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Redding, Ca, Us

Redding, California, United States

• Skillfully directed and managed a team of 50 dedicated volunteers, fostering effective coordination and execution of ministry activities.• Strategically sourced and curated curriculum for a wide age range, spanning from infants to 12- year-olds. Customized resources to align seamlessly with the organization's mission of empowering parents to • Offered valuable mentorship and facilitated family discipleship resources, playing a pivotal role in supporting church attending on their spiritual journeys

Los Molinos, Ca

• Successfully managed a $250,000 budget in a high-capacity walnut manufacturing facility handling • Directed and enhanced the in-house laboratory, achieving reduction in annual cost savings. Spearheaded the transition to ISO 17025 standards, aligning with GFSI product testing protocols and ensuring compliance with Good Laboratory Practices.• Supervised a diverse team of 40 professionals across quality control, sanitation, and regulatory compliance, including the in-house laboratory.• Cultivated a motivated team, driving a 50% reduction in customer complaints and a 35% decrease in internal audit noncompliance issues.• Orchestrated and hosted 15 customer, third-party, and regulatory audits annually, resulting in an impressive 85% reduction in noncompliance findings.• Acted as the primary liaison for key customers like Clif Bar, Starbucks, RXBar, Pepsi, Kellogg, McKee Foods, and Kirkland Signature, addressing R&D inquiries, quality, and food safety matters, as well as specification agreements and complaints.• Led the resolution of customer quality and food safety concerns, leading to a substantial 30% reduction in complaints.• Led a cross-functional team to implement a barcoding traceability system, streamlining product traceability back to the original grower improving traceability exercises and mock recalls.• Collaborated with marketing agencies to execute extensive market research and develop retail brands for the organization.• Pioneered a shelf-life trial that optimized product storage, reduced customer complaints, and transformed product storage practices.• Certified all company owned acres of walnut orchards as "Sustainably Grown" according to social and environmental third-party standards for the sister company, Crain Orchards, Inc.• Established an environmental monitoring program and schedule based on risk assessments to validate and inform the master sanitation schedule, reducing the likelihood of product contamination by environmental factors.

Los Molinos, California

• Ensured unwavering compliance with FDA and regulatory food safety standards, including FSMA, leading to a remarkable enhancement of BRC audit results to AA and the consistent maintenance of this top-tier rating over consecutive years.• Pioneered the development, drafting, and implementation of comprehensive company policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and the HACCP plan across all organizational departments.• Orchestrated and meticulously coordinated the scheduling and execution of customer, regulatory, and third-party quality and food safety audits, including achieving a BRC grade AA and Organic certificate.• Achieved a significant reduction in operational costs by optimizing operational software, streamlining record-keeping practices, and elevating training procedures.• Collaborated with the plant manager to successfully recruit and hire 150 seasonal employees each year.• Spearheaded the implementation of Sharepoint for document revision, automating the document revision tracking process, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.