Quality Assurance Control
Resume:
Carl E. Espenshade Jr.
Lititz, PA 17543
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OBJECTIVE OPERATIONS/PLANT MANAGEMENT
Obtain a position within a company where motivated professionals can work and where both the employer and the professional can benefit.
PROFILE Extensive background in feed manufacturing and transportation covering 17 years at all levels of production, quality control, quality assurance, sales, managing truck fleets, experience in managing single or multiple shifts plants and warehouse service.
Experience in operating production in accordance with FDA guidelines, Good Manufacturing Practices, Better Manufacturing Practices, 5 “S”, HACCP, RCA, and SAP management practices.
Skilled in troubleshooting and problem resolution; train and supervise machine operators in quality control, adherence to work order specifications, and equipment maintenance.
EMPLOYMENT Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Food Safety and Laboratory Services
Harrisburg, PA 17110
2011 – Present
Milk Sanitarian
Responsible for inspecting milk producing and processing establishments in an assigned area to ensure compliance with state and federal laws, regulations and standards of sanitation and pasteurization systems. I observe the production and processing of milk and dairy products; instruct approved inspectors, milk haulers and other personnel in the procedures and techniques of maintaining sanitation standards; and inspect farms, milk receiving stations, milk processing and ice cream plants. I also evaluate applicants, administer examinations for approved inspector certificates and weighers and sampler licenses; and inspect farm and dairy plant records to ensure that all products have been tested for potential disease-producing organisms.
Various Employment and Community Services
Lancaster County
2008-2010
I have worked for various contractors in the electrical and computer fields while searching for full time employment.
I have been volunteering my time at John R. Bonfield Elementary School as well as with the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts of America within the PA Dutch Council in Lancaster county.
Land O Lakes/Purina Feed, LLC. Lancaster, PA 17601
2005-2008
Plant Manager
Responsible for all mill operations, including feed formulas, quality control, quality assurance, basic equipment maintenance, work-order completion, operation of the pellet mills, scheduling of delivery trucks, scheduling of trucks bringing raw ingredients to the mill and operate the mill within company set budgetary guidelines for everyday operations and for capital projects.
Working with FDA and USDA regulatory agencies and issues.
Working with independent audit agencies
Experience in using the Sarbanes Oxley policies, 5 “S”, HACCP, RCA, GMP, BMP and SAP management practices.
Train and supervise 6 employees on two shifts.
Order warehouse supplies and submit orders for equipment/tools, such as grinding knives, roller mills, pellet mills and all capital projects.
Hold monthly safety meetings to review accident rates, prevention measures and responsible for training all employees on new procedures and certification of equipment operations; C.P.R. and Basic First Aid certified.
Experience with ground transportation operations including DOT, OSHA and all related safety regulations
Hoober Feeds, Gordonville, PA 17529
2002-2005
Plant Manager
Responsible for all mill operations, including feed formulas, quality control, quality assurance, basic equipment maintenance, work-order completion, operation of pellet mills, scheduling of delivery trucks, scheduling of trucks bringing raw ingredients to the mill and operate the mill within company set budgetary guidelines for everyday operations and for capital projects.
Working with FDA and USDA regulatory agencies and issues.
Working with independent audit agencies
Train and supervise 15 employees on one shift.
Order warehouse supplies and submit orders for equipment/tools, such as grinding knives, roller mills, pellet mills and all capital projects.
Hold monthly safety meetings to review accident rates, prevention measures and and responsible for training all employees on new procedures and certification of equipment operations; C.P.R. and Basic First Aid certified.
Experience with ground transportation operations including DOT, OSHA and all related safety regulations
Perdue Farms, Inc, Nashville, NC 278**-****-****
Plant Manager
Responsible for all mill operations, including feed formulas, quality control, quality assurance, basic equipment maintenance, work-order completion, scheduling of delivery trucks, operation of pellet mills, scheduling of trucks bringing raw ingredients to the mill and operate the mill within company set budgetary guidelines for everyday operations and for capital projects.
Working with FDA and USDA regulatory agencies and issues.
Working with independent audit agencies
Experience in using the 5 “S”, HACCP, RCA, GMP, BMP and SAP management practices.
Train and supervise 50 employees on three shifts.
Order warehouse supplies and submit orders for equipment/tools, such as grinding knives, roller mills, pellet mills and all capital projects.
Hold monthly safety meetings to review accident rates, prevention measures and responsible for training all employees on new procedures and certification of equipment operations; C.P.R. and Basic First Aid certified.
Experience with ground transportation operations including DOT, OSHA and all related safety regulations
Hoober Feeds, Gordonville, PA 17529
1991-1999
Plant Manager
Responsible for all mill operations, including feed formulas, quality control, quality assurance, basic equipment maintenance, work-order completion, operation of pellet mills, scheduling of delivery trucks, scheduling of trucks bringing raw ingredients to the mill and operate the mill within company set budgetary guidelines for everyday operations and for capital projects.
Working with FDA and USDA regulatory agencies and issues.
Working with independent audit agencies
Train and supervise 15 employees on one shift.
Order warehouse supplies and submit orders for equipment/tools, such as grinding knives, roller mills, pellet mills and all capital projects.
Hold monthly safety meetings to review accident rates, prevention measures and responsible for training all employees on new procedures and certification of equipment operations; C.P.R. and Basic First Aid certified.
Experience with ground transportation operations including DOT, OSHA and all related safety regulations
RECOGNITION Land O Lakes/Purina Feed, LLC. Presidents Award 2006
Land O Lakes/Purina Feed, LLC Safety Award 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Perdue Farms Inc. One million man hours safety award 2000
TRAINING Management courses in Supervision, Communication in the Real World; Training the Employee on the Job, Principles and Practices of Management, the 5 “S”, HACCP, RCA, GMP, BMP and SAP management practices. Land O Lakes/Purina Feed, LLC.
Operations on operating a safe mill J.W. Safety/ Hoober Feeds
Quality Control in the Work Force, Managing your Employees, Policies and Procedures, the 5 “S”, HACCP, RCA, GMP, BMP and SAP management practices. Perdue Farms, Inc.
EDUCATION John W. North High School, Riverside, CA
Mt. San Antonio College, Walnut, CA
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