Food Safety Business Development
Resume:
BRIAN L. ARGABRIGHT
*** ********** **., **********, ** 31750, USA
*******@*****.***
EDUCATION
Georgia College and State
University
Psychology Major / Music
Minor 1992 – 1995
High School Diploma
Fitzgerald Georgia 1988 -
1992
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
• Communication Skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Leadership skills
• Training skills
• Business development
• Product development
• Attention to detail
• Risk analysis
• Teamwork and
collaboration
• Operations
• Creative thinking
• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Time Management
• Excel proficient
• Word proficient
• Flexibility and Adaptability
REFERENCES
Available upon request
PROFILE SUMMARY
A conscientious, detail-oriented, and seasoned Quality Food Safety/Compliance Manager with 20+ years of experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, SQF practitioner. Excellent food safety protection audit protocol, nationally recognized HACCP manager certification, GMP, and food safety requirements. Possess a track record of achieving exceptional results in food safety, quality, and hygiene controls. Ability to drive organizational improvements through leveraging expertise in research and system enhancement. Adept at analyzing financial and operational results to better understand the firm’s performance. I have the ability and knowledge that enables me to utilize my professional skills and technical expertise to elevate the business and to improve aspects of the business as I grow within the company.
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Exhibits a strong understanding of the SQF program with proven skills to lead HACCP management to perform analysis and control of food safety
• Adept to assist a company in complying with the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
(FSMA) intentional adulteration regulation
• Skilled to evaluate and report suspicious activity to create and implement health and safety policies and an effective food plan
PROFESSIOAL EXPERIENCE
Sanitation Supervisor, 8 Avenue Food and Provisions Aug 2023 - Present
• Oversee stock and ordering materials
• Oversee the scheduling of personnel to ensure staffing needs are met withing the financial plan, approving weekly payroll and attendance records
• Maintaining completion and records as related to the Master Cleaning Schedule using the Kleanz program system
• Revision and update to all Sanitation Standard Operation Procedures, training and communication of requirements to other departments Quality Assurance Technician, California Cereal Products Aug 2023 – Aug 2023
• Responsible for assisting a facility to meet its quality assurance and regulatory compliance requirements
• Performed necessary tests and result documentation Food Safety Consultant, Self-Employed Feb 2022 – Aug 2023
• Assist start-up companies to set up HACCP programs together with the necessary supporting documentation for product safety and audit readiness
• Provide information on the Good Manufacturing Practices* (GMPs) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) systems in various facilities
• Consult with customers on topics such as creating a safe environment in food service establishments, preventing foodborne illness in high-risk groups, and managing a food recall or disease outbreak
Brian Argabright
Food Safety Consultant (continued)
• Research food safety issues to identify emerging issues and create new protocols for safe food handling practices
• Exceed performance and profit goals through the well-organized execution of all fresh food service programs in compliance with corporate and regulatory guidelines
• Develop a daily checklist for all front-line staff ensuring tasks are completed before the end of their shifts
• Manage and maintain food and equipment inventories and keep inventory records
• Investigate, identify, and resolve complaints regarding food quality and service Elegance Brands (aka Sway Energy Corp.) Mar 2021 – Feb 2022 Supply Chain Manager
• Directed the shipments from collection to delivery across the country
• Booked records of sales orders, purchase orders, and bills of lading
• Analyzed statistical data and reports to identify performance trends, resulting in the most effective and efficient use of logistic resources
Manager of Compliance and Process Improvement
Polar Beverages Southern Bottling Apr 2011 – Feb 2021 Safe Quality Food (SQF) Practitioner
• Supervised the progress, execution, evaluation, and maintenance of the site's SQF system
• Effectively supervised and ensured hygiene and sanitation measures with regulatory compliance across the facility
• Assisted and answered all second and third party audits
• Measured the risk involved and recommended effective mitigation strategies (Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action)
• Created and implemented health and safety policies, training of employees on food safety standards, and conducted food safety inspections
• Developed and maintained Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and completed verification requirements
• Managed all Pre-Requisite verification / validation requirements
• Maintained all SQF documentation, both digital and hard copies
• Completed annual staff SQF and GMP training
HACCP Coordinator
• Managed all aspects of the facility Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) plan
• Maintained HACCP Manager certification, HACCP team training and development, documentation and lead all HACCP team meetings, completion of all HACCP verification and validation activities, completion of annual employee HACCP training
• Daily review of documentation as verification of proper management of all Critical Control Points (CCP) Sanitation Department Manager
• Overseen stock and ordered materials as expected while keeping up with financial plan
• Scheduled personnel to guarantee staffing needs were met and worked within the financial plan as well as tended to every disciplinary concern or employee appreciation opportunity within the department
• Made and kept up with division culmination records
• Performed annual safety and SOP trainings for staff Safety Team Leader
• Created and implemented personnel health and safety policies, annual training of employees on safety standards, and conducted safety inspections
• Composed security group gatherings and facility walkthrough inspections and conducted bi-annual fire evacuation/tornado exercises
• Developed and implemented employee health and safety policies, conducted annual reviews, and validated and inspected the business
• Ensured that the company complies with regulations and legal requirements Brian Argabright
• Contributed to the organization's risk assessment, audit review, and health and safety monitoring and management
Food Defense Coordinator
• Created and implemented the facility Threat Vulnerability Assessment, annual review, and conducted validation and inspection exercises
Pest Control Supervisor
• Maintained required government issued licenses
• Supervised and trained assigned personnel in pest control procedures and treatments
• Managed all pest control activities, including staffing requirements and pesticide/rodenticide/herbicide inventory
Facility Internal Audits
• Supervised and documented all corrections and internal facility audits
• Determined internal audit scope and developed yearly plans
• Performed the entire audit cycle which included risk management & control management over the efficiency, financial reliability, and compliance with all applicable directives & regulations of the operation ADDITIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
Winn Dixie (Deep South/Chek Beverages) Jan 1999 – Apr 2011 Blender/Processing
HACCP Coordinator
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING
• Certified Food Safety HACCP Manager Oct 19, 2020
• Food Defense Awareness Feb 6, 2020
• Acidified Food Manufacturing School May 25, 2017
• Global Food Defense & Crisis Management Mar 24, 2017
• SQF 8.0 and FSMA: A Balancing Act Jan 4, 2017
• FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Jul 28, 2016
• OSHA 10 Feb 5, 2016
• Fork Truck Train the Trainer Certification Sep 12, 2015
• Food Safety/HACCP Plan Development and Advanced HACCP/Food Safety Workshop May 1, 2015
• Food Safety Management Systems Internal Auditor Training May 30, 2012
• SQF Fundamentals Training May 29, 2012
• Introduction to SQF System Elements Training May 25, 2012
• Implementing SQF 2000 Systems Oct 20, 2011
• HACCP Plan Development and Advanced HACCP Workshops Mar 25, 2011
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