Scott Patterson

• Enhanced workplace safety by implementing and enforcing sanitation policies and procedures.
• Reduced cross-contamination risks by training employees on proper cleaning techniques and equipment usage.
• Maintained high cleanliness standards with regular inspections, ensuring adherence to regulations.
• Streamlined waste disposal process for increased efficiency and reduced environmental impact.
• Improved overall facility hygiene by conducting thorough audits and addressing areas of concern promptly.
• Ensured timely completion of sanitation tasks through effective communication and teamwork amongst staff members.
• Optimized resource allocation by monitoring employee productivity levels and adjusting work assignments as needed.
• Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to facilitate growth within the team.
• Managed a team of 15-20 employees, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure optimal work performance.
• Achieved consistent on-time order completion by streamlining workflows and prioritizing tasks.
• Contributed to cost reduction initiatives by identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes in operations.
• Ensured safety compliance with established policies and procedures, conducting regular audits and addressing concerns promptly.
• Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste, improve processes, and increase productivity.
• Participated in continuous improvement projects aimed at enhancing overall plant performance.
• Conducted performance evaluations for direct reports; identifying strengths/weaknesses and initiating appropriate developmental plans.

• Sanitation Tech. (2yrs)

Performed proper cleaning and sanitizing of product fillers and related supply lines using CIP and COP procedures. Performed post cleaning testing for pre-operation. Performed numerous other enviromental cleaning duties

• Mix Dept. (3yrs)

Recieved raw ingredients for master batching. Blended and Pasteurized master batches following State of Vermont Pasteurizing critera and documentaion. Performed product specification testing for production use. Regularly cleaned holding tanks for raw and pasteurized product as well as regular enviromental cleaning of surrounding area.

• Mix Dept. Shift Lead (6yrs)

Performed all above Mix Dept. duties while recieving additional compensastion for leadership duties (pre-shift meetings, shift note recording, SAP data entry and shift troubleshooting and decision making.

• Production Coordinator (1 year)

Designated daily labor and supervised activities in given production area. Filled out production reports for shift Manager. Coordinated and monitored employee training

I ran designated product filler machine for that day until completion. After finish I would take the machine apart, wash and sanitize the machine. After machine, parts and surrounding area were properly cleaned, I would put the machine back together for morning start-up.

*I also received a "pay-for-skill' by being able to wash holding tanks if needed.

* Worked here while part-time while attending college. I worked every school break (including weekends when needed) and put in a ton of OT doing double shifts and emergency coverage.

• Filled in for a number of positions as needed such as loading trailers with bagged feed, working with maintenance (carpentry, machine PMs, steel work).