Leonel Vera

Leonel Vera has a diverse work experience in the food industry. Leonel started their career in 2001 as a Production Manager at Tyson Foods, where they oversaw plant operations, monitored manufacturing processes, and ensured worker safety. In 2005, they joined Mission Foods as a Production Manager before moving on to La Terra Fina in 2007. At La Terra Fina, they initially served as a Production Supervisor, managing the activities of the production department. Leonel then progressed to roles such as Sanitation Manager, Food Safety and Quality Manager, and Food Safety & Sanitation Manager, where they were responsible for various aspects of food safety, quality, sanitation, and compliance. Most recently, Leonel Vera has been serving as the Director of Operations at La Terra Fina, overseeing operations and liaising with other managers to meet objectives and deadlines.

Leonel Vera received a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management from Universidad de Guadalajara, which they attended from 1998 to 2001. Additionally, they have obtained various certifications in the field of food safety and management from institutions such as Registrar Corp, Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA), Alchemy Systems, Eurofins, Association of Food and Drug Officials, IAFP, FSPCA, UC Davis Graduate School of Management, San Jose State University, and Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). These certifications include "Introduction to SQF Edition 8.1 for Manufacturers", "Intentional Adulteration Vulnerability Assessments", "Basic HACCP", "Implementing SQF System Edition 8", "Seafood HACCP Certification", "Developing Environmental Monitoring Programs for Small and Midsize Processors", "Preventive Controls for Human Food", "Better Process Control School", and others. The specific months and years in which these certifications were obtained are mentioned for some, while for others, the month and year of acquisition are not provided.