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Chris Day

West Valley,Utah

Summary

Safety professional dedicated to maintaining a safe working environment, with a strong focus on compliance training and safety investigations. Committed to upholding and improving safety programs to ensure a safe and compliant workplace.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Safety Coordinator

Frito Lay
10.2020 - Current
  • Safety GEHSMS Program Compliance- Ensure assigned safety programs are meeting the requirements set forth by GEHSMS.·
  • Leader of the Safety Team- Lead the safety point team by recruit members and facilitating the monthly safety point meetings.·
  • Injury Response- Be available to respond and react when an injury occurs- this may encompass any time/day any hours.·
  • Injury Reduction- Lead specific safety projects to completion in order to help improve workplace safety.·
  • Accident Analysis- Conduct accident analyses to determine the root cause within 7 days for the on- time investigation metric.·
  • Ventiv Leader- Enter accident analysis findings/corrective actions and OSHA determination within 7 days to AON/Ventiv ·
  • Training- Coordinate the safety training on an annual basis and ensure a minimum of 95% completion or better for general awareness and 95% for authorized trainings. ·
  • Compliance Calendar- Ensure that the regulatory tasks in myEHS are completed at 95% on time of better.·
  • Safety Leadership- Continually improve the safety culture with awareness events, participate and own safety R&R, as well as participate in site compliance walks.·
  • Audits- Earn an 875 or above on audits of our Environmental Health and Safety System.·


Processing Operator/ PC SET

Frito Lay
01.2018 - 10.2020
  • Enhanced production efficiency by monitoring and adjusting machine settings according to product specifications.
  • Maintained high quality standards by conducting regular inspections of products for defects or deviations.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and achieve overall operational goals.
  • Streamlined processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.
  • Ensured safe working environment by adhering to established safety procedures and guidelines.
  • Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of equipment operation and best practices.
  • Coordinated closely with quality control personnel, ensuring all processed products met company standards before shipping.
  • Supported continuous improvement initiatives by participating in cross-functional teams and providing feedback on processes and operations.

Operations Manager

Valley Mills
09.2014 - 10.2018
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for staff members.
  • Successfully managed budgets, consistently meeting financial targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
  • Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors, securing competitive pricing arrangements that benefited the organization''s bottom line results.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, resulting in reduced costs and better quality products.

PC RET

Frito Lay
02.2013 - 08.2014
  • Improved employee performance by implementing effective Potato Chip Operations and Optimization training at the Kashira and Azov sites.
  • Analyzed team performance and identified opportunities for additional training.
  • Provided startup support for PC operations at the Azov Site
  • Conducted quarterly IPS audits at the Kashira and Azov sites and provided solutions to all audit findings.

Backfill EHS Coordinator

Frito Lay
02.2012 - 02.2013
  • Prepare EHS programs to be reviewed by OSHA for VPP certification
  • Participated in incident investigations, identifying root causes, and recommending corrective actions for prevention of future occurrences.
  • Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
  • Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
  • Facilitated onboarding training for new hires.

PC Site Expert Trainer

Frito-Lay
04.2009 - 02.2013
  • Provide comprehensive training for newly hired Process Operators on the Potato Chip line, and ensure ongoing coaching for continuous improvement.
  • Improve performance by designing and implementing effective training programs.
  • Conducted IPS audits at various Frito-Lay manufacturing facilities across the West Region
  • Implement new SOPs and Process changes and follow-up to ensure all TM's are aligned.


Processing Operator

Frito-Lay
07.1999 - 04.2009
  • Enhanced production efficiency by monitoring and adjusting machine settings according to product specifications.
  • Reduced downtime by performing routine monitoring on equipment and troubleshooting machine issues.
  • Maintained high quality standards by conducting regular inspections of products for defects or deviations.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and achieve overall operational goals.

Packer/ Sanitor

Frito-Lay
04.1999 - 07.1999
  • Enhanced packing efficiency by implementing proper techniques and ensuring correct product placement.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, promoting safety and productivity.
  • Improved team collaboration through effective communication and coordination with coworkers.
  • Cleaned and sanitized lines during changeovers from one product to another.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
09.2025

Skills

  • Business Administration
  • Document Control
  • MS Office
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Risk Assessment
  • Task Prioritization
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Coordination
  • Process Improvement

Timeline

Plant Safety Coordinator

Frito Lay
10.2020 - Current

Processing Operator/ PC SET

Frito Lay
01.2018 - 10.2020

Operations Manager

Valley Mills
09.2014 - 10.2018

PC RET

Frito Lay
02.2013 - 08.2014

Backfill EHS Coordinator

Frito Lay
02.2012 - 02.2013

PC Site Expert Trainer

Frito-Lay
04.2009 - 02.2013

Processing Operator

Frito-Lay
07.1999 - 04.2009

Packer/ Sanitor

Frito-Lay
04.1999 - 07.1999

Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health And Safety

Columbia Southern University
Chris Day