Josie Mann
About Josie Mann
Josie Mann is the Operations Manager at Califia Farms with extensive experience in the food production industry, specializing in Continuous Improvement and GMP practices.
Current Role at Califia Farms
Josie Mann serves as the Operations Manager at Califia Farms, a role she has held since 2020. Her responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, implementing efficiency improvements, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. She has utilized Kaizen methodologies to enhance operational efficiency, demonstrating her commitment to continuous improvement.
Previous Experience at Land O'Lakes
Before joining Califia Farms, Josie Mann was the Operations Manager at Land O'Lakes from 2013 to 2020. During her seven-year tenure in Tulare, CA, she was responsible for managing production operations and implementing process improvements. Her work contributed to optimizing production workflows and maintaining quality control standards.
Roles at PepsiCo and Nestle Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream
Josie Mann has extensive experience in the food production industry, having worked at PepsiCo and Nestle Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream. From 2003 to 2005, she was a Productivity Availability Supervisor at PepsiCo in Santa Maria, CA, focusing on enhancing production availability. Prior to that, she served as the Manager of Production at Nestle Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream from 1996 to 2013. Her 17-year tenure at Nestle included managing production teams and processes, emphasizing continuous improvement and GMP practices.
Educational Background
Josie Mann holds a Master of Arts in Organizational Management from the University of Phoenix, where she studied from 1997 to 2003. Her educational background has equipped her with the knowledge and skills required to manage and optimize organizational processes effectively.
Specializations and Methodologies
Josie Mann specializes in Root Cause Analysis to identify and resolve production issues effectively. Her expertise includes implementing Kaizen methodologies for continuous improvement and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the food production industry.