Jesica Flores
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Kevin Knowles
I had the great pleasure of working, at first with and then under, Jesica's leadership for over two years. We met perhaps the biggest challenge of my professional career to date--the transformation of a small food manufacturing company into that of a world-class organization. By the time we were done, we had led that company through the entire certifying process for a globally-recognized food safety and quality standard: SQF. Industry leaders agreed it would take us no less than two years--we were done in fifteen months. Jesica is an adept and tenacious leader. She is relentless in her pursuit of excellence. However, one thing about her nature has never left my remembrance after the several years since other opportunities took us in separate directions: she never lost sight of the value of each and every human being around her all while never losing sight of the mission. From this I learned that it is possible to be a "big picture" thinker while keeping a keen eye on the details. I would relish the opportunity to work with Jesica again.
Marci Navarro
I have had the opportunity of working with Jesica and although she didn’t report to me directly, she was very prompt and always completed my requests/assignments timely and accurately. She is a very organized individual; I had the opportunity to see firsthand and take advantage of the very user friendly data base she put together for the HACCP plan and all relevant documentation. Her Lawson, ms word and excel proficiency will be a great asset to any organization.
Kevin Knowles
I had the great pleasure of working, at first with and then under, Jesica's leadership for over two years. We met perhaps the biggest challenge of my professional career to date--the transformation of a small food manufacturing company into that of a world-class organization. By the time we were done, we had led that company through the entire certifying process for a globally-recognized food safety and quality standard: SQF. Industry leaders agreed it would take us no less than two years--we were done in fifteen months. Jesica is an adept and tenacious leader. She is relentless in her pursuit of excellence. However, one thing about her nature has never left my remembrance after the several years since other opportunities took us in separate directions: she never lost sight of the value of each and every human being around her all while never losing sight of the mission. From this I learned that it is possible to be a "big picture" thinker while keeping a keen eye on the details. I would relish the opportunity to work with Jesica again.
Marci Navarro
I have had the opportunity of working with Jesica and although she didn’t report to me directly, she was very prompt and always completed my requests/assignments timely and accurately. She is a very organized individual; I had the opportunity to see firsthand and take advantage of the very user friendly data base she put together for the HACCP plan and all relevant documentation. Her Lawson, ms word and excel proficiency will be a great asset to any organization.
Kevin Knowles
I had the great pleasure of working, at first with and then under, Jesica's leadership for over two years. We met perhaps the biggest challenge of my professional career to date--the transformation of a small food manufacturing company into that of a world-class organization. By the time we were done, we had led that company through the entire certifying process for a globally-recognized food safety and quality standard: SQF. Industry leaders agreed it would take us no less than two years--we were done in fifteen months. Jesica is an adept and tenacious leader. She is relentless in her pursuit of excellence. However, one thing about her nature has never left my remembrance after the several years since other opportunities took us in separate directions: she never lost sight of the value of each and every human being around her all while never losing sight of the mission. From this I learned that it is possible to be a "big picture" thinker while keeping a keen eye on the details. I would relish the opportunity to work with Jesica again.
Marci Navarro
I have had the opportunity of working with Jesica and although she didn’t report to me directly, she was very prompt and always completed my requests/assignments timely and accurately. She is a very organized individual; I had the opportunity to see firsthand and take advantage of the very user friendly data base she put together for the HACCP plan and all relevant documentation. Her Lawson, ms word and excel proficiency will be a great asset to any organization.
Kevin Knowles
I had the great pleasure of working, at first with and then under, Jesica's leadership for over two years. We met perhaps the biggest challenge of my professional career to date--the transformation of a small food manufacturing company into that of a world-class organization. By the time we were done, we had led that company through the entire certifying process for a globally-recognized food safety and quality standard: SQF. Industry leaders agreed it would take us no less than two years--we were done in fifteen months. Jesica is an adept and tenacious leader. She is relentless in her pursuit of excellence. However, one thing about her nature has never left my remembrance after the several years since other opportunities took us in separate directions: she never lost sight of the value of each and every human being around her all while never losing sight of the mission. From this I learned that it is possible to be a "big picture" thinker while keeping a keen eye on the details. I would relish the opportunity to work with Jesica again.
Marci Navarro
I have had the opportunity of working with Jesica and although she didn’t report to me directly, she was very prompt and always completed my requests/assignments timely and accurately. She is a very organized individual; I had the opportunity to see firsthand and take advantage of the very user friendly data base she put together for the HACCP plan and all relevant documentation. Her Lawson, ms word and excel proficiency will be a great asset to any organization.
