ASHLEY COLLINS
Denver,CO
Summary
Dedicated food safety professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Versed in different aspects of the manufacturing process from raw material to finished goods.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
National Senior Manager of Supplier Food Safety & Quality
HelloFresh Corporate Office
05.2019 - Current
- Manage 1500+ suppliers, contract manufacturers and third parties (3PLs) for multiple brands under HelloFresh's umbrella. Responsible for supplier risk assessments, regulatory / GFSI compliance, supplier audits, customer complaints and foreign supplier verification programs.
- Improved team performance by providing comprehensive training and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Manage large-scale projects and introduced new systems, tools, and processes to achieve challenging objectives.
Business Development / GFSI Consultant
Ashley Collins Food Industry Consultant
06.2017 - 04.2023
- Assisted clients in navigating complex industry challenges, offering expert guidance and strategic recommendations.
- Developed multiple food manufacturing companies to become GFSI certified by training, coaching and managing facilities as SQF / BRC support coordinator.
- Improved client satisfaction by effectively managing multiple projects and consistently meeting deadlines.
Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Sukhi's Gourmet Indian Foods
02.2018 - 03.2019
- Responsible for food safety, sanitation, research & development and co-manufacturing sites.
- Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
- Strengthened internal controls by reviewing existing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Director of Quality Assurance
True Fresh HPP & True Food Innovation
01.2016 - 06.2017
- True Fresh HPP was a startup High Pressure Pasteurization (HPP) tolling company that also partnered with True Food Innovation that worked with contract manufacturers supplying major retail stores with ready to eat meals.
- My responsibilities were creating all internal processes and validating our pasteurization step for juice, meat, salsa, and dips categories
- Directed quality assurance teams, shortened validation turnaround times and reduced customer complaints.
Senior Quality Assurance & Sanitation Manager
JBS USA
08.2014 - 01.2016
- JBS was a case ready operation for beef, pork and poultry that supplied all regional Kroger stores. Some of my responsibilities were internal food safety, sanitation, SQF compliance, food safety / humane audits at JBS's slaughterhouses and suppliers.
- Streamlined sanitation processes through the development of efficient cleaning schedules and procedures.
- Enhanced food safety by conducting regular inspections and ensuring compliance with local regulations.
Quality Assurance Manager
Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market Inc (Tesco)
06.2007 - 08.2014
- Fresh and Easy I was responsible for all food safety, sanitation, audits, and supplier approvals for 3 facilities that produced various categories of finished products. Meat, salads, deserts, juice, and ready to eat meals.
- Championed all legal, food safety, USDA, FDA and QMS programs up to the highest standard to meet BRC and Tesco requirements.
- Reduced defects in products by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing comprehensive QA processes and procedures.
- Assisted in developing company policies regarding sanitation practices, aligning with industry guidelines for best results.
Education
Food Science
Cal Poly State University
Pomona, CASkills
- Lean Six Sigma
- Talent development
- Data-driven decision-making
- Risk assessments & problem solving
- USDA / FDA regulatory compliance
- Partnership development
Certification
- HACCP Certified (General, Meat, Juice, Fish, Pet Food)
- PCQI Certified
- GFSI certified to perform 3rd party audits (SQF, BRC and Primus)
- Foreign Supplier Verification Program (FSVP)
Timeline
National Senior Manager of Supplier Food Safety & Quality
HelloFresh Corporate Office
05.2019 - Current
Director of Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Sukhi's Gourmet Indian Foods
02.2018 - 03.2019
Business Development / GFSI Consultant
Ashley Collins Food Industry Consultant
06.2017 - 04.2023
Director of Quality Assurance
True Fresh HPP & True Food Innovation
01.2016 - 06.2017
Senior Quality Assurance & Sanitation Manager
JBS USA
08.2014 - 01.2016
Quality Assurance Manager
Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Market Inc (Tesco)
06.2007 - 08.2014
Food Science
Cal Poly State University