Experience

Tampa Maid

• United States
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• VP of Food Safety and Quality

  • Nov 2022 - Present

  Lakeland, Florida, United States



McCain Foods

• Canada
• Food and Beverage Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Research and Development - US Potatoes, Canada and Latin America

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2021

  Oak Brook, Illinois, United States -Responsible for the development and launching of new potato products within the US, Canada and Pacific Rim markets. The team is responsible for investigating new and existing ingredients, trends, equipment and processes. -Provide leadership and strategic guidance to the development of a Latin America R&D team. The team is responsible for developing potato, appetizer and pizza products. Responsible for identifying if the product should be produced domestically, by a co-packer, or imported… Show more -Responsible for the development and launching of new potato products within the US, Canada and Pacific Rim markets. The team is responsible for investigating new and existing ingredients, trends, equipment and processes. -Provide leadership and strategic guidance to the development of a Latin America R&D team. The team is responsible for developing potato, appetizer and pizza products. Responsible for identifying if the product should be produced domestically, by a co-packer, or imported from another McCain factory elsewhere in the world. -Work with Innovation leadership teams, of both regions, to determine prioritization of projects and gate moves. All projects are managed through the Stage Gate process from ideation to launch.

• Director, Process Innovation - Americas

  • Feb 2012 - Aug 2014

  Othello, Wa -Provides expertise to Product Development and the Integrated Supply Chain for new technologies/process and their integration into current and new manufacturing process across McCain Foods operations in the Americas. -Responsible for investigating existing and emerging technologies to give McCain Foods a competitive advantage through new products, cost reduction or intellectual property. -Lead and manage the efficient transfer of technology/process to Manufacturing. Responsible for… Show more -Provides expertise to Product Development and the Integrated Supply Chain for new technologies/process and their integration into current and new manufacturing process across McCain Foods operations in the Americas. -Responsible for investigating existing and emerging technologies to give McCain Foods a competitive advantage through new products, cost reduction or intellectual property. -Lead and manage the efficient transfer of technology/process to Manufacturing. Responsible for implementing, building, and leading the Process Innovation-Americas group within McCain Foods Limited (Global organization).

• Sr Director of Research & Develoment, Potato and Vegetable

  • Jan 2009 - Feb 2012

  -Provides strategic direction and leadership for McCain Food Service and Retail branded products. Responsible for launching and championing new products within the brand strategy. -Work with National and Regional Chain accounts in the development, store tests, and launching of new products. Provide technical sales support to the Retail and Food Service divisions of our industry. -Member of Global Innovation and Technical councils for McCain Foods, which assist and provide direction and… Show more -Provides strategic direction and leadership for McCain Food Service and Retail branded products. Responsible for launching and championing new products within the brand strategy. -Work with National and Regional Chain accounts in the development, store tests, and launching of new products. Provide technical sales support to the Retail and Food Service divisions of our industry. -Member of Global Innovation and Technical councils for McCain Foods, which assist and provide direction and guidance for the various McCain Foods operating companies around the world. -Responsible for a 12 person department and a 2 million dollar annual operating budget.

• Sr. Director Operations Quality

  • 2008 - 2009

  Lisle, IL -Implemented and developed SOP’s, new quality initiatives, and specifications within the 10 McCain Foods USA processing plants. -Responsible for 3 direct reports and 10 Plant Quality Managers.

• Sr. Director Tech Servies

  • 2006 - 2008

  Lisle IL -Responsible for identifying cost saving, process optimization, and improved product quality initiatives within the 10 McCain Foods USA processing plants. -Implemented process and formula changes that equaled 10 million dollars of savings during one fiscal year. -Department provided research and direction on new processing equipment and technology. -Worked closely with engineering on capital projects. Established “Best Operating Practices” for new equipment. -Responsible for a 12… Show more -Responsible for identifying cost saving, process optimization, and improved product quality initiatives within the 10 McCain Foods USA processing plants. -Implemented process and formula changes that equaled 10 million dollars of savings during one fiscal year. -Department provided research and direction on new processing equipment and technology. -Worked closely with engineering on capital projects. Established “Best Operating Practices” for new equipment. -Responsible for a 12 person department.

• Sr. Director Reasearch & Development

  • 2005 - 2006

  Lisle, IL -Provided strategic direction and leadership for McCain Food Service and Retail branded products. -Launched and championed new products within the brand strategy. -Worked closely with National and Regional Chain accounts in the developing, store testing, and launching of new products. -Provided technical sales support to the Retail and Food Service divisions of McCain Foods. -Liaison between the corporate office and the technical resources.

• Director of Research and Development

  • 1997 - 2005

  Othello, Wa -Managed the development and implementation of all new products produced in four US factories. -Actively engaged in developing new products for the US and Asian markets, implementing formula and process changes, and optimizing current products and processes. -Wrote and implemented project procedures with marketing and sales departments. -Determined project objectives and priorities with marketing and sales. -Conducted Sensory panels using in-house resources and outside… Show more -Managed the development and implementation of all new products produced in four US factories. -Actively engaged in developing new products for the US and Asian markets, implementing formula and process changes, and optimizing current products and processes. -Wrote and implemented project procedures with marketing and sales departments. -Determined project objectives and priorities with marketing and sales. -Conducted Sensory panels using in-house resources and outside companies. -Worked closely with vendors on assigned projects and with Quality Assurance Department in the development of product specifications and standard operating procedures. -Helped in the design of a new 4,000 sq. ft. R&D facility.

• Manager of Research and Development

  • 1996 - 1997

  Othello, WA

• Project Manage in Research& Development

  • 1994 - 1996

  Othello, WA -Developed and presented new product concepts and proposals. -Worked with internal and external resources to conduct basic potato research. -Managed product development projects utilizing internal and external resources. -Designed and implemented project experimentation. Explored process improvement for new and existing products. -Assisted in the technical training of sales force. -Managed two technicians.

• Food Scientist

  • 1993 - 1994

  Othello, WA -Developed new and innovative potato products in conjunction with marketing and/or customers. -Conducted bench-top research and coordinated all aspects of plant scale tests. -Translated project objectives into experimental format and developed experimental methodologies. -Conducted and evaluated sensory testing. -Worked in conjunction with batter and flavor vendors to developed batter and flavor formulations. -Conducted needed analytical tests on products. -Developed… Show more -Developed new and innovative potato products in conjunction with marketing and/or customers. -Conducted bench-top research and coordinated all aspects of plant scale tests. -Translated project objectives into experimental format and developed experimental methodologies. -Conducted and evaluated sensory testing. -Worked in conjunction with batter and flavor vendors to developed batter and flavor formulations. -Conducted needed analytical tests on products. -Developed technical relationship with customers. -Organized product presentations/cuttings with sales force. -Supervised lab technicians.



Nestlé

• Switzerland
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Technologist

  • 1991 - 1993

  Spingville, Utah -Supported the Stouffer's Frozen Foods in scaled-up bench-top recipes to production size. -Monitored recipe compliance by production. -Wrote new recipes and improved upon old recipes in conjunction with Product Development. -Performed production tests necessary for recipe start-ups. -Conducted value analysis tests on products and ingredients when necessary. -Coordinated product tests with other departments.

• Quality Assurance Inspector

  • 1991 - 1992

  Springville, UT -Monitored and maintained company and USDA food processing standards. -Established and maintained a productive and interactive relationship with USDA representatives. -Assisted in chemical and bacteriological analysis of food and equipment.