About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 1920160
PROCESSING & PLANT OPERATIONS LEADER | PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY, SAFETY & QUALITY
Core Expertise
- Plant operations leadership overseeing production, shipping, and material flow to optimize throughput and on-time delivery.
- Process improvement with documented cost-saving initiative saving $800+ monthly and reducing waste.
- Quality and regulatory compliance: GMP, FSMA, HACCP/HARPC, and OSHA adherence across dairy processing.
- Employee training and supervision, managing up to 75 staff and developing performance programs.
- Sanitation and equipment sterilization expertise including CIP/AIC, UHT/HTST processes, and control panel operation.
Project Background
- Improved factory efficiency by evaluating production stations and implementing targeted process adjustments.
- Implemented sanitation protocols and sterilization procedures ensuring inspection readiness and regulatory compliance.
- Developed and delivered training programs to increase staff productivity and reinforce safety practices.
- Managed procurement and inventory of packaging, chemicals, and raw materials to maintain production continuity.
- Coordinated production schedules with maintenance and operations to minimize downtime and optimize workflow.
Key Skills
- Production management | scheduling | shift supervision | throughput optimization and on-time delivery focus
- Sanitation & sterilization | CIP/AIC | UHT/HTST processes for dairy and beverage production
- Quality systems & compliance | GMP | FSMA | HACCP/HARPC | OSHA adherence and audit readiness
- Process improvement | waste reduction | cost-saving initiatives | Six Sigma methods applied to workflows
- ERP & data tools | Excel | SAP | production reporting and metrics analysis for continuous improvement
- Training & team development | SOP creation | documentation control | onboarding and performance coaching
Education
- High School Diploma — Oakfield-Alabama High School
- Certificate, Conservation — Genesee Valley BOCES
- Coursework — Cornell University
Awards & Recognition
- PCQI; HACCP/HARPC; FSMA training in food safety and regulatory compliance
- UHT/HTST processing training covering thermal processing controls and sterilization validation
- Dairy Science and Sanitation certification focused on hygiene, testing, and product safety best practices
Why Interview this Candidate?
They are a processing and plant operations professional with a track record of boosting throughput and delivering measurable cost savings. Proven ability to enforce strict safety and quality standards while leading large teams and optimizing workflows using Excel, SAP, and Six Sigma practices. Ready to drive operational excellence and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing leadership role.
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