Joel Radford
About Joel Radford
Joel Radford serves as the Corporate Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager at Americold Logistics, LLC, where he has worked since 2020. He has a rich background in food safety and quality assurance, with previous roles at Deloitte and Touche LLP, J.R. Simplot Company, and the Grocery Manufacturers Association.
Work at Americold
Joel Radford has been serving as the Corporate Food Safety & Quality Assurance Manager at Americold Logistics, LLC since 2020. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing food safety protocols and quality assurance measures within the organization. His position emphasizes compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, ensuring that the company maintains high safety and quality benchmarks in its operations.
Previous Experience in Food Safety and Quality Assurance
Prior to his current role, Joel Radford accumulated significant experience in food safety and quality assurance. He worked at Deloitte and Touche LLP from 2010 to 2018, focusing on Agriculture, Operations, Food Safety, and Supply Chain Risk. His earlier roles included positions as Quality Assurance Manager at J.R. Simplot Company and Director of Sales at the Grocery Manufacturers Association, where he contributed to food safety initiatives and regulatory compliance.
Education and Expertise
Joel Radford holds a Bachelor's Degree from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he studied Animal Science with a focus on Nutrition and Computer Science. He also studied Chemistry and Mathematics at Evergreen Valley College. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in managing products regulated by both USDA and FDA, as well as his knowledge in poultry live production and livestock management.
Contributions to Food Safety Regulations
Joel Radford has co-authored five White Papers on the impacts of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) implementation. These contributions enhance the food industry's understanding of regulatory changes and provide guidance on compliance. Additionally, he has provided applied scientific guidance for FSMA documents, focusing on preventive controls in human foods and produce safety.
Diverse Skill Set in Food Safety
Joel Radford possesses a diverse skill set that includes Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP), Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and Counselor Selling. His expertise in strategic programming emphasizes cost-effective operations management and timely execution of food safety initiatives. This comprehensive approach underlines his commitment to maintaining high standards in food safety and quality assurance.