Auril Villafan
Merced
Summary
Results-driven Production Supervisor and Quality Assurance professional with 5+ years of experience in USDA-regulated food manufacturing environments. Proven ability to lead teams, enforce HACCP and GMP standards, and work closely with USDA to ensure compliance, product integrity, and audit readiness. Strong background in overseeing production operations, verifying raw ingredients, and ensuring finished products meet high standards for safety, quality, and consistency. Combines hands-on laboratory testing experience with a passion for delivering products that not only meet regulatory requirements but also achieve excellent flavor, texture, and overall consumer satisfaction. Known for driving corrective actions, improving processes, and collaborating across operations, QA, and sanitation teams to deliver safe, high-quality, and consistently great-tasting food in fast-paced environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Assurance Lab Technician
Diamond Pet Foods
Ripon, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Conduct laboratory testing on raw ingredients and finished products, including mycotoxin analysis (Aflatoxin, Vomitoxin, Fumonisins, Zearalenone)
- Review raw ingredients and verify they meet quality and food safety specifications before use in production
- Ensure Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed on the production floor and within lab processes
- Evaluate test results and support product release decisions to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards
- Identify non-conformities and collaborate with production teams to implement corrective actions
- Maintain accurate QA documentation to support audits, traceability, and regulatory compliance
- Perform routine inspections to ensure adherence to food safety programs and quality specifications
- Verified correct formulas (ingredients) are use to each product ran
Production Supervisor
Foster Farms
Livingston, CA
06.2021 - 05.2025
- Supervised daily production operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated workflow among team members, enhancing productivity and efficiency across shifts.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and optimized resource utilization.
- Trained new employees on equipment operation and safety protocols, fostering a culture of safety.
- Monitored production data and quality metrics using SAP to support decision-making and continuous improvement
- Ensured accurate documentation and maintained audit readiness at all times
Assistant Production Supervisor
Foster Farms
Livingston, CA
02.2020 - 06.2021
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline production schedules and optimize resource allocation.
- Facilitated communication between management and staff, fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.
- Performed inspections, documentation, and inventory tracking using ERP/WMS systems
- Supported production flow while ensuring compliance with food safety and quality procedure
Education
Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ07-2028
High School Diploma -
Central Valley High School
Ceres, CA06-2018
Skills
- Food Safety & Quality Assurance (HACCP, GMP, USDA)
- Production Supervision & Team Leadership
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (QA, Operations, Sanitation)
- SOP Enforcement & Process Verification
- Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA)
- Food Safety Culture & Continuous Improvement
- Raw Ingredient Verification & Supplier Quality
- Finished Product Evaluation & Quality Control
- Laboratory Testing & Mycotoxin Analysis
- Audit Readiness & Regulatory Compliance
- Training, Coaching & Employee Development
- SAP & ERP Systems (Data Tracking & Reporting)
- Production Operations & Process Optimization
- Data Analysis & QA Reporting
- Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis
Timeline
Quality Assurance Lab Technician
Diamond Pet Foods
05.2025 - Current
Production Supervisor
Foster Farms
06.2021 - 05.2025
Assistant Production Supervisor
Foster Farms
02.2020 - 06.2021
Business Management
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Central Valley High School