Prepare for and perform customer and food safety audits.Review of all HACCP recordsDevelop and provide training for all WLF employees in food safety, allergen, HACCP.Develop and implement corrective actions as neededAct as backup to Director of Quality.Investigate and respond to Quality Customer complaints.Corporate Supervisor Regulatory and Customer Compliance 2004-2011Reports to the Director of Quality Systems, currently responsible for regulatory complianceDeveloped and maintain the West Liberty Foods label program for over 100 products and approve all labels for all facilitiesCreated and maintain the nutritional database for all West Liberty Foods productsWork with Marketing, Sales and Research and Development to assist with new product development, including design of graphs and charts for testing, acceptable quality limits check sheets for products, product specifications, programs and ingredient and nutritional analysis for product formulas.Maintain several food safety programs, including Quality programs such as HACCP, SSOP, WLQC and Allergen, Raw Supplier program, Food Defense program, and Document Control program.Liaison to USDA, American Heart Association, Child Nutrition, Canadian Regulatory, ingredient vendors, customers, suppliers, auditors, and sales representativesTroubleshoot and repair of all label printers. Assist with any regulatory issues to Sales, Marketing, Production, and QAResearch and order food safety and quality items (thermometers, scales, etc.)Prepare for and assist with customer and food safety audits. Review of all HACCP recordsDevelop and provide training for all WLF employeesDevelop and implement corrective actions as neededAct as backup to Director of Quality.Quality Assurance Office Manager/Administrator 2002-2004Reported to the Quality ManagerResponsible for creation, design, and printing of all labels for the West Liberty Foods label program for all products. In addition, review all food safety and quality paperwork for quality and completeness. Duties also included data entry, word processing, answering phones, maintaining office equipment, organizing, and filing responsibilities. Act as back-up for the Quality Manager.WEST LIBERTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, West Liberty, Iowa 1990 2002Media Specialist - Computer Teacher 1993 2002Reported to Superintendent of Schools.Responsibilities included maintaining an appropriate inventory of books, computer programs and other media for elementary school children and teachers use. Prepared lessons for pre-kindergarten through second grade students in library skills and kindergarten through second grade students in computer skills. Managed the computer lab for the elementary school.Taught library skills and computer skills to elementary students.Taught computer skills to elementary school teachers.Saved thousands of dollars for the school district by researching and locating computers for use in the school at no cost.Helped to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain computers throughout the facility.Paraprofessional 1990-1993Teachers assistant helping with English as a second language to pre-kindergarten to second grade students for 1 year.Teachers assistant helping with reading, math, and other subjects for second grade students.Assisted teachers with grading papers, secretarial duties, monitoring duties, and testing.EDUCATIONDIPLOMA, CERTIFICATES, CONTINUING EDUCATION, TRAININGExcel 2003 level 1,2,3: 2006 Muscatine Community CollegeEXCEL 2007 LEVEL 2: 2010 Muscatine Community CollegeFood Safety Summit: 2009 Des Moines, IAEsha Genesis R and D SQL software training (nutritional): 2009 San Diego, CASensory training University of McDonalds Chicago, IL 2005Access level 1: 2008 Muscatine Community College NFL Food Labs/Dublin, CAAccess Level 2 2010 Muscatine Community CollegeWord level 1: 2008 Muscatine Community CollegeNutritional Labeling Certificate: 2005, 2007 Washington D.C.USDA/FDA Advanced labeling Course: 2005, 2007 Washington D.C.Protecting the Food Supply from Intentional Awareness: 2005 (USDA Kansas City, KS)FEMA IS 00200.a ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents 2008 Des Moines, IALeadership Classes 2010, 2011 West Liberty Foods, West Liberty, IAProblem solving techniques 2011 Muscatine Community CollegeCore Team Member -2010 West Liberty FoodsBRC Food Safety Conference 2014 San Antonio, TXFood Safety Knowledge Course Basic -Advanced Learning Systems 2014Food Safety Training Course Safe Practices and Procedures -Advanced Learning Systems 2014SQF International Conference 2017Certificate Food Safety Training Safe Practices and Procedures Alison Courses 2018Certificate Food Safety Knowledge Alison Courses 2018Workplace Safety and Health Diploma-Allison Courses 2019Quality Management Diploma Alison Courses 2019Project Management Diploma Alison Courses 2019Human Resources Management Diploma Alison Courses 2019Fundamentals of Using Six Sigma in Supply Chains Certificate Alison Courses 2019HACCP certificate 360 training September 2019HACCP Certification Training 2012 Texas A & MSeafood HACCP Certificate- 2018HACCP Certification Training 2012 Texas A & MUniversity of Minnesota Certificate Preparing to manage human resources September 2019SQF Practitioner training and certificate 2015Better Process Schools Thermal processing training and certificate 2015Internal AuditorPreventative controls for Human Food 2016360 HACCP training and certificate 2019Internal Auditor Training and Certificate 2023Foreign materials control training 2024 |
