Anthony Martinez
Sioux City,IA
Summary
Experienced production and safety professional with expertise in team building and safety compliance. Over 7 years of experience in the food industry, specializing in training and motivating diverse teams to improve operational efficiency. Proven ability to work independently and quickly acquire new skills. Highly disciplined and organized, excelling in various work environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Specialist
Seaboard Triumph Foods
Sioux City, Iowa
06.2026 - Current
- Investigated incidents and recorded findings for Seaboard Triumph Foods management.
- Reviewed risk assessments for equipment, chemicals, and confined-space work.
- Worked with supervisors to fix unsafe conditions on production floor.
- Created and followed safety procedures to support OSHA compliance.
- Evaluated effectiveness of current safety policies and recommended changes as needed.
Production Supervisor
Cooper Farms Processing
St. Henry , OH
12.2023 - 04.2026
- Supervised daily production activities to ensure operational efficiency.
- Monitored equipment performance and maintained safety standards on the production floor.
- Trained new employees on safe operating procedures and company policies.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Conducted regular team meetings to communicate goals and address concerns.
Safety Specialist
Cooper Farms Processing
St. Henry, OH
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Provide hands-on training to all company employees.
- Assist the Safety Manager in the administration of all company safety programs.
- Investigate and report on employee incident and accident reports.
- Conduct regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire hazard and safety guidelines.
- Assist employees suffering from minor injuries and illnesses.
Group Leader
Cooper Farms Processing
St Henry , OH
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Train and coach team members on the department procedures and how to meet production goals.
- Give team members tips to help complete tasks more effectively and put out the best quality of product.
- Work with supervisors and other group leaders to identify and resolve issues in the department.
- Perform audits and helped implement new ideas to enhance the overall product that is sold to our customers.
- Lead and motivate people to always put forth their best efforts.
Quality Services Technician
Cooper Farms Processing
St Henry , OH
11.2020 - 01.2022
- Carry out quality assessment measures of all the products before they enter the deboning department.
- Reject all product that fails to meet quality expectations and report the issue to the concerned departments as soon as possible.
- Check that all production areas meet the quality department standards before and after product is introduced to the area.
- Educate the production team about the quality control programs in place to enhance the quality of the product.
- Work closely with USDA to help resolve any situation that does not meet the qualifications of the agency.
Education
OSHA 511 OSHA Standards For General Industry
Iowa-Illinois Safety Council
West Des Moines, IA09-2026
Developing And Implementing HACCP Plans
HACCP Consulting Group, LLC
04-2024
Safety Auditor Certificate (SAC)
National Association of Safety Professionals
10-2023
Confined Space Entry Specialist (CSS)
National Association of Safety Professionals
06-2023
30-Hour Outreach For General Industry
OSHA Outreach Training
12-2022
Leadership Exploration And Development Course
Cooper Farms Processing
St Henry , OH04-2022
Hazard Identification Training
Upper Valley Safety Training, LLC
St Henry , OH02-2022
High School Diploma -
Coldwater High School
Coldwater, OH05-2016
Skills
- Leadership and team building
- Safety compliance
- Workflow management
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Timeline
Safety Specialist
Seaboard Triumph Foods
06.2026 - Current
Production Supervisor
Cooper Farms Processing
12.2023 - 04.2026
Safety Specialist
Cooper Farms Processing
10.2022 - 12.2023
Group Leader
Cooper Farms Processing
01.2022 - 10.2022
Quality Services Technician
Cooper Farms Processing
11.2020 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Coldwater High School
Hazard Identification Training
Upper Valley Safety Training, LLC
Leadership Exploration And Development Course
Cooper Farms Processing
30-Hour Outreach For General Industry
OSHA Outreach Training
Confined Space Entry Specialist (CSS)
National Association of Safety Professionals
Safety Auditor Certificate (SAC)
National Association of Safety Professionals
OSHA 511 OSHA Standards For General Industry
Iowa-Illinois Safety Council
Developing And Implementing HACCP Plans
HACCP Consulting Group, LLC