Ann Marie Mc Namara
About Ann Marie Mc Namara
Ann Marie McNamara serves as the Vice President of Food Safety and Quality for Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Commercialization at US Foods, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Ph.D. in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology from the University of Pittsburgh and has extensive experience in food safety and quality assurance across various organizations.
Work at US Foods
Ann Marie McNamara serves as the Vice President of Food Safety and Quality for Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Commercialization at US Foods. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's food safety initiatives from the headquarters in Rosemont, IL. McNamara developed a three-year strategic plan focused on enhancing food safety and quality standards. She has also created and implemented pandemic plans in response to COVID-19, providing regular updates to the CEO and senior executives. Her leadership has fostered a strong food safety culture within the organization, emphasizing its importance as a business partner.
Education and Expertise
Ann Marie McNamara earned her Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Infectious Diseases and Microbiology from the University of Pittsburgh. Additionally, she completed a Post-Doctoral Residency in Medical and Public Health Microbiology at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in microbiology and public health, which she applies in her role at US Foods to ensure food safety and quality.
Previous Experience in Food Safety
Before her tenure at US Foods, Ann Marie McNamara held several significant positions in the food safety sector. She was the Vice President of Food Safety and Regulatory Compliance at Jack in the Box from 2008 to 2017. Following that, she served as Vice President of Food and Essentials Safety and Quality Assurance at Target from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, she worked as Vice President of Food Safety and Scientific Affairs at Silliker from 2003 to 2008. These roles have contributed to her extensive experience in food safety management and regulatory compliance.
Achievements in Food Safety Initiatives
At US Foods, Ann Marie McNamara has led several impactful projects aimed at improving food safety and operational efficiency. She co-led a project that significantly reduced product specification change times by 95% and labor by 80%. Furthermore, she was instrumental in the successful food safety and quality integration of a major acquisition. McNamara also implemented computer-based training programs that enhanced employee comprehension rates regarding food safety practices.
Engagement with Regulatory Bodies
Ann Marie McNamara actively engages with local and national government officials, as well as third-party auditors, to ensure compliance and uphold food safety standards across manufacturing facilities and co-packers. She represents US Foods on both national and international scientific committees and regulatory appointed committees, contributing her expertise to broader discussions on food safety and quality regulations.