Todd Nichlas
Leesport
Summary
Results-driven production supervisor with extensive experience in food manufacturing. Demonstrates leadership in team development and operational efficiency while ensuring strict adherence to safety and quality standards. Proven track record in managing high-volume production processes and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Sweet Street Desserts
Reading
01.2019 - Current
- Led, trained, and developed team of 10–20 employees in high-volume food manufacturing environment, enhancing workforce capabilities.
- Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining quality and efficiency standards.
- Coordinated daily operations to maximize output and minimize downtime, ensuring seamless workflow.
- Monitored employee performance and provided coaching, fostering improved productivity and teamwork.
- Enforce workplace safety, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth production flow and timely completion of orders.
Production Coordinator
Sweet Street Desserts
Reading
08.2016 - 01.2019
- Trained and developed production mixers to enhance quality and meet productivity standards.
- Monitored production schedules and ensured adherence to company procedures.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline operations.
- Coordinated mixing department operations and supported employee performance.
- Supervised team in absence of manager.
Mixer
Sweet Street Desserts
Reading
09.2006 - 08.2016
- Mixed production batches according to precise formulas and specifications, ensuring consistency and adherence to quality standards.
- Measured and added ingredients accurately per production requirements to support efficient batch processing.
- Operated industrial mixing equipment and production machinery safely and efficiently.
- Maintained production schedules while upholding strict quality standards to meet operational goals.
- Recognized as Employee of the Month for developing an innovative mixing method that improved production efficiency.
Education
GED -
Reading High School
Reading, PASkills
- Production supervision
- Food manufacturing
- Quality assurance
- Food safety compliance
- SQF and GMP standards
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Continuous improvement
- Production scheduling
- Production management software
- Root cause analysis
- Production logistics
- Industrial mixers and packaging equipment
- Equipment operation
- Employee training
- Team training
- Attendance management
- Conflict resolution
Certification
- DOT Physical Certification
- Safe Quality Food (SQF) Certification
- Non-CDL Class C License
- Driver's License
- Forklift Certification
- Supervisors Certificate GRCCI
- AIB Certifications- Foundations of Baking
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Sweet Street Desserts
01.2019 - Current
Production Coordinator
Sweet Street Desserts
08.2016 - 01.2019
Mixer
Sweet Street Desserts
09.2006 - 08.2016
GED -
Reading High School