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Anson B. Baker

Teachey,NC

Summary

Experienced Plant Manager adept at improving output, maximizing quality and boosting employee satisfaction with hands-on management style. Recognized as effective business manager and motivational leader. Successful food manufacturing management career spanning 13 years. Successful entrepreneur with experience in all aspects of business start-up and development.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Manager

Cardinal Foods LLC
10.2021 - 09.2023


  • Manage all human, financial and material resources necessary for plant operation
  • Assist in design and layout of facility totaling $25M in assets
  • Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
  • Assist in oversight of all aspects of facility construction and line installation
  • Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
  • Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.

Owner/Operator

A-Circuit Forge LLC
07.2014 - 10.2021
  • Founded an equine podiatric care service business, growing revenue over 300% in six years.
  • Work with veterinarians and trainers to establish course of action for lame or underperforming equines
  • Solely responsible for all facets of business operations
  • Professionally established in four states.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Business sold in 2021.

Second Processing Superintendent

Sanderson Farms
02.2014 - 07.2014


  • Analyzed reports to identify areas of improvement and implement corrective action.
  • Responsible for labor and spending, cost projections, goal setting and development of supervision
  • Responsible for maintaining food safety standards established by the U.S Department of Agriculture
  • Managed 300+ workers when performing duties in line

Second Processing Manager

House of Raeford
10.2010 - 01.2014
  • Manage five departments which include four debone lines, white and dark meat packaging departments, a DSI portioning department and an IQF department
  • Responsible for all aspects of department functions including spending, hiring and training, inventory control and goal setting/surpassing
  • Responsible for maintaining food safety standards established by the U.S Department of Agriculture.

Second Processing Superintendent

House of Raeford
11.2006 - 10.2010
  • Managed five debone lines, a thigh debone department and a packing department consisting of over two hundred employees, five supervisors and sixteen leads
  • Responsible for all aspects of department functions including spending, hiring and training, inventory control and goal setting/surpassing
  • Responsible for maintaining food safety standards established by the U.S Department of Agriculture
  • Agristat Top Five Performer 2007, 2008, 2009

Store Manager

Andy’s Cheeseburgers and CheeseSteaks
08.2002 - 11.2006
  • Responsible for all aspects of store functions including spending, hiring and training, inventory control and goal setting/surpassing
  • Climbed from a consistent bottom twenty ranking among stores to a top ten performer by 2003
  • Voted “Cleanest Store in Company” in 2005 by corporate management while beating monthly spending and overtime goals consistently.

Education

FSSC 22000 -

2023

SQF Certification -

2021

Wastewater Grade II Certification -

Sampson Community College, Sampson Community College
2008

Food Safety Manager Certification -

NC State University
2007

Microbac, HACCP Certification -

2007

Microsoft A+ Certification Training -

James Sprunt Community College
2002

Skills

  • Business/Plant Start-up
  • Schedule Management
  • Employee Training
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Cost Control

Timeline

Plant Manager

Cardinal Foods LLC
10.2021 - 09.2023

Owner/Operator

A-Circuit Forge LLC
07.2014 - 10.2021

Second Processing Superintendent

Sanderson Farms
02.2014 - 07.2014

Second Processing Manager

House of Raeford
10.2010 - 01.2014

Second Processing Superintendent

House of Raeford
11.2006 - 10.2010

Store Manager

Andy’s Cheeseburgers and CheeseSteaks
08.2002 - 11.2006

FSSC 22000 -

SQF Certification -

Wastewater Grade II Certification -

Sampson Community College, Sampson Community College

Food Safety Manager Certification -

NC State University

Microbac, HACCP Certification -

Microsoft A+ Certification Training -

James Sprunt Community College

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