Billy Adams
About Billy Adams
Billy Adams serves as the Director of Food Safety at Americold Logistics, LLC, where he has worked since 2014. He holds an MBA from Augusta State University and has extensive experience in quality assurance and food safety across various sectors, including cereals and beverages.
Current Role at Americold Logistics
Billy Adams serves as the Director of Food Safety at Americold Logistics, LLC, a position he has held since 2014. Located in the Greater Atlanta Area, he has contributed to the company's food safety protocols and compliance measures for nearly a decade. His role involves overseeing food safety standards and ensuring that organizational practices align with regulatory requirements.
Education and Expertise
Billy Adams holds an MBA from Augusta State University, where he studied Management. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Georgia Southern University. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in food safety and quality assurance, particularly in high-speed packaging environments and the commercialization of new products within the food industry.
Professional Background
Before his tenure at Americold, Billy Adams held various positions in quality assurance and regulatory affairs. He worked as the Director of Quality Assurance at Wholesome Sweeteners from 2012 to 2013 and served as Corporate Quality Assurance Manager at CSM Bakery Products from 2013 to 2014. His earlier experience includes six years as Director of Quality & Regulatory Affairs at Kerry Inc. and three years as Corporate Manager of Quality Assurance at Corn Products International.
Experience in Food and Beverage Industries
Billy Adams has extensive experience in the food and beverage industries, particularly in managing quality systems and compliance auditing. His work has involved cereals, including branded and private labels, with a focus on extrusion, baking, and blending processes. He also possesses knowledge of manufacturing and bottling processes in the beverage sector.
Achievements in Quality Management
Throughout his career, Billy Adams has utilized the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence to enhance organizational performance. He has significant experience in managing compliance auditing and vendor management processes across multiple facilities, contributing to improved quality assurance practices in high-speed packaging environments.