Ashton Gooding
Director of Food Safety, Quality Assurance, Sanitation & Warehousing Operations | HACCP, SQF, PCQI (Human & Animal)
- Role
- Director of Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and Sanitation at United Premium Foods
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ashton Gooding
Food Safety and Quality Assurance professional with eight years laboratory and six years…
Experience
Director of Food Safety, Quality Assurance, and Sanitation
Jun 2025 — Present · Woodbridge, NJ, US
The Director of Food Safety and Quality is responsible for overseeing all aspects of food safety and quality assurance within the production facility. This role works closely with the plant\'s management team - including production, operations, and facilities maintenance - to enforce rigorous cleaning and sanitation schedules, establish a robust quality management system, and uphold the highest standards of food safety and quality. Additionally, the manager coordinates with third-party vendors, labs, regulations and policies. The role involves daily oversight of production processes, conducting regular inspections and assessments, implementing HACCP principles, maintaining thorough quality records, and addressing any potential hazards to ensure ongoing compliance and operational excellence. Some other primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:Manage quality control systemsConduct inspections and auditsLead corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)Collaborate with cross-functional teamsEstablish and oversee sanitation and cleaning processTrain staff on food safety and quality standardsOversee product testing and lab resultsDevelop and implement food safety protocolsEnsure audit readinessDrive continuous improvementMaintain thorough SOP documentation
Education
Rice University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
2008 — 2014
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