Alanna J. Barfield

Results-driven leader with over 24 years of experience in the beverage and food industry, specializing in concentrate and syrup manufacturing, thermal processing, water, and juice production. Extensive career at The Coca-Cola Company, developing expertise in Quality Systems, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Process Validation/Verification. Experience spans R&D, Technical Service, and Engineering Technology within chemical and polymer manufacturing. Over a year of consulting experience in the food and beverage industry, excelling in Business Process Optimization, Regulatory Compliance, and Product and Line Validation. Successful in leadership and management roles as an Interim Role Backfill. Dedicated to implementing sustainable manufacturing practices and environmental management. Expertise in Management System Development and strong understanding of GFSI-benchmarked certifications. Developed and delivered corporate training programs on technical skills, safety, and regulatory compliance. Proven record in staff development across Food Safety Auditing, Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and more. Strategic leader known for fostering team collaboration and driving organizational growth.

• PCQI (Preventive Control Qualified Individual)
• HACCP
• Advanced HACCP
• Juice HACCP
• Better Process Control School
• FSPCA Intentional Adulteration and Vulnerability Assessment
• OSHA 30-Hour and Recordkeeping Courses
• Dairy Science and Sanitation

Chemist with 24+ Years of Experience: Extensive career at The Coca-Cola Company, specializing in concentrate and syrup manufacturing, thermal processing, water, and juice production. Expertise in Quality Systems, Quality Assurance, Food Safety, and Process Validation/Verification. Experience spans R&D, Technical Service, and Engineering Technology within chemical and polymer manufacturing. Over a year of consulting experience in the food and beverage industry., Streamlined operations, enhanced quality systems, and bolstered food safety protocols., Guided businesses through complex regulations (FDA, USDA, CFR, OSHA, EPA, USMCA)., Specialized in evaluating, validating, and modifying production processes like hot fill, aseptic, tea, and juice processing., Acted in leadership and management roles during transitions, including onboarding strategy development. Focused on sustainable manufacturing practices and environmental management., Expertise in GFSI-benchmarked certifications (FSSC 22000, SQF, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, etc.)., Developed and delivered corporate training programs on technical skills, safety, and regulatory compliance., Conducted specialized workshops on risk assessments, Lean/Operational Excellence tools, GMP, and food safety auditing., Proven record in staff development across Food Safety, Auditing, Good Laboratory Practices, and GMP.