Leading the Quality department in a major food processing company

December 01 to Present Quality Control / Assurance Manager
Two Chefs On A Roll, Inc. Torrance, CA, USA

Defined goals and KPIs for the QC department.
Administered the QC Budget.
Selected and hired personnel for the QC department
Directly supervised a team of 20 employees (QC Employees, Lab technicians and Sanitation crew).
Trained the whole production crew (~220 employees) for GMP compliance.
Trained production supervisors to HACCP and process control.
Developed HACCP plans.
Developed SOPs, SSOPs, and maintained quality documentation.
Designed and implemented company wide management systems such as:
- Hold and release program
- Allergen program
- Continuous improvement system (internal complaint system)
- Customer complaint system
- Finished product specifications database
Evaluated and maintained a safe and efficient manufacturing environment.
Performed internal audits and audited copackers and suppliers.

December 99 to 01 Quality Control Supervisor
Two Chefs On A Roll, Inc Torrance, CA, USA

Organized and administered the QC laboratory quality assurance tests according to company policy and client standards.
Implemented HACCP plans.
Planned and implemented a master cleaning program for the sanitation team.
Created various computerized tools to improve production and maintenance efficiencies.
Performed pre-op and in-process inspections.