Our Vision Statement

Our Vision is present understanding. Our Vision is one of responsive service, here and now. Our Vision is an understanding of wholeness. It is the wholeness of our Self, our bodies, our planet and our current reality. Our Vision is one of stewardship and mentorship. Our Vision is open-ended, open-minded and allows for its own “re-creation”.

The environment that allows our re-creation is mutual trust. A re-creation that is natural and organic and aligned with our true being. Our re-creation is to nourish and heal, continually restoring wholeness back to our environment. Our re-creation is responding to the genuine needs of one another and those we serve. Our re-creation is to enjoy the synergy of our strategic partners with common goals. Our re-creation is to practice good company in an enlightened workplace with peace of mind.

We see the need for fertile earth. We see the need for organic integrity in our precious seeds. We see the need for an organic, nourishing and wholesome food supply. We see the need of ways for all to participate in the re-creation of a fresh, wholesome and enlightened Planet Earth. We see the need to serve and nourish in this regard. We aspire to make our Vision real.
 

Other responsibilities include being special assistant to the Wizard and supporting his efforts to keep things moving along for the good of all.  I am asked many times for my opinion on all matters, from recipes to executive decisions.  We do the food trade shows together each year and are responsible for recruiting new business for the company.

I am responsible for the grounds.  Calling someone to mow or doing it myself…  making sure all weeds are cleaned away from around the building.  This is essential with our organic status to control the local pests.

Our company, The Wizard’s Cauldron, is a manufacturer of organic sauces and dressings.  We are a small company that has consistently generated millions of bottles of organic products for several years.  Our group purpose is to manufacturer the very best, organic offerings for our strategic partners, who in turn do the sales and promotion for these products.

By producing organic products, we are calling attention to the need for a more organic world.  This is most important because the biotechnology/industrial complex tries to alter our food source and use genetically modified methods to feed their own pockets.  Sounds good, but not all is tested properly and we do not know what might happen down the road.  We know organic works, because it has sustained us for many years.  Grandpa used to farm this way!

There are so many elements of producing good products that must come together to make everything right.  Good tasting recipes, good ingredients, cleanliness, properly operating machines, correct measurements, correct billings and correspondence are some. Most important is a team that cares. If each team member focuses on his or her own area of accountability, we all gain by having our team goal of “job well done” met.

When our team at the Cauldron is honest and speaks their mind, I cannot think of anything that we would not be able to accomplish. I am blessed to work with a team so full of talent.  Ours is a very responsible team. We are considerate of each other and our strategic partners.  We care about organics, each other and giving the best we can.

· Ensure the batch area is kept clean and organized.
· Verify lot numbers on all organic ingredients.
· Review all recipes for updates.
· Review bin number system, and keep updated.
· Oversee & train in the production of samples.
· Review procedure manuals.
· Supervise plant clean up and shut down.
· Physically manage raw goods inventory. Communicate any low stock or other pertinent issues to the administrator.
· Review SOP list with Spanish speaking staff.
· Coordinating with entire team to see that team members have adequate support.
· Communicate my philosophy, of the team working toward our goal of customer satisfaction from the best quality products.

We have clear direction how we are to work each day.  It is clear what we need to do and how we are going to do it. We watch very carefully our organic ingredients. We certify with green stickers the organic ingredients and the lot numbers. Careful attention to ingredients helps us in our inventory control to support our stock accessible for our  future recipes.

At The Wizard’s Cauldron, we use our own values in decision making. We work together for quality goals.  We bottle quality, clean process and consider how our environment provides us with a lot organic ingredients.

We know the value of listening first and then we can say something about what we know. Sometimes our mistakes are really valuable because they help us to reflect how we can find a better way to do something and we gain more knowledge and experience. We have learned to use our own habits and skills to get the best results for our customers.

· Overseeing inventory control, and all record keeping pertinent to inventory control.
· Directing our sales fulfillment operation.
· Purchasing the raw materials that go into our products.
· Reviewing and training our accounts payable and receivable personnel.
· Preparing financial reports
· Auditing and training the company's payroll and human resources personnel.
· Reconciling the company's bank records.
· Working with the production team to determine the viability of our weekly production schedules.
· Managing incoming and outgoing freight.
· Reviewing the Procedure Manuals.
· Training of staff in H.A.C.C.P. and organic procedures.
· Planning the expansion of our business.

