Garrett Kozar

About Garrett Kozar

Dedicated, results-driven leader with sound education and progressive experience. Well-equipped to continue leading larger, more complex teams in manufacturing and food environments and ensure high-performance execution of plant activities. Adept at inspiring and leading teams to deliver optimal results in safety, quality, and cost efficiency. Apt to lead in troubleshooting and solving intricate problems with strong analytical reasoning and to create viable solutions for teams and facilities. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to engage all team members and handle conflict management. Enthusiastic to galvanize team members and drive profitable organizational results. Robust work ethic and proven ability to multitask and meet deadlines in challenging fast-paced environments.

Experience

1. Quality Manager

   Ardent Mills

   Feb 2023 — Present · Ayer, MA, US

   Ensuring Quality/Food Safety execution, including training, compliance, verification & auditing activities, upholding customer standards, and direct implementation of Quality/Food Safety policies- Led plant through unannounced BRCGS audit with AA+ score- Manage plant’s laboratory and its personnel - Plant HACCP Coordinator and primary PCQI- Manage customer audit programs, documentation, specifications, and ensure active customer support- Assist in evaluating plant’s budget, P&L, and driving profitable results while decreasing spending- 24/7 On-call attentiveness and support for all operations & personnel- Building relationships with customers to create value and strengthen partnership between companies- Leading customer audit certification, Integrated Pest Management, and agreed 3rd party certification- Managing wheat pipeline to meet customer needs, optimize mill performance, and align with regulatory standards- GMPs, FDA, and FGIS grain standards. Grain market knowledge

Education

• Louisiana State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Food Science and Technology

• Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

  Master of Divinity - MDiv, Pastoral Studies/Counseling