Sara Andersen
Tremonton,UT
Summary
Compliance Manager focused on minimizing company liability by keeping all records, processes and training in full compliance with established standards and legal requirements. Quality-driven and hardworking with proven skills in spotting issues, developing resolutions and implementing corrective actions.Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Environmental Manager
West Liberty Foods
05.2021 - Current
- Attended regulatory and association-sponsored informational and policy meetings.
- Prepared notifications and responses to regulatory inspections and administrative warnings.
- Completed monthly soil tracking reports and other status reports.
- Performed ongoing public relations and due diligence activities through communication with corporate office, regulatory agency representatives, third-party consultants and investors.
- Performed regular compliance reviews and audits, identifying non-compliance issues.
- Devised and maintained compliance recordkeeping processes to support initiatives.
Safety Manager
West Liberty Foods
09.2019 - 05.2021
- Developed SOP and work instructions ensuring mitigations were in place to protect the team members from COVID, OSHA regulations, and other safety concerns
- Completed cost savings project to improve the new hire drug screen process resulting in $62,000 actual savings in the first 5 months of implementation
- Worked with OSHA, UOHS.
- Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect.
- Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
- Facilitated meetings with upper management and executives to discuss ways that safety could be improved.
- Facilitated training for 700+ employees.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
Environmental Supervisor
West Liberty Foods
04.2015 - 09.2019
- Implemented new procedures, and policies to ensure that the company is in compliance with EPA and local regulations
- Maintained ISO14001:2015 and Landfill Free certifications
- Audited landfill free, ISO14001:2015, Safety, Quality, and SA14001 procedures throughout all West Liberty Foods facilities
- Managed janitorial staff and reduced overall cost in the janitorial department by 45% by reducing inventory and changing chemical system
- Completed a cost savings project that reduced transportation of waste by making bales resulting in a $63,700.00 yearly savings
- Active member of LEPC and Recycling Coalition of Utah.
- Supervised and directed daily work of team of 8 sanitation personnel.
- Stored chemicals in compliance with OSHA Hazard Communication and EPA regulations.
- Coordinated with outside vendors to provide supplies and equipment for staff.
Continuous Improvement Specialist
West Liberty Foods
10.2011 - 04.2015
- Implemented SPC, new procedures, and policies to ensure that the company is in compliance with USDA and customer regulations
- Presented monthly trainings and wrote Continuous Improvement articles for the company
- Received many complements about the quality of training and the quality of articles from executive level personnel
- Identified opportunities and facilitated over 45 cross-functional teams resulting in an annual savings greater than $500,000
- Proficient in conducting root cause analysis
- Wrote work instructions, standard operating procedures, inspection sheets, audits and control plans for maintenance, quality, HR, production, and other departments.
- Executed continuous improvement programs and employed lean tools and methodologies.
- Facilitated cross-functional projects created to analyze and design sequence of operations and workflow to improve execution.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Research and Development Technician
West Liberty Foods
09.2007 - 10.2011
- Collaborated with the purchasing, maintenance, operations, quality, accounting, and engineering functions at corporate and plant levels to develop new products
- Received employee of the year
- Lead R&D technician on a food science research report published at University of Utah
- Wrote batch sheets, reports, and spec sheets for the R&D department
- Worked with customers and vendors to developed top quality products that increased production for the company.
Machine Operator
Autoliv North America
07.2001 - 09.2007
- Operate automated manufacturing equipment to build automotive safety devices
- Involved on teams to reduce waste and improve production
- Learned to use, interpret and react to SPC charts.
Education
ISO14001:2015 Auditor Certification -
AQS
Online01.2016
Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt Certified - Lean/Six Sigma
Iowa Central Community College
Cedar Rapids01.2014
HACCP Food Safety Certified - Food Safety
Texas A&M International University
Online01.2012
Bachelor of Nutrition -
Kaplan University
Online01.2012
Associate of Science -
Utah State University
Logan, UT01.2006
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Systems
- Experience with Kronos, Infinity QS software, Salesforce, UltiPro, and Leading2Lean dispatch solutions, TraceGains Software
- Regulatory Documentation
- Risk Management
- Process Management
- Information Gathering
- Training Coordination
- ISO14001:2014 Compliance
- Risk Analysis
- Internal Audits
- Audit Support
- Audit Oversight
Certification
- 2018 Utah Master Recycler Certification
- 2016 Environmental Laws and Regulations Certification
- 2016 ISO14001:2015 Auditor Certification by AQS management
Timeline
Corporate Environmental Manager
West Liberty Foods
05.2021 - Current
Safety Manager
West Liberty Foods
09.2019 - 05.2021
Environmental Supervisor
West Liberty Foods
04.2015 - 09.2019
Continuous Improvement Specialist
West Liberty Foods
10.2011 - 04.2015
Research and Development Technician
West Liberty Foods
09.2007 - 10.2011
Machine Operator
Autoliv North America
07.2001 - 09.2007
ISO14001:2015 Auditor Certification -
AQS
Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt Certified - Lean/Six Sigma
Iowa Central Community College
HACCP Food Safety Certified - Food Safety
Texas A&M International University
Bachelor of Nutrition -
Kaplan University
Associate of Science -
Utah State University
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