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Michael Mills

Warren,MN

Summary

Forward-thinking team leader proficient in managing harvest operations with exceptional team supervision, project coordination and analytical problem-solving skills. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.



Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Equipment Operator

Misselhorn Tiling & Excavation
09.2020 - Current
  • Operates specialized attachments to complete tasks efficiently for excavation projects.
  • Optimizes resource allocation with strategic planning of equipment utilization across multiple job sites.
  • Facilitates seamless communication among team members, leading to improved collaboration during complex projects involving multiple pieces of heavy machinery.
  • Demonstrates adaptability in handling diverse assignments, swiftly transitioning between different types of equipment as needed.

Superintendent

JBS Beef Plant
08.2017 - 08.2020
  • Supervised production employees.
  • Monitored and ensure proper procedures, safety, and cleanliness of production employees.
  • Ensured policy compliance with all production employees.
  • Performed various duties as assigned.
  • Responsible for meeting volume goals, reducing claims, maximizing yields, reducing cost, employee retention and maintain good working relationships with the Union, USDA (meat), and maintenance employees.
  • Ensured compliance with food safety, and all human resources and safety policies.

Supervisor

Gibbon Packing LLC
06.2016 - 07.2017
  • Ensured every position is filled before start-up of production line.
  • Ensuring all machinery is performing to the highest standard possible.
  • Ensuring all workstations have passed USDA Inspection.
  • Promoted safety daily as well as through monthly safety meetings.
  • Checked daily production orders to ensure fulfillment of customer orders.
  • Additionally, knowing and communicating company benefits and compensation policies to Team Members.
  • Providing encouragement to Team Members to build the best team possible.
  • Critical ability to perform the human relations functions such as training Retaining, and counseling on personal and professional problems.
  • Oversaw various processing operations and working with other supervisors in solving problems.
  • Performing other responsibilities as the need arises.

Supervisor / Kill Floor Floater B Shift

Tyson Foods
04.2012 - 05.2016
  • Supervised, evaluated and directed personnel on shift in performing operations according to sound operating principles and company policies and procedures.
  • Stimulated maximum safety, efficiency and productivity of production workers; ensured proper training of employees.
  • Anticipated and determined causes of delays in shift operations and took appropriate actions to meet production schedules.
  • Monitored and confirmed that machinery, equipment, and facilities are properly maintained and sanitized for efficient production.
  • Arranged to have appropriate production records prepared and maintained (i.e., payroll, yields).
  • Worked closely with other production supervisors and management to promote efficiency and teamwork in each department.

Supervisor

Tyson Fresh Meats
12.2007 - 03.2012
  • Ensured every position is filled before start-up of production line.
  • Ensuring all machinery is performing to the highest standard possible.
  • Ensuring all workstations have passed USDA Inspection.
  • Promoted safety daily as well as through monthly safety meetings.
  • Checked daily production orders to ensure fulfillment of customer orders.
  • Additionally, knowing and communicating company benefits and compensation policies to Team Members.
  • Providing encouragement to Team Members to build the best team possible.
  • Critical ability to perform the human relations functions such as training Retaining, and counseling on personal and professional problems.
  • Oversaw various processing operations and working with other supervisors in solving problems.
  • Performing other responsibilities as the need arises.

Line Worker

Tyson Fresh Meats
06.2007 - 11.2007
  • Utilized a knife and hook to bone out or trim large pieces of product.
  • Involved the use of powered equipment such as saws or skinner machines as needed
  • Utilized a knife and hook to remove the hide from the cattle and trim large pieces of product

Education

Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA

High School Diploma -

Ikm-Manning High School
Manning, IA
05.2006

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Overall knowledge of harvest processes, operations, and handling
  • Operations Oversight
  • Decision Making
  • Adaptability
  • Process Improvement
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Relationship Building

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working

Timeline

Equipment Operator

Misselhorn Tiling & Excavation
09.2020 - Current

Superintendent

JBS Beef Plant
08.2017 - 08.2020

Supervisor

Gibbon Packing LLC
06.2016 - 07.2017

Supervisor / Kill Floor Floater B Shift

Tyson Foods
04.2012 - 05.2016

Supervisor

Tyson Fresh Meats
12.2007 - 03.2012

Line Worker

Tyson Fresh Meats
06.2007 - 11.2007

Iowa Central Community College

High School Diploma -

Ikm-Manning High School

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