Strengthening Food Safety Excellence: The Critical Role of Sanitation and Proactive Assessment
2:30 PM - 3:30 PMMon
Salon H
Sanitation & Microbiological Track
Speakers
Michael Ciepiela
VP of Quality and Continuous Improvement
Southern Specialties
Shahram Ajamian
Senior Director Global Quality and Food Safety Governance
McCormick
Tyler Williams
President
ASI
Sanitation is more than a compliance requirement; it’s a leading indicator of food safety excellence. This session explores how organizations can harness proactive sanitation programs, internal assessments, and early warning signals to anticipate and prevent issues before they escalate. Through case insights and predictive approaches, presenters will highlight how identifying small oversights early can prevent major disruptions, protect brand reputation, and build long-term resilience. Attendees will gain practical strategies to transform lessons from past incidents into forward-looking practices that strengthen accountability, embed predictive analytics into sanitation oversight, and elevate organizational culture. Whether you’re in sanitation leadership, quality assurance, or plant operations, this session provides actionable tools to help ensure your facility stays ahead of risks and continues on the path of operational excellence.