2005-2012; 2018-PresentUSDA inspected Ground Beef ManufacturerUSDA liaison between plant and FSISEnsure USDA regulations are metHACCP coordinatorUSDA Label submittalsFDA PCQI for Plant Based productsSQF PractitionerSQF Food Safety and Quality recertification (GFSI Global Standards) - FS 2009, Quality 2010Certified HumaneGluten Intolerance Group CertificationCertified Organic by OTCOCertified Halal by WatchWorldDevelop and monitor Corporate policies and proceduresManage QA technicians and QA budgetFaciliate 3rd Party AuditsOversee Microbiological sampling and testingOversee Pest Management, Storm Water ManagementPerformed sensory evaluation functions on raw & finished goodsPrepared quality indicator reports

USDA/FDA inspected facility producing RTE and raw ground, sliced, diced, formulated protein items, alternative proteins, broths, soups, spices, vegetable purees, drinkablesFSMA PCQI (Preventive Control Qualified Individual) CertificationHACCP CoordinatorOrganic CertificationSQF Practitioner (GFSI Global Standards)Assure Kosher requirements for OUResearch & Development PartnerCompany Liaison for USDA/FDAFacilitate 3rd Party auditsUSDA/FDA Regulatory Nutrition Facts PanelsUSDA Label submittalsCommunicate with Suppliers & CustomersDevelop / Maintain Prerequisite programsManage QA techniciansOversee Microbiological samplingPerform Sensory EvaluationKPI reportsOversee Pest Management

Knowledge of applicable regulations (FDA, USDA)Liaison with organizations-GMA, NFICommunicate new regulatory requirementsSupport and maintain Quality Policies Knowledge of SAP Smart Label implementationEnsure labels meet regulatory requirementsSupport that specifications meet regulatoryEnsure accuracy of technical data (NFP, claims)Manage the maintenance of ICIXManage product master & specifications.Develop, maintain nutrition/label database. Provide nutrition information to support label claims.Maintain consumer complaint investigations Provide technical support to Consumer AffairsRespond to CAERS notices.Provide technical information to Marketing/Procurement/Sales/R&D (claims)Provide technical information to support marketing claims.Liaison with customer/broker contacts, FDA/regulatory contacts & Sales/Marketing contacts. Respond to buyers technical inquiries.

FSMA PCQI (Preventive Control Qualified Individual) CertificationFDA inspected facility producing snack barsHACCP CoordinatorOrganic CertificationSQF Practitioner (GFSI Global Standards)Assure Kosher requirements for OUResearch & Development PartnerCompany Liaison for FDAFacilitate 3rd Party, FDA auditsFDA RegulatoryNonGMO Project coordinatorCommunicate with Suppliers & CustomersDevelop Prerequisite programsManage QA techniciansOversee Microbiological samplingPerform Sensory EvaluationOversee Pest Management

FDA inspected facility producing Salsa productsHACCP CoordinatorBRC certification Coordinator (GFSI Global Standards)SQF Practitioner (GFSI Global Standards)Assure Kosher requirements are metResearch & Development PartnerCompany Liaison for FDAFacilitate 3rd Party, FDA & Army auditsFDA Regulatory & Label submittalsCommunicate with Suppliers and CustomersDevelop and monitor Prerequisite programs and proceduresManage QA techniciansOversee Microbiological sampling and testing laboratoryPerform Sensory Evaluation on raw and finished goodsOversee Pest Management & SanitationEnsure city wastewater guidelines are met

USDA & FDA inspected facilityManufacturer of frozen & fresh Mexican fare, fresh & uncooked tortillas, chipsSQF PractitionerSQF Level 3 certification (GFSI Global Standards)USDA & FDA HACCP certificationCompany Liaison with USDA & FDA USDA Regulatory & FDA Regulatory Ensure Prerequisite programs and procedures are met Manage QA technicians and QA budget Faciliate 3rd Party Audits Oversee Microbiological sampling and testing Perform Sensory Evaluation on raw and finished goods Oversee Pest Management

FDA & USDA HACCP based inspected facilityRefrigerated fresh prepared food, salads, sauces, dips & dressingsHACCP CoordinatorSQF PractitionerSQF Level 3 Certification (GFSI Global Standards)Company Liaison with USDA & FDAUSDA Regulatory & Label submittalsCommunicate with Suppliers and CustomersDevelop and monitor Prerequisite programs and proceduresManage QA technicians and QA budgetFaciliate 3rd Party, FDA & Army AuditsOversee Microbiological sampling and testingPerform Sensory Evaluation on raw and finished goodsOversee Pest Management

USDA inspected Ground Beef ManufacturerUSDA liaison between plant and FSISEnsure USDA regulations are metHACCP coordinatorUSDA Label submittalsSQF PractitionerSQF Level 3 certification (GFSI Global Standards)Develop and monitor Corporate policies and proceduresManage QA technicians and QA budgetFaciliate 3rd Party AuditsOversee Microbiological sampling and testingOversee Pest Management, Storm Water ManagementPerformed sensory evaluation functions on raw & finished goodsPrepared quality indicator reports

Licensed by the State of CaliforniaCared for up to 8 children (Infant to School Age)USDA Child Nutrition ProgramRed Cross CPR CertificationRed Cross First Aid CertificationPreschool academics

Can manufacturer for food such as tuna, nuts and sterno cans using Standun can linesOversaw QA techniciansWorked with Research & DevelopmentCommunicated with Steel MillsDeveloped online quality procedures using CMI limitsAnalyzed SPC data to set control limitsDeveloped SOP procedures, as well as GMP and JSAPerformed sensory evaluation functions on raw & finished goodsPrepared quality indicator reports

Great opportunity and Experience….Cannery producing StarKist Tuna and Heinz Pet Food(9-Lives, Amore, Skippy, Cycle, Store brands)Thermal Processing of Low Acid Canned FoodsCalifornia State Department of Health inspected Deparment of Fish & Game inspectedLiaison between plant and Departement of Health; Fish/ GameSupervised Quality TechniciansPerformed sensory evaluation functions on raw & finished goodsPrepared quality indicator reportsManaged online quality proceduresManaged weight & can double-seam targets using SPCReviewed Thermal Processing and can double-seam recordsDeveloped HACCP, GMP, JSA & TQM programs