Daphne A. Price
*** *. ****** **. *******, CA *3230
phone: 559-***-**** email: *******@***.***
Summary
I am a highly skilled safety manager. I am seeking a new career in the
Kansas City area where my knowledge, experience, and motivation will be
fully utilized. Career
overview: 40 years' experience in the cheese manufacturing business ranging
from line worker to plant manager. Reason for seeking new employment- move
closer to family living in the Kansas City area.
Systems Experience & Skills
. Well trained in all aspects of Occupational Safety and Health/Fire
Science
. Works very well in stressful & sensitive situations involving personnel
. Functions great individually, as part of a team, or as the leader; very
flexible
. Excellent in applying theoretical techniques in risk management and
project planning
. Can learn new computer software/hardware quickly and easily
. Fluent in most standard office software, including but not limited to:
- Microsoft Windows (all versions)
- Microsoft Office suite
- Adobe suite
Employment History
Safety/Security Supervisor, Saputo Cheese USA, Inc. Tulare, CA
June1993 to Present
Write and maintain all Cal-OSHA required programs. Conduct all authorized
safety training: Forklift, Lockout, Confined Space, Fall Protection, and
CPR/First Aid. Conduct Safety training for orientation of new employees.
Conduct safety audits to maintain Cal/OSHA compliance. Conduct evacuation
drills, Investigate accidents and assist Supervisors with all Safety
issues. CalOSHA & OSHA resource for all California Saputo Plants. Conduct
CPR/First Aid training at all California plants. Consult on new
construction to maintain compliance with Cal/OSHA. 1999- 2004 I was the
Production Supervisor- Supervised crew of 12. I did the work schedule for
all the employees for the entire plant. I conducted safety and GMP training
for my shift. 1995-1997- I was the Packaging/Shred Supervisor- Supervised
crew of 21, conducted safety and GMP training, managed all records. 1995-
1999- Production Supervisor- Supervised a crew of 12, conducted safety and
GMP training. 1995-1993 Shred Foreman- Supervised crew of 16. Set
production schedules, maintained inventories, ordered packaging materials,
set employee schedules, conducted all safety and GMP training in Shred,
managed all records.
Shred Department Manager, Pacific Cheese Hayward, CA
March 1993 - June 1993
Set up the Shred line at Pacific cheese. Trained the machine operators and
line workers, and set up production and employee schedules.
Unemployed
April 1992-
March 1993 out of work due to plant closure- received unemployment benefits
Plant Manager/ Production Manager, Wynn Foods Exeter, CA
August 1989 - April 1992
Managed a workforce of approximately 70 employees Supervised all
production, scheduled employees, scheduled production, hired employees and
trained all production employees. Managed two production lines, the Ribbon
and 2lb/5lb processing lines. I worked with Sales reps. and customers to
develop new products. Developed Safety programs and trained employees.
March 13, 1992 plant burned down and was not rebuilt.
Manager/Sanitation Supervisor, Clearfield Cheese Company/Schreiber Foods
Clinton, MO.
June 1973 through July 1989
Cut and Wrap Plant supervised crew of 6. Conducted inspections of
equipment, ordered and maintained cleaning chemicals, worked with USDA and
FDA inspectors, and conducted safety training for Sanitation Crew. Also
performed Inventory Control and ordered packaging materials. Performed as a
Personnel Manager and was responsible for scheduling of the workforce .Also
performed the duties of Ribbon Department Manager, Night Shift Foreman,
Assistant foreman, Machine operator, and Line Worker In 1987 Clearfield
Cheese was purchased by Schreiber Foods Inc. plant downsized. My job was to
transition the workforce of approx. 308 employees through transition
training, helping to retire, retrain, and downsize the workforce. After
downsizing the plant employed approximately 78 people.
Education and Training
Columbia Southern University Graduated Summa Cum Laude August 2013 GPA 4.0
Degrees: BS in Occupational Safety and Health/fire science,
AA in Occupational Safety and
Health.
Cal/OSHA and OSHA 30hr train the trainer certified. Certified
Forklift trainer, Certified Fall Protection Trainer,
Red Cross Certified CPR/AED/First Aid trainer-
Saputo Leadership 101 and 102,
Saputo Train the Trainer,
Safety
Leadership,
California Worker
Occupational Safety and Health Training Specialist,
Saputo Safety Leadership,
Saputo Effective
Communication,
Computer training - Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Word, and PowerPoint.