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Max MacLaury

San Luis Obispo,CA

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Gold Coast Packing / Tri Valley Vegetable Harvesting, excelling in project management and time management. Spearheaded the Product Development Department, innovating new products for the retail sector. Knowledgeable in labor cost controls and process improvements, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in fostering strong relationships and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Tri Valley Vegetable Harvesting
Santa Maria, CA
12.2023 - Current
  • Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
  • Managed inventory levels, conducted corrective action planning to minimize long-term costs, and placed new orders for merchandise to keep the supply well-stocked.
  • Managed the harvest schedule of crops with the supervisor based on quality and crew availability.
  • Communicated with farm management and outside growers about the field quality, start date, labels, and quantity.
  • Helped oversee the Food Safety Program to ensure compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
  • Worked with PCAs to determine the pesticides used on the product and re-entry for harvest.
  • Assured, we are compliant with TRUCRS, CARB, and all trucking regulations.
  • Assured that all regulatory compliances were met (FDA, EPA, USDA, CA Air Resource Board, Cal OSHA, CA Department of Labor, CA LGMA, FSMA).
  • Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.

Field Food Safety / Procurement

Gold Coast Packing
Santa Maria, CA
07.2016 - 11.2023
  • Worked with harvesting crews, and ensured crews were following Gold Coast Packing quality specifications and food safety protocols (knife dips, sprays, hair nets, gloves, etc.).
  • Created a 3-week forecast on product availability for the Procurement department and sales.
  • Organized and determine the harvest with crews.
  • Worked with growers and crews to ensure the best product quality is available.
  • Performed preseason risk assessments on ranches.
  • Maintained relationships with all growers, supplying products for Gold Coast Packing.
  • Gathered all necessary food safety documentation from outside growers and suppliers.
  • Updated and organized all food safety documentation electronically.
  • Conducted weekly meetings with Quality Assurance to discuss incoming quality.
  • Attended LGMA and Food Safety Alliance courses.

Product Development Manager

10.2013 - 07.2016
  • Established the Product Development Department.
  • Innovated new vegetable-based products and concepts for the retail and foodservice industry (i.e. Trader Joe's Riced Cauliflower.
  • Orchestrated the development process of new products from ideation to finished product.
  • Determined appropriate film and carton packaging.
  • Conducted shelf-life studies and established appropriate Use By dates on all new products.
  • Generated all R&D samples for customers.
  • Created and compiled all product specification sheets using Excel.
  • Coordinated new product startup dates in production.
  • Facilitated weekly meetings for all departments regarding new products.

Education

Bachelors of Science - Fruit Science

Cal Poly State University
San Luis Obispo, CA
06.2013

Skills

  • Project management
  • Time management
  • Labor cost controls
  • Schedule management
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Process improvements

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

General Manager

Tri Valley Vegetable Harvesting
12.2023 - Current

Field Food Safety / Procurement

Gold Coast Packing
07.2016 - 11.2023

Product Development Manager

10.2013 - 07.2016

Bachelors of Science - Fruit Science

Cal Poly State University

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