Maryam Meghdadpoor

Senior food manufacturing and operations manager with 15+ years of hands-on and leadership experience across dairy, powdered nutrition, baked goods, and sauce production lines. Proven background progressing from quality control laboratory roles to senior operational and production management positions within large-scale food manufacturing environments. Extensive experience in production line management, quality systems, GMP/HACCP compliance, workforce supervision, and continuous process improvement. Strong track record of managing end-to-end food production operations, ensuring product safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance in high-volume manufacturing settings.

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1. Executive Manager

   V-Land

   Jan 2018 to Present

   Canada

   • Led end-to-end business operations, translating strategic goals into executable plans across sales, case management, and marketing teams. • Designed and implemented standardized SOPs for client consultation, contract onboarding, file processing, and client communication. • Made final decisions on pricing, case acceptance, and high-risk file prioritization to control legal and reputational risk. • Managed operational risk by preventing overpromising, reducing client complaints, and maintaining regulatory alignment. • Acted as the central decision-maker to ensure operational consistency, efficiency, and scalability. • Managed multi-channel acquisition (digital platforms, referrals, website, direct messaging funnels). • Analyzed marketing performance metrics including cost per lead, conversion rates, and ROI to continuously optimize campaigns.

2. Senior Laboratory & Operations Manager

   Danone

   Jan 2005 to Jan 2017

   Iran

   Infant Formula & Dairy Manufacturing • Progressed from laboratory specialist to Head of Laboratory & Operations Support • Managed laboratory operations supporting dairy and powdered nutrition production lines • Supervised laboratory staff, training, workflows, and daily operational performance • Supported production decision-making through in-process control, finished product testing, and data analysis • Led deviation investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions • Ensured full compliance with GMP, HACCP, and global Danone quality standards • Supported internal and external audits, product release, and regulatory inspections • Acted as key interface between Production, QA, Food Safety, and Quality teams

3. Production Line Manager – Sauce Manufacturing

   Shahdab Khorasan Co.

   Jan 2003 to Jan 2005

   Iran

   • Managed end-to-end sauce production line operations, including preparation, processing, filling, and packaging • Supervised production staff, shift planning, and daily output targets • Ensured compliance with food safety, hygiene, and quality requirements • Coordinated with QC teams to maintain product consistency and reduce deviations • Improved line efficiency, yield control, and waste reduction

4. Quality Control / Quality Supervisor

   Nane Razavi Co.

   Jan 2001 to Jan 2003

   Iran

   • Performed hands-on quality control testing and in-process inspections • Supported baked goods production through QC monitoring and documentation • Executed GMP-based quality procedures and reporting • Built strong technical foundation in food quality, production support, and laboratory practices

1. IAU of Sabzevar

   Bachelor’s Degree, Food Science Engineer

   Iran

   1998 to 2001

   Managed and supported food manufacturing, laboratory, quality, and production operations in high-volume environments. Supervised teams, monitored in-process and finished-product quality, investigated deviations, performed root cause analysis, implemented corrective actions, and ensured compliance with GMP, HACCP, food safety, and quality standards. Worked closely with Production, Quality, Food Safety, and laboratory teams to troubleshoot operational issues, improve process reliability, maintain product consistency, and support efficient production and packaging operations. Developed and implemented SOPs, supported audits and regulatory inspections, and used production and quality data to guide operational decisions. Successfully improved production-line efficiency, yield control, waste reduction, quality consistency, and operational performance while maintaining strong safety and regulatory standards. Progressed from a laboratory specialist to senior laboratory and operations management responsibilities, including staff supervision, training, workflow management, and cross-functional leadership.