Date: Thursday, May 27, 2010
Time: 10:00 AM PDT | 01:00 PM EDT
Duration: 60 Minutes
Why should you attend:
Food Manufacturers have an obligation to quality and food safety. Consumers recognize the resulting consistency and satisfaction. Customers recognize the diligence and discipline that goes into maintaining high standards. A lack of a good quality system not only fails audits but leaves a company vulnerable to devastating recalls and loss of brand equity. Programs from basic Pest control, Sanitation and GMPs to Document Control, Training and Product Recovery to name a few are essentials today. The wider international marketplace and global auditing programs are expanding these requirements daily. Manufacturers must continue to stay on top of continuous improvement of Quality Systems.
Areas Covered in the Session:
- Audit Philosophy
- Company and Department Participation at the various stages of assessment
- Stages of Development and Implementation
- Components of the Quality Systems
Who Will Benefit:
- Corporate Sales
- Regional Directors
- Facility QA
- Facility Operations
- Consultants
- Internal Consultants
- Restaurant and Retail QA Teams
Instructor: Melinda Allen is a Food Safety and Quality Consultant in the Food Industry. Melinda has had a long and dedicated career of Quality Assurance and Food Safety leadership with companies such as YUM Brands and Quiznos. Her consulting clients have included leaders in the field such as Burger King, Panda Express and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen. She continues to work with many of these and additional clients. Melinda and her team of experienced professionals are available for Quality Assurance and Food Service auditing, Specification and Program Development and Training, Product Commercialization.
Source: Global Compliance Panel