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Ashunti Ria Jackson

Centerton,AR

Summary

A growth-oriented and highly talented technical analyst with a robust background in non-ruminant nutrition, implementation/production strategies, meat quality, S.O.P. development and process improvement. Experienced in a wide array of applications including but not limited to; Microsoft Excel, R, SAS, SAP, Power BI and data collection SQL applications (FPS, DCA and PTAP). Decade of R&D pedigree flock management and experience in leading team members, safety facility management, product promotion and marketing. Over 15 years of experience in the project management domain as well as excellent communication and leadership skills; including developing software and tools, problem solving solutions, logistics, planning, identifying anomalies in products/data, and managing data to achieve genetic progress in alignment with corporate goals. As the plant manager, launched the processing plant initiative from proof of concept to fully operational in less than a year. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager Plant I

Cobb-Vantress
04.2022 - 02.2024
  • As plant manager, launched processing plant initiative from proof of concept to fully operational in less than a year.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Onboarded 25 new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within 4-million-dollar budget and increase profits.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Developed and implemented business strategies to achieve business goals and stay competitive.
  • Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.

Assistant Manager Product Testing/Product Testing Analyst

Cobb-Vantress
05.2012 - 04.2022
  • Maintained and queried various historical databases that housed decades of trial data.
  • Deliver comparative performance benchmarking for Cobb business units and R & D for use in strategic product decisions to achieve Cobb financial and business objectives.
  • Essential function: Manage integrity of data collected in trials from internal and external product testing facilities; identify and implement new technological advances and determining how/if they would benefit processing practices as well as data collection; managed testing schedule for US broiler and breeder testing; interact with customers and internal contacts to procure hatching eggs for US broiler and breeder testing.
  • Developed and implemented SQL applications to all testing facilities to streamline data collection.

Genetic Selection Analyst/Feed Conversion Manager

Cobb-Vantress
03.2007 - 05.2012
  • Conducted special projects and feed conversion testing on pedigree lines at Grand Meadows Farm.
  • Essential function: Recruited to manage feed conversion area that consisted of 2 houses, one dissection lab and 7 team members.
  • Assisted in developing/improving data collection applications (FPS) for its use on pedigree farms.
  • Reduced and maintained a CV average of > 8.5.
  • Directed, coached team members on importance of data collection techniques/accuracy which improved team efficiency and decreased departmental hours.
  • Completed weekly R&D summary for all lines and input all pedigree data into database.

Production Manager

Tyson Foods
09.2006 - 03.2007
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals which increased total packed out pounds to 100,000+ a shift.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in production process and proposing effective solutions which increased line production from 85 to 112% efficiency.
  • Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Significantly reduced percent of seconds by improving uniformity/quality of product and establishing open communication with Q.A. to remain within specifications.
  • Received Crispy Chicken Patty producer of year.

Education

Master of Science - Non-ruminant Nutrition

Louisiana State University And A&M College
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2005

Skills

  • Team leader with ability to initiate/manage cross-functional teams and multi-disciplinary projects to deliver accuracy and efficiency using dedicated scientific processes
  • 12 years processing/meat quality/evaluation experience and process improvement in capturing metrics
  • Strategic planning, research, experimental design, and data analyzing, monitor and troubleshoot real-time data being collected from remote technologies, create queries to enable fast and accurate analysis of data and implement technology for reporting
  • Effective listening, excellent personal communication skills, conflict resolution, adaptability and tolerance to high stress/fast paced environments
  • Project management skills: Support multiple databases, influencing, leading, negotiating, and delegating abilities
  • Delivering professional presentations and writing technical publications and protocols in compliance with established guidelines
  • Fostering relations with universities to advance research initiatives
  • Policy Implementation
  • Computer Skills: SAS and R efficient and used SAP and Power BI daily

Timeline

Manager Plant I

Cobb-Vantress
04.2022 - 02.2024

Assistant Manager Product Testing/Product Testing Analyst

Cobb-Vantress
05.2012 - 04.2022

Genetic Selection Analyst/Feed Conversion Manager

Cobb-Vantress
03.2007 - 05.2012

Production Manager

Tyson Foods
09.2006 - 03.2007

Master of Science - Non-ruminant Nutrition

Louisiana State University And A&M College
Ashunti Ria Jackson