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.

• Dairy, Powdered Nutrition & Sauce Manufacturing
• Equipment, Yield & Waste Optimization
• Food Production Line Management
• Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
• Production Planning & Process Control
• Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement
• Workforce Supervision & Shift Management

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. Institution not stated

   Bachelor’s Degree, Food Science Engineer

   Iran