Melissa Murphy

• Maintained accurate records pertaining to the implementation of food safety programs such as temperature logs, sanitation reports, chemical usage data, ATP, and environmental swabs.
• Coordinated audits from third-party certification bodies.
• Ensured that all employees had received appropriate training in HACCP principles and other relevant topics related to food safety management systems.
• Performed microbiological testing of samples as part of regular quality assurance program.
• Assisted with developing new processes necessary for maintaining compliant operations based on changes made by regulatory authorities.
• Conducted periodic inspections of equipment used in manufacturing operations to verify its cleanliness and suitability for use in producing safe foods.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive food safety policies and procedures.
• Evaluated results of inspections conducted by regulatory agencies to identify potential areas for improvement in sanitation, storage, and production processes.
• Monitored employee hygiene practices and ensured adherence to safe food handling standards.
• Performed internal audits of factory systems and protocols.
• Trained associates on proper cleaning techniques aimed at eliminating microbial hazards from work surfaces and equipment utilized in manufacturing operations.
• Maintained detailed records of safety audits and inspections for review.
• Trained associates plant wide and in Sanitation in HAZCOM, chemical procedures, blood borne pathogens and lock out tag out procedures.

• Planned and led training programs on staff development to enhance employee knowledge, engagement, satisfaction and performance.
• Analyzed employees' skill levels and implemented new techniques to boost staff knowledge.
• Conducted evaluations of training courses to uncover areas in need of improvement.
• Analyzed each department's training needs and developed new training programs based upon data collected.
• Led training classes and recorded instruction for later use.
• Developed first onboarding program focusing on Food Safety initiatives and HACCP compliance for an SQF facility.

• Created schedules, shift reports and other business documentation to coordinate sanitation needs.
• Submitted repair requests to maintenance team to reduce operating costs and improve energy-saving strategy.
• Reviewed standard operating procedures, standard sanitary operating procedures, and manuals to refine after production processes or update for conformity to new regulations or policies.
• Managed company onboarding processes, interviewing and selecting new sanitation personnel and cultivating teamwork and technical proficiency in training.
• Strictly followed all health, safety, and legal standards for an SQF facility.

As the plant Sanitation Supervisor I was responsible for the overall building cleanliness and sanitation of all food production tools and machinery.

• Implemented standards of machine and utility sanitation that kept with local health code, USDA Organic, and Certified Gluten Free certifications.
• Wrote SOPs and SSOPs for the operations and sanitation department to properly operate, maintain and sanitize food production equipment and food production rooms.
• Inventoried, ordered, maintained, calibrated and titrated all chemicals in building to keep with passing health and USDA codes.
• Trained, mentored and supported high-performing team, providing regular performance review, feedback and coaching in deficient areas.
• Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
• Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.

As Facility Manager I held the responsibility of overseeing all building and equipment maintenance, while supervising the custodial and sanitation departments.

• Held oversight of equipment maintenance, repairs, and installations scheduling and work performed.
• Developed and deepened relationships to form lasting and loyal partnerships between vendors and company.
• Coached and trained staff and monitored performance and offered mentoring to junior team members, helping to promote them to higher department positions.
• Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment in adherence to USDA and OSHA requirements.