Credentials
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Advanced SQF Practitioner
SQF InstituteOct, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Internal Food Safety Auditor
EurofinsJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Root Cause Analysis
EurofinsJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Environmental Monitoring Program
EurofinsMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Environmental Monitoring for Manufacturing
EurofinsMay, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Foreign Supplier Verification Programs
Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA)Aug, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Preventive Controls for Human Foods
Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA)Dec, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Implementing SQF Systems (Post-Farm Gate)
SQF InstituteOct, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Implementing SQF Systems
Eurofins GroupApr, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Principles of Internal Auditing
Eurofins GroupJan, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
HACCP Certified and SOP Principles
University of MarylandMar, 2001- Nov, 2024 -
International Meat Inspection Food Safety
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Texas Food Manager
Learn2ServeMar, 2017- Nov, 2024 -
Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED
American Heart Association | American Stroke AssociationJun, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
ServSafe
ANSIOct, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Professional Food Manager and Basic HACCP Certification
Mak-Bea LaboratoryAug, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
HACCP Certification
Professional Food Safety LTD -
Seafood HACCP
Association of Food and Drug Officials
Experience
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Freshpet
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United States
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Manufacturing
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Supplier Quality Engineer
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May 2022 - Present
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Neighbors, LLC
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United States
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Food Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Quality Assurance, Food Nutrition and Innovations
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Nov 2021 - Aug 2022
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Operations Plant Manager
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May 2019 - Aug 2022
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Terrasoul Superfoods
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Operations
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Nov 2018 - May 2019
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Senior Director of Operations
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Sep 2018 - May 2019
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Director of Operations
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Sep 2017 - May 2019
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Production Manager
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Aug 2016 - May 2019
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NPIC
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United States
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Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Production
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Sep 2015 - Aug 2016
Managed the daily production planning, operations and maintenance of a 24/7 161,000 square foot SQF level 2 certified pet treat manufacturing facility.
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Food Safety Manager
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Sep 2014 - Sep 2015
Implemented and managed the facilities food safety plan, including all supporting pre-requisite programs such as SOP’s, SSOP’s, GMP’s. Responsible for the sanitation and safety departments.
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Red Rock Foods, LLC
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Food Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Analyst / HACCP Coordinator
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Jul 2013 - Sep 2014
Implemented and managed the facilities HACCP plan, including all supporting pre-requisite programs such as SOP’s, SSOP’s, GMP’s. Created and processed all labels including label submissions through USDA. Implemented and managed the facilities HACCP plan, including all supporting pre-requisite programs such as SOP’s, SSOP’s, GMP’s. Created and processed all labels including label submissions through USDA.
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Chipotle Mexican Grill
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager
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Aug 2012 - Jul 2013
Managed the daily operations of a free standing location. Responsible for all training, hiring and upholding restaurant standards. Managed the daily operations of a free standing location. Responsible for all training, hiring and upholding restaurant standards.
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Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc.
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United States
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Restaurants
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300 - 400 Employee
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Commissary General Manager - (Commissary Operations CLOSED)
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Mar 2011 - Feb 2012
Managed the daily production operations of a 30,000 square foot USDA/FDA manufacturing facility servicing 105 stores in seven states. Managed the daily production operations of a 30,000 square foot USDA/FDA manufacturing facility servicing 105 stores in seven states.
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Earthbound Farm
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United States
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Food Production
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100 - 200 Employee
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Production Supervisor
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Jun 2010 - Mar 2011
Managed the daily manufacturing production operations for 8 packaging lines to insure schedule attainment and adequate units per minute as well as high quality. Managed the daily manufacturing production operations for 8 packaging lines to insure schedule attainment and adequate units per minute as well as high quality.
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Lunds & Byerlys
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Manager
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Jun 2008 - May 2010
Managed the daily manufacturing production operations in an 118,000 square foot USDA/FDA union manufacturing facility servicing 21 local retail grocery store locations. Managed the daily manufacturing production operations in an 118,000 square foot USDA/FDA union manufacturing facility servicing 21 local retail grocery store locations.
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Einstein Noah Restaurant Group, Inc.
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United States
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Restaurants
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300 - 400 Employee
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Manufacturing Operations Support Manager
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Mar 1996 - Jan 2009
Manufacturing Operations Support Manager, Lakewood, CO Operational and systems support manager to six manufacturing plants; responsible for the systems administration of the company ERP operating software. Coordinated all communications as liaison between manufacturing facilities and retail locations. Account manager for all licensee, franchisee and third party customers. General Manager, Denver, CO Managed the daily production operations of a 10,000 square foot USDA/FDA manufacturing facility servicing 83 stores in five states. Responsible for the company’s e-commerce operations in all 50 states and for HACCP plan revisions. General Manager, Phoenix, AZ Managed the daily production operations of a 5,000 square foot USDA/FDA manufacturing facility servicing 21 local retail locations.
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Education
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2009 - 2011
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts, Business Management
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