Manager Plant

Al Walker

Ann Arbor, Michigan

734-***-**** cell

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Flatout Bread Company, Saline, MI 05/2010- Present

Sanitation/Safety Manager - Manage one supervisors and 26 employee’s sanitation department in the Ann Arbor, MI area. Insure that all sanitation efforts are met to achieve maximum compliance with food safety facility cleanliness in a non-union work environment. Supervise, plan and coordinate all aspects of the sanitation processes and activities associated with the cleaning and sanitizing of the food processing facility and equipment. Facilitate team lead workflow management, workforce scheduling, and team members’ placement to ensure the facility and company goals are successfully met or exceeded.

Promote good manufacturing practices compliance and improved sanitation methods for all departments. Manage and maintain Pest Control Program, Master Sanitation Schedule, and develops and change SSOP’s as needed. Maintain 5’s program and inventory of sanitation supplies for Sanitation Department. Maintain record keeping requirement to meet AIB, SQF, NSF, and all customer audits. Manage workers’ compensation claims and unemployment hearing. Develop annual budget, and control expenses within the budget. Provide safety training and refresher courses for all employees to include new hirers.

Equity Group, Camilla, Georgia 03/2008- 05/2010

Sanitation Manager

Responsible for directing the cleaning and sanitizing of the plant to maintain conformance to USDA standards within a schedule to ensure maximum operating time. Oversees daily operations of the sanitation department. Complies with, understands and enforces all company policies and standards. Supervises, trains and develops sanitation employees. Assists in performing regular housekeeping audits. Develops sanitation procedures according to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), USDA and FDA regulations for all sanitation tasks. Maintains GMP provisions and monitors employee practices that relate to cleanliness, sanitation and pest control. Conducts safety training to comply with OSHA regulations and company standards. Develops and implements new methods, procedures and systems to improve sanitation performance. Maintains all pertinent records, reports and other paperwork as needed. Partners with production and maintenance resources to meet plant objectives.

Kellogg’s Bakery, Augusta, Georgia 09/2005-03/2008

Sanitation Supervisor, Supervise fifteen sanitation workers. Manage and coordinate team efforts to safely sanitize food production equipment. Provide support for production lines. Maintain records and reports to supports audits, inspections, and state, and federal compliance requirements. Direct janitorial staff and Sanitation Specialists. - Maintains master cleaning schedule, write detailed clean up procedures and SSOP’s for all plant equipment. Maintain master cleaning schedule for plant meeting GMP and Kellogg guidelines. Conducts clean up inspections and validations of allergen/line cleanings for analysis.

Member of the HACCP/Food Safety Committee (Multidisciplinary management committee designated to address food safety in plant). Oversee the collection of monthly environmental samples for monitoring of pathogenic organisms in plant. Monitor and charts results.

Keep the plant in proper sanitary condition at all times, including allergen control, guidelines followed.

FPL Foods Augusta, GA, 08/2003-08/2005

Shipping and Receiving Supervisor, Manage and supervised 48 employees for a beef processing plant. Plan coordinate, and schedule all packaged goods for shipping. Receive bulk supply and ingredients for production. Ensure departmental compliance with all applicable codes, laws, and regulations. Consult with Plant Manager to review department operations/actives. Performs administrative task associated with department operation. Maintain adequate inventory of vehicles and equipment. Prepares reports and various forms and investigate costumer’s complaints.

Castleberry Foods, Augusta, GA 1999 – 07/2003

Production Supervisor Manage and coordinate a second shift production line to ensure safety of the employees and quality of the product. Provide coaching and mentoring in relationship to developmental areas for each employee. Ensures all company systems are implemented at the floor level. Manage the operations budget. Oversee the setup and operation of production equipment, making any corrections as needed. Train new personnel on safe food handling, correct packaging methods, and the appropriate use of the machinery including metal detectors. Accurately documents the shift's production so as to keep on schedule with filling orders. Ensures all safety procedures are followed. Monitors all production employees and ensures all employees are accounted for.

Norfolk Naval Air Station, Naval Base Norfolk,VA 1989 - 1999

Environmental Engineer Preform Environmental and Safety reporting, compliance and hazardous waste management. Manage and coordinate programs for compliance with all applicable local, State and federal regulations. Initiate, lead and maintain Military Safety Team, Employee Safety Team and First Responder Teams. Conduct and accurately document routine audits and compliance inspections. Provide technical assistance on environmental, safety and health matters. Investigate accidents, improve safety to reduce work-related injuries and public safety.

EDUCATION: Environmental Science, 1982; Saint Paul’s College, Lawrenceville, Virginia

HONOR & PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

* Disaster Relief Coordinator, American Red Cross, Fort Gordon, GA., Appointed

* Haz Mat Emergency 1st Responder Certification 12/2011

* AIB Food Safety Essentials Certification 01/2012

* SQF Practitioner Certification 02/13/2012

Military Experience: US MC, Camp Lejeune N C, Security Instructor 1982 to 1985

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