Sharon K. K. Beals Email & Phone Number

Kannapolis, North Carolina, Us

Our story began with a commitment to our sister company, WISEcode, to provide nutrient data for the most comprehensive & accurate nutrition database globally. This involved testing over 4,000 food ingredients for 150+ data points; some of which had never been measured before at a limit of detection far beyond industry standard. We were driven by the realization that the analytical capability & expertise needed did not exist. So, we did something bold & built it ourselves to meet WISEcode rigorous standards.

Kearney, Missouri, Us

So excited to be the first Executive Director of WMIN. It's my time to give back to an industry that has been my life for the last 4+ decades. Our mission is to make achieving the powerful benefits of gender diversity a shared goal in the meat and poultry industries. The Women’s Meat Industry Network (WMIN) has been formed by a group of female leaders in the meat and poultry sectors who are passionate about education, development, promotion and retention of women in these industries. The group is not exclusive to women, but open to anyone with an interest in promoting its values.What is WMIN? A cross-sector group of smart, talented women looking to develop both professionally and personally in an industry that is traditionally male dominated. We are a network to connect people who share the passion of helping women flourish within the meat and poultry industries.Why WMIN? Women want to be successful, yet a variety of barriers slow progress and limit opportunities within our industry. This often results in talent leaving not only organizations, but the entire industry. Women leaders are willing to bring along other women, but the right infrastructure (mentoring, support from leadership, etc.) has not existed. So much of the work has been individual and one-off. WMIN is an organization that is building the infrastructure for all levels and roles within the meat and poultry industries.

Saginaw, Tx, Us

Responsible for Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Compliance Functions for 6 USDA/FDA manufacturing sites.

Rosemont, Il, Us

Responsible for the Stockyards manufacturing sites (meat and seafood) in addition to managing all the suppliers for US Foods and their customers.

Mississauga, On, Ca

Oversaw all the manufacturing sites for Maple Leaf Foods (Slaughter, Further processing)

Mississauga, On, Ca

Recruited by MLF after the 2008 recall to lead the Food Safety and Quality team. At the time, MLF encompassed multiple business units including Canada Bread. Title changed in 2014 when MLF consolidated business units - role and responsibilities did not change.

Responsible for all aspects of Technical Services for Smithfield Packing.

Springdale, Ar, Us

Tyson brought me to Springdale to manage Regulatory Compliance for the 120+ Tyson facilities.

started as Director Consumer Products FSQA and was the AVP of FSQA until Tyson acquisition. After the Foodbrands acquisition, I started the newly created Regulatory position within Fresh Meats before being promoted to the AVP role.

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Responsible for Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory Compliance for 4 facilities including the operation in Linares, Mexico.

Atlanta, Georgia, Us

Started off as an on-site roast beef Inspector and promoted steadily to lead the Food Safety Quality team at Arby's corporate.

Munster, In, Us

First job out of college. Benefitted tremendously from being exposed to different cultures and personalities.

B. Sc., Human Nutrition And Foods

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