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RICHARD NICHOLAS

Summary

PRODUCTION / SANITATION / SAFETY SUPERVISOR OR MANAGER

Quality focused, detail-oriented, and dynamic professional with extensive experience in managing production planning, logistics, sanitation, and safety within the food processing industry. Possess in-depth knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions including the principles, practices and procedures of the collection, transport, and disposal of solid waste. Well-versed in CIP, COP, boiler operation and facility waste discharge. Perceptive leader, proficient in managing employees through effective and motivating strategies. Organized and resourceful, with strong multitasking and problem-solving skills. Able to prioritize and produce positive outputs in challenging environments. Collaborative team player and an effective communicator recognized for ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across cross-functional teams and diverse individuals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Account Manager F & B

Ecolab
09.2016 - Current

Manages the sanitation programs, systems, and effectiveness of cleaning within multiple plants throughout Northern and Central California. Supports plants during SQF 1-3, BRC, USDA, FDA and GMP Audits. Preforms Annual Chemical Safety, Bulk Offload and GMP Trainings at customer locations.

Key Highlights:

· Account Manager of the Year 2022

· 100% World Class Service from 2016 - Present

· District Safety Champion 2018 - Present

· Excels at performing RCA inspections to determine root cause of unfavorable microbiological results within the facility

Sanitation Manager

SunOpta
06.2014 - 09.2016

Managed the cleanliness of the entire facility to ensure the production of wholesome products. Effectively orchestrated the transition between Sanitation and Operations to facilitate a timely start-up of plant production.

Key Highlights:

· Accomplished a 96% on our 2016 SQF Audit

· Maintained a 99.7% completion rate on MSS Schedule in 2015

Education

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TECHNICAL SKILLS

Skills

    Operations & Project Management

    Program Coordination

    Occupational Safety

    Sanitation & Hygiene

    Regulations Compliance Quality Assurance

    Product Sampling & Weighing

    Pasteurization

    Team Coordination

Timeline

Account Manager F & B

Ecolab
09.2016 - Current

Sanitation Manager

SunOpta
06.2014 - 09.2016

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RICHARD NICHOLAS