Kerry Fohner
About Kerry Fohner
Kerry Fohner serves as the Senior Director of Quality Assurance for Prepared Foods at Wayne-Sanderson Farms, a position he has held since 2023. He has over two decades of experience in quality assurance and logistics, primarily with Wayne Farms.
Work at Wayne-Sanderson Farms
Kerry Fohner has been serving as the Senior Director of Quality Assurance Prepared Foods at Wayne-Sanderson Farms since 2023. In this role, Fohner oversees quality assurance protocols and ensures compliance with industry standards for prepared food products. The position is based in Decatur, Alabama, where Fohner applies extensive experience in quality management to enhance product safety and quality.
Previous Experience at Wayne Farms
Prior to joining Wayne-Sanderson Farms, Kerry Fohner worked at Wayne Farms for 13 years. Fohner held the position of Quality Assurance Manager from 2010 to 2023, focusing on maintaining high-quality standards in food production. Additionally, Fohner served as the Quality Assurance Manager for Prepared Foods from 2017 to 2023, further specializing in quality control within that sector. Fohner's earlier role at Wayne Farms included serving as Customer Logistics Manager from 2001 to 2010, where responsibilities included managing logistics and customer service operations.
Education and Expertise
Kerry Fohner earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Science from Mississippi State University, studying from 1991 to 1994. This educational background provides a foundation in biological principles, which supports Fohner's expertise in quality assurance within the food industry. The combination of academic knowledge and practical experience contributes to Fohner's proficiency in ensuring product safety and quality.
Career Timeline
Kerry Fohner's career in the food industry spans over two decades, beginning in 2001 at Wayne Farms as a Customer Logistics Manager. Fohner transitioned to the role of Quality Assurance Manager in 2010, where a focus on quality control was established. In 2017, Fohner specialized further in prepared foods as Quality Assurance Manager until the move to Wayne-Sanderson Farms in 2023. This timeline reflects a steady progression in roles with increasing responsibility in quality assurance.