Jonathan (Jon) Lew

**** **** ******, ******** ****, CA 94043 323-***-**** adlf1e@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

With extensive experience in food manufacturing, including production, quality control and warehousing, I am looking for an opportunity to further grow my career with a growing organization.

Work Experience:

Imperfect Foods, San Francisco, CA October 2018 – Current

Director of Safety/Director of Real Estate and Planning

·Outlined, wrote and rolled out HACCP, GMP, Recall, Food Defense and Food Safety manuals as well as training for all employees in all 11 markets (CA, OR, WA, IL, WI, IN, TX, MD, VA)

·Outlined, wrote and rolled out company-wide, State specific EHS manuals as well as training for all employees in all 11 markets (CA, OR, WA, IL, WI, IN, TX, MD, VA)

·Wrote and initiated company-wide safety incentive program for all markets which includes monthly “rewards” program and weekly safety tailgate talks specific to job functions

·Review and certified all internal labeling for branded items are in compliance with FDA regulations

·Sourced, installed and created SSOPs for pack center PAA sanitation systems

·Applied, registered and completed inspections for all pack centers for necessary State and Federal licenses/permits

·Successfully created internal traceability program for all pack centers and verified viability via successful mock recalls

·Managed the Certification of all 6 pack centers for USDA Organic Certification

·Sourced and managed $2million of “cold chain” supplies for all 31 markets Nationwide

·Successful implementation of Coronavirus PPE to all 31 markets and pack center modifications

·Acquiring and rolling out new facilities in Los Angeles, Baltimore and San Francisco (in process) including facility flow/layout, all permitting, pack line design, vendor acquisition and hiring of new necessary personnel

Nomiku, San Francisco, CA November 2017 – September 2018

Head of Operations

·Carry out management activities including labor, payroll, purchasing and safety

·Creation and implementation of HACCP, Food GMP/Safety/Defense programs

·Preparation and certification of CDPH Food Storage and Food Processing Permits

·Preparation and certification of facility as USDA Inspection house

·Daily verification and processing of food home delivery orders

·Management and acquisition of current and new co-packers, vendors and logistics firms

·Maintenance of on-site inventory and purchasing per demand planning

·New product development with co-packers and vendors

Byte Foods, San Rafael, CA September 2017 – November 2017

Director of Operations

·Carry out management activities including labor, payroll, purchasing and safety

·Oversee Operations, Maintenance and Refrigeration

·Benchmark and standardize internal KPIs (reduced cost of labor 25%)

·Streamlined SOP for pick pack operation

·Oversaw logistics of daily DSD deliveries

Agro Merchants of Oakland, Oakland, CA January 2016 – September 2017

General Manager

·Develop and implement annual forecast and budget, and monthly P&L evaluations for 150,000 sq ft (11,000 pallet space) warehouse facility

·Carry out management activities including labor, payroll, purchasing, AR/AP and safety

·Represent Agro and interface with customers for all operational and sales issues

·Oversee Operations, Maintenance and Refrigeration (6 direct reports, 40 indirect reports)

·Benchmark and standardize internal KPIs

·Re-writing of all HSE, HACCP, GMP, and prerequisite programs

·Implement and ensure compliance with HSE, HACCP, Food Safety, SQF and PSM systems/audits

·Facilitate roll out of new warehouse management system (WMS) – migrating data from existing database, integrating processes, and training across all departments

·Serve as liaison for USDA import and export inspections

Preferred Freezer Services, San Leandro, CA May 2015 – December 2015

Los Angeles, CA January 2014 – May 2015

General Manager

·Developed and implemented annual forecast and budget, and monthly P&L for 550,000 sq ft (45,000 pallet space) warehouse facility

·Carried out management activities including labor, payroll, purchasing, AR/AP and safety

·Maintained and increased internal and customer driven KPIs

·Served as customer liaison for operational and sales issues

·Oversaw Operations, Maintenance and Refrigeration (8 direct reports, 150 indirect reports)

·Implemented and ensured compliance with HSE, HACCP, Food Safety, BRC and PSM systems/audits

Field Fresh Foods, Inc., Gardena, CA January 2013 – January 2014

Business Analyst

·Analyzed and identified opportunities for process improvements across integral departments of produce processing company

·Managed capital investment projects to improve efficiency and yields of major processing lines as well as complete plant overhaul and installation of inline sanitation equipment

·Managed personnel, routines and duties of warehouse, sanitation and quality assurance departments

·Updated and upgraded all food safety programs to comply with future GFSI audits

Risvold’s Salads, Inc., Gardena, CA

Vice President/ General Manager August 2007 – December 2012

·Responsible for procurement for all materials to create finished products (various salads). Categories of responsibility included ingredients, packaging, equipment and services

·Managed production budget based on projected product needs

·Forecasted and created annual budgets for all aspects of operations

·Created pricing structure for new products and updated pricing for existing products, as needed

·Collaborated with Accounting to ensure appropriate A/R and A/P was met

Plant Manager October 2006 – August 2007

·Managed 5 direct reports, 40-70 indirect based on seasonality. Duties included daily supervision and training for all shifts, hiring and terminations, performance reviews, and verifying payroll hours.

·Responsible for production scheduling

·Maintained production line and labor efficiencies, including reduction of waste and downtime

·Managed outsourced transportation and scheduling of company driver routes

·Created and maintained company safety programs

·Maintained daily, weekly and monthly inventory control

Quality Control Manager July 2004 – October 2006

·Ensured plant and employees met GMPs, SSOPs and HACCP policy and verification

·Completed on-line sensory evaluation

·Performed R&D for potential products and customer requests

·Ensured company readiness for third party and regulatory audits

·Maintained Kosher certification and liaison with local Rabbinic council

·Served as primary facility liaison for internal and external audits/auditing agencies

·Processed, investigated and addressed customer complaints

·Coached, developed and trained QC technicians

·Created new and revised labeling for products

Meridian Vineyards, Paso Robles, CA September 2002 – April 2004

Laboratory Technician: Analytical Lab

·Responsible for analysis of wine and juice samples, calibration and cleaning of lab equipment, preparing reagents, data entry and sample retrieval.

·Prepared wine trials and blends. Tests and equipment used included: cash stills, Perkin Elmer AA, GC, Hitachi 911, free and total sulfur using Ripper and A/O.

Education:

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

B.S. Food Science with Minors in Business and Packaging, June 2004

Skills:

Computer: MS Office, Acellos, Netsuite, Google platform

Languages: Conversational Spanish

Certifications: HACCP, SQF, CA Food Handlers, CPR/First Aid/AED, Crown Train the Trainer

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