Breanna Kendrick
Albany,GA
Summary
Detail-oriented GMP/Sanitation Supervisor known for exceptional leadership and collaboration skills. Expertise in managing sanitation programs, conducting gap assessments, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence. Relocating to Greenville, NC , March 2026
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
GMP/Sanitation Supervisor
Mars Candy
Albany GA
01.2017 - Current
- Manage the site Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) using a web-based program
- Develop, maintain, and improve Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs)
- Verify SSOP’s are being followed as intended. This may involve the need to support during weekend or night shift hours occasionally
- Trains sanitation personnel and operations on Sanitation Procedures, proper chemical usage and handling
- Manage the validation of cleaning procedures, including clean-in-place (CIP) system procedures
- Manage the Sanitation Inspection Program and address trends in non-conformities
- Complete risk assessments as required by the cleaning and sanitation standard
- Review and evaluate updates in Corporate, ISO or regulatory standards related to GMP’s to conduct gap assessments and identify opportunities for compliance.
- Lead the GMP Committee/Group for the site to drive maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives while building functional competencies in GMP/GHP's across the different value streams.
- Lead GMP related projects in coordination with Engineering (hand washing sinks, sinks for equipment cleaning, drain cleaning, etc.).
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives at the site (Exterior GMPs and Food Defense, Clean as you Go, 5S and show case areas of the factory).
Quality Conformance Coordinator/Lab Manager
Mars Candy
Albany, GA
03.2012 - 01.2017
- Key interface between R&D related activities and the value stream, including communication of value stream initiatives to site R&D community
- Accountability for managing an effective corrective/preventive plan, including verification of effective implementation
- Quality lead in value stream routine management meetings and quality reviews
- Collaborate with a cross-functional team to deliver best in class GMP and Sanitation practices
- Continual process confirmation of the GMP and Sanitation programs
- Support Kleanz use and management
- Support Continuous Improvement of the Quality, GMP and Sanitation programs
- Coverage for shift rotational QCCs and Sample Processors
- Support cross-functional team with internal, technical, LRQA, Pest and other audits
- Support site 5S program
- Member of the AM and FMOS Pillars
- Performs all assigned activities & job tasks throughout the plant.
- Performs pathogen environmental monitoring (Zones 3 and 4) at prescribed frequency (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
- Collects samples from storage tanks
- Collects in-process samples at prescribed frequency
- Performs weekly Zone 1 (product contact) swabbing for indicators
- Performs Zone 2 indicator swabbing of manufacturing environment.
- Composites and labels finished good samples
- Populates Sample Analysis Request Form (SARF) with sample information
- Packages all samples (swabs, chocolate, and in-process) for shipment to external laboratory using predefined procedures.
- Enters finished good data (item number, code date, etc.) into MRS
- Perform investigational swabbing and/or sampling as directed by the Food Safety Scientist, or designate.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monroe Comprehensive High School
Albany, GA05-2010
Skills
- Lab equipment maintenance
- Microbiology techniques
- Research and documentation
- Chemical handling
- Hazardous materials handling
- Equipment calibration
- Supply maintenance
- Instrument Calibration
- AS9100 management system
- Quality system auditing
- CRM system management
- SOPs
- Safety inspections
- Pest control
- Sanitation management
- Regulatory compliance
- Hygiene standards
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- cGMP compliance
- Proficiency in SAP
- Quality management systems
- Process improvement solutions
- 5S methodology
- Training employees
- Risk assessment
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Root cause analysis methods
Certification
PCQI Training
Microbilogy Training
Ecolab Training
Timeline
GMP/Sanitation Supervisor
Mars Candy
01.2017 - Current
Quality Conformance Coordinator/Lab Manager
Mars Candy
03.2012 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Monroe Comprehensive High School