Sanitation Manager Continuous Improvement
Resume:
Christopher Capps
Canal Fulton, Ohio 44614
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Personal Statement
An adaptive professional with over 30 years of food manufacturing experience primarily working in the areas of FSQA of both USDA and FDA operations. A floor leader with advanced knowledge of CIP, Allergen Management, Sanitation Programs and Pathogen Environment Monitoring. Experience leading improvements and responsibility for multisite operations and varying levels of risk at both union and non-union facilities.
Tehcnical leader with experience dealing with OSHA, GFSI (SQF)
Experience
Senior Sanitation Manager
October 2021-Present
Responsible for all activities and Sanitation management for 3 manufacturing facilities (North Jackson, Ohio, Grinnell, IA& Stillwater OK)
o3 salaried Sanitation Managers direct reports
Write procedure for department including SSOP (Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures), SOWI’s (Sanitation Operating Work Instructions) and JSA (Job Safety Analysis)
Developed all sanitation trainings for locations
Subject matter expert for sanitation on capital expenditure projects including hygienic/sanitary design
Budget responsibility for two facility sanitation departments
Partnered with sanitation partners on service levels and costs
Primary contact for USDA Inspectors and led monthly discussion on observations
Established MSS, PIC (Periodic Infrastructure Cleaning), PEC (Periodic Equipment Cleaning) program.
Lead Seek and Destroy efforts within environmental pathogens monitoring program improvements
Travel 50-70%
Senior Sanitation Manager
March 2018-June 2020
North Jackson, OH & Grinnell IA
Manages activities of Sanitation management and sanitation duties for two manufacturing facilities
Inspects equipment, material, and facilities for conformity to federal, state and plant standards.
Driver of Safety in department
Member if Hygienic Design Team for new equipment.
Works with management on sanitation issues and recommends changes in equipment, work practices, sanitation standards
Write procedure for department including SSOP (Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures), SOWI’s (Sanitation Operating Work Instructions) and JSA (Job Safety Analysis)
Write all trainings and provide leadership for sanitation departments
Oversee budget for two facility sanitation departments which includes chemical, equipment, employee headcount and hours. Work to ensure we are in compliance with all federal agencies, OSHA, USDA, FDA and Ohio Dept of Agriculture (ODA) and State of Iowa Inspection and Appeals
Work with Chemical Representatives to set expectations for reports and visits
Sanitation budget management for two facilities
Manage two direct report Managers
Worked in conjunction with quality department on any new equipment and hygienic design issues
Worked with facility sanitation management on all audits to assure compliance
Meet with USDA Inspectors in each facility monthly to discuss any sanitation issues
Established MSS and PIC (Periodic Infrastructure Cleaning) and PEC (Periodic Equipment Cleaning) program. Concentration on environmental pathogens monitoring (seek and destroy)
Performed internal sanitation audits of facilities and collaborate with Plant Leadership on sanitation, equipment, GMP issues and work on improvement plans
Set goals for Facility Sanitation Managers and teams
Travel 50-70%
Sanitation Manager
Jan 2017- March 2018
North Jackson, OH
Managed the conversion/improvement of the sanitation program from buckets and rags into a wash down program with equipment (hoses, etc) and chemicals with dispensers
Plan, organize, control and manage a team of 15 Sanitation employees and 2 Team leaders
Oversee budget for department which includes chemicals, equipment and employee’s hours
Ensure compliance with OSHA, FDA, USDA and ODA
Work with Purfoods Safety manager on any safety issues
Managed the Master Sanitation Cleaning Schedule (MSS)
Write reports using Word and Excel. Established MSS program
Work with chemical supplier (Momar Chemical Co.)
Member of Hygienic Design Team.
Developed and built the sanitation team: Do final interviews of potential candidates for department
HACCP Certified, SQF Certified
Responsible for all chemical and safety training in department
Oversees the sanitation portion on any facility audits including SQF
Sanitation Manager
June 2020 – October 2021
Brunswick, GA
Plan, organize, control and manage a team of 68 sanitation employees, one supervisor and two group leads
Oversee supervisor and leads on cleaning 4 production lines and one cheese supply line. Inspect equipment, material and facilities for conformity to federal, state and plant standards
Write all department procedures and processes including SSOP (Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures), SOWI’s Sanitation Operating Work Instructions) and JSA (Job Safety Analysis)
Oversee the budget for sanitation department which includes chemical, PPE, equipment, employee headcount and hours
Work to ensure we are in compliance with all federal agencies, OSHA, FDA and USDA.
Work with and set out expectations of Chemical Representatives
Updated MSS and implemented PIC (Periodic Infrastructure Cleaning) and PEC (Periodic Equipment Cleaning) program when I arrived
Worked with Quality Manager to start up a hygienic design team for new equipment brought into facility. Traveled to sister facility to help with Listeria issues and retraining of sanitation team several times. HACCP certified, well versed in SQF, BRC. Helped team score highest BRC audit in the last five BRC audits. Work with engineering team on all projects and new equipment to assure proper hygienic design and ease of cleaning for sanitation department
Sanitation Supervisor
Louisville, OH
July 2015 - Jan 2017
Full budget responsibility to plan, organize, control, and manage a department of 24 sanitation employees and 2 team leaders
Provide leadership and training to sanitation team as required. Ensure the cleanliness of equipment, factory and the grounds. Ensure we are in compliance with OSHA, FDA and ODA
Work with Biery Safety manager on any safety issues
Updated Master Sanitation Cleaning Program to eliminate any deficiencies.
Work with Ecolab chemical supplier.
Sanitation Supervisor, Team Lead, CIP Technician
Massillon, OH
January 2005 - July 2015
Progressed through organization and ultimately responsible for sanitation department with 70 employees, 3 team leaders
Provide leadership and training to complete production line and facility sanitation as required.
Ensure the cleanliness of the equipment, factory and grounds. Ensure compliance with OSHA, USDA, FDA
Training/Education
Garrett Community College, General Studies
Friendsville, MD.
Aug 1990 - Nov 1990
HACCP Certified (2019)
Penn State online Food Safety Course (2019)
Ecolab University - Chemical and Food Safety Training (2010)
Commercial Food Sanitation (Online Video Course, 2023)
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