Derrick Smith
Crestline,IL
Summary
Certified Sanitation Manager who excels in areas of HACCP and Food Safety Management Systems. Highly motivated self-started with the ability to work in an unstructured environment with the ability to make appropriate business trade off decisions quickly. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Sanitation department. Ensure that all work activities of direct and indirect reports are performed with attention to highest standard of food quality, safe processes, and compliance with all company, customer, and legal requirements.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Sanitation Manager
Double Good Popcorn
12.2020 - Current
- Manage a 24 hour a day sanitation & housekeeping team internal and external, three sanitation leads (one external) and a pest control operator.
- Lead team of 45 (both internal and external) employees with varying levels of experience and education.
- Manage, evaluate, motivate, and direct sanitation initiatives for plant sanitation department Ensure compliance with corporate standards and systems to monitor food safety and facility cleanliness Ensure the Sanitation department is OSHA compliant and is responsible for safety and welfare of the employees Supervise all employees for safety adherence, General Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and plant rules and regulations Ensure cleaning and sanitizing procedures are completed in compliance to daily/weekly/monthly/ quarterly per Preventive Maintenance's (PM's) Manage the Sanitation Department cost centers and budget Responsible for people and team development, performance in quality, cost, service and safety.
- Develop individuals and the team to solve operational issues.
- Motivate team to achieve performance targets.
- Administer policies and procedures.
- Conduct annual audits of SSOP's Maintain Master Sanitation Schedule at goal for the facility Implement and initiate food safety projects Responsible for the plants sanitation and site housekeeping level to ensure plant is audit-ready at all times Support sanitation team in areas of GMP's, Food Safety and OSHA standards Support sight in area's GMP's, Pest Control, Food Safety and Product Safety Management training and ensure compliance Ensure site compliance for all Regulatory audits and Double Good Food Safety programs Investigate and help eliminate FM customer complaints through analysis, work team training, development/auditing FM team assistance/development and corporate driven No-Debate investigations Ensure compliance and lead the site in all food safety audits.
- Reduced waste production by introducing recycling initiatives and proper waste management practices.
- Led continuous improvement efforts within the Sanitation department, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintained detailed records of all sanitation activities in accordance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies, maintaining adequate stock levels while minimizing costs.
- Streamlined sanitation processes through the development of efficient cleaning schedules and procedures.
- Ensured proper use of chemicals and equipment, reducing workplace accidents related to sanitation tasks.
- Enhanced food safety by conducting regular inspections and ensuring compliance with local regulations.
- Conducted regular audits of sanitation processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Adhered to safety protocols by enforcing proper equipment usage.
Sanitation Team Lead
Rich Products
02.2016 - 12.2020
- Support management in areas of GMP's, Food Safety, and Product Safety Management training.
- In-house and regulatory audits and Quality Systems Health Audit compliance programs.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Managed risks and mitigated potential issues through proactive planning, monitoring, and timely decisionmaking.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Developed and maintained effective relationships with key stakeholders to better understand their needs and expectations.
- Implemented process improvements that led to reduced turnaround times for critical tasks without compromising quality.
- Explored new tools and technologies that enhanced the capabilities of the team members while enabling seamless collaboration across departments.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
Sanitation Lead
General Mills
05.2008 - 02.2016
- Operate four to eight bag makers at any given time while ensuring lines are running efficient and making a good quality packaged product.
- Facilitate efficient changeovers with packers while maintaining food safety.
- Evaluated employee performance within the sanitation department, providing feedback and guidance as needed to maintain high standards of service excellence.
- Reduced risk of contamination through regular monitoring and cleaning of production areas.
- Improved workplace cleanliness by implementing effective sanitation procedures and guidelines.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies and chemicals, ensuring availability when needed for efficient operations.
- Served as point person for emergency situations involving spills or biohazards, quickly containing incidents and initiating appropriate cleanup procedures.
- Developed a strong understanding of company-specific requirements and standards for sanitation, leading to consistently high-quality results.
- Optimized cleaning processes by evaluating effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing necessary changes.
- Facilitated communication between the sanitation department and management teams on matters relating to hygiene or safety concerns affecting daily operations within the facility.
- Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills by quickly identifying issues within the workspace that may have compromised cleanliness standards or posed potential health risks.
Education
No Degree - Business Management
Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL05.2006
No Degree - Business
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Tallahassee, FL05.2006
Skills
- Safety Minded
- Forecasting
- Performance Evaluation
- Document Control
- Performance Improvements
- Employee Development
- Staff Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Staff Training and Development
- Performance tracking and evaluation
- Operations management
- Risk management
- Team building
- Natural leader
- Cost reduction
- Procedure development
- Employee engagement
- Persuasive
- Strong public speaker
- Leadership mentoring
- Conflict resolution
- Exceptional time management skills
- Six Sigma Certification
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- OSHA -30 certified
- Chemical Handling
- Hazard analysis
Accomplishments
- Expansion of the sanitation program from 2 associates to 21
- Creation of sanitation leadership positions (2 leads)
- Oversight of building expansion with new lines
- Integral in the expansion of two new Double Good locations
- Proven results with swabbing, continuous 98% and above with AllerSnap/AllerGenie and Charm
- Time studies to reduce cleaning times and increase production hours
- Cost/Service comparisons accomplished in order to usher in new chemical company
- Cost/Service comparisons accomplished in order to usher in new 3rd party overnight cleaning crew
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop issue tracking spreadsheets to further drive improvements.
Skills
3rd party auditing expert, Forecasting labor and supplies, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Food Safety, GMP, team development, Listening, Management training, Management training, policies, Problem Solving, Quality, Quality Control, Safety, FM, Time Management, Troubleshooting
Timeline
Sanitation Manager
Double Good Popcorn
12.2020 - Current
Sanitation Team Lead
Rich Products
02.2016 - 12.2020
Sanitation Lead
General Mills
05.2008 - 02.2016
No Degree - Business Management
Northern Illinois University
No Degree - Business
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
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