Francis J Preis

**** ******* **** **** ******* PA 19382

xc4le4@r.postjobfree.com 610-***-****(H) 484-***-****(C)

Food Safety Professional with 16 years’ experience and diverse background in quality assurance and food safety in both retail store and food processing plant environments. I am certified in HACCP and I am an SQF Practioner & SQF Auditor.

Professional Credentials

CARVER + SHOCK Assessment training – PENN STATE

SQF Auditor/Practitioner – ASI/FM

HACCP Certification – ASI

USDA Grading Training UFF&V Association

Meat & Poultry Procession Certification – USDA

Advanced Produce Inspection Certification - USDA

Food Microbiology Certification – US Department of Health & Human Services

Best Practices Food Safety Certification – Rutgers University

ServSafe Food Safety Instructor – NRA

National Food Supply Defense Program – St Joseph’s University

Member Food Safety Committee – NJFC and PFMA

Education:

BS, Accounting - LaSalle University (Biology minor)

CEBS - Certified Employee Benefit Specialist - Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Fellow - International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

CPCU, Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter, Insurance Institute of America

ARM - Associate in Risk Management - Philadelphia Insurance Society

WAWA FOOD MARKETS

Dec 2009 - May 2012 Quality Assurance Manager - Implementing SQF, FSMA & Food Defense Plan for Wawa Dairy. I performed vendor certification audits of Wawa co packers including poultry, meat, cheese, bakery, and produce and packaging plants throughout the United States. I was the QA Liaison to Wawa’s Product Development team working on new sausage, pork roll, egg patties, and biscuit and cheese reformulations for the breakfast sandwich product line. I facilitated consensus decisions between plant operators and the marketing department to deliver finished products within budget without sacrificing quality standards.

Jan 2008 -Nov 2009 Commissary QA Manager - Manage QA & food safety at new Central Commissary preparing sandwiches, salads & snacks for daily distribution to Wawa Stores. I participated in USDA and FDA audits while on staff at the commissary. I inspected ingredients and managed Corrective/ Preventive Action Plans for vendors not meeting Wawa specifications. I coordinated product sampling and testing. I coached and trained QC Tech’s and line leaders on sanitation and food safety issues. I performed GMP & cold chain audits at DC and validate cold chain deliveries from DC & Bakery. I initiate recalls for DC products.

Oct 2004 - Dec 2007 DC/Supply Chain QA Manager - Hired to implement, monitor & validate GMP's, QA standards and cold chain practices at new Mc Lane Carney's Point Distribution Center. I managed multiple responsibilities for product quality and safety, driver awareness of cold chain and food safety, pest control and sanitation. I prepared and delivered presentations to operators and corporate managers on quality issues and mitigation and improvement strategies.

ACME MARKETS

May 1996 – Sept 2004 Director, Food Safety, Safety & Loss Prevention - Staff of 19 field inspectors and investigators. Managed food safety in 285 retail and distribution facilities in five states. Responsible for maintaining sanitation and pest control programs as well as resolving regulatory issue with state and local health departments. I was a member of the DE Food Safety Council, NJ Food Safety Council, PA Food Merchants Food Safety Committee and member of the executive committee of the Philadelphia Chapter of AFDO/ CASA

June 1983 – April 1996 Director, Benefit Plans - Human Resources - Staff of 8 administrators

Managed all corporate plans including Pension, 401K, Health, Dental, Life, Short & Long Term Disability combining insured & self-insured funding. Administered benefit contributions under 27 union contracts and was designated Employer Trustee to 4 Taft-Hartley Pension funds for Teamsters and UFCW union employees. Budget responsibility for all benefits was $400 Million.

March 1979 – May 1983 Safety Manager - Risk Management dept - Staff of 3 Field Safety Specialists

Oct 1974 – Feb 1979 Claims Manager - Risk Management Dept - Staff of 3 Adjusters

Francis J Preis

1114 Lofting Lane West Chester PA 19382

xc4le4@r.postjobfree.com 610-***-****(H) 484-***-****(C)

Food Safety Professional with 16 years’ experience and diverse background in quality assurance and food safety in both retail store and food processing plant environments. I am certified in HACCP and I am an SQF Practioner & SQF Auditor.

Professional Credentials

CARVER + SHOCK Assessment training – PENN STATE

SQF Auditor/Practitioner – ASI/FM

HACCP Certification – ASI

USDA Grading Training UFF&V Association

Meat & Poultry Procession Certification – USDA

Advanced Produce Inspection Certification - USDA

Food Microbiology Certification – US Department of Health & Human Services

Best Practices Food Safety Certification – Rutgers University

ServSafe Food Safety Instructor – NRA

National Food Supply Defense Program – St Joseph’s University

Member Food Safety Committee – NJFC and PFMA

Education:

BS, Accounting - LaSalle University (Biology minor)

CEBS - Certified Employee Benefit Specialist - Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Fellow - International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans

CPCU, Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter, Insurance Institute of America

ARM - Associate in Risk Management - Philadelphia Insurance Society

WAWA FOOD MARKETS

Dec 2009 - May 2012 Quality Assurance Manager - Implementing SQF, FSMA & Food Defense Plan for Wawa Dairy. I performed vendor certification audits of Wawa co packers including poultry, meat, cheese, bakery, and produce and packaging plants throughout the United States. I was the QA Liaison to Wawa’s Product Development team working on new sausage, pork roll, egg patties, and biscuit and cheese reformulations for the breakfast sandwich product line. I facilitated consensus decisions between plant operators and the marketing department to deliver finished products within budget without sacrificing quality standards.

Jan 2008 -Nov 2009 Commissary QA Manager - Manage QA & food safety at new Central Commissary preparing sandwiches, salads & snacks for daily distribution to Wawa Stores. I participated in USDA and FDA audits while on staff at the commissary. I inspected ingredients and managed Corrective/ Preventive Action Plans for vendors not meeting Wawa specifications. I coordinated product sampling and testing. I coached and trained QC Tech’s and line leaders on sanitation and food safety issues. I performed GMP & cold chain audits at DC and validate cold chain deliveries from DC & Bakery. I initiate recalls for DC products.

Oct 2004 - Dec 2007 DC/Supply Chain QA Manager - Hired to implement, monitor & validate GMP's, QA standards and cold chain practices at new Mc Lane Carney's Point Distribution Center. I managed multiple responsibilities for product quality and safety, driver awareness of cold chain and food safety, pest control and sanitation. I prepared and delivered presentations to operators and corporate managers on quality issues and mitigation and improvement strategies.

ACME MARKETS

May 1996 – Sept 2004 Director, Food Safety, Safety & Loss Prevention - Staff of 19 field inspectors and investigators. Managed food safety in 285 retail and distribution facilities in five states. Responsible for maintaining sanitation and pest control programs as well as resolving regulatory issue with state and local health departments. I was a member of the DE Food Safety Council, NJ Food Safety Council, PA Food Merchants Food Safety Committee and member of the executive committee of the Philadelphia Chapter of AFDO/ CASA

June 1983 – April 1996 Director, Benefit Plans - Human Resources - Staff of 8 administrators

Managed all corporate plans including Pension, 401K, Health, Dental, Life, Short & Long Term Disability combining insured & self-insured funding. Administered benefit contributions under 27 union contracts and was designated Employer Trustee to 4 Taft-Hartley Pension funds for Teamsters and UFCW union employees. Budget responsibility for all benefits was $400 Million.

March 1979 – May 1983 Safety Manager - Risk Management dept - Staff of 3 Field Safety Specialists

Oct 1974 – Feb 1979 Claims Manager - Risk Management Dept - Staff of 3 Adjusters

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