Ocean Mist Farms is announcing two promotions in its team. Afreen Malik was promoted to Director of technical services and Arlin Valenzuela accepted a promotion to become the company’s Quality Assurance Manager.
In her new role, Afreen is responsible for Ocean Mist Farms’ food safety, quality assurance and sustainability initiatives. “Afreen has the knowledge and understanding of these important functions and is in a unique position to oversee the alignment of our quality systems across the company,” said,Joe Pezzini, Chief Operations Officer.
Afreen held previous positions as manager of food safety, directing the company’s food safety program from “Farm to Fork” as well as enhancing product traceability and recall protocols, according to a press release. She also was responsible for developing the company’s sustainability initiatives program.
Arlin will manage the Ocean Mist Farms’ quality assurance program in her new role, while working closely with various departments, Pezzini said. Prior to this promotion, Valenzuela was a quality assurance in-house trainer. Most recently, she has played an essential role in digitizing the Ocean Mist Farms’ quality assurance program that will debut at the Produce Marketing Association Fresh Summit meeting this October in New Orleans.
“The company joins me in congratulating Afreen and Arlin on their promotions and we support them as they take on these new and challenging roles,” Pezzini said.
Congratulations Afreen and Arlin, on your recent promotions!
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