Brian Crittendon
Brawley,CA
Summary
Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record at The Elmore Co. / ECCo II / Desert Sky Farms, excelling in quality assurance and team collaboration. Spearheaded food safety initiatives, enhancing compliance and fostering a culture of safety. Adept at decision-making and staff training, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the company's.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
Bennett Glass
01.2025 - 07.2025
- Engaged with team members to gather feedback on operational challenges and solutions.
- Monitored inventory levels to ensure adequate supply for daily operations.
Food Safety Manager
The Elmore Co. / ECCo II / Desert Sky Farms
Brawley, CA
08.2009 - 12.2024
- Developed and implemented food safety protocols to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Conducted regular audits of production facilities to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Trained staff on food handling procedures and safety best practices to promote a culture of safety.
- Managed supplier quality assessments to maintain high standards for incoming ingredients and materials.
- Analyzed incident reports and trends to drive continuous improvement in food safety initiatives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to update and improve food safety management systems.
- Increased employee awareness on food safety practices by conducting regular training sessions and workshops.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively, evaluating their performance based on predefined criteria related to food safety standards.
- Increased company-wide commitment to food safety culture by fostering an environment that prioritized open dialogue around improvements and challenges faced in this area.
- Identified non-conforming food products and led decision-making process for disposition based on risk to food safety and quality.
- Mandated compliance to regulatory, customer and corporate standards and led and participated in food safety audits.
- Adapted to shifting priorities and aligned food safety activities to meet organizational goals.
- Collaborated closely with senior leadership to establish organizational food safety goals, aligning resources and efforts effectively towards these objectives.
- Streamlined audit processes by creating detailed checklists for inspections, leading to consistent evaluations across the board.
- Monitored industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to food safety, keeping the organization at the forefront of best practices and innovation.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging employees to actively participate in identifying potential gaps or areas for enhancement in existing food safety processes.
- Conducted root cause analysis for any identified non-conformance events, leading to effective implementation of preventive action plans in future operations.
- Developed and maintained a robust food safety management system, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on food safety regulations and best practices, ensuring continuous compliance within the organization.
- Ensured proper documentation of all activities related to food safety management systems, facilitating smooth audits from external regulatory bodies as needed.
Skills
- Operations oversight
- Quality assurance
- Operations management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Decision-making
- Staff training/development
- Employee relations
- Effective leader
- Relationship building
- Data management
- Policy development and enforcement
Accomplishments
Over 20 years of experience in the agricultural field.
Managed crews to weed and thin fields.
Managed and trained individuals to daily inspect agricultural areas.
Train the trainer in California Department of Pesticide Regulations, heat Illness and safety.
30 hour certification in OSHA.
Timeline
Director of Operations
Bennett Glass
01.2025 - 07.2025
Food Safety Manager
The Elmore Co. / ECCo II / Desert Sky Farms
08.2009 - 12.2024