Lance Schultz
Lance Schultz is a Quality Programs Facilitator at JD Smith & Sons Ltd. in Vaughan, Ontario, Canada. He holds a M.S. in Food Safety and Quality Assurance from the University of Guelph, Ontario Agriculture College. With six years of quality assurance experience in the food industry, Lance is a lead auditor for HACCP, BRC, and SQF, he develops HACCP and GFSI programs and training, and is responsible for product development and registration. Lance is an advanced SQF practitioner, having completed his certification through SQFI. Additionally, he is a Licensed Agrologist and member of the American Society of Quality, the International Food Protection Association, the Canadian Institute for Food Science and Technology, and the Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals.
ARTICLES BY LANCE SCHULTZ
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Are You Effectively And Efficiently Monitoring Your Cold Chain?10/21/2015
The cold chain is the uninterrupted path along which temperature-sensitive products travel from the manufacturer to the consumer and plays a major role in the food industry’s supply chain. But, a successful cold chain requires monitoring and validating all of the cold chain’s components. Here are a few guidelines to help ensure your company’s cold chain is effective and efficient.
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Food Safety Culture: Tools For Implementation And Improvement8/4/2015
Upholding company values to influence positive behavioral change is an integral component of food safety culture. But, what devices and strategies can be used to direct company operations in these areas?
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3 Factors That Influence Employee Acceptance Of Food Safety Practices6/11/2015
Despite rigorous efforts to inform and educate staff, why does training not always translate to improvement in food safety practices?
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Food-Safety Culture: Influencing Behavior With A Foundation Of Values4/17/2015
Reducing foodborne diseases will require the food industry to possess a culture that strives to reduce them. It is obvious that organizations need to actively perform safe food-handling practices, realize the impact of actions in a food-safety context, and care enough to make the right decision.
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Management Commitment: The Key For Training QA Managers10/8/2014
The author of a GFSI-accredited, quality-management system (QMS) knows every facet of the system. After achieving certification, a contingency plan must be in place for replacing the QMS author. Likewise, the new QA Manager must be ready to accept the challenge.