Though I have been here close to three years now, I am still new to many areas of the plant's operations. In production, batching, pre-batching, and shipping & receiving I am a student and I am depending on other team members to coach me.

· Maintaining the records of finished products and raw materials.
· Managing the records of customer sales orders.
· Evaluating the raw materials that need to be purchased.
· Managing our accounts payable and receivable.
· Posting financial information.
· Maintaining the company's payroll and human resources records.
· Reconciling the company's bank records.
· Working with the production team to determine the viability of our weekly production schedules.
· Managing Organic Certification records.
· Maintaining Sample Recipe Logs.
· Prepare UPS shipment paperwork and maintain UPS log.
· Managing the Procedure Manuals.

Our administrative department is responsible for the integrity of the company's records, fulfilling our customer's orders and procuring the materials to manufacture products. This includes the methods and logistics of shipping products to our customers and receiving raw goods from our suppliers.

The Wizard's Cauldron makes organic sauces, condiments, and salad dressings. We are a small and growing company. We have made a difference in the national grocery industry by influencing a few, very special, brands to become certified organic.

Every team member has responsibilities that contribute to processing and packaging of quality, organic products. When we find an area where we can make an improvement or an error in our methods we view it as an opportunity to learn and grow. We evaluate the situation and implement procedures to take advantage of what we have learned. This allows us to make improvements and prevent errors from reoccurring. We learn from our mistakes and practice the golden rule.

I know we make the world a better place by using organic ingredients in our products. We are helping the organic farmers heal the earth. We are helping the consumer by offering healthier products. Our team is committed to the "organic mission".

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At The Wizard’s Cauldron, we are making a difference. We are a small business in Cedar Grove and make organic sauces and dressings. We are a part of protecting the land by becoming organically involved. Our strategic partners are people who are interested in keeping the land healthy as well as us.

We put a lot of effort in our daily work towards making sure that by the end of the day we have reached our goals. We take great pride in keeping our work area clean and organized. I enjoy the freedom to work independently and interdependently.

I have had twenty-seven years experience in the meat business. I am H.A.C.C.P. certified and trained in most aspects of food handling.  I oversee both our organic and non-organic productions. In addition to all the food handling procedures require by law and health codes we take many additional steps to maintain our organic certification. As an example we record the lot numbers on all ingredients in our products. We carefully monitor the storage and use of organic and non-organic ingredients. All of our organic ingredients are marked clearly with green stickers. All of our non-organic ingredients are clearly marked with red stickers. I insure nothing gets by without proper markings or documentation.

I take the responsibility to see that if anyone on our team needs help, that I am available to help him or her. This keeps our operation running smooth. I am proud of our work and our company's prosperity.

I have a keen interest in assuring that our customers can depend on The Wizard’s Cauldron to provide the best products. I am constantly vigilant to spot and eliminate problems before they become quality control issues.
These responsibilities let me ensure the highest quality packaging for goodness and for appearance:
· Ensure caps are tight
· Ensure proper fill level
· Ensure label is straight and well positioned
· Ensure date code is accurate and readable
· Ensure tamper evident sleeve is in place

I enjoy identifying problems in processes, facilities and equipment.  As well, I enjoy conceiving and implementing solutions and long-term remedies.

We work as a team here at the Cauldron.  On production days I am responsible for assuring that the line is set up correctly.  I monitor parts usage and maintain sufficient inventory of strategic spare parts to facilitate minimum downtime as a result of equipment failures.  I work with equipment vendors and service suppliers and study the equipment manuals so that I become more familiar with each piece of equipment.

· Measure required ingredients for recipes.
· Record lot numbers of ingredients on recipes.
· Verify proper labeling (red & green stickers) on ingredients.
· Clean and maintain pre-batch area.
· Assist in cleaning and maintaining other areas of the plant.
· Learn organic and H.A.C.C.P. procedures.

This is all done in order to ensure quality products for our customers.

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