Kristie Hosman
Summerfield,Florida
Summary
Experienced with safety regulations and hazard prevention techniques. Utilizes comprehensive risk assessments to develop and implement effective safety protocols. Strong understanding of emergency response procedures and promoting culture of safety compliance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety Coordinator
CWS/Pella Windows
12.2022 - 04.2025
- Created Safety Training, policy, including SOP creation (weekly toolbox, monthly OSHA required training)
- Training tracking ( Thrive)
- Managed Safety Teams on 2 shifts
- 5 Why's Proficient
- Behavior Observations
- Safety audits ( machines & personal)
- Assisted in managing emergency response team
- Machine Safety labeling
- Proficient in "Teams"
- Building Security planning
- Created employee Safety Recognition programs
- Power Industrial Vehicle Training / Training The Trainer certified
- OSHA Reporting- 300 & 300A
- BLS Trainer CPR & First-aid certified/ American Heart Association
- Responsible for responding to site emergencies
- Managed Safety shoe program
- Safety violations Reporting
- Participated in kaizen events
- Problem Solving/ Team building skills
- Created "Safety Alert" to send out to all teams as a leaning device to help prevent future incidents
- Proficient in Word, Powerpoint, excel, & Outlook
- Enforced Safety rules, work procedures, & regulatory Safety requirements
- SWPPP- Hazardous waste management/Storm Water management
- Supported industrial hygiene monitoring, map creation, ( hearing & respiratory)
- New hire orientation onboarding
- Translated all training topics to Spanish
- Provided ongoing support and resources to supervisors in managing safety performance within their departments, fostering a culture of accountability among leadership.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
Facility Safety and Food Safety Manager/ Assistant Warehouse Manager
The Villages Grown
05.2020 - 09.2022
- Created Safety and Food Safety documents including SOP’s, policy and procedures, monthly safety topics, facility safety, GMP training.
- Conducted safety training, safety/food safety audits.
- Assisted with all distribution and receiving activities, record keeping, and first Aid responding.
- Conducted all full-time employee onboarding.
- Fully trained on all aspects of the farm.
- Global Gap experience in conducting audits, tomato gap audits, and FSIMA audits.
- Overseen Safety of Hemp harvest
- Translated all safety and Food Safety documents to Spanish
- Increased employee awareness on food safety practices by conducting regular training sessions and workshops.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively, evaluating their performance based on predefined criteria related to food safety standards.
- Reduced foodborne illness incidents through thorough investigation of consumer complaints and prompt corrective actions.
- Created safe and healthy work environment throughout plant, adhered to safety policies and procedures and drove safe work behaviors in leadership and front line staff.
- Mandated compliance to regulatory, customer and corporate standards and led and participated in food safety audits.
- Collaborated closely with senior leadership to establish organizational food safety goals, aligning resources and efforts effectively towards these objectives.
- Conducted regular facility inspections to identify potential hazards, resulting in swift implementation of corrective measures.
- Ensured proper documentation of all activities related to food safety management systems, facilitating smooth audits from external regulatory bodies as needed.
- Increased company-wide commitment to food safety culture by fostering an environment that prioritized open dialogue around improvements and challenges faced in this area.
- Cultivated and maintained customer-focused mindset that acknowledged importance and value of food safety for customers.
- Identified non-conforming food products and led decision-making process for disposition based on risk to food safety and quality.
- Adapted to shifting priorities and aligned food safety activities to meet organizational goals.
- Improved overall quality of products by closely monitoring production processes and identifying areas for improvement.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging employees to actively participate in identifying potential gaps or areas for enhancement in existing food safety processes.
- Provided timely updates on key performance indicators related to food safety, enabling data-driven decision-making within the organization.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on food safety regulations and best practices, ensuring continuous compliance within the organization.
- Streamlined audit processes by creating detailed checklists for inspections, leading to consistent evaluations across the board.
- Enhanced food safety measures by implementing comprehensive risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
- Developed and maintained a robust food safety management system, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Conducted root cause analysis for any identified non-conformance events, leading to effective implementation of preventive action plans in future operations.
Manufacturing Associate / Dept Safety Lead
Kraft-Heinz
04.2003 - 02.2020
- Cleaned equipment according to operating standards, line operator, spice room operator, box packer operator, forklift operator.
- Scissor lift operator, all operations and paperwork involved with food safety and OSHA safety activities.
- Trained on all upgrade positions and record keeping.
- Served as department Safety Representative in multiple departments throughout my employment.
- Created safety documentation, and new policies/procedures.
- Trained all employees for monthly and weekly safety topics, LOTO and, equipment safety inspection and training.
- Created Visual lockout tag out board for each piece of equipment and conducted hands-on training with every employee.
- Administrated all new hire in reoccurrence safety training for department employees. Evaluated equipment and working areas.
- Created safety labeling and visual hazard assessments.
- Conducted forklift training and renewal license training for all employees.
- Assisted in the creation of a behavioral observation system for our leadership team.
