Experience

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  Silliker laboratory

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1991

  Supervisor of diagnostics, microbiology
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  Osi group

  May 1992 - now

  I am providing strategic leadership and expertise within the Global Quality Assurance functional area. by offering strategic input to the conceptualization, development, and modification of global QA strategies and policies. I have a primary responsibility to develop strategies that convert global QA policies into operationally effective programs and plans at the zone, country and plant levels. Independently, I conceptualize the training, human, and capital resources required to operationalize QA policies with global impacts across varied regulatory frameworks. Show less I ensure an effective Food Safety and Quality management system, in compliance with international market legislation, regulatory compliance and customer expectations. I lead the development, implementation and maintenance of the Quality Food Safety strategy for the Business Group in Europe and provide expertise to the Quality and Food Safety function Europe.I define, develop and implementation of best in class Technical Standards and Quality Policies, serves as an OSI Group representative on customer, industry and government food safety committees. I foster global alignment and collaboration through participation on the Global Food Safety Quality Council and through sharing wisdom and experience. I develop key professional relationships customers, academia, authorities and industry associations.I lead the Corporate Quality Assurance Department and execute talent management plans and strategies to attract, develop and retain a highly skilled and engaged quality team. Show less By providing strategic leadership and expertise to the Quality Assurance function in the Americas Zone, I lead and direct the Corporation's Quality Assurance programs addressing food safety, compliance, customer product specification, OSI standards and government regulations. I oversee the development, implementation and maintenance of the Corporation's Quality Assurance and food safety strategic plan for OSI Group companies in the Americas Zone and provide direction in all matters related to compliance with local, state and federal food safety regulations. I serve as OSI Group representative on customer, industry and government food safety committees. I foster global alignment and collaboration through participation on the Global Food Safety Quality Council and develop and implement best in class food safety and quality solutions to novel and complex problems. I lead the Corporate Quality Assurance Department. Show less

  • Vice President Global QA Operations

    Apr 2021 - now

  • Director Quality and Regulatory Affairs Europe

    Jan 2018 - Apr 2021

  • Vice President North America Food Safety and Quality

    May 2012 - Jan 2018

  • AVP Food Protection

    Jan 2009 - May 2012

  • Plant Manager

    May 2006 - Jan 2009

  • Director, Quality Assurance

    Sept 2003 - May 2006

  • Quality Manager

    May 1992 - Aug 2003