Fernando Gonzalez Vazquez
Moses Lake
Summary
Packaging Supervisor and Audit Coordinator with strong expertise in food safety, sanitation, and team leadership in food manufacturing. HACCP and PCQI certified with hands-on experience in sanitation execution, chemical approvals, audit readiness, and equipment sanitation verification. Proven ability to lead cleanups, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Packaging Supervisor
McCain Foods USA
Othello
04.2024 - Current
- Led sanitation cleanups in packaging, ensuring compliance with GMP and food safety standards
- Inspect equipment cleanliness and verify readiness prior to startup
- Train employees on sanitation, PPE, and safe chemical handling
- Drove team performance and safety culture while achieving production KPIs through MDI tools
- Partnered with sanitation, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve issues and enhance processes
Quality Audit Coordinator
McCain Foods USA
Othello
02.2023 - 04.2024
- Led internal, customer, and BRCGS audits, resulting in AA+ certification
- Led first MUI Halal certification, enabling entry into new market
- Re-certified plant for USDA Organic after lapse, restoring compliance
- Approved sanitation chemicals with vendors, ensuring compliance with SDS and regulations
- Supported ATP swabbing, microbiological verification, and water testing review
- Conducted sanitation inspections and led corrective actions for non-conformances
- Oversaw document control and audit tracking systems across the entire plant.Coordinated internal, customer, and BRCGS audits; achieved AA+ rating
- Approved sanitation chemicals with vendors, ensuring SDS and compliance
- Supported ATP swabbing, microbiological verification, and water testing review
- Conducted sanitation inspections and led corrective actions for non-conformances
- Managed document control and audit tracking systems, enhancing audit readiness across the plant
Organic Coordinator
Blue Bird Inc.
Wenatchee
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Developed and implemented the company’s first organic program across multiple sites
- Approved chemicals and ensured compliance with USDA NOP standards
- Prevented cross-contamination through sanitation and operational controls
- Conducted internal audits and prepared facilities for certification
Education
BBA - Agriculture & Food Business Economics
Washington State University
Pullman, WA12-2019
Skills
- HACCP & Food Safety Standards
- Sanitation Program Execution & Verification
- Organic Program Compliance (USDA & OTCO)
- Chemical Approvals & SDS Compliance
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA) & Corrective Actions
- Audit Readiness & Document Control
- ATP & Microbiological Validation
- Equipment Sanitation Inspections
- Pest Control Program Follow-Up
- Halal & Organic Sanitation Standards
- SAP, Intellex, Infinity QS, Access, AS/400
- Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint
- Training & Team Development
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
HACCP Certified
Timeline
Packaging Supervisor
McCain Foods USA
04.2024 - Current
Quality Audit Coordinator
McCain Foods USA
02.2023 - 04.2024
Organic Coordinator
Blue Bird Inc.
06.2021 - 12.2022
BBA - Agriculture & Food Business Economics
Washington State University