1. RICHARD NICHOLAS
2 Denio Ct • Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 432-8886 • richardnicholas88@yahoo.com
PRODUCTION / SANITATION / SAFETY SUPERVISOR OR MANAGER
Quality focused, detail-oriented and dynamic professional with extensive experience in managing production planning, logistics, sanitation and
safety within the dairy industry. Possess in-depth knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions including the principles, practices and
procedures of the collection, transport and disposal of solid waste. Well-versed in CIP, COP, boiler operation and facility waste discharge.
Perceptive leader, proficient in managing employees through effective and motivating strategies. Organized and resourceful, with strong
multitasking and problem solving skills, able to prioritize and produce positive outputs in challenging environments. Collaborative team player and
an effective communicator recognized for ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across cross-functional teams and diverse
individuals.
Core Competencies
Operations & Project Management • Program Coordination • Occupational Safety • Sanitation & Hygiene
Regulations Compliance • Quality Assurance • Product Sampling & Weighing • Pasteurization • Team Coordination
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SunoOpta • Carson City, NV 06/2014 – Present
Sanitation Manager
Manages the cleaniness of the entire facility to ensure the production of wholesome products. Effectively orchestrates the transition
between Sanitation and Operations to facilitate a timely start-up of plant production.
Key Highlights:
• Acomplished a 96% on our 2016 SQF Audit
• Maintained a 99.7% completion rate on MSS Schedule in 2015
Berkeley Farms • Hayward, CA 11/2010 – 06/2014
Sanitation Supervisor
Oversee all initiatives related to sanitation work orders, as well as safety and hygiene. Perform field inspections to ensure that operations
are done safely and efficiently.
Key Highlights:
• Effectively attained full completion (100%) of master sanitation work orders
• Successfully achieved good ratings including a 96% 7-day and 21-day end of code on plastic bottle products, and 92% 7-day and 15-
day end of code on paper carton products
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Brown Cow Farm West Corp. / Stoneyfield Farm • Antioch, CA 09/1990 - 10/2010
Production Supervisor and Sanitation and Safety Specialist
Managed the cleaning of the plant production equipment and facility to meet food safety requirements as required by federal, state, and
local regulations and by DFA to meet customer quality and safety standards. Provided oversight on the preparation of required status,
maintenance, accident, injury and other reports.
Key Highlights:
• Successful in ensuring more than 1,000 days without a lost time injury.
• Achieved over 465 days without a reported accident.
CERTIFICATIONS & TRAININGS
Neogen ATP and Allergen Test Training 2015
Clark Pest Management and Monitoring in Food Plants 2015
Sanitation and Food Safety Course, 2010
OSHA General Industry Training Course, 2009
Train the Trainer Crown Forklift & Equipment Program, 2008
Randolph & Associate Sanitation Workshop, 2008
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Lotus Notes; AS400; KPI; MP2: Kronos; SAP Program; Tekdan Scanning