Sara Marshall
Hereford,TX
Summary
Strategic Food Safety Leader with a proven track record in building strong food safety cultures and high-performing programs. Successfully drove compliance across complex operations, translating regulatory requirements into practical systems that protect customers. Achieved over $10 million in cost savings while enhancing risk management and supplier performance.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Supply Chain and Audit Category Lead
Cargill
Hereford, United States
01.2021 - 01.2026
- Directed supply chain management for bulk shipments across NA region, optimizing logistics and coordination
- Oversaw 290 third party locations, conducting maintenance audits, site approvals, non-conformance management, and performance evaluations to ensure compliance and operational efficiency
- Ensured compliance with FSMA regulations by implementing necessary protocols
- HACCP Plan reviews and revisions
- Customer impact incident investigation and responses
- Cultivated and maintained customer relationships to enhance service delivery and satisfaction
- 22/23 FY projects saved over 4.2 million dollars
- 23/24 FY projects saved over 6.5 million dollars
- 24/25 FY projects projected to save 7.5 million dollars
GFSI BRC and SQFI Auditor/Audit Specialist
Food Safety Net Services
02.2019 - 12.2021
- Certified BRCGS Auditor in meat, dairy, vegetation, pet food, and further processing.
- Conducted Good Manufacturing Practice audits
- Assessed compliance with PAACO animal welfare guidelines
- United States and Canada (laid off through pandemic)
Quality Control Regulatory Director
Plains Dairy
Amarillo, United States
01.2015 - 02.2019
- Led a team of 6 in laboratory and raw milk receiving operations, ensuring compliance and quality standards.
- Successfully led the plant through 3 SQF audits
- Achieved SQF level 11 certification
- Implemented the necessary FSMA PC revisions and successfully led the first FDA FSMA inspection and audit.
- Established collaborative relationship with TDHS, addressing and resolving multiple issues with Appendix N Programs.
- Performed QA Laboratory cost analysis and delivered over $130K per year savings.
- Streamlined QA labor structure, achieving cost reductions through targeted headcount adjustments in the laboratory.
- Successfully operated within the yearly budget of $500K.
- Amarillo, TX
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Cargill
Friona, United States
12.2008 - 12.2014
- Oversaw a team of 12 direct reports in quality assurance, laboratory and sanitation
- Audit lead for all 1st, 2nd & 3rd party audits
- Creation and Implementation of a robust environmental monitoring program
- Creation and implementation of Aging/Grading Program including age requirement studies
- Supported the Hereford Cargill Feed Mill
- Friona, TX
Skills
- Third Party Performance Management
- Supply Chain and Logistics
- Incident Investigations and Root Cause Analysis
- Safe Food Safe Feed
- GFSI BRCGS Certified Auditor
- GFSI SQF Auditor
- PAACO Auditor Trained
- FSMA PCQI Certified
- SQF Certified Practitioner
- SQF Auditor Training
- HACCP Implementation and Management
- USDA and FDA Regulations
- Chlorinator Maintenance Technology
- Thermal Processing Training
- Certified International Bottled Water Association Plant Operator
Timeline
Supply Chain and Audit Category Lead
Cargill
01.2021 - 01.2026
GFSI BRC and SQFI Auditor/Audit Specialist
Food Safety Net Services
02.2019 - 12.2021
Quality Control Regulatory Director
Plains Dairy
01.2015 - 02.2019
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Cargill
12.2008 - 12.2014