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As a dynamic senior management professional, I bring a history of quantifiable achievements in operations management, P&L control, global food safety initiatives, and staff leadership. I am a visionary and goal-driven strategist who is recognized for wild rice exports in challenging markets, driving operational success, and creating maximum value through increased production, staff motivation, and strategic business planning.With a track record of implementing strategic plans to drive profitability and achieve operational goals, I have developed cost-effective sourcing solutions and exceeded key performance indicators. I possess a proven ability to gain the highest score in food safety compliance by conducting audits, employing industry best practices, and formulating innovative approaches, resulting in achieving 100% USDA and EU compliance and meeting customer expectations. SKILLSContinuous Process Improvement | Contract Negotiation & Management | Team Building & Leadership | Board Relations & Presentations | Technical Sales Support | Complex Problem Resolution | Budget Administration & Management
Ge Quality Solutions
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Principal ConsultantGe Quality SolutionsSacramento, Ca, Us
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Senior ConsultantRiviana Foods Inc. - Usa Jan 2024 - PresentProviding guidance and expertise to the leadership team.
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Vp Of Operation And Technical ServicesRiviana Foods Inc. - Usa Apr 2020 - Dec 2023California, United StatesAs a collaborative team player, I have worked closely with the InHarvest team to ensure their successful integration into the Riviana organization and culture. In addition, I have directed cross-functional teams in consolidating processes and procedures, as well as facilitating the reorganization and restructuring of the Riviana acquisition.• Delivered effective support to Riviana on the reorganization of the team by contributing to global supply chain and business strategy and overseeing operations for two plants including a $50M budget.• Led team of eight direct reports and a headcount of 80 staff members across two (2) plants in Woodland and Colusa during 2022. • Manage all operational aspects of consolidation and restructuring of the two plants.• Instrumental in ensuring a smooth transition of InHarvest ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) from NetSuite to SAP.
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Vice President Operation & Technical ServicesInharvest May 2019 - PresentWoodland, CaliforniaI joined the senior executive leadership team in January 2020. Partnered with Riviana’s acquisition team and external legal counsel to represent operations. I held accountability for two production facilities, overseeing all plant operations, supply chain, regulatory compliance, food safety, and maintenance functions.• Managed P&L budgeting for all operational, food safety, and supply chain expenses, cutting 20% of plant expenses by standardizing production parameters, ensuring Key Performance Indicators (KPI) were met, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. • Championed three new large private label contracts by implementing an automated packaging production line.• Directed rigorous food safety audits on the new line to ensure compliance with regulatory policies.• Partnered with one of the largest quinoa processors in Peru to deploy processing equipment in their facility, resulting in meeting USDA and FDA vendor requirements for export to the US and aligning the processor with InHarvest specifications.
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Director, Industrial & Technical SalesInharvest Jan 2018 - PresentWoodland, CaliforniaHere, I oversaw industrial sales process, provided leadership in acquiring new customers, worked with R&D to expand offerings, and coordinated domestic and international food shows. • Provided visionary direction to a peak performing sales team consisting of three sales account managers and one customer service representative. Exceeded planned sales results by 12% while controlling a $25M departmental budget. • Partnered with sales and culinary teams to present creative ways of introducing ancient grains into products at CPG companies such as Mondelez, Clif Bar, Campbell, and General Mills.• Established partnerships with InHarvest growers to negotiate new contracts, building relationships with customers and promoting ancient and specialty grain crops.• Delivered support to Operations/Quality Assurance, including redefining supplier requirements, and ensuring alignment with the Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP).• Introduced wild rice as a new US-grown product in Turkey in collaboration with subject matter experts from the United States Department of Agriculture.
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Director Of Technical ServicesInharvest Apr 2016 - Dec 2017Woodland, CaliforniaIn this role, I delivered direction and expertise for the acquisition of Wild Rice Exchange by InHarvest, including the movement of all packaging lines and the standardization of both facilities. I managed a full spectrum of business operations, including operational optimization, quality assurance, food and occupational safety/maintenance, and human resources. • Improved OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) by upgrading preventative maintenance, implementing lean manufacturing, introducing best practices in resource utilization, resulting in a 15% improvement in manufacturing productivity.• Implemented quality and safety systems regulatory requirements to satisfy Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) certification and regulatory requirements. Earned the highest score for GFSI certification under BRC (British Retail Consortium) standards.• Evaluated and realigned food safety and quality processes for InHarvest; defined standard operating procedures and implemented a training program to ensure compliance with FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) standards.• Formulated employee enrichment and incentive programs, creating a dynamic work environment, and embracing employee ownership of the safety, quality, good manufacturing practices, and efficiency of production lines.
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Director Of OperationsIndian Harvest Oct 2011 - Mar 2016Woodland CaHere, I directed all aspects of Operations and Quality Assurance (QA), including managing two (2) operations shifts which blended and processed wild rice grains & legumes. I also established vendor approval process for all food ingredient suppliers and created technical data sheets (TDS) for all WRE products.• Represented WRE as the company ambassador at global trade shows, introducing innovative new products, and leveraging extensive supply chain and quality assurance expertise to solidify current and potential customer relationships.• Accelerated overall business growth and expansion by planning and introducing wild rice to the Swiss market, establishing an exclusive partnership with the largest wild rice importer in Switzerland, which continues to this day.
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Golnar Emam Education Details
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Bachelors Degree, Food Science
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