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Brandon Calloway

Powder Springs,GA

Summary

Dynamic Sanitation Supervisor at Home Chef with proven expertise in team leadership and inventory organization. Achieved significant cost savings through effective training and compliance with GMP regulations. Skilled in data collection and analysis, driving productivity improvements while fostering a positive learning environment for a team of 22 sanitation personnel.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Sanitation Supervisor

Home Chef
09.2019 - Current
  • Led training in sanitation and cleaning practices.
  • Delegated assignments and verified work quality and completion according to facility and regulatory standards.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
  • Stored chemicals in compliance with GMP regulations.
  • Supervised and directed daily work of team of 22 sanitation personnel.

Production Supervisor

Highroad Craft Ice Cream
07.2016 - 08.2019
  • Planned and delegated work to meet planned project and production goals
  • Reviewed individual employee performance on annual basis to correct issues and enhance productivity
  • Set up, adjusted and maintained machines to keep production operating at peak levels and consistently meet challenging daily demands
  • Kept areas clean, neat and inspection-ready at all times, maintaining strict compliance with General Manufacturing Practice (GMP)guidelines to keep products within tight tolerances
  • Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources and maintaining schedules
  • Inspected incoming supplies to verify conformance with materials specifications and quality standards
  • Met with sales and design departments to determine project road maps and create unique products to drive profitability and champion brand
  • Monitored employee performance and safety, conducting retraining to correct problems and optimize productivity
  • Delegated tasks to employees and monitored the accurate and timely completion of tasks
  • Controlled material usage to keep costs low, proactively investigating and resolving discrepancies to minimize waste
  • Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue
  • Assigned individual work assignments and reviewed jobs to ensure work was accomplished in a safe and efficient manner
  • Applied Standard Operating Procedures and Root Cause Analysis to discover and fix root cause issues negatively impacting production performance
  • Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput
  • Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for improvement
  • Managed and supervised daily activities of over 25 team members to verify fulfillment of customer orders and adherence to general warehouse operations
  • Reported on production equipment on a daily basis, including parts produced, downtime minutes and any quality concerns
  • Revamped positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets
  • Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion
  • Oversaw inventory, physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders
  • Supervised equipment upgrades and modifications
  • Monitored equipment efficiency, checked materials supplies and coordinated manpower requirements to meet expected demand
  • Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement
  • Performed pre-shift checks of Tetrapak and Rheon equipment to identify problems and remove affected equipment for repair
  • Maintained work environments safe and efficient at all times
  • Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands

Machine Operator

Talenti Gelato
05.2012 - 06.2016
  • Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste
  • Monitored machines in operation to detect malfunctions and identify product defects
  • Completed minor machine maintenance, including oiling parts and cleaning components
  • Operated equipment in accordance with company procedures and customer requirements
  • Removed and replaced worn machine accessories to keep products within desired tolerances
  • Monitored feed and speed of machines during machining process
  • Completed pre- and post-trip inspections, including cleaning of fuel and servicing units
  • Documented daily production data and submitted accurate, timely logs to keep management up to date on activities
  • Reported all operational deficiencies to supervisor and maintenance personnel
  • Planned and laid out work to meet production and schedule requirements
  • Set-up machines for various jobs up to ensure high-quality manufacturing and waste reduction of high quality product
  • Comprehended and carried out routine or complex job specifications and requirements
  • Received and correctly processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders
  • Worked on team of 6-10 employees for over 100 plus projects
  • Established comprehensive maintenance plans and oversaw repair work
  • Maintained assigned equipment and performed daily inspections to increase equipment lifetimes and cut costs by 10%
  • Operated, maintained and performed repairs on Tetrapak Machines, Bundling Machines, and Silk Sceen printing equipment
  • Set up and operated machines such as Tretrapak and Rheo Machines to create high-quality Ice cream and novelty products
  • Studied blueprints to program daily machining tasks and maintain production efficiency
  • Read and interpreted operation and specification sheets to effectively complete each job

Press Machine Operator

Taylor Publishing
08.2009 - 05.2011
  • Adhered to company and OSHA safety procedures to protect team members, products and equipment
  • Followed work orders to select proper materials, make accurate cuts and complete precise finished products
  • Performed preventative and regular maintenance on printing press machines and auxiliary equipment
  • Moved controls and levers to start and stop printing press machines and manually set and adjusted speed, temperature, and ink flow
  • Took measurements with calipers and gauge readers to assess line performance
  • Inspected printed products for clarity, color accuracy, and conformance to provided specifications
  • Cleaned, lubricated and repaired machinery for optimal performance
  • Properly handled hazardous waste materials to uphold safety regulations
  • Kept machines running at peak efficiency to meet demanding production targets
  • Collaborated with technicians to diagnose equipment breakdowns and address quality issues
  • Provided onsite training

Education

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Trinity Valley Community College
Athens, TX
05.2008

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Database updates
  • Individual and group instruction
  • Lead generation
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Inventory organization
  • Data collection and analysis
  • Positive learning process
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Training and presentations
  • Staff leadership
  • Data entry
  • Materials handling
  • Business development
  • Production control

Timeline

Sanitation Supervisor

Home Chef
09.2019 - Current

Production Supervisor

Highroad Craft Ice Cream
07.2016 - 08.2019

Machine Operator

Talenti Gelato
05.2012 - 06.2016

Press Machine Operator

Taylor Publishing
08.2009 - 05.2011

Associate of Science - Fire Science

Trinity Valley Community College