- Communicate safety to employees through meetings sending weekly safety tips by e-mail and by the distribution of one-point lessons.
- Commit significant time on the floor to identify hazards and unsafe behaviors as well as praising employees for safe behaviors.
- Implemented 5S in the department and set housekeeping standards.
- Performed ergonomic job assessments.
- Reviewed and investigated injury slash near miss incidences and developed procedures and plans to address them from reoccurring.
- Provide detailed monthly presentation to department plant manager on safety activities within the department.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Followed safety protocols and utilized OSHA-approved PPE to foster safe working environment.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting thorough inspections and adhering to strict quality control protocols.
- Participated in regular team meetings to discuss progress, address challenges, and align on strategies for achieving production goals.
- Operated various types of machinery efficiently while adhering to all safety protocols at all times during shifts worked alongside other employees working together towards shared objectives.
- Upheld clean and organized workspaces to promote efficiency and minimize the risk of accidents or contamination.
- Ensured workplace safety by following all company guidelines, participating in regular safety audits, and promptly addressing hazards as they arose.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Developed strong working relationships with colleagues, fostering a positive team environment that facilitated open communication and collaboration on projects.
- Demonstrated versatility adaptability taking different roles responsibilities assigned including machine operator, quality inspector, or material handler.
- Supported the implementation of new procedures or systems within the facility, adapting quickly to changes while maintaining high-quality output levels consistently.
- Implemented 5S methodology to maintain organized and efficient production area.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Richland High School
Olney, IL04.1998
Farm Safety & WPS Worker/Handler Certified -
UF
Leesburg, FL05.2021
Hazard Analysis & Risk-Based Peventive Controls FoPCQI -
ImEapIK LLC
Online 01.2022
PSA Grower Certificate -
Association of Food & Drug Officials
Belle Glade, FL03.2022
BLS Instructor / First-aid CPR Certified -
American Heart Association
Orlando, FL06.2023
Train The Trainer Certified - Forklift, Scissor Lift, Crane, And Boom Lift
Crown
Ocala, FL08.2023
Skills
- Accomplished, detail-oriented facility safety/food Safety leader with a stellar record of workplace safety improvements, and the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management
- Safety/Food Safety Management Systems
- Conducting Audits
- Process Improvements
- Safety Training
- Risk Management
- Leadership
- Microsoft Teams
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Communication Skills (Verbal, Written)
- Time Management
- Accident Investigation
- Conflict Resolution
- Managed Safety Team
- Assistant Manager of Emergency Response Team
- Weekly / Monthly Training
- Safety audits
- Machine Inspections
- Building Security
- Machine Labeling
- Problem Solving
- Employee Activities
- Lockout, Tag out Trainer
- Safety and compliance inspections
- Training and mentoring
- Recordkeeping skills
- Accident prevention
- Incident investigations
- OSHA standards and codes
- Hazard identification
- Safety training
- Personal protective equipment
- Site visits
- Protective equipment
- Workplace inspections
- Records/files maintenance
- Injury reporting
- OSHA regulations
- Occupational health hazards
- Hazardous materials handling
- Risk management
- Heat stress management
- Incident investigation
- Program management
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Confined space entry
- Occupational safety
- Chemical handling
- Bloodborne pathogen analysis
- Investigations
- Safety management systems
- Job hazard analysis
- Training development
- Environmental compliance
- Machine guarding
- Hazardous materials management
- Electrical safety
- Program activities
- Stormwater management
- Industrial hygiene
- Excavation safety
- Spill response
- Environmental permitting
- Team building
- Hazard reduction
- Fall protection
- OSHA compliance
Certification
- Train the Trainer Forklift Certified – 2017 and 2023
- Lift a Lot Operator Certified Trainer – 2018 and 2023
- Produce Safety Alliance Certificate – 2022
- PCQI Certified – 2022
- First-aid, CPR and AED Certified – 2021-2023 -2026
- BLS Trainer
- Farm Safety and WPS Worker/Handler Certified – UF 2021
- Kraft- Reduced Injuries by 60% in two years
- Kraft – Reduced near misses by 45%
- TVG – Created all facility documentation for startup company
- TVG – Three successful global cap audits
- TVG – FISMA audit certification
- CWS / Pella- Reduced Injuries by 60% in 2 yrs
- CWS- Handled All aspects of Safety in the facility
Timeline
Safety Coordinator
CWS/Pella Windows
12.2022 - 04.2025
Facility Safety and Food Safety Manager/ Assistant Warehouse Manager
The Villages Grown
05.2020 - 09.2022
Manufacturing Associate / Dept Safety Lead
Kraft-Heinz
04.2003 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
East Richland High School
Farm Safety & WPS Worker/Handler Certified -
UF
Hazard Analysis & Risk-Based Peventive Controls FoPCQI -
ImEapIK LLC
PSA Grower Certificate -
Association of Food & Drug Officials
BLS Instructor / First-aid CPR Certified -
American Heart Association
Train The Trainer Certified - Forklift, Scissor Lift, Crane, And Boom Lift
Crown
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