Manufacturing Facility High School

Jeff Byrd

Professional Summary:

Manufacturing /Food Processing professional with over years of experience working as Supervisor

Proactive, industrious, and dedicated Team Leader with extensive background in food product processing and manufacturing plant procedures

Experience includes 2 years with Smith Field Foods, 4 years with Tyson Foods, 7 years with Panera Foods and 21 years with HJ Heinz, 1-1/2 years with General Electric and 4 years with General Motors

Highly-competent; works diligently to achieve optimum results, exercises strong leadership and motivational skills – deals patiently with sanitation and production issues – works well with all levels of personnel – thrives in a fast-paced working environment

Solid understanding of regulations and guidelines relating to food production

Strong emphasis on safety and sanitation – implemented worker training programs

Effective communication and interaction skills with factory floor personnel

Highly-organized multi-tasker – knowledgeable, resourceful and flexible

Education:

High School Diploma

Kings High School

Training & Certifications:

HJ Heinz Co.

Six Sigma – Lean Manufacturing – Yellow Belt Certified 2007

Cincinnati State Technical & Community College

OSHA 16 hour Haz Mat Training Workshop 2005

General Electric Co. Hand Benching Course

Professional Experience:

Smith Field Foods Jun 2021 – Dec 2023

Sanitation Supervisor

Performed daily inspections of the manufacturing facility and reporting any irregularities

Implemented corrective actions to ensure compliance with regulatory authorities

Provided feedback to company managers and advising on manufacturing changes

Monitored the preparation and use of cleaning chemicals

Tyson Foods Jan 2017 – Jun 2021

Sanitation Supervisor

Performed daily inspections of the manufacturing facility and reporting any irregularities

Created and distributed work schedules for the sanitation workers

Designed and implemented sanitation policies and protocols

Panera Foods Oct 2009 – Dec 2016

Sanitation Supervisor

Inspected the manufacturing process to determine sanitation protocols

Designed and implemented sanitation policies and protocols

Coordinated and monitored cleaning schedules

Created and distributed work schedules for the sanitation workers

Performed daily inspections of the manufacturing facility and reporting any irregularities

PPI/Heinz Foods, Mason, Ohio Oct 1988 – Sep 2009

Crew Leader/Sanitation Department (16 years)

Scope of responsibility included all aspects of plant sanitation operations:

led, scheduled, motivated and trained 25 sanitation workers

Instructed workers in GMP (Good Manufacturing Principles)

Sanitized CIP System (clean-in-place) 1000 gallon tanks and lines

Oversaw cleaning and sanitation of entire facility and all machinery

Production Lead (2 years)

Coordinated production efficiency of 30 workers

Fulfilled production schedules, adjusted and revised schedules according to production needs and plant capacity

Interacted with department managers on daily basis

Machine Operator (3 years)

Operated LPM (liquid pouch machine)

General Electric Co., Evendale, Ohio Feb 1986 – Sep 1988

Precision Grinder (jet engine fan blades)

General Motors/Fisher Body Plant, Fairfield, Ohio 4 years

Punch Press Operator

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