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Oxnard, Ca

Oakdale, Ca

Contract manufacturing and packaging, develops, manufactures, packages, and ships confections for contract customers. Chocolate and yogurt panning, sugar shell panning, toffee nuts, roasted nuts, tablet candy, jawbreakers. Product Development, Project Management and Regulatory Compliance Reformulated product resulted in largest branded national launch in company history generating 55 truckloads and 11 MM revenue in one quarter  Generated direct cost savings of over 250K annually due to value engineering, ingredient substitutions and alternate suppliers  Directed all product development, innovation, commercialization and regulatory compliance including cost savings initiatives, product formulation and process improvements. Developed and launched over 120 new items across branded and co-manufactured accounts with 75% value added products delivering on higher margins for company Led all product innovation presentations; built and maintained strong customer relationships with collaboration leading to better customization of individual products and meeting key objectives Served as technical expert for internal and external customers including reformulation on existing product to overcome operations challenges which resulted in 50% improvement in efficiencies Reverse engineered products to match flavors, colors and nutritional targets Created finished product documents utilizing Genesis and the CFR for labeling and claims compliance Managed lab, food technologist and lab technician Supported quality with BRC audit requirements, product issues and customer inquiries

Warrendale, Pa

Formulated products for Quality Improvement and cost savingsClassico Red Sauce Cheese Replacement project delivered 1.3 MM cost Heinz Homestyle Gravy - delivered over 80K in direct savings plus leverage and flexibility for procurement impacting multiple brands and factories.Nancy's Quiche butter replacement and formula consolidation - 200K potential savingsBench top through pilot plant and factory trials; support product launchScoped projects for savings potential: Delimex cheese replacement, Smart One's spinach reduction.Lead presentations and product cuttings with corporate brand managers and marketingManaged multiple projects including Frozen Soups dairy optimization, Frozen Dessert cream cheese replacement

Callery, Pa

Responsible for all Quality and R and D at this factory. Analytical testing of products, formulate and test bakery goods, managed holds, rework and customer complaints, created first HAACP plan, Initiated sample retention program. Improved processes for frozen yeast dough and puff pastry, improved product quality and shelf life and reduced returns. Re-formulated and improved existing products and developed 12 new product launches including cookie mix platforms, frozen cookies and a line of frozen turnovers.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Foods And Nutrition

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