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Lewiston, North Carolina, United States

Overseeing a team of 4 supervisors, 8 leads, and 100+ hourly reports to meet/exceed company set efficiency, cost, and safety metrics. Wrote, implemented, and maintain the shipping department’s inventory management program that reduced product loss by over 500k and accounting errors by 2 million annually. Instituted new training programs focused on reducing.

Morganton, North Carolina, United States

Coordinate a department of over forty reports across three shift spanning six days a weekImproved shift operational efficiency by 15% through the introduction of tech-based assetsWork directly with suppliers to source various materials required for the facility to operateManage a team of ten CDL drivers to perform various pickups, deliveries, and yard.

Morganton, NC

Configure, deploy, and support automated hardware/software platforms throughout the process.TCP/IP network configuration and installation of our Computerway Food Systems based assets.Triage physical layer connectivity for network peripheral devices and resolve issues as necessary.Monitor production processes and provide recommendations to improve.

Morganton, NC

Operated with a team of thirteen individuals fulfilling customer orders with the statistically highest output of the three shiftsPerformed a physical count and managed the digital product database to ensure all inventory reports are accurate

Hickory/Lenoir, North Carolina Area

Gained firsthand experience into how the largest parcel company in the world moves packages through a local hub.

Earth City, MO

Gained an in depth look at how a grocery chain manages their warehouses and the processes that go along with them

Hickory/Lenoir, North Carolina Area

• Consulted with management to develop and implement an employee accountability program which increased white meat yield by 1-2% in the first two months
• Generated all forms for data gathering and reporting using Microsoft Excel
• Trained employees on proper inspection procedures, reporting, and corrective measures
• Collaborated with over 10 other production supervisors to ensure product flow progressed fluidly
• Addressed and correct concerns brought forth by the United States Department of Agriculture
• Aided the IT department in setting up and programming portable weigh/labelling stations to reduce giveaway and mislabeling

Hickory/Lenoir, North Carolina Area

• Managed a department of 15 employees ranging from clerical to heavy machine operators
• Instituted interdepartmental teams to increase efficiency and reduce load time by 5-10 minutes
• Coordinated with production to ensure customer orders were completed and shipped on time
• Administered all employee training to ensure standard operating procedure was cohesive across all departmental functions
• Reviewed and verified a production report detailing the plants production efficiency for that day
• Maintained department standards as to be in compliance with the British Retail Consortium

Hickory/Lenoir, North Carolina Area

• Conducted periodic inspections on any of the plants seven Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
• Maintained active knowledge of all customer packaging and quality specifications
• Performed chemical and instrument based testing in a controlled lab environment
• Monitored all production employees to ensure compliance with the company’s good manufacturing practices

Hickory/Lenoir, North Carolina Area

• Preparing and mixing controlled chemicals for department use prior to shift start
• Assisting in pre-operational inspection for cleanliness with Quality Assurance and the United States Department of Agriculture
• Cleaning and sanitizing large pieces of industrial equipment in compliance with company standards

Bachelors Of Science In Business Administration, Business Administration And Management, General, Graduated Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Received a Six Sigma Green Belt certification

Associate Of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration And Management, General, 3.95