Sam N.
Plant Manager | Director of Operations | Food Manufacturing Leader | Lean & Safety Champion | SQF | HACCP | Six Sigma
- Role
- Plant Manager at Evergood Sausage Company
- Location
- San Jose, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Sam N.
Dynamic and results-driven Operations Leader with 15+ years of progressive experience in food manufacturing, quality assurance, and full-scale plant operations. I specialize in leading cross-functional teams, driving continuous improvement, and implementing scalable processes that align with safety, quality, and business growth.Currently serving as Plant Manager at Evergood Fine Foods, I’ve successfully managed multimillion-dollar capital projects, negotiated multiple union contracts, and improved safety performance—reducing our MOD rate from 135% to 61%. My background spans regulatory compliance (FDA, USDA, OSHA), Lean manufacturing, EHS, supply chain, and product development.Key strengths include: Strategic Leadership & Operational Efficiency Union Negotiations & Labor Relations Food Safety: SQF, HACCP, FSMA, PCQI Cross-Departmental Collaboration Capital Project Management Culture Transformation & Team EngagementHolding a Master’s in Food Safety from Michigan State University and Six Sigma certification, I bring both hands-on plant leadership and technical food safety expertise. I’m passionate about building safe, efficient, and compliant operations where teams thrive and output excels.Let’s connect if you’re looking for a transformational operations leader with deep roots in regulated manufacturing environments.
Experience
Plant Manager
Jun 2017 — Present · San Francisco, CA, US
Lead all plant operations across production, QA, maintenance, safety, logistics, and warehousing.• Delivered >$10M in capital projects, improving plant output and safety standards.• Reduced MOD rate from 135% to 61% by revamping the EHS and training programs.• Boosted production efficiency and achieved 100% of operational targets.• Strengthened workplace culture and morale through inclusive leadership.• Oversaw regulatory compliance (OSHA, FDA, USDA, environmental), union negotiations, and cross-departmental collaboration.
Education
Iowa State University
Meat Laboratory
2014
Michigan State University
Master of Science (M.S.), Food Safety
2019
Santa Clara University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology
2010
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