ANTONIO LOPER
HICKORY
Summary
Manager with extensive years of expertise in food manufacturing, specializing in production management, and inventory control. Adept at developing safety protocols and cross-functional leadership, managing large teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations, and optimal performance. Committed to fostering a supportive work environment and continuous improvement, utilizing skills in HACCP and SAP to drive operational excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
General Production Manager
Tyson Foods
Albertville
01.2025 - Current
- Managed over 200 team members, overseeing five departmental managers to ensure operational excellence.
- Enhanced daily plant operations by fostering a strong safety culture and improving yield.
- Streamlined processes to boost quality and increase production within the facility.
- Optimized inventory management processes, achieving significant waste reductions.
Shift Manager
Foster Farms
Demopolis
01.2023 - 01.2025
- Boosted compliance and reduced incidents by 15% through rigorous safety protocol enforcement.
- Led inventory strategies that enhanced accuracy and minimized waste.
- Managed six supervisors, optimizing team performance and productivity.
- Collaborated across departments to ensure seamless operations.
- Evaluated machinery maintenance practices, improving uptime and operational efficiency.
- Streamlined inventory management processes to achieve significant reductions in waste.
- Monitored production workflows, implementing solutions that improved output consistency.
- Conducted regular audits to maintain compliance with safety regulations and operational standards.
WHITE MEAT SUPERINTENDENT
Amick Farms
Laurel
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Enhanced debone operations, driving improvements in yield and production efficiency.
- Oversaw team of 217 members, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and customer satisfaction goals.
- Facilitated training sessions for over 200 employees, focusing on safety practices and quality assurance.
- Offered real-time performance feedback to support team development.
- Coached supervisors on maintaining fairness in employee relations.
- Instituted comprehensive monitoring of chiller rehang processes for better operational reliability.
- Worked closely with cutters and trimmers to refine yield through targeted training programs.
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Wayne Farms
Laurel
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Led 83 employees across Wing-line, Ace CMS Automatic Deboner, and Packout departments.
- Implemented quality control protocols, significantly lowering defects and upholding safety standards.
- Analyzed production metrics to pinpoint bottlenecks, resulting in process improvements and output increases.
- Cultivated department collaboration, enhancing communication and timely project delivery.
- Managed daily operations to boost workflow efficiency and achieve consistent production targets.
FRONT HALF DEBONE / SUPERVISOR
Koch Foods of Mississippi
Forest
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Enhanced skills and productivity of 75 employees through targeted training initiatives.
- Surpassed daily output targets by streamlining production processes for maximum efficiency.
- Successfully managed four debone lines, achieving high performance consistently.
- Maintained rigorous adherence to safety and GMP policies, ensuring operational excellence.
- Optimized staffing and attendance strategies to improve line efficiency.
- Ensured precise reporting through accurate daily production data recording.
EVISCERATION LINE PRODUCTION
Tyson Foods
Forest
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Adapted to multiple roles in evisceration, ensuring smooth operations and reduced downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to promote efficient workflow and productivity.
- Upheld stringent hygiene and safety protocols in evisceration processes to meet regulatory standards.
- Analyzed production metrics to pinpoint bottlenecks, driving adjustments that enhanced efficiency.
PALLET JACK OPERATOR/MARINATION TECH
Koch Foods of Mississippi
Forest
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Executed unloading of trailers into cooler, facilitating prompt inventory processing.
- Developed accurate unload documentation, which improved tracking systems.
- Inputted data into Excel for daily production, enhancing accuracy in reporting.
- Oversaw mixing procedures to meet customer specifications and maintain quality control.
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Raleigh High School
Raleigh, MS01-2010
POLITICAL SCIENCE AND GOVERNMENT -
Jones Junior College
Laurel, MS01-2010
Skills
- Analytical skills and data analysis
- Business analysis and process improvement
- Cross-functional leadership
- Food manufacturing and safety
- GMP and HACCP compliance
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Production management
- SAP proficiency
- Supply chain strategies
- TPM
- Team leadership and inventory control
References
- Charde Allen, Foster Farms, charde.allen@yahoo.com, 256-457-3792
- Craig Ballantine, Wayne Sanderson Farms, 256-308-2802
- Yolanda Cooper, Wayne Sanderson Farms, 601-467-2460
- Reinier Montesdeoca, Amick Farms, 601-470-7410
Timeline
General Production Manager
Tyson Foods
01.2025 - Current
Shift Manager
Foster Farms
01.2023 - 01.2025
WHITE MEAT SUPERINTENDENT
Amick Farms
01.2021 - 01.2023
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Wayne Farms
01.2020 - 01.2021
EVISCERATION LINE PRODUCTION
Tyson Foods
01.2016 - 01.2017
FRONT HALF DEBONE / SUPERVISOR
Koch Foods of Mississippi
01.2015 - 01.2020
PALLET JACK OPERATOR/MARINATION TECH
Koch Foods of Mississippi
01.2011 - 01.2015
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Raleigh High School
POLITICAL SCIENCE AND GOVERNMENT -
Jones Junior College