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VINCE Burress

Peoria,AZ

Summary

Seasoned Quality Food Safety/Compliance Manager with over 33 years experience in a fast-paced Food Manufacturing environment. Experienced SQF Practitioner. Excellent food defense audit protocol, HACPP protocol, customer vendor, GMP and food safety requirements. Regulatory-USDA, FDA, AZDA, CDFA, State, County, City, and Health Departments. Track Record of achieving exceptional results in food safety, quality, and sanitation.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President Food Safety/operations

dulce food group
Phonix, AZ
05.2022 - 05.2024
  • Formulated and implemented strategic plans to align with the organization's vision.
  • Formulated policies that improved operational efficiency and productivity.
  • Managed financial operations, overseeing budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis activities.
  • Provided oversight of all departments in order to ensure smooth operation of daily activities.
  • Collaborated with executive team members on major decisions regarding company-wide initiatives.
  • Implemented process improvement procedures that resulted in cost savings across the board.
  • Ensured compliance with federal, state and local laws related to employment practices.
  • Advised senior executives on approaches for resolving complex issues impacting operations.

Director of Food Safety/Quality

Tropicale Foods [PLM Operations]
MODESTO, CA
03.2016 - 05.2022
  • Responsible for the management of Quality, Sanitation, and Compliance
  • Travel to multiple facilities to manage Food Safety/Quality
  • Responsible for the management of Quality Assurance, Laboratories and Sanitation Departments.
  • SQF Certified Practitioner
  • Led and prepared for all SQF Audits across multiple facilities
  • Conducted Vendor Audits
  • Directed the Sanitation Manager and Sanitation Team on a daily basis
  • Established and implemented Sanitation programs and policies
  • Directed preventative and basic maintenance as needed
  • Conducted monthly facility training on food safetyanagement of all incoming

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

JOSEPH GALLO FARMS
ATWATER, CA
04.2010 - 01.2016
  • Managed and oversaw all Compliance, Quality, and Sanitation
  • Led Sanitation team on daily sanitation of the equipment and facility
  • Established Sanitation programs and policies
  • SQF Certified Practitioner
  • Led the company through SQF Certifications
  • Quality Compliance
  • Conducted HACPP, allergen and GMP training for the entire facility monthly
  • Led Halal, CDFA, Kosher, FDA, USDA plant inspections
  • Directed customer complaint and corrective action programs
  • Directed food safety program
  • Certified lead auditor
  • Directed plant self-audits
  • Conducted outside audits
  • Directed basic and preventative maintenance when needed
  • Managed the ordering of parts needed for equipment repair
  • Managed lab personnel and all procedures
  • Maintained all regulatory affairs
  • Oversaw the inspection of all incoming product
  • Trained all plant personnel on quality and food safety awareness
  • Directed a staff of 42 QC Techs and 13 Lab Techs
  • Oversaw and monitored pest control program and techs.

QA & PLANT MANAGER

Del Monaco Specialty Foods Inc
MORGAN HILL, CA
08.2006 - 04.2010
  • Directed all plant personnel and production, including maintenance and sanitation
  • HACCPP Certified
  • Lead auditor certified
  • SQF Practitioner
  • Led the company through SQF Certifications
  • Quality Compliance
  • Established programs for Kosher and Organic certifications
  • Set up and directed all plant 3rd party audits
  • Set up and directed the QA Department
  • Maintained all regulatory records
  • Monitored all incoming raw material, finished product and outgoing shipments
  • Set up and monitored all cycle counts
  • Established a very extensive safety program and incentive program
  • Reduced lost time accidents by 90%
  • Created a very comprehensive food safety program and hygiene training program [GMP's]
  • Oversaw and monitored pest controls as well as auditing pest control
  • Conduct all supplier audits
  • Oversaw and monitored pest control program as well as conducting the service
  • Increase plant effectiveness by planning, scheduling and implementing food safety and quality assurance programs
  • Directed USDA, FDA, and 3rd party audits
  • Interfaced with customers and suppliers for dispute resolution.

PLANT and QUALITY MANAGER

MARUKAN VINEGAR
PARAMOUNT, CA
02.2001 - 08.2006
  • Managed daily production and employees
  • Managed preventative maintenance and safety programs
  • Established HACCP and GMP Programs
  • Conducted all USDA, FDA, and 3rd party audits
  • Oversaw pest control as well as conducting the service
  • Monitor and control the plant operational budget.

Education

Associates of Science - Food Science

Chaffey College
02.2001

High School Diploma -

Chino High School
06.1979

Skills

  • Food Science
  • SQF Practitioner
  • HACCP Certified
  • Lead Auditor Certified
  • Quality Compliance
  • Food Safety Trainer
  • USDA, FDA, CDFA, AZDA, OSHA Regulations
  • Forklift Certified
  • CDL Double/Triple Endorsements
  • Over 33 Years of Food Safety/Quality Experience

Timeline

Vice President Food Safety/operations

dulce food group
05.2022 - 05.2024

Director of Food Safety/Quality

Tropicale Foods [PLM Operations]
03.2016 - 05.2022

QUALITY ASSURANCE MANAGER

JOSEPH GALLO FARMS
04.2010 - 01.2016

QA & PLANT MANAGER

Del Monaco Specialty Foods Inc
08.2006 - 04.2010

PLANT and QUALITY MANAGER

MARUKAN VINEGAR
02.2001 - 08.2006

Associates of Science - Food Science

Chaffey College

High School Diploma -

Chino High School

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