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Bryan Smith

Burlington,NC

Summary

OBJECTIVE: To continue my career in Poultry Management in a challenging, fast-paced, environment where I can utilize my team building skills and knowledge to take on a new challenge while I continue to grow myself and others around me. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: Good communicator & facilitator; Proficient knowledge of 2nd processing in numerous departments including Cut-up VRT line, rehang, whole leg debone, breast pack out, wings and bulk pack out. Safety-oriented Supervisor that works well independently and as part of a team. Versatile knowledge about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CDL B Truck Driver

Republic Services
05.2023 - Current
  • Perform complete pre- and post-operation inspection of the vehicle in accordance with Company policy to ensure tire pressure, fluid levels, safety equipment, gauges, and controls are in proper working order. Report any safety issues on standard reports.
  • Safely operate his or her heavy truck along his or her designated route and to the disposal site; read route sheet, follow map and service each customer as identified on the route sheet or as assigned by the dispatcher and/or supervisor.
  • Operate manual and/or automatic controls in accordance with Company safety policies and procedures to lift and load refuse, operate compactor and dispose of collected material at the designated facility.
  • Courteously interact with all customers, dispatchers and others on a daily basis to ensure all customer routes are serviced in a timely and professional manner.
  • Maintain adherence to required productivity standards for the department to ensure all customers are serviced in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Follow all required safety policies and procedures.

MSC/Stack-off Supervisor

Pilgrim Pride
03.2022 - 01.2023
  • Properly stack boxes onto pallets.
  • Inspect pallets to ensure correct stacking position, no bends or open boxes. Verify each box has proper label, product code, expiration date, and packaging.
  • Inspected work areas to keep free of hazards and maintain proper function of safety equipment.
  • Trained new team members on proper and safe use of tools and equipment.
  • Ensure Palletized loads are stored or loaded onto trucks.
  • Worked with vendors to schedule daily pickups and weekly deliveries.
  • Effectively communicate with QA and USDA personnel to resolve any non-compliance issues.
  • Generated end-of-day reports covering shipments, productivity, and financial totals.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved complaints to establish trust and increase satisfaction.


Production Supervisor

Mountaire Farms
01.2019 - 03.2022
  • Oversee cut-up line VRT, Whole leg debone, chiller rehang, bulk pack out, and wings.
  • Trained and motivated team members to optimize production capacity.
  • Maintained positive relationship among team members and USDA Officials.
  • Coached and mentored new management members on process, policy, procedure and developing team members.
  • Monitored environmental risk for safety and promote the use of PPE among team members.
  • Exhibited servant leadership skill, get on the line to bridge employee gap and workforce shortage in other to
  • Maintain production flow and prevent downtime.
  • Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
  • Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.

Production Team Lead

Mountaire Farms
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Graduate of Foundational Leadership Program.
  • Completed management training program.
  • Spent time throughout the entire plant
  • Ran breast pack out and cut up
  • Coached and mentored new management members on process, policy, procedure and developing team members
  • Monitored environmental risk for safety and promote the use of PPE among team members.
  • Exhibited servant leadership skill, get on the line to bridge employee gap and workforce shortage in other to
  • Maintain production flow and prevent downtime

Crew Leader

Pilgrim’s Pride
01.2015 - 01.2016
  • Train, motivate, and mentor new team members into new roles to build confidence in work processes.
  • Perform physical daily inventory to prevent over runs.
  • Attentive to minute details and constant monitoring of work areas to maximize efficiency and morale.
  • Initiate and maintain effective communication with team members across departments focusing on customer orders.
  • Knowledge of production equipment to troubleshoot and repair in the event of production line shutdown.
  • Strategically plan and execute to ensure efficient work flow to exceed departmental goals.
  • Coordinate with production to ensure shortages are eliminated or minimized.

Field Artillery Specialist

U.S Army
02.2011 - 06.2013
  • Reported the status and completion procedures for ongoing projects accurately and promptly to geospatial team members.
  • Completed routine inspections of equipment and associated records to check compliance with safety and operational requirements.

Education

High School Diploma -

Lumberton Senior High-school
Lumberton, NC
06.2010

Skills

  • Safety-conscious
  • Fast learner
  • Certified pallet jack operator
  • Physically fit and agile
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Team development
  • Excellent sense of direction
  • Works well under pressure
  • HACCP Certified

Certification

  • HACCP Certified
  • Certified Forklift Operator
  • Certified Pallet Jack Operator


Timeline

CDL B Truck Driver

Republic Services
05.2023 - Current

MSC/Stack-off Supervisor

Pilgrim Pride
03.2022 - 01.2023

Production Supervisor

Mountaire Farms
01.2019 - 03.2022

Production Team Lead

Mountaire Farms
01.2016 - 01.2019

Crew Leader

Pilgrim’s Pride
01.2015 - 01.2016

Field Artillery Specialist

U.S Army
02.2011 - 06.2013

High School Diploma -

Lumberton Senior High-school
Bryan Smith