Anibal V.
Director, Food Safety, Product Development and Regulatory @Cardinal Meat Specialists Limited
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WORK HISTORY
Director, Food Safety, Product Development and Regulatory @Cardinal Meat Specialists Limited
Brampton, ON, CA
Leads the Food Safety (2 direct and 7 indirect reports) and Product Development (4 direct reports) teams by providing guidance on troubleshooting, encouraging recommendations on solutions when issues arise, exploring their dreams and goals, and assisting with development plans to better utilize their potential- Encourages cross-training within the teams by providing learning opportunities in different areas, exposing them to unfamiliar situations outside their comfort zones to spark curiosity and learn how to deal with ambiguity- Coached the QA team on new requirements for the SQF 9.0 standard, enabling successful certification audit results at two facilities, while ensuring full compliance with requirements such as goal trending, benchmarking, and food safety culture- Improved facility processes such as new product development, chemical approval, approved supplier list, spec database, facility issues tracking, and customer feedback management by leveraging extensive experience in these areas, establishing streamlined processes, and using SharePoint as a documentation repository.
EDUCATION
Universidad Católica de Santa María
Bachelor Degree, Food Industry Engineering
ABOUT ANIBAL V.
With over 25 years of experience in the food industry, I specialize in food safety, quality assurance, product development, and regulatory compliance. At Cardinal Meat Specialists, I lead Food Safety and Product Development teams by fostering professional growth, encouraging cross-training, and supporting team members in navigating complex challenges to unlock their potential. My approach emphasizes maintaining robust Food Safety and Quality Management Systems aligned with SQF, BRC, ISO and ISO 9001 standards. By coaching teams on compliance and process improvements, I contribute to achieving critical certifications and ensuring operational excellence. My mission is to uphold food safety and quality while developing people and driving innovation in the field.
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