Kirk Cooper JR
Baltimore
Summary
Hands-on Production Manager with extensive experience in food manufacturing, sanitation oversight, employee supervision, and safety compliance. Proven ability to lead daily production floor operations, enforce GMPs and SOPs, manage documentation, and collaborate with supervisors to improve efficiency, cleanliness, and product quality.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Tulk Off
06.2022 - Current
- Manage daily sanitation and production-support operations to ensure compliance with GMPs, SOPs, and food safety regulations.
- Lead, schedule, and oversee sanitation and production teams.
- Disassemble, clean, sanitize, and reassemble production equipment.
- Ensure proper dilution and application of sanitation chemicals.
- Maintain sanitation logs, documentation, and enforce safety standards.
Loss Prevention Associate
Kohl's Distribution Center
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Monitored production floor safety, conducted audits, documented findings, and reported risks to leadership.
Machine Operator
Bakery Express
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Operated food production equipment, conducted quality checks, maintained sanitation standards, and supported production schedules.
Shift Supervisor
KFC
06.2008 - 04.2016
- Supervised daily operations, scheduled staff, trained employees, ensured food safety compliance, and completed documentation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Production Floor Management
- Employee Supervision & Team Leadership
- GMP & SOP Compliance
- Food Safety & Sanitation
- Safety Enforcement & Incident Reporting
- Equipment Cleaning & Changeovers
- Documentation & Audit Readiness
- Process Monitoring & Quality Control
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Manager
Tulk Off
06.2022 - Current
Loss Prevention Associate
Kohl's Distribution Center
04.2020 - 10.2021
Machine Operator
Bakery Express
06.2016 - 05.2018
Shift Supervisor
KFC
06.2008 - 04.2016