Joe Buckner, Mba Email & Phone Number

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Murfreesboro, Tn

• Responsible for leading department of 20 team members driving high-demand 4oz and 6oz SKUs.• Increased System Performance by 7.88% and Reliability by 4.19% for line 3 from F’19 Q4 through F’20 Q1 • Decreased Clean-In-Place sanitation times by 25.41% for line 3 and 24.39% for line 5 from F’19 Q4 through F’20 Q1• Successfully supported Yoplait YQ start-up acting as the primary operations point-of-contact.• Performed as a front-line leader in a complex food manufacturing… Show more • Responsible for leading department of 20 team members driving high-demand 4oz and 6oz SKUs.• Increased System Performance by 7.88% and Reliability by 4.19% for line 3 from F’19 Q4 through F’20 Q1 • Decreased Clean-In-Place sanitation times by 25.41% for line 3 and 24.39% for line 5 from F’19 Q4 through F’20 Q1• Successfully supported Yoplait YQ start-up acting as the primary operations point-of-contact.• Performed as a front-line leader in a complex food manufacturing facility, providing coaching, support, and direction to members of a work team.• Provided business leadership which demonstrates commitment to department and plant goals on a daily basis• Established and sustained effective relationships with all employees in order to foster an environment where innovation and cooperation are used to solve problems.• Promoted positive employee relations through effective conflict management and issue resolution.• Conduct regular team meetings which include effective collaboration and communication of organizational and policy changes.• Functioned as a technical resource in areas of logistics management and warehouse management systems (i.e. Supply Chain Principles, Red Prairie WMS & SAP).• Facilitated effective sharing of information across work teams, business areas, and functional areas.• Managed operations department budget and take appropriate action to ensure budget goals are achieved.• Worked and/or attended meetings during other shifts (including off-shifts and/or weekends) as necessary. Show less

Jonesboro, Arkansas Area

• Acted as production scheduler for an estimated 19.5M pounds of product per year.• Created new department to launch a new product.• Ensured AIB, GMP and FDA compliance standards are in place and met to minimize risk of contamination. • Developed and implemented departmental reconciliation process to improve tote inventory management. • Recognized for leading departmental quality agenda in conjunction with HQ R&D.• Tracked operational output measures (i.e. efficiency, yield… Show more • Acted as production scheduler for an estimated 19.5M pounds of product per year.• Created new department to launch a new product.• Ensured AIB, GMP and FDA compliance standards are in place and met to minimize risk of contamination. • Developed and implemented departmental reconciliation process to improve tote inventory management. • Recognized for leading departmental quality agenda in conjunction with HQ R&D.• Tracked operational output measures (i.e. efficiency, yield loss, product quality, inventory accuracy, transactional accuracy), anticipating and correcting trends which would compromise achievement of financial targets• Developed team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals• Flexed production plans on a shift by shift basis, managing through issues to prevent service issues and operational inefficiencies• Optimized operational efficiencies to support the production, warehouse, and shipping of products• Ensured team compliance with all safety policies and procedures• Maintained product quality and sanitation standards• Delivered effective change leadership to drive business changes while minimizing people impact• Communicated and collaborate cross-functionally to assist team to solve operational issues• Motivated team members to achieve plan goals• Built people capability through effective employee relations, hiring, training, and communication for frontline hourly personnel Show less

I strived to create a safe floor with many opportunities for residents to grow stronger as college students and community leaders. Responsible for approximately 24 students on my floor, I served as a campus resource and educated my residents through various programs.

Knoxville, Tn

•Moved 22 loads for LandStar drivers accounting for $2,170.08 in revenue and 137 loads for broker trucks accounting for $11,293.51 in revenue•Matched customer loads with in proximity trucks via calling local and national truck companies•Dispatched flatbed, stepdeck, and van drivers from all across the country•Applied college curriculum theories to real world TL and LTL scenarios

• Maintained proper serving etiquette while fulfilling the needs of customers through positive communication and interaction• Managed three to five tables while simultaneously meeting customer needs• Developed exceptional communication skills through interaction with customers

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Concentration: Business Analytics, 4.0

Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration (Bsba), Supply Chain Management, 3.78

Activities and Societies: Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, Student Government Association, Resident Assistant, Sigma Nu.

3.75

Activities and Societies: National Honor's Society, TN DECA, Scholar's Bowl, Senior Portfolio, high school football team