Christopher Cervantes Email & Phone Number

California, United States

• Responsible for designing, developing, managing, and implementing the supplier approval program across all sites.
• Responsible for overseeing risk assessments on new and alternative raw materials. Making sure the product is safe to bring into our facilities.
• Supports the R&D team to ensure at the time of management feasibility and any future updates of products and regulatory requirements.
• Creates NLEA and possible claims established in Genesis. Making sure it complies with FDA / USDA guidelines.
• Provides technical support to the NPD team by reviewing products and process safety parameters.
• Interacts with the graphics department to ensure accurate labels/ artwork is generated, reviewed, approved, and filed appropriately.

Carson, CA

• Coordinated transit and drop tests for new product launches.
• Created a nutritional and ingredient declaration established in Genesis. Forward to Technical Manager for review.
• Updated and maintained the packaging and quality specifications in the QA and Customer database.
• Works with the R&D team to ensure at the time of management feasibility and any future updates of products meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Created and managed all unit labels, bag labels, and master case labels in the appropriate software (Bartender, Excel, CLARiSOFT, and Cryovac Hot Stamp).
• Worked with the graphics department to ensure accurate labels/artwork is generated, reviewed, approved, and filed appropriately.

Carson, California, United States

• Connected and coordinated with new suppliers. Set up meetings to ensure a good relationship and good customer service.
• Requested and maintained supplier technical documentation.
• Cost Saving Initiative: Research competitive pricing/price-saving ingredients.
• Sample procurement reduced by 80% from 10 business days to 2 business days
• Created a form to auto-populate technical requirements and pricing for ease of use from a purchasing standpoint.
• Worked with supporting departments to create/update necessary changes to existing and new products.

Carson, CA

• Documented various tests performed on the manufactured product. (specific gravity, measurements, pH, consistency, salt, drained weight, water activity, moisture, and color).
• Tested manufacturing products to make sure products meet all related manufacturing regulations.
• Trained new staff on quality assurance personnel, Multi-trained in all departments (Low Care, High Care, Savory).
• Conducts training with production employees on GMPs and Metal Detectors.
• Performed internal audits, equipment calibration, and related quality activities as required.
• Performed other assignments, as directed by the source of supervision.

Santa Fe Springs