Basic Inspector Boot Camp for Manufactured Technical Training  

Boot Camp

About

This 4-hour session will cover both power and technical skills, using interactive strategies with participants. AFDO’s goal in this training is to help state and local regulators gain free access to valuable training early in their food safety careers to build knowledge and experience. This is a technical skills session specifically for manufactured-level inspectors of food processing facilities.

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What You’ll Learn

  • Effective inspection interviews
  • Report writing
  • Third-party audits

Who Should Attend

Manufactured food inspectors with less than two years of on-the-job experience. 

Who will you learn from?

James Chan

James Chan

California Department of Public Health 

Chief, Improvement and Development Unit, California Dept. of Public Health, Food and Drug Branch. 20+ years in food safety, specializing in regulatory inspection programs. Manages team developing food training, inspection, and auditing standards. Focus: protecting public health through technology optimization. Advocates for knowledge sharing and succession planning. 

Matthew Noonan

Matthew Noonan

U.S. Food & Drug Administration 

FDA Compliance Officer and Subject Matter Expert for PCHF, Division of Enforcement, Office of Compliance, CFSAN. Manages high-risk establishment inspections and enforcement actions. Former FDA field investigator. PCHF instructor for CFSAN, ORA, and FSPCA lead instructor. Experienced in regulatory compliance and enforcement. 

Judi Lazaro

Judi Lazaro

AIB

Senior Director Global Sales, AIB International. Former food safety inspector and Head of Audit Services North America. U.S. Army Commissioned Officer post-college. Experience with Frito Lay, Inc. 30+ years in food industry. Passionate about food safety, offers solutions for complex issues. 

Leann Chuboff

LeAnn Chuboff

SQF

Vice President of Technical Affairs, Safe Quality Food Institute. 30+ years food service experience in supply chain safety and quality assurance. Manages SQF Code development, maintenance, and technical support. Former director of science and regulatory relations, National Restaurant Association Solutions. Expert in food safety systems and regulations. 

All attendees will earn CEU credits during this live discussion!