Damian Thompson
Forest Park, GA *****
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Professional Summary
Diligent Quality and Operations Manager with 4 years of experience in quality control, food safety, and sanitation management. Proficient in leading quality control teams, conducting internal audits, and implementing sanitation procedures. Possess a strong background in customer service and inventory management.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Work Experience
Quality and Food Safety Group Leader
GrupobimboUSA-Decatur, GA
December 2024 to March 2025
• Provide feedback and recommendations for improvement
• Investigate and resolve quality issues
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams
• Conduct internal audits and inspections
• Train and supervise quality control team
Operations Supervisor
Shaw Industries-Adairsville, GA
March 2023 to July 2024
• Managed inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment, optimizing stock levels.
• Implemented a room inspection process to maintain consistent cleanliness standards throughout the facility.
• Supervised a team of 9 sanitation/housekeeping staff, maintaining consistently efficient and high- quality cleaning services
• Maintained employee records in the payroll system, including new hires, terminations, and changes to salary or benefits
Food Safety Manager
Compeer Contract Cleaning/Kabobs, Inc-Lake City, GA January 2022 to February 2023
• Operated and maintained sanitation equipment, including cleaning machines, pressure washers, and chemical dispensing systems
• Operated and maintained food manufacturing machinery, ensuring efficient production processes
• Maintained inventory levels of raw materials needed for production by monitoring usage rates and submitting requisitions as necessary
• Utilized computer systems to input production data, generate reports, and track inventory levels
• Maintained accurate documentation of all quality control activities, including test results, inspection reports, and corrective actions taken
Food Manufacturing Lead
Gordo's,LLC-Atlanta, GA
January 2020 to January 2022
• Utilized specialized cleaning equipment such as steam cleaners, pressure washers, and floor scrubbers
• Maintained records of sanitation activities, including inspection reports and corrective actions taken
• Operated various hand tools and power tools to complete assembly tasks efficiently
• Assembled products within specified timeframes while maintaining high-quality standards Forklift Operator/Material Handler
Graphic Packaging International-Perry, GA
October 2018 to January 2020
• Operated forklift to safely and efficiently move materials, products, and equipment
• Loaded and unloaded trucks, ensuring proper placement of items to prevent damage
• Performed routine maintenance on forklifts, including inspections and minor repairs
• Utilized handheld scanners or computer systems to track inventory movement within the warehouse
• Assembled products or components according to detailed instructions provided by supervisors or blueprints/diagrams
Education
GED
Lanier Technical College-Oakwood, GA
May 2012 to May 2012
Skills
• Unloading Hiring Process Process Improvement Cleaning Management
• GMP practices Chemical Handling Leadership Quality Service PPE Compliance
• 5S
• Volunteering
• SAP
• Attention To Detail Assisted USDA Discipline Controlling Inventory Quality Control
• Must Ministries
• Internal Audits
• Positive Attitude Collaborate With Team Members Facilitate Payroll management
• Supervising Experience
• Food Safety
• Manufacturing
Awards
Employee of the month
February 2020
Recognized for this award 3 times in 2020
Certifications and Licenses
Forklift Certification
Present
SAFe Certification
December 2019 to Present
Driver's License
January 2020 to March 2028
Electric Pallet Jack Certification
Groups
must ministries
December 2019 to Present
Volunteer work for a local church where I grew up.