Cody Gan

Background

About Cody Gan

Highly-qualified professional with a Bachelors degree in Food Science and Technology and 10+ years of food safety, quality, and sanitation experience. Proven ability to build, lead, and optimize the performance of Quality and Food Safety (QFS) team in a complex, demanding, and fast-paced environment. Known for an ability to “organize and execute” in the QFS department and across multiple departments. Professional level, subject-matter expertise and academic knowledge in food safety and quality. Collection of data in a scientific manner, utilizing appropriate statistical methodologies and performing analytical and quality evaluations in a technical manner. Manages commodity specifications and technical library resources. Assisted with the development and administration of operational and laboratory standards, program policies, actionable guidance, and standard operating procedures relating to food safety and quality assurance. Adept at troubleshooting problems related to process, product safety, and quality. Achieved improved plant food safety culture by training employees about food safety knowledge and practice, and evaluating them to ensure that they fully understand and can execute their duties. Achieved No.1 in lowest consumer complaints in the Kellogg network during the past five years. SOFTWARE AND TOOLS Microsoft Office Tools (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook | PowerPoint, OneNote, Visio, Microsoft To Do)| SAP | Insight | KLEANZ | Smart factory | Tableau | Alchemy Manager | SupplierBase | Krnons | Certainty | ECOLAB eLogbook | Logistics toolbox SOFT SKILLS Leadership| effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication | cross-functional collaboration | change management | process management | problem solving | analytical and strategic thinking | task and execution management | time and organizational management | project management | conflict management | self-motivation | Self-Driven | strategic planning | scheduling, multitasking | team building | talent development CERTIFICATES Preventive Control Qualified Individual (PCQI), 2023 and 2016 | Implementing SQF, 2019 | HACCP Food Safety, 2014 | FSPCA Food Defense Awareness for the IA Rule, 2023 | FSPCA Overview of International Adulteration Rule, 2023 | FSPCA IA Conducting Vulnerability Assessments Using Key Activity Types, 2023 | FSPCA IA Identification and Explanation of Mitigation Strategies, 2023 | FSPCA IA Food Defense Plan Preparation and Reanalysis, 2023