Melissa Cullum
About Melissa Cullum
Melissa Cullum serves as the Director of Quality & Food Safety at Popcornopolis, bringing extensive experience from her previous roles in the food and pharmaceutical industries. She has a proven track record in manufacturing system design, policy implementation, and enhancing safety and quality culture.
Current Role at Popcornopolis
Melissa Cullum serves as the Director of Quality & Food Safety at Popcornopolis, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing the company's safety and quality culture. Her responsibilities include developing and implementing policies and procedures that ensure compliance with industry standards. Cullum's expertise in quality assurance is crucial for maintaining high production standards in the food industry.
Previous Experience at Biosite Inc
Before joining Popcornopolis, Melissa Cullum worked at Biosite Inc as a Senior Manufacturing Manager from 1992 to 2007. During her 15 years at the company, she gained significant experience in manufacturing system design and optimization. Her role involved overseeing production processes and ensuring adherence to quality standards within the pharmaceutical sector.
Experience at Sweet Harvest Foods
Melissa Cullum served as the Plant Manager at Sweet Harvest Foods from 2015 to 2021. Located in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, she was responsible for managing plant operations and ensuring product quality. Her leadership contributed to the efficiency of manufacturing processes and the overall success of the facility during her tenure.
Role at Coca-Cola Refreshments
From 2008 to 2015, Melissa Cullum held the position of Quality Assurance Manager and Production Manager at Coca-Cola Refreshments in San Diego. In this dual role, she focused on maintaining quality standards and managing production operations. Her efforts were instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Expertise in Food and Pharmaceutical Industries
Melissa Cullum possesses extensive experience in both the food and pharmaceutical industries. Her expertise includes manufacturing system design, optimization, and the development of safety and quality policies. She has a proven track record of increasing production throughput and reducing costs in GMP and FDA regulated environments, highlighting her capabilities in managing complex manufacturing processes.