- Led the management and implementation of new SOPs in response to merger with Campbells.- Created comprehensive Job Safety Analyses and commissioned new equipment with updated standard procedures.- Actively leading the transition from legacy processes to newly established standard practices across Capmbells organization.

- Implemented a new near-miss incidents and safety reporting system using third-party software, resulting in a 110% increase in reported issues and a 10% reduction in TRIR.- Provided on-the-spot coaching to team members on safety standards and job safety practices.- Manage comprehensive EHS programs, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations in a high-paced food manufacturing environment.- Led two Kaizen events to solve critical potential high risk serious injuries.- Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and training programs, resulting in a 15% reduction in workplace incidents within the first year.- Conduct regular risk assessments, hazard analysis, and root cause investigations to identify and mitigate potential safety issues.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Safety culture across all the supply chain departments.- Develop tailored safety training programs for diverse job roles.- Directly managed a team of two safety professionals.

- Managed a 5 million dollar budget for two departments. Re-structured workforce operation hours resulted in 20% savings.- Reduced overtime saving $150,000 a year.- Collaborated on the launch of an environmental program resulting in saving $35,000 in the first 6 months. Led SQF level II audit resulting in a good rating.- Re-evaluated production line to relocate people applying lean manufacturing methodology to save 15% on supply cost.- Commissioned new production lines, new SKUs, and re-evaluation existing SKUs to ensure a smooth transition. Managed and develop 3 Supervisors.- Participated in transitioning all paperwork compliance recordkeeping to a 3rd party software

• Measures quality metrics for in-process and finished goods, including Brix, Salinity, pH, and Bostwick.• Participates in root-cause analysis and corrective action/preventative action (CAPA) implementation.• Knowledge and understanding of HACCP and FSQA.• Knowledge and understanding of FDA and USDA food production standards.• Author and editor of SOPs and Work Instructions used in the Quality Control department.• Special projects include playing a key role in the development and launch of a completely new fresh produce production line for the company. Responsibilities include participating in the design and implementation of the microbiological quality sampling plan, communicating opportunities for improvement to management, establishing responsibilities and procedures for Quality Control technicians, and training new technicians.

•Complete re-design of a wastewater treatment plant that serves 200 individuals and handles flows up to 20 m3/day•Ability to work under pressure, effective communication with teammates at Texas A&M university, and critical thinking•Weekly meetings with Faculty advisors and Civil engineering students at University of Cuenca

• Assisted research professor in nutrition department lab • Collected and analyzed data • Provided ready access to all experimental data for the faculty researcher and/or supervisor