David Droste
Kiel ,WU
Summary
Almost 24 years of experience with excellent people skills and a strong passion for quality, sanitation and food safety. Proven record of achieving plant goals for productivity, quality and sanitation. Good at investigating issues and providing solutions.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Sanitation Manager
Land O Lakes, Inc.
Kiel, WI
12.2012 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with Ecolab representatives for both Chemical and Pest Control.
- Participated in internal audits such as BRC, EQMS, USDA and FDA.
- Managed plant sanitation for Kiel facility.
- Responsible for monitoring, verification and validation of sanitation programs.
- Assisted with Kiel expansion project including passivation of equipment and SSOP updates.
- Understands metrics: analyze trends to understand opportunities and close any gaps.
- Provide chemical training to all employees to ensure chemical safety and PPE usage.
Sanitation Supervisor
Land O Lakes, Inc.
Kiel , WI
12.2009 - 12.2012
- Supervised ongoing daily sanitation & production.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Collaborated with other leaders to direct workflow and support operations.
- Oversaw, coached and evaluated several union employees.
- Analyzed equipment breakdowns using various troubleshooting methods.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Created and implemented a Master Sanitation Program
- Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance goals and accountability.
- Develop and implement continual improvements to sanitation systems and procedures.
- Ensure all machinery is clean and sanitized, including preop inspections and testing for SPC, coliform & using ATP for quick test results.
Production Supervisor
Land O Lakes, Inc.
Kiel , WI
12.2007 - 12.2009
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures which included extra production
Sanitation Worker
Land O Lakes, Inc.
Kiel, WI
12.1998 - 12.2007
- Washed down facility walls, floors and doors regularly with cleaning solutions and sprayers.
- Operated CIP system and troubleshooted equipment
- Titrated chemicals to ensure proper ppm range.
- Handled spills in work and common areas and used proper methods to clean and sanitize each material.
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
Quality Inspector
Best Power Technology
Necedah, WI
03.1995 - 12.1996
- Inspected and packaged products meticulously according to manufacturing specifications.
- Inspected outbound shipments and conducted random sampling of product quality.
- Inspected and filed paperwork daily.
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, CA
01.1989 - 02.1994
- Infantry - Machine gunner 0331 - Veteran
- Combat action medal
- Sea Service Deployment ribbon
- National Defense
- Desert Shield / Desert Storm medal
- Kuwait and Iraq service medal
- Good conduct medal
Education
Business Programmer/Analyst
Central Texas College
Killeen, TXManufacturing Management
Lakeshore Technical College
Cleveland, WISkills
- Routine Inspections
- Standards Compliance
- Chemical Safety (Cleaners) & PPE
- Dry Cleaning (Powder)
- Quality Assessments
- Environmental Monitoring Systems
- Food Defense
- HACCP certified
- Food Safety
- Pest Control
- Sanitation and housekeeping
- Internal BRC auditor trained
Timeline
Sanitation Manager
Land O Lakes, Inc.
12.2012 - Current
Sanitation Supervisor
Land O Lakes, Inc.
12.2009 - 12.2012
Production Supervisor
Land O Lakes, Inc.
12.2007 - 12.2009
Sanitation Worker
Land O Lakes, Inc.
12.1998 - 12.2007
Quality Inspector
Best Power Technology
03.1995 - 12.1996
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
01.1989 - 02.1994
Business Programmer/Analyst
Central Texas College
Manufacturing Management
Lakeshore Technical College
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