ARLICIA GIBBS
Petersburg
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate with over 15 years’ experience as a highly performing member of management in a production environment. Willingness to take on added responsibilities that present professional challenges leveraging interpersonal and communication skills, effective time management, and problem-solving techniques.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sanitation Manager
Boar’s Head
Petersburg
09.2024 - Current
- Manage the supervisor and up to 30 specialists: responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Sanitation department.
- Ensure facility meets regulatory requirements of SQF, USDA, corporate and internal standards for cleanliness and hygiene.
- Uphold adherence to GMP, SOP, safety regulations, and food safety guidelines.
- Implement effective cleaning protocols to prevent growth and spread of microorganisms, review and discuss swab data results.
- Oversee cleaning and sanitizing procedures are completed in accordance with the MSS, CIP, or COP and maintain records for audits and compliance.
- Collab with other operations departments to resolve sanitation-related issues, participate in hiring and other HR-related functions.
- Conduct regular inspections of equipment, utensils, and the facility to identify and correct any deficiencies.
- Manage purchasing, proper handling, and storage of chemical inventory and equipment; monitor the effectiveness for cleaning needs and maintain compliance with safety standards.
Department Manager-In-training
Boar’s Head
Jarratt
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Learning essential principles and practices necessary for effectively managing physical assets and resources within the organization.
- Conducted training summary reviews with senior management on objectives, methods, and outcomes; welcomed feedback on areas for improvement and future recommendations.
- Supported and assisted managers, supervisors, and leads when needed throughout the facility.
Production Superintendent RTE
Butterball LLC
Raeford
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed 3 supervisors, management trainee, and leadership apprentice while enforcing compliance with quality, safety, environmental, and technical data requirements.
- Responsible for overseeing operations production to ensure their efficiency and adherence to guidelines, budgets, and timelines.
- Utilized KPI, Gemba walks, Tier meetings, and BOSS systems to help direct reports emphasize the importance of continuous improvement to the team members.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
- Ensured supervisors and team members abide by HACCP, SSOP, SOP, GMP and PPE guidelines.
- Monitored production lines to meet targets in quality and quantity, handle customer complaints, RCA, CA and establish standards of workmanship to meet customer requirements.
- Collaborated with internal departments and other company leaders to meet production schedules, resolve operational issues, equipment malfunctions, and other technical problems that arise.
Production Supervisor RTE
Butterball LLC
Raeford
10.2020 - 08.2022
- Managed up to 80 employees in a unionized environment to ensure food specification and quality assurance.
- Supervised the preparation of production schedules, and assembly of meat product.
- Maintained files and records and submitted reports on site cleaning, sanitizing and food preparation.
- Maintained all financial goals related to productivity, overtime, labor goals, and efficiency.
- Trained and mentored team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address production challenges and solutions.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Conducted weekly inventory of all food and non-food products to ensure accurate production usage, minimization of waste and control of food cost variances.
- Personnel management success by training and motivating employees to ensure maximum productivity through development and retention programs.
Production Supervisor RTC
Butterball LLC
Raeford
01.2020 - 10.2020
- Managed up to 19 employees in Turkey bacon; cross trained in Burgers and assisted with Raw Roast when needed.
- Achieved and exceeded the required schedule to ensure no gaps in production for TB RTE Slicing.
- Reviewed production specifications to verify accurate weights and measurements prior to mixing ingredients.
- Examined incoming materials and compared documentation for temperature control and quality.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Supervised, directed, and participated in the cleaning and sanitizing of food production areas and equipment in a high-volume food processing facility.
Lead Staff/Direct Support Professional
Delaware Mentor Network
Millsboro
02.2018 - 12.2019
- Train new staff on fundamentals of in-home support for consumers with disabilities.
- Monitor prescriptions and/or refills, expenditures and supplies.
- Communicate with Pharmacies, Physician's offices, Nurses and Behavioral Analyst.
- LLAM certified
- CPR certified
- MANDT certified
Production Supervisor
Mountaire Farms
Millsboro
04.2008 - 01.2018
- Managed up to 50 employees and maintained a turnover rate of less than 3% in Party Wings, Breast Debone, Paws, Giblets/Necks, Thigh Debone and Box Room.
- Trained and managed as needed in MSC, Debone Packout and Rehang.
- Contributed to achieving a score in the top 15% of Agri stats.
- Operated within the department budget.
- Communicated with sales and shipping to fulfill all customer needs.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner.
- Completed production reports to determine if department goals were accomplished.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and presentation of production floor.
- Provided feedback to employees via meetings, evaluations and training/coaching sessions.
- Recipient of multiple positive reviews and acknowledgment for dedication to good work performance.
- Dedicated to improving quality and product knowledge by performing random quality/weight checks and collaborating with Quality Assurance and USDA.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant -
Sussex Technical Adult Divion
Georgetown, DEHigh School Diploma -
Sussex Technical High School
Georgetown, DESkills
- Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Points
- Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Food safety regulations
- Training and development in Operational Excellence
- Situational Leadership
- Supervisory Skills
- Adhering to and enforcing company policies
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: 1
Timeline
Sanitation Manager
Boar’s Head
09.2024 - Current
Department Manager-In-training
Boar’s Head
06.2024 - 09.2024
Production Superintendent RTE
Butterball LLC
08.2022 - 05.2024
Production Supervisor RTE
Butterball LLC
10.2020 - 08.2022
Production Supervisor RTC
Butterball LLC
01.2020 - 10.2020
Lead Staff/Direct Support Professional
Delaware Mentor Network
02.2018 - 12.2019
Production Supervisor
Mountaire Farms
04.2008 - 01.2018
Certified Medical Assistant -
Sussex Technical Adult Divion
High School Diploma -
Sussex Technical High School