IT Technician

• Mar 2022 - Present

Production Supervisor

• Oct 2020 - Apr 2022

Production Supervisor, QA/QC Technician

• Jan 2016 - Oct 2020

Supervise and improve productivity while advocating GMPs, SSOPs, and QA/QC to both day and swing shiftsTrain employees to develop efficiency, accountability, and safety in the operation of machinery and equipmentManage tasks and duties to achieve production goals and schedules Discuss and set weekly and monthly production schedules with Production ManagerManage and resolve employee concerns in order to promote positive work environmentDocument employee attendance, abnormalities, and other information as necessaryTrain employees to develop efficiency, accountability, and safety in the operation of machinery and equipmentWork with Production Manager and Director of Operations to create continuous process improvements Develop, facilitate, and verify weekly sanitation schedulesAssist Director of R&D with conceptualization of new product ideas into small batches for critical analysis and feasibilityAssist Quality Control Manager in performing scheduled ATP, Coliform, E.Coli, and Salmonella detection swabbing around facility. Analyze results and convey information or delegate corrective actions to relevant techniciansCollect production samples to be sent for third party allergen analysis Show less

Night Shift Supervisor, Preventative Maintenance Manager

• Sep 2013 - Jan 2016

Supervise night shift operations while promoting productivity according to good manufacturing practices and other quality assurance and control regulationsMentor and familiarize new employees concerning company policy, regulations, equipment, and techniques to cultivate task safety and effective time managementManage tasks and duties to achieve daily production goals and schedules Mediate employee night, day, and swingshift conflicts to promote future health of work relationsDocument employee attendance, abnormalities, and other information as necessaryContinue performing responsibilities and duties associated with Preventative Maintenance and Candy Technician in tandem with supervisor duties Show less

Candy Technician/Preventative Maintenance Specialist

• Oct 2011 - Sep 2013

Assisted Production Manager in daily operations by moving and setting up equipmentCompiled accurate measurement of ingredients to create large batches of candy centerWorked in a team to fill candy by hand and using machine assisted processes to create candy bars Operated and serviced industrial mixers, extruders, and tempering machines, wrapping machines, and pumps to speed up processInspect building, equipment, and inventory for maintenance and restockingPrepare large batches of candy centers and operate large machinery for preparation of ingredientsMaintain maintenance records and logs for equipment, verification, and repairsAssemble and sterilize new equipment and contact manufacturers for replacement parts Show less