Patricia C. Email and Phone Number

Thank you for visiting my professional snapshot 🌼As a dedicated and results-driven Quality and Food Safety Leader with over 20 years of experience, I specialize in managing food safety, compliance, and operational excellence across retail, co-manufacturing, and multi-unit food manufacturing environments. My passion lies in driving improvements, fostering innovation, and ensuring the highest standards in food quality and safety. I have a proven track record of leading teams to achieve measurable results, reduce non-compliance incidents, and enhance customer satisfaction. Through strategic planning, continuous process improvement, and a focus on regulatory adherence, I strive to create environments that support both operational efficiency and a culture of food safety & quality.Key Accomplishments:✅15% Reduction in Non-Compliance Incidents: Led the implementation of enhanced food safety protocols, reducing audit non-compliance by 15%.✅20% Improvement in Product Quality: Introduced rigorous quality control measures, leading to a 20% reduction in customer complaints over 12 months.✅Enhanced Shelf Life: Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize preservative methods, resulting in a 15% increase in shelf life for key product lines.✅Successful SQF Certification: Managed the transition from BRC to SQF certification, achieving a 95% score and setting a new standard for quality and safety.✅20% Improvement in Operational Efficiency: Led a major operational turnaround project, improving efficiency by 30% while delivering on time and under budget.✅New Product Launches: Drove product innovation, successfully launching over 30 new pet food products, including freeze-dried and IQF varieties, which enhanced market competitiveness.✅Risk Management & Compliance Excellence: Led successful audits, achieving zero violations and driving a culture of continuous improvement across all sites.Specialties: • Food Safety & Quality Management • SQF Certification & Compliance • Aseptic & Thermal Processing • Retail, Co-Manufacturing & Manufacturing Ops • Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency • Risk Assessment & Mitigation • Regulatory Compliance (FDA, USDA, etc.) • Product Development & Innovation • Team Leadership & Training Development • Vendor & Supplier Quality Assurance • Software Engineering & Process Automation • ERP Systems & Data Analysis