JAVIER ZEGARRA
Stockton
Summary
Offering over 20 years of experience in the Food Industry, I possess a strong management background and extensive knowledge of Food Safety regulations and quality systems. Throughout my career, I have consistently showcased an unwavering commitment to compliance with industry standards and the implementation of effective strategies to improve food safety practices. My expertise includes supervising the implementation of quality control measures, conducting comprehensive inspections, and training staff on optimal practices. I prioritize maintaining the utmost level of food safety and quality standards while concurrently driving operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Food Safety Consultant / Auditor
BDS Consulting Group, LLC
01.2020 - Current
- Maintained communication with quality control team members and shared safety information and training documents.
- Explored food safety innovation in terms of technology, people, processes and systems.
- Monitored finished packaging for appearance and food safety and recommended corrective actions and improvements.
- Sought diversity of thought and worked to solve food safety problems, overcome challenges and innovate.
- Partnered with operations and packaging departments and verified packaging materials and finished goods met company quality and safety standards.
- Developed extensions and improvements to food product lines.
Technical Sales Manager, North America
Stepac USA
05.2019 - 10.2022
- Managed a $15 million flexographic printed roll stock business portfolio involving pricing, art design and approval, printing operations scheduling, and post-sale technical visits
- Develop and strengthen business relationships with assigned partners
- Identify, target, recruit, train, and new in-region partners
- Liaise with Sales Executives, Marketing, and Product Training teams to ensure partners are aware of the company's capabilities and differentiators
- Execute partner objectives set by partner and regional management including quota retirement
Food Safety Auditor
Primus Labs, SCS, WQS
01.2012 - 12.2019
- Subcontractor auditor for leading companies for the fresh produce industry
- Field and Harvest crew audits
- Packinghouses and Processing Plants audits
- Evaluate if the implemented system guarantees the safety of the foods included in the plan
Food Safety Consultant / Lead Auditor
A-1 Food Safety Solutions, LLC
01.2012 - 05.2019
- Providing expertise in food safety, Development and implementation of GFSI scheme (PGFS, SQF, BRC, Global G.A.P.), planning and consulting, HACCP, hazard analysis, food science, food technology, food quality assurance and quality control, and related expertise to a wide variety of clients
- In addition to HACCP-specific training, this consultant has developed and delivered customized training to client companies
Food Safety Consultant / Lead Auditor
A-1 Food Safety Solutions, LLC
01.2012 - 05.2019
- Providing expertise in food safety, Development and implementation of GFSI scheme (PGFS, SQF, BRC, Global G.A.P.), planning and consulting, HACCP, hazard analysis, food science, food technology, food quality assurance and quality control, and related expertise to a wide variety of clients
- In addition to HACCP-specific training, this consultant has developed and delivered customized training to client companies
Food Safety Director
M.V.P. Safety Consulting
12.2008 - 01.2012
- Provides technical advice to food companies relating to food safety, legislation, new product and process development and cost reduction
- Assemble SSOP’s / GMP’s for the food industry
- Complete HACCP plan assembly and Food Safety and GMP audit
- Lead trainer, providing expertise in food safety, GMP, HACCP, SQF, ISO 22000 training, planning and consulting, hazard analysis, food science, food technology, food quality assurance and quality control, and related expertise to a wide variety of clients
- Pathogens control and allergen control are other areas of this consultant's expertise as well as food plant sanitation, pest control, food safety training, and GMP training
Quality Assurance Director
Marchini AG - Farms
11.2005 - 10.2008
- Managed and enforced Food Safety and Quality Assurance Program for fresh produce commodities mainly Asparagus
- Responsible for the establishment and monitoring of the procedures and quality control standards
- Handle third-party audits and regulatory inspections
- Provided employee training in GMP, SOP, SSOPs, HACCP, and Food Security
- Implemented corrective actions when needed
- Worked directly with the Sales Department, buyers, and USDA, FDA, and OSHA agents
- Directed workflow production and supervision of more than 150 employees
- Evaluate control & quality assurance of the incoming and outgoing products, estimates, accounting, and inventory
- Responsible for undertaking and managing a wide range of practical activities related to vegetable production in the field including supervision of Tomato harvest, machinery operations, spray operations, and data collection
Pest Control Advisor
SERFI S.A.
08.2000 - 10.2005
- Recommended growers on best pesticide spraying techniques and formulations for crops such as cotton, coffee, and asparagus
- Implemented integrated pest management programs (IPM) based on pathological and entomological conditions as well as monitoring through the harvest season
Education
MBA -
UC Vallejo
01.2004
B.S. - undefined
Agricultural Science
01.2004
Scholarship - undefined
UPAO School of Science
01.1999
Skills
- Executive team leadership
- Responsibility
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
- Strong Work Ethic
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- Self-Confidence
- Handling Pressure
- High Level of Computer Literacy
- Microbiology
- Sanitation procedures
- Hazard analysis
- Sampling techniques
- Food safety management
- Good manufacturing practices
- GMP compliance
- Corrective action implementation
- HACCP planning
- Environmental monitoring
Certification
- PCQI – Lead Instructor for Human Foods (Preventive Controls for Human Foods)
- ISO 22000:2005 IRCA Certified FSMS Auditor/Lead Auditor.
- ISO 9001:2008 36-Hour Lead Auditor Training
- SQF Ed. 7.1 Consultant / Auditor.
- BRC Food Safety Issue 6 Consultant / Auditor
- HACCP Certified Auditor
- Global G.A.P Train the trainer / Lead Auditor.
Accomplishments
- CEO and owner of A-1 Food Safety Solutions, LLC. Development and implementation of Food Safety GFSI schemes (PGFS, SQF, BRC, IFS, FSSC 22000, Global G.A.P.), planning and consulting, HACCP, hazard analysis, food science, food technology, food quality assurance, and quality control, and related expertise to a wide variety of clients.
- Food Safety & Quality Director
- FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Lead Instructor.
- Food Safety third-party auditor for Primus Labs, SCS, WQS.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Food Safety Consultant / Auditor
BDS Consulting Group, LLC
01.2020 - Current
Technical Sales Manager, North America
Stepac USA
05.2019 - 10.2022
Food Safety Auditor
Primus Labs, SCS, WQS
01.2012 - 12.2019
Food Safety Consultant / Lead Auditor
A-1 Food Safety Solutions, LLC
01.2012 - 05.2019
Food Safety Consultant / Lead Auditor
A-1 Food Safety Solutions, LLC
01.2012 - 05.2019
Food Safety Director
M.V.P. Safety Consulting
12.2008 - 01.2012
Quality Assurance Director
Marchini AG - Farms
11.2005 - 10.2008
Pest Control Advisor
SERFI S.A.
08.2000 - 10.2005
B.S. - undefined
Agricultural Science
Scholarship - undefined
UPAO School of Science
- PCQI – Lead Instructor for Human Foods (Preventive Controls for Human Foods)
- ISO 22000:2005 IRCA Certified FSMS Auditor/Lead Auditor.
- ISO 9001:2008 36-Hour Lead Auditor Training
- SQF Ed. 7.1 Consultant / Auditor.
- BRC Food Safety Issue 6 Consultant / Auditor
- HACCP Certified Auditor
- Global G.A.P Train the trainer / Lead Auditor.
MBA -
UC Vallejo
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