Dan Goldberg

About Dan Goldberg

Create, collaborate and implement food safety and quality programs. restaurant operations. Develop supplier standardsAudit suppliers based on supplier standardsManage third party auditing companyManage vendor partners in relation to pest control and chemical execution.Partner with Research and Development and Marketing to provide new initiativesWork closely with regulatory authorities to create food safety legislation that assists operations and enhances safetyOversee brewery operations quality assurance including laboratory workOversee restaurant nutritional programRecall CoordinatorSpecialties: Multi-jurisdictional liaison between company and regulatory authoritiesManage third party vendors in relationship to chemicals, pest control and auditsCreate organizational capability to meet strategic requirementsCreate standards for supplier requirments Create standards for qualatative and quantatative analysis of beerDevelop HACCP plansComplex data analysis

Experience

1. Vice President of Quality Assurance, Safety and Environmental

   BJ's Restaurants, Inc.

   Sep 2011 — Present

   Honored to lead a dedicated team of food safety, safety, manufacturing, and laboratory professionals, driving excellence and ensuring the highest standards across all operations.Implement comprehensive programs to ensure food safety, quality, and compliance, reducing risks and enhancing operational efficiency.Act as liaison with FDA, USDA, and OSHA to maintain compliance, secure approvals, and avoid penalties.Oversee supplier audits and develop risk protocols to enhance compliance and improve supplier quality.Spearhead initiatives to reduce the company’s carbon footprint through energy efficiency programs, waste reduction strategies, and sustainable sourcing practices.Lead cross-functional committees to reduce brand risk, promote sustainability, and improve efficiency.Serve as the company public health expert, collaborating with regulatory bodies to manage and prevent communicable diseases, ensuring compliance with health regulations and safeguarding public health.Manage pest control programs using innovative techniques to minimize pest intrusion.Collaborate with third-party chemical providers to optimize cleaning processes, reduce waste, and cut costs.Oversee third-party audits to ensure fair, consistent compliance and uphold brand standards.Develop and execute crisis management plans to ensure business continuity.Establish an Animal Health & Welfare Council to enhance ethical sourcing practices.Engage stakeholders to align with sustainability goals and promote transparency.Develop and implement allergen programs to improve guest safety and satisfaction.Collaborate with brewery teams to ensure consistent quality across all processes.

Education

• California State University, Northridge

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental and Occupational Health

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Product Development
• Analysis
• Leadership
• Sanitation
• Budgets
• Food
• Program Management
• Haccp
• Team Building
• Management
• Time Management
• Quality Assurance
• Auditing
• Training
• Food Safety
• Inventory Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Project Management