Machine Operator Manager

Canaan Harriman

** ***** **. *** #***, Somersworth, NH, 03878 * 603-***-**** * **************@*****.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Diligent professional with 11+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of production manufacturing, food sanitation & safety, and quality control. Aiming to leverage my skills at your company.

WORK EXPERIENCE HIGHLINER FOODS, Portsmouth, NH

Quality Assurance Technician, Aug 2016 - Present

HACCP Certified

Responsible for food safety, food quality, and legality.

Monitoring and maintaining Quality Assurance programs to verify product specifications are met, communicating with USDA, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Support for data entry and error resolution within JD Edwards.

Reviewing and filing Supplier Certificate of Analysis.

Perform and document product sensory evaluations, weight, count & defect checks.

Assist R&D with new product runs and testing.

Complete audit work papers by documenting audit tests and findings.

Glass and Brittle Plastic Inspections.

Process Improving Team Member. Analyzing and improving upon existing business processes for optimization and to meet new quotas or standards of quality.

HIGHLINER FOODS, Portsmouth, NH

Group Team Lead I, Oct 2015 - Aug 2016

Ensure line personnel are effectively utilized at all times.

Lead and motivate line staff to ensure optimal productivity and work quality.

Identify line issues and communicate with supervision and maintenance.

Observe operations and inspect packaged items for conformance with specifications.

Identify equipment malfunctions and repair needs, and make minor adjustments.

Ensure proper supply of materials to optimize line efficiency.

HIGHLINER FOODS, Portsmouth, NH

Machine Operator, Mar 2012 - Apr 2015

Operation of several different types of equipment (Saws, Fryers, Batter Tables/Breaders, Bagger, Mixers, Label Machines).

Operation of specific pieces of equipment utilized to convert raw material and meet those specifications

Perform measurements and calibrations to ensure specifications are met.

MARKET BASKET, Somersworth, NH

Produce Clerk, Sep 2006 - May 2011

Customer service, Palatalizing, Unloading trucks and organizing food products into the cooler. Stocking, Cleaning and maintaining a safe environment for customers and employees, Price tagging/changing.

EDUCATION THE NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF ART Brookline, MA

Some coursework towards Graphic Design (May 2010)

SOMERSWORTH HIGHSCHOOL

Somersworth, NH

High School Diploma (June 2008)

REFERENCES

JACK BERRY, Quality Assurance Manager, Highliner Foods

1-978-***-**** - Former Manager - Retired

RICH EOVINE, Production Supervisor, Highliner Foods

1-315-***-**** - Colleague

KYLE BEDSOLE, Grinding Cell Operator, Pratt & Whitney

1-603-***-**** - Friend

CASEY COLLARD, Quality Inspector, Pratt & Whitney

1-603-***-**** – Friend

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