Sanitation Supervisor - Quality & Process Excellence

Elbert Mcclain

Sanitation Supervisor

*************@*****.*** • (862) 576- 4223

linkedin.com/in/elbert-mcclain-83036336 • Belleville, NJ

Highly proficient and conscientious Sanitation Supervisor with 15+ years of extensive experience streamlining food

manufacturing and production processes for diverse companies in accordance with quality, safety, sanitation, and regulatory

standards. Demonstrable success managing all aspects of daily business operations for 10 years, including implementing

manufacturing best practices, performing quality checks and performance audits, and minimizing irregularities to maximize

organizational efficiency and retail sales. Performance-driven team leader with strong conflict management capabilities and

ability to mentor employees, encourage judicious resource use, and promote workplace ethics to propel sustainable

business development.

Areas of Expertise

Quality and Sanitation

Business Management

Root Cause & Cost Analysis

Process/Performance Optimization

Asset Protection

Conflict Management

Lean Manufacturing Techniques

Food Safety & FDA Regulations

ISO 9001 & cGMP Compliance

Environmental Services

Inspections & Audits

Customer & Guest Services

Quality Checks, QA & QC

SAP, S5, Intelex & MS Office Suite

Team Building & Leadership

Professional Experience

Renewal By Anderson 10/2023 – 11/2024

Brand Ambassador

Engaged and excited customers about RBA’s windows and doors, ensuring a strong brand presence and customer interest.

Explained the benefits and features of RBA projects while maintaining adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for consistent and quality communication.

Asked exploratory questions to determine if customers' homes were suitable for RBA products, aligning with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure proper product recommendations.

Promoted manufacturing excellence by facilitating customer understanding of the craftsmanship involved in RBA’s window and door production.

Successfully signed up customers for sales consultations, contributing to sales conversions and client satisfaction.

Anheuser Busch 04/2023 - 092023

Seasonal Brewer

Maintained ABS, GMP, PPE, SOP, safety, and quality standards consistently throughout brewing processes.

Gathered ingredients to create products while ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Cleaned and sanitized equipment, rooms, and tools according to Clean-In-Place (CIP) and Sterilize-In-Place (SIP) protocols to maintain hygiene and prevent contamination.

Performed quality tests during various stages of production to ensure product integrity and adherence to standards.

Conducted taste tests post-production to validate flavor profiles and meet quality benchmarks.

Supported manufacturing operations by efficiently coordinating ingredient preparation, equipment handling, and process execution.

Doehler North America, Pine Brook, NJ 2022 – 08/2023

Sanitation Supervisor

Account for comprehensive safety and sanitation of food manufacturing process, including implementing cleaning policies,

conduct daily sanitation inspections, and supervise activities of cleaning staff. Create and distribute cleaning schedules,

report irregularities, and initiate corrective actions to ensure compliance with established protocols and state health and

safety regulations. Monitor preparation and use of cleaning chemicals. Allocate daily, weekly, and monthly tasks to sanitation

crew based on MSS. Train employees and coordinate with contractors and crew members to facilitate seamless business

on daily basis.

● Refined and adjusted SOPs and MSS in alignment with company objectives.

Kerry Ingredients & Flavours, Clark, NJ 2021 – 2022

Sanitation Coordinator (Oct. 2021 – 2022)

Oversaw sanitation of multi-building 24-hour food facility which included leading 20-member sanitation team and introducing

SOP/SSOPs to optimize productivity and enhance overall quality and safety. Mentored staff to efficiently perform clean-inplace (CIP) and Sterilize-In-Place (SIP) process while reviewing performance and recording training outcomes. Conducted monthly, weekly, and daily

GMP audits. Developed and rolled out quality holds. Led pre-, post, and in-process quality checks and preserved relevant

records on MS Teams, SAP, and Intelex software. Orchestrated pick-ups of food waste and trash. Placed purchase orders

of PPE products and sanitation supplies and chemicals. Forged productive relations with external and internal guests to

obtain feedback and identify improvement areas.

● Partnered with Production team to achieve 95% sanitation tasks completion rate.

● Led introduction and implementation of new Master Sanitation Schedule completion chart while providing

appropriate training to improve employees’ understanding of SSOP/SOP, PPE, GMP, quality, and food safety.

● Applied extensive knowledge of visual, sensory, temperature, and titration observation, PH and acidic test,

sponge, APT, and metal detection techniques to effectively validate and implement SSOPs.

