Seree R. Mattison-Blackman

• Led production teams across multiple shifts, consistently exceeding safety, quality, and productivity goals in a high-volume food manufacturing setting.
• Established and enforced HACCP protocols, ensuring full compliance with food safety standards and decreasing incidents by 40%.
• Developed and implemented comprehensive training and mentoring programs, increasing team capability and leadership bench depth by 20%.
• Led Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement efforts, resulting in significant annual savings of $88,000 and fostering a culture of operational excellence.
• Analyzed key performance indicators to support data-driven decisions and enhance overall plant performance.
• Facilitated cross-functional collaboration among production, quality, maintenance, and supply chain to meet organizational goals.
• Lead food safety operations to ensure compliance with federal, state, and Kroger requirements related to receiving, storing, and distributing food and non-food products.
• Built a strong working relationship with USDA, as well as state and local government agencies.
• Accompany third-party, state, federal, and local inspectors during food safety audits, noting any problem areas and implementing immediate corrective actions to resolve issues.
• Ensure sensitive compliance and meet established sanitation and quality standards through oversight of delicate cleaning practices.
• Established and enforced the separation between raw and ready-to-eat products.

Supervised bottling and packaging processes, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and delivery standards

• Implemented and enforced HACCP, OSHA, EPA, FDA, and TTB regulations, supporting audit readiness and thorough documentation.
• Implemented Lean Manufacturing processes that enhanced productivity and lowered operational costs.
• Developed and mentored team members, fostering a high-performance and accountable culture.
• Coordinated production schedules and inventory to optimize material flow and fulfill customer demand.
• Managed sanitation and preventive maintenance to guarantee food safety and equipment performance.
• Managed a team of 60 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.

• Documented testing, debugging, and enhancements of complex software programs to support operational quality and compliance.
• Identified and resolved system issues, ensuring continuous business support and audit readiness.
• Completed audit documentation and utilized WMS for accurate inventory tracking and regulatory compliance.
• Communicated audit findings with management to drive transparency and continuous improvement.
• Reduced production delays by proactively identifying potential risks through regular quality assurance checks.

• Communicated with insurance companies and adjusters to secure recoverable depreciation and supplements, supporting business operations.
• Scheduled and confirmed appointments, assisting clients with process management and documentation.
• Made sure customers understood contract details, kept organized records, and built positive relationships.
• Monitored financial transactions at the front desk, ensuring accurate billing procedures and minimizing discrepancies.
• Enhanced guest satisfaction by efficiently managing front office operations and addressing customer concerns promptly.

• Monitored multiple machines, verifying gauges to maintain standard measurements and ensure process reliability.
• Operated forklift and cherry picker to transport products efficiently within the facility.
• Performed routine equipment maintenance, cleaning, and lubrication to support operational uptime.
• Managed materials and inventory, ensuring timely replenishment and production flow.
• Decreased downtime by performing preventative maintenance on core machines and associated equipment.
• Ensured product quality with regular inspections, adherence to company standards, and timely feedback to relevant departments.
• Contributed valuable input during team meetings aimed at improving operational performance departmentwide.

• Supervised a large team, driving high productivity and maintaining operational efficiency during peak periods.
• Set records for package loading, demonstrating ability to scale performance in high-volume environments.
• Utilized forklifts to transport pallets, supporting efficient material flow and delivery.
• Achieved promotion by mastering production line tasks and demonstrating leadership and critical thinking skills.
• Addressed personnel issues promptly and professionally, maintaining high employee engagement rates throughout the shift team''s tenure together.
• Managed shift operations for consistent product quality and timely completion of orders.