Pi-Yu Hsu

VP Of Quality And Applications at RFI Ingredients

Pi-Yu Hsu's work experience begins in 2002 as a Technical Manager at RFI LLC. In this role, they established and created application and analytical laboratories, developed analytical methods, managed equipment and inventory, and oversaw internal and outside testing. Pi-Yu also spearheaded certification and audited the cGMP program.

From 2002 to 2005, Pi-Yu Hsu served as a Quality Control and Application Manager at RFI LLC. In this role, they designed the quality control program and application lab, performed sensory evaluations, and wrote SOPs and product specifications. Pi-Yu also determined the analytical method for compounds using HPLC and UV/Vis spectrometer.

In 2008, Pi-Yu Hsu was promoted to Technical Director at RFI LLC, overseeing quality, research, and technical initiatives in Colorado and New York. Pi-Yu managed the application, analytical, and microbiology laboratories and led a 10-member technical team. Pi-Yu also held responsibility for turnkey products, including color, flavor, ingredients application, and labeling.

In 2012, Pi-Yu Hsu became the VP of Quality and Applications at RFI LLC. In this role, they established and grew the quality department and R&D function across six facilities in the United States and China. Pi-Yu provided technical leadership for QA/QC, regulatory, applications, and technical service activities. Pi-Yu performed strategic planning, oversaw technical training and quality agreements, and developed SOPs.

Overall, Pi-Yu Hsu has a strong background in quality control, applications, and technical leadership within the food industry. Pi-Yu has a proven track record of establishing and growing departments, developing analytical methods, and leading teams.

Pi-Yu Hsu has a Master of Science degree in Food Science and Technology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Pi-Yu also obtained a Bachelor's degree in an unspecified field of study from the same university. In terms of additional certifications, Pi-Yu Hsu has a Lean Certification from GoLeanSixSigma.com, obtained in March 2019. Pi-Yu also obtained the Implementing SQF System certification from the SQF Institute in December 2016. Additionally, Pi-Yu Hsu obtained the HACCP Manager certification from NSF in an unspecified year. Finally, they are a Certified Food Scientist (CFS), although the month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.

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Timeline

  • VP Of Quality And Applications

    May, 2012 - present

  • Technical Director

    May, 2008