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Christopher Lofton

Baker,WV

Summary

Seasoned Regional Operations Manager with a proven track record at Gallus Poultry Op, adept in strategic planning and compliance management. Expertise in supervising over 35 poultry houses and leading a diverse team of 37 at American Woodmark showcases unparalleled leadership (soft skill) and maintenance scheduling (hard skill) abilities. Achieved significant operational efficiencies by fostering strong client relationships and optimizing inventory levels.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Operations Manager

Gallus Poultry Op
Moorefield, WV
06.2024 - Current
  • Oversee the operations of 35 poultry houses, with a total of 1.2 million square feet, daily.
  • Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
  • Educated employees on corporate policy and procedure compliance to facilitate improved operations outcomes.
  • Recruited and trained employees to enable adherence to common standards and procedures.
  • Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
  • Work with 12 contracted workers, including a maintenance manager, to review the overall health and performance of the poultry houses.
  • Review and monitor computer programming daily to help improve the overall performance of the operations.

Broiler Service Tech

Pilgrim Pride
Moorefield, WV
03.2021 - 06.2024
  • Responsible for monitoring bird mortality, feed conversion, sizing and scheduling
  • Worked with 22 contracted farmers to help monitor house conditions and provide recommendations to improve bird performance and reduce the overall cost for the company along with the farmer.
  • Tracked, recorded and analyzed bord mortality rates weekly.
  • Maintains feed tank inventories and orders feed when necessary.

Manager/Supervisor/Team Leader

American Woodmark
Moorefield, WV
04.2014 - 03.2021
  • Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Directed recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff members.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
  • Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
  • Led a team of 37 employees, ensuring high productivity, and excellent customer service. This includes two team leaders.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Conducted performance reviews for team members.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

Education

High School Diploma -

Moorefield High School
Moorefield, WV
08-2011

Skills

  • Shrink control
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Compliance management
  • Supervisory role background
  • Budgets
  • Strategic planning
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Staff supervision
  • Transportation management
  • Operational controls development

Certification

  • Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification
  • OSHA 10 Certification

Timeline

Regional Operations Manager

Gallus Poultry Op
06.2024 - Current

Broiler Service Tech

Pilgrim Pride
03.2021 - 06.2024

Manager/Supervisor/Team Leader

American Woodmark
04.2014 - 03.2021

High School Diploma -

Moorefield High School

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