Quality Assurance Technician (Aug. 2021 – Oct- 2021)

Drove quality, safety, and efficiency standards within facility by ensuring strict compliance with SOP/SSOPs, GMP, and

cGMP guidelines. Ascertained optimal food quality through density, color, temperature, smell, and taste tests, metal and

allergen detection, APT and environmental swabs, and PH and acidic tests. Superintended warehouse and production

sanitation team. Trained, monitored, and audited staff performance during cleaning and manufacturing processes on

weekly, monthly, and daily basis. Performed weekly allergen checks on manufacturing and warehousing equipment during

and after food production. Reviewed paperwork on batch and pre-, post- and in-process assessments.

● Secured 96% in APT and Environmental Swabbing task completion rate.

● Redefined, updated, and introduced plant’s SSOPs and SOP to facilitate unhindered sanitation operations in

adherence with safety, quality, and productivity standards.

● Sustained best possible quality and safety standards by administering pre- and post-line checks and in-process

and out-process batch inspections.

Amazon, Edison, NJ 2020 – 2021

Process Technician/Process Assistant/Trainer

Governed safe and efficient operations of all process equipment, including inspecting and adjusting tools and equipment to

facilitate optimal output and supervising staff within designated areas. Evaluated ongoing processes and employee

performance to exceed production targets and ensure adherence with GMP and established company standards. Applied

Lean Manufacturing principles, assigned team tasks, and upheld strict GMP, OSHA, and procedural compliance as Process

Assistant/Trainer. Mobilized team activities to surpass daily, weekly, monthly, and annual goals. Organized cross-training

of team to prepare employees for business growth, turnovers, and promotions. Nurtured safe and collaborative work

environment in partnership with maintenance engineers, management, and team members.

● Prevented workplace injuries during shifts for two consecutive years as Process Technician, resulting in zero loss

of workhours.

● Trained employees and new recruits to achieve 96% correct pick rate while sustaining company speed standards.

● Championed ethics of diversity, inclusion and acceptance within workplace to boost team performance and

morale.

Additional experience as Retail Solar Brand Ambassador at Sunrun, Bloomfield, NJ:

Secured second position in lead generation within retail stores.

TESLA Inc., Paramus, NJ 2018 – 2018

Delivery Experience Specialist

Leveraged in-depth knowledge of Tesla’s eco-friendly solar and automotive products to educate guests, attract new

customer, and boost retail sales. Identified and generated new leads and closed profitable deals. Sustained optimal

inventory of cars through daily inspections. Completed all paperwork and audits prior to vehicle pick-ups while providing

timely delivery service to guests unable to pick up individual cars. Enhanced overall guest experience by offering best-inclass

services.

● Boosted vehicle sales by 20%+ and exceeded projected targets.

● Offered top-quality customer service to achieve 4.7 customer satisfaction rate.

Blue Apron, Linden, NJ 2016 – 2018

Automated Kitchen Specialist

Facilitated oversight and management of commercial kitchen and facility operations. Optimized kitchen’s overall productivity

and efficiency through strategic implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques. Spearheaded team of 25-50 food prep

employees. Improved team performance by training, supervising, and increasing members’ understanding of quality control

measures, PPE and food safety standards, and GMP guidelines.

● Earned second position in Automated Production within northeast region.

Maplewood Beverage Packers, LLC, Irvington, NJ 2011 – 2015

Recycling Coordinator – Environmental Services

Orchestrated all recycling processes, including monitoring sanitation production and warehouse areas, enforcing Lean

Manufacturing, and leading recycling programs to educate employees on company’s recycling initiatives. Quarantined and

cleaned chemical spills using proper protection gear as first responder from hazmat team. Deputized for machine operator

to configure, calibrate, and label fillers, decants, palletizers, and cooler machinery. Trained staff members on effectively

sorting, packaging, and shipping recyclables.

● Effectively managed recycling of cardboard, glass, and plastics, thereby adding ~$300K to company’s income.

● Coached and evaluated staff as per forklift and food safety standards while ensuring seamless operations with no

loss of workhours as facility’s Safety Co-Captain for 18 months.

Additional Experience

Assistant Store Manager, K-Mart Stores, Quakertown, PA

Executive Team Lead, Target Stores, Jersey City, NJ

Asset protection/Overnight Flow Team Lead, Target Stores, Union, NJ

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration – Business Management

Charter University, New York, NY

Licenses & Certifications

LEED Green Associate – U.S. Green Building Council

Certified Production Technician - Manufacturing Standards and Safety Council and New Jersey Employment Program

TWIC (Transportation Work Identification Credential) Card – United States Transportation Security Administration

Forklift Certification – New Jersey Department of Labor

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