Laurent Pate
Meridian,ID
Summary
Professional in sanitation industry with extensive experience in managing and leading sanitation teams. Proven ability to ensure compliance with safety and hygiene standards, implement effective cleaning protocols, and adapt to changing operational needs. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with reliable and flexible work ethic. Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Sanitation Manager
Lactalis American Group
04.2023 - Current
- Trained and supervised sanitation staff on best practices for hygiene and safety standards.
- Conducted regular audits to assess sanitation processes, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance facility cleanliness and food safety measures. Work with engineering on new projects & future CAPEX. Work with E-tech Team & Engineering to develop PIN charts for commissioning purposes.
- Established key performance indicators for sanitation operations, driving accountability among team members.
- Work with chemical suppliers.
- Work with USDA on audits. Implement corrective action if/ when necessary.
- ISO audits participation.
- Work in autonomy under the site director
Account Manager
Ecolab
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Cultivated strong client relationships to drive satisfaction and retention.
- Developed strategic account plans aligning with client goals and organizational objectives.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities for clients.
- Led cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of services and solutions.
- Conducted regular account reviews to identify areas for improvement and ensure continued success.
Sanitation Manager
Lactalis American Group
07.2018 - 09.2021
- CIP validations & optimization all over the 3 plants of the site (about 400 lines)
- Commissioning new equipment. Work with engineering.
- Chemical control and guidance / whole site
- Budget control / Inventory management.
- Quality improvement / safety of operations
- Conduct multiple Sanitation Trainings
- Work with plant directors, department managers, supervisors, operators, purchasing, quality,...
- Work with contractors, chemical suppliers.
- Work autonomy, under the site director supervision.
Dedicated account manager: Food and Beverage
Ecolab USA
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Managed Dairy Corporate accounts in Idaho. Working directly with the Corporate sanitation teams. Also with procurement & engineering to determine the next steps of partnerships.
- Managed a multi- million budget
- Training : over 1,000 employees trained yearly (Sanitation 101, safety, membranes, sanitary design...)
- CIP validations; achieving customer’s goals, 100% of lines validated and commissioned.
- Master action plan reviewed and approved by customers.
- Preparation of QBRs and ABRs, presentation facing the customers.
Dedicated Account Manager: Food and Beverage
Ecolab USA
05.2014 - 07.2018
- My target as a dedicated account manager was to increase the sales and improve the company relationship with the United States locations of the largest dairy company in the world. I worked directly with Ecolab corporate management and the customer’s corporate leadership to determine targets and report back monthly. I also fully surveyed the different departments to optimize their chemical usage while maintaining the highest quality.
- Determined energy, water, and chemical savings of at least $600,000 for the customer.
- Named Account Manager of the year in 2016
- Budget were on track with the expectations.
- Managed the transition project which included developing and implementing an on-the-job training program for the operators and managers, and installing the new dispensing equipment. This resulted in a smooth transition with no customer complaints or quality control issues.
- I was asked to assume a Corporate “coordinator “ role in the USA since the summer 2017 to help getting a contract renewal. I was working closely with Canadian , French, American corporate teams and VPs.
- Proposed new saving plan for 2018 validated by the plant director.
- ABRs with plant director.
Territory Account Manager: Food and Beverage
Ecolab
04.2008 - 05.2014
- I was the territory manager for more than 100 customers: dairy plants, wineries and breweries, water bottling plants I was responsible for developing relationships with my customers, conducting necessary sanitation training for operators and supervisors, and optimizing their chemical consumption. I ensured compliance with the quality and regulatory requirements of each facility.
- Increased the chemical sales by 70%
- Conducted technical surveys, reports and improved the membranes cleaning processes (UF, RO, NF, MF, POL).
- Solved major contamination control issues resulting in better shelf life of the products and cost savings for the customers.
- Worked with Corporate accounts like Lactalis and SODIAAL.
Assistant Production Manager
Milleret Cheese Plant
01.2005 - 04.2008
- I managed the production supervisors and operators, maintained sanitation quality and training, and I was part of the on-call managers team for emergencies during the weekends. I managed about 40 individuals directly. I was also responsible for determining the appropriate chemicals for the plant to purchase.
- I was involved in the improvement of the production area, processes by cutting waste, reorganizing teams and duties, and improved the scheduling.
- Ensured with the whole team more than 95% compliance with IFS/ISO audits.
- Ensured the quality of the cheese sent to the packaging area
Area Manager Soft Cheese Ripening
Milleret Cheese Plant
06.2003 - 01.2005
- I was selected to be a liaison between the Production Manager and the Packaging Manager. My main responsibility was improving the quality of the cheese ripening. This required coordination and communication with the Quality Manager, the Research and Development Manager, the Production Manager and the Site Director. I participated on a daily basis in the testing of the new cheeses and tracked assessment results. I was responsible for the sanitation of the area and was one the on-call managers during the weekends for the whole plant. The plant was over 180 people and I managed 10 people directly.
- Participated in the improvement of the quality for the soft cheeses.
- Reviewed processes and coordinated assessment results during the monthly business reviews.
Education
Two-year Technical Degree - Cheese Making, Science, Chemistry
French National Dairy School
Mamirolle, France01.2003
M.D. - Geography
Franche Comte University
Besancon, France01.1997
Two-year University Degree - Geography
Franche Cpmte University
Besancon, France01.1995
Skills
- Quality improvements
- Chemical expertise
- Sanitation standards
- Cleaning and sanitation protocols
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Goals and performance
- Food safety
- Sanitary design
- Cross-functional collaboration, E-tech, engineering,
- Verifying and validating - commissioning
- Sustainability
- Inventory control
Languages
French – Mother tongue
English – Fluent (written and spoken)
Timeline
Senior Sanitation Manager
Lactalis American Group
04.2023 - Current
Account Manager
Ecolab
09.2021 - 04.2023
Sanitation Manager
Lactalis American Group
07.2018 - 09.2021
Dedicated account manager: Food and Beverage
Ecolab USA
06.2016 - 07.2018
Dedicated Account Manager: Food and Beverage
Ecolab USA
05.2014 - 07.2018
Territory Account Manager: Food and Beverage
Ecolab
04.2008 - 05.2014
Assistant Production Manager
Milleret Cheese Plant
01.2005 - 04.2008
Area Manager Soft Cheese Ripening
Milleret Cheese Plant
06.2003 - 01.2005
Two-year Technical Degree - Cheese Making, Science, Chemistry
French National Dairy School
M.D. - Geography
Franche Comte University
Two-year University Degree - Geography
Franche Cpmte University