Tahun Mays
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Sanitation Manager
Kent Quality Foods
06.2025 - Current
- Developing and Implementing sanitation procedures
- Managing sanitation staff and conducting inspections
- Worked with team members from multiple departments to maintain strict cleanliness standards.
- Train sanitation and other staff on proper sanitation procedures, chemical handling, safety protocols (like lockout/tagout), and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Develop, implement, and enforce the facility's overall sanitation program, including SOPs, the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS), and cleaning validation processes.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Kent Quality Foods Inc.
12.2021 - 06.2025
- Assisted in defining, refining, and implementing SOPs and internal audit programs.
- Conducted tests on products to verify compliance with quality standards and industry regulations.
- Trained and mentored new quality assurance specialists on quality assurance processes and procedures.
- Performed routine audits and quality assurance reviews to test operational processes.
- Enforced quality assurance standards and best practices throughout the production process.
- Stopped production in cases of serious product defects.
Quality Assurance Pre-Operational Technician
Kent Quality Foods Inc.
01.2015 - 12.2021
- Trained personnel in quality control processes and procedures.
- Notified supervisors and other personnel of production problems.
- Read dials or meters to verify equipment function.
Team Leader
UFP Technologies Inc.
02.2012 - 05.2015
- Communicated work goals and deadlines to employees to increase productivity and meet project benchmarks.
- Conducted performance reviews to measure employee growth and skills.
- Mentored and coached team members to ensure successful performance.
Education
EPA Certification - Engineering Technology
Ashworth College
08.2021
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Emergency Medical Services
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MichiganHigh School Diploma - undefined
Union High School
Grand Rapids, Michigan06.2008
Skills
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Compliance with GMPs
- Corrective Actions
- Food Safety and Quality
- Team Leadership
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Chemical handling
- Department coordination
- Health and safety compliance
- Sanitation standards
Timeline
Sanitation Manager
Kent Quality Foods
06.2025 - Current
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Kent Quality Foods Inc.
12.2021 - 06.2025
Quality Assurance Pre-Operational Technician
Kent Quality Foods Inc.
01.2015 - 12.2021
Team Leader
UFP Technologies Inc.
02.2012 - 05.2015
High School Diploma - undefined
Union High School
EPA Certification - Engineering Technology
Ashworth College
Associate in Science (A.S.) - Emergency Medical Services
Lake Michigan College
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