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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Director of Quality and R&D with over 10 years of service with the Food Manufacturing Industry, ensuring the highest standards through Food Safety and Quality Systems. Cross-functionally supports Sales, Production, and Operations to provide premium customer service. Bridges communication gaps with Stakeholders, Executives, and Warehouse Teams. Drives change through progressive innovation in programs and processes that support modern technology and greater efficiency. Builds strategic networks with Vendors, Suppliers, and Regulating Bodies to ensure product availability, support, and best pricing. Exhibits strong business acumen through budgets, forecasting, planning, data research, and trend analysis. Drives Continuous Improvement through Root Cause Analysis as well as Corrective & Preventive Actions. Contributes to enhanced company culture through hands-on leadership and employee support. KEY QUALIFICATIONS FDA, USDA Compliance Organic, Allergens Raw Material & Finished Goods Meat: Pork, Poultry, Beef Food Safety Quality Systems Quality Assurance (QA) Quality Control (QC) Product Development Research & Development (R&D) Supply Chain & Logistics Operations Management Sanitation & Housekeeping GMP, GLP, SOP Certificate of Analysis (COA) Regulatory Compliance Audits & Specifications Low Acid Canned Foods High Pressure Pasteurization Thermal Processing Sensory Testing Contaminants Nonconformance Change Management EHS & HR Functions HACCP, SQF, BRC, GFSI Key Account Managements Business Development Vendor Negotiations Strategic Networking Infrastructure & Plant Design
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