Fernando Saldana

Ensure standardized, compliant, and effective sanitation processes at all locations.

• Develop and implement sanitation programs across all sites.
• Align sanitation goals with company policies, customer expectations, and regulatory standards (FDA, USDA, OSHA).
• Establish consistent SOPs, cleaning schedules, and sanitation KPIs across sites.
• Guide and aid supervisors in sanitation across all facilities.
• Recruit, train, and evaluate sanitation teams at all locations.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. Enforce safety protocols.
• Ensure all sites are audit-ready at all times (internal, customer, third-party). Familiar with SQF audit and BRC standards.
• Monitor adherence to HACCP, GMP, FSMA, and other applicable programs.
• Coordinate pre-operational inspections and environmental monitoring programs.
• Create effective actions plans to correct non compliance records, pre-op and or swab failure.
• Ensure PPE and safety protocols are followed consistently across sites.
• Lead incident investigations and corrective action processes when necessary.
• Implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising safety or compliance.

• Managed daily operations of the site.
• Ensured compliance with safety protocols, regulations and standards.
• Developed strategies to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Monitored job progress to ensure quality standards were met.
• Coordinated workflow between departments to maximize productivity.
• Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints.
• Maintained records of inventory, assets, personnel and other relevant data.
• Analyzed reports to identify areas for improvement in performance or cost savings.
• Performed inspections of the facility on a regular basis to ensure security measures were followed.
• Prepared budgets and monitored expenses to stay within allocated limits.
• Assigned tasks and delegated responsibilities among team members.
• Established policies, procedures and guidelines for the operation of the site.
• Mentored new employees on safety protocols, processes and procedures.
• Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner.
• Collaborated with vendors for procurement of materials needed for projects.

• Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
• Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
• Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
• Created reports on productivity levels, cost analysis, and inventory status.
• Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
• Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems related to machinery used in the manufacturing process.
• Developed performance metrics to track progress against established goals.
• Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
• Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies needed for the sanitation process.
• Evaluated existing processes for potential automation opportunities.
• Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
• Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
• Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
• Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
• Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
• Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
• Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.

• Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed to maintain production operations.
• Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
• Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
• Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
• Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
• Conducted regular performance reviews for each employee to identify areas for improvement.
• Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
• Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
• Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
• Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
• Investigated customer complaints related to product quality or delivery times.
• Managed daily operations within budget constraints while meeting deadlines.
• Coordinated resources across multiple teams and projects as needed.
• Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
• Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
• Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.

• Developed and maintained quality assurance protocols, processes and procedures.
• Reviewed customer requirements and specifications to ensure products met standards.
• Conducted regular internal audits to identify non-conforming issues.
• Executed test plans and scripts according to established timelines.
• Interpreted and evaluated test results against established criteria to determine compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Verified accuracy of product documentation such as labels, instructions, warnings.