 Created quality packaging and finished product checklists to ensure quality standards are being met Investigated process challenges and make recommendations for to achieve optimum quality within limits of equipment capabilities Coordinated with Compliance and Marketing Departments to review new and revised product labels to ensure adherence with state requirements Collaborated with Customer Service to review, track, investigate and report customer feedback Coordinate scale calibration and certification in accordance with County requirements Worked with METRC team to implement production batch sheets for new line of product to track and create visibility

 Responsible for quality and food safety standards for raw materials and finished products; develop, implement and maintain quality and food safety standards in accordance with FDA requirements Manage quality records and registrations for internal and third-party audits Develop and implement Food Safety Plan to meet Food Safety Modernization Act requirements Manage a team of three quality technicians, whom are responsible for calibration, verification and documentation of critical points within warehouse, manufacturing and packaging process Work cross-functionally with production and warehouse teams for continuous system and policy improvement

 Responsible for quality and safety standards for all products, develop and implement quality and food safety standards Develop and implement companywide training as it relates to GMP's, Food Safety and HACCP.  Develop and review quality and safety policies and manage audits from internal, third party and customers. Partner with the plant leadership team to recommend solutions for problems or changes in procedure.  Active part of management team, develop and mentor junior team members, ensure development of skills, participate in strategic planning and ensured continuous process improvement in scope of responsibilities.

Responsible for all operational procedures, policies, collaborating with management team, which included: Developed and maintained operational practice and document all policies and procedures Established and implemented Bill of Materials for finished products Accountable for packaging material receipt at co-packing facilities Directed and developed co-packers; Production planning, ingredient sourcing, quality assurance, cost reduction  Supervised the processing, inspecting, and shipping customer orders Oversaw cold storage facility inventory and organization Supported new lines of business (customer on boarding)

 Defined, implemented and managed the Vendor Approval Program, working cross functionally with R&D, Sourcing, Planning, QA Raw Materials, Microbiology and Technical team members Identified and provided continuous improvement and training of team members on Vendor Approval Program to comply with regulatory and customer requirements Maintained vendor and ingredient documentation and certification requirements for new and existing vendors  Managed raw material specification requirements for a wide range of products; oversaw new specification creation, working closely with other Quality departments Point of contact for Sourcing, R&D, QA Raw Materials and plant personnel to develop specifications or resolve raw material issues  Developed and maintained raw material specifications in Oracle including Raw Material receipt inspection tests, shelf life and storage condition parameters Developed and managed a team of Food Technologists

 Developed, implemented and managed programs including raw material receiving, allergen control and recall/traceability. Conducted training with warehouse and production personnel to achieve and sustain improvements in document and material management Supported Supplier Management Program with supplier and product approvals, including plant and warehouse audits Communicated directly with customers, managed and shared feedback with the team Managed internal pest control program and coordinated with outside company Assisted plant team in new program implementation and training to sustain improvements Participated in Customer, Food Safety, Organic and Kosher audits Supervised Quality Assurance Lab and a team of Technicians Participated in Leadership training

• Supervised quality technicians, day-to-day raw material documentation, receiving, testing, tracking and training on new materials. Responsible for all quality control measures for all production activities• Developed and implemented company-wide policies including raw material tracking, training of staff, raw material specifications and receiving checklists• Maintained internal product specifications for new product and ensured all finished product and packaging compliance• Assisted in all aspects of product traceability, maintained files and documentation for regulatory and customer audits• Worked on new product development, redevelopment of existing items for cost reduction or product improvement• Assisted R&D with test batches on a production level