Ruben Calderon

*** * ****** *** ****** CA ***** Cell: 559-***-**** Email: ad15fs@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To obtain a position where I can maximize the use of my multifaceted management skills including: Sanitation Manager and General Manager experience - known for hard work, ability to learn quickly and dependability.

Skills & Abilities

MANAGEMENT

Expert in improving efficiency, resolving problems, with a successful track record of meeting goals.

Highly flexible, organized, and skilled at handling multiple tasks and managing priorities in any fast-paced environment.

Ability to establish rapport and provide exceptional leadership at all levels.

Verbal Communication, (Bilingual) Emphasizing Excellence, Attention to Detail, Thoroughness, Dealing with Complexity.

Team Management, Developing Standards, Managing Processes, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, and Problem Solving

Certified Forklift Driver

HACCP and FSMA trained

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office: Word. excel

Communication & Leadership

Encourage, understand, believe and demonstrate actions that support my team mission

Establishes high energy, passion and know team members by name

Influence, inspire and engage team members to do what needs to be done because they want to not because they have to.

Develop team members and team to effectively gain organizational support and produce fantastic results.

Always maintain positive and productive relationship with all team members.

Work History & Experience

Sanitation Manager from September 2020 – Present

PSSI 3681 Prism Lane Keiler WI 53812 559-***-****.

Maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees throughout the organization.

Responsible for controlling loss, minimize/eliminate downtime and improve product yield.

Monitor, verify and validate equipment cleaning methods including recommendations to meet plant sanitation.

Work with plant sanitation associates to ensure that all records are completed and are being reviewed and signed off (chemical concentrations, CIP validations, pre-operational inspection, COP records, SSOP's, etc.) Provide leadership and guidance with regards to the development and maintenance of a Master Sanitation Program and BRC Certification.

Manager and supervisor for 88 + employees. Hire, train and when necessary discipline employees according to company policy.

Sanitation Manager/General Manager from July 2017- September 2020

National Raisin Co 626 S 5th St Fowler, CA 93625 559- 834-5981.

Maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees throughout the organization.

Responsible for controlling loss, minimize/eliminate downtime and improve product yield.

Monitor, verify and validate equipment cleaning methods including recommendations to meet plant sanitation.

Work with plant sanitation associates to ensure that all records are completed and are being reviewed and signed off (chemical concentrations, CIP validations, pre-operational inspection, COP records, SSOP's, etc.) Provide leadership and guidance with regards to the development and maintenance of a Master Sanitation Program and BRC Certification.

Support projects (new lines, equipment, etc.) by providing subject matter expert guidance as needed and through participation in the Food Safety and Quality Risk Assessment Program.

Sanitation Manager from October 2016 – July 2017

Lyons Magnus 3158 E Hamilton Ave Fresno, CA 93702 Fresno, CA 93725559- 268-5966

Responsible for planning, supervising, and administration of sanitation programs, policies and practices designed to ensure plant cleanliness and regulatory compliance.

Monitor, verify and validate equipment cleaning methods including recommendations to meet plant sanitation.

Oversee plant sanitation and environmental pathogen control.

Sanitation Manager from October 2009 - October 2016

Initiative Foods, LLC 1117 K Street Sanger, CA 93625 CEO: John Ypma 559-***-****

Laid off due to tragic fire which destroy the entire plant.

Assure plant compliance with sanitation systems, including recordkeeping, SSOP's, Master Sanitation Schedules, CIP Effectiveness and chemical safety.

Proven experience in the highly regulated environments of USDA and FDA.

Support Production Division Management in troubleshooting plant quality execution deficiencies, working with technical resources and plant management resources to identify root cause and eliminate recurring quality problems.

Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Manages the day-to-day implementation of sanitation protocols and safety measures to achieve productivity and quality objectives and to ensure compliance with Initiative Foods LLC, policy, and regulatory agency regulations (SSOP, GMP, OSHA, BRC, etc.)

Overseen processing environmental swabbing and sampling. Trained employees to use NEOGEN to support the sanitation dept. for allergen and other sanitation concerns.

Worked closely with pest control audits and overseen process of pest control for the plant, implementing new cleaning schedules to become more efficient in cleaning and sanitizing processes.

Manager and supervisor for 15 + employees. Hire, train and when necessary discipline employees according to company policy.

Sanitation Tech from July 2004 – October 2009

Harris Ranch Beef Co, Selma, CA

Perform all tasks safely and in a manner that will not create or pose a direct threat to the health and/or safety of the sanitation worker or any other person

Managed 15 people and worked with USDA

Education

Degree/School

Tulare Union High School

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