Agustin Arias
Moreno Valley
Summary
Detail-oriented Sanitation Manager with a proven track record in developing effective sanitation strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance, and enhancing team performance. Committed to promoting sustainable practices and maintaining the highest hygiene standards.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sanitation Manager
VegFresh Farms LLC
Corona
12.2020 - 07.2026
- Oversaw sanitation processes for handling and storage of fresh produce.
- Created and enforced cleaning schedules for facilities and equipment, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards.
- Trained staff on sanitation protocols and safety procedures to enhance compliance.
- Conducted routine inspections to verify adherence to health standards.
- Streamlined waste management processes, enhancing sustainability practices within operations.
- Collaborated with quality control teams to maintain product integrity.
- Oversaw inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment maintenance.
- Enforced strict adherence to food safety regulations among team members.
- Conducted investigations to identify root causes of sanitation-related issues of any sanitation-related issues that occurred within the workplace.
- Formulated strategies to identify, control, prevent, and eliminate contamination sources, safeguarding facility hygiene.
- Performed periodic maintenance of equipment used in the production process to maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination.
- Scheduled regular deep cleaning sessions throughout the facility using approved chemicals or solutions according to industry standards.
Sanitation Manager
Hearthside Foods Solutions
Anaheim
07.2017 - 03.2020
- Oversaw a Sanitation Department with 45 employees across 3 shift
- Managed sanitation protocols to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Trained staff on proper cleaning techniques and sanitation best practices.
- Oversaw daily operations of sanitation team to maintain efficient workflows.
- Established standard sanitation operating procedures for machinery preventative equipment checks, enhancing compliance and safety protocols
- Formulated strategies to identify, control, prevent, and eliminate contamination sources within facility, ensuring product safety and regulatory compliance
- Analyzed data from various tests conducted by laboratory technicians related to product quality assurance programs.
- Investigated root causes of any sanitation-related issues that occurred within the workplace.
- Maintained accurate records of chemical usage, waste disposal methods, cleaning frequencies. for regulatory compliance purposes.
- Scheduled regular deep cleaning sessions throughout the facility using approved chemicals or solutions according to industry standards.
Production Supervisor
General Mills
Carson
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Supervised daily production operations to ensure efficient workflow.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance to minimize downtime and improve productivity.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Resolved any conflicts between employees in a professional manner.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
Senior Sanitation Supervisor
Foster Farms Poultry
Compton
07.2013 - 08.2016
- Supervised sanitation staff to ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
- Developed and implemented sanitation procedures for food processing areas.
- Maintained inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment for efficient operations.
- Ensured documentation of sanitation processes met regulatory requirements consistently.
- Collaborated with other departments to promote a culture of cleanliness and hygiene.
- Supervised staff responsible for cleaning floors, walls, ceilings, fixtures, and utensils, ensuring they meet company standards.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive sanitation program, including training employees on proper cleaning techniques.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Administration of Justice
Cabrillo College
Aptos, CASkills
- Sanitation protocols
- Regulatory compliance
- Root cause analysis
- Equipment maintenance
- Cleaning schedules
- Quality control collaboration
- Waste management
- Cost reduction strategies
- Pest control
- Budget administration
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- CFS Course
Timeline
Sanitation Manager
VegFresh Farms LLC
12.2020 - 07.2026
Sanitation Manager
Hearthside Foods Solutions
07.2017 - 03.2020
Production Supervisor
General Mills
02.2016 - 07.2017
Senior Sanitation Supervisor
Foster Farms Poultry
07.2013 - 08.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Administration of Justice
Cabrillo College