Versatile and results-driven professional with a robust background in production management and team leadership, notably at SugarCreek Packing Co. Excelled in enhancing workflow optimization and quality control, demonstrating superior interpersonal communication and strong leadership. Achieved significant staff management success, fostering a culture of dependability and efficiency.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
SugarCreek Packing Co.
Cambridge City, IN
07.2021 - Current
Started as a Production Associate, operating and facilitating the proper production of the products. Promoted to Team Lead within six months of employment. Lead one production line for 7 months before being promoted to Production Supervisor. Now managing, leading, and completing all administrative duties for as many as 50 employees.
Correspond and collaborate with maintenance, quality, and other departments to ensure optimal productivity. Conduct brief teaming meetings at the start and end of shifts to ensure effective preparation and communication of equipment and product needs for efficient production in addition to verifying proficient staffing for each production line.
Send calculations to management concerning the amount of production made.
Knowledgeable of Food Safety Quality and Compliance as well as USDA regulations and directives. OSHA Lockout/Tagout certified; Walkie certified.
Family Case Manager
State of Indiana-Department of Child Services
Greenfield, IN
01.2016 - 04.2021
Investigated reports of abuse and/or neglect in person. Prepared court documents and testified in court proceedings.
Developed plans with parents by building rapport to identify strengths and needs to ensure child safety. Coordinated service delivery, monitored treatment plans, developed discharge/transition programming to assist families and children to attain and maintain self-sufficiency in a safe environment.
Maintained data which provides management an opportunity to evaluate needs on a trend analysis basis.
Selected as a member of the Family Case Manager Advisory Board and Co-Leader of the Wellness Program. As part of the Advisory Committee, I was able to provide valuable information to help pass House Bill 1009 and was part of the signing of the bill with Governor Holcomb.
Residential Manger
Damar Services Inc.
Indianapolis, IN
05.2010 - 11.2015
Held multiple positions including residential staff, resource specialist/crisis management, and video monitor before holding the final position of residential manager.
Worked with clients with mental, physical, and behavioral disabilities at the residential facility. Responded to calls on the campus and in the group homes to help staff de-escalate behavioral situations with client that were confrontational. Helped parents with any needs, assist law enforcement as needed.
Managed over 30 employees to ensure proper utilization of procedures and company policies, proper management of clients treatment programs, and provide coaching, mentoring, and modeling to aid in growth and development of employees. Trained new employees on how to handle clients and identify the best therapeutic techniques to help clients.
Warehouse Specialist
Brightpoint North America
Plainfield, IN
10.2007 - 04.2010
Processed, shipped, and tracked cell phones to vendors to ensure the product was received in a timely manner to meet the customers’ needs
Shift Leader/Sample Coordinator
Heritage Environmental Services LLC
Indianapolis, IN
06.2001 - 09.2005
Responsible for sampling and processing hazardous materials and disposed chemicals into correct areas or transfer for offsite disposal.
Entered data using a computer system to track where shipments were stored, staged, and processed.
Vice President of Culinary/Director of Culinary Sales at Sugarcreek Packing Co.Vice President of Culinary/Director of Culinary Sales at Sugarcreek Packing Co.