Cory Mittelsteadt
Oconto Falls
Summary
Result-driven and safety-focused Site Manger with a proven track record of leading teams, optimizing operations, and ensuring compliance with strict safety and sanitation standards. Experienced in managing daily production activities in a fast-paced environment while promoting efficiency, accountability, and continuous improvement across all departments. Recognized for strong leadership, hands-on problem-solving, and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and high-performing workplace.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Manager
Fortrex
03.2024 - Current
- Coordinated daily site operations ensuring compliance with food safety standards.
- Conducted regular site inspections identifying areas for improvement.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Developed and maintained site documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Assisted in resolving on-site issues promptly to minimize disruptions.
- Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers.
- Resolved issues between employees and customers using company policies.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to proactively address potential issues before they escalated into costly problems.
- Evaluated performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in both individual employee performance and overall project management strategies.
- Coordinated training programs for new hires, ensuring all team members were knowledgeable about company policies, safety practices, and job-specific skills.
- Monitored, coached, and supervised team of 25 employees.
Harvest Supervisor
JBS
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Supervised daily harvest operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated team activities to optimize workflow and enhance productivity.
- Conducted regular inspections of harvested products to ensure adherence to quality specifications.
- Developed scheduling strategies to align workforce availability with operational demands effectively.
- Led safety meetings, promoting a culture of safety awareness among team members and reducing incidents.
- Conducted regular quality assessments of product, ensuring adherence to strict USDA standards and regulations.
- Followed SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP.
- Addressed issues promptly as they arose, taking corrective action to minimize any negative impacts on the harvest.
- Facilitated clear communication between management staff and workers on daily tasks, goals, expectations.
- Mentored new employees through hands-on training sessions that emphasized best practices in harvesting techniques.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for continuous growth and skill development within the team.
- Ensured workplace safety by enforcing compliance with OSHA regulations among all employees working in the field.
- Led team of 45 skilled and unskilled production personnel.
QA Tech
JBS
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with development teams to troubleshoot issues and enhance product quality
- Executed manual and automated tests, identifying defects and ensuring adherence to quality standards
- Following SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP
- Collaborated with Superintendents and Superviors to maintain safety and quality control.
- Conducted hourly audits and titrating chemicals to prevent cross-contamination and ensure sanitary conditions
- Monitoring daily operations to ensure adherence to USDA standrds and protocols
Production Worker
JBS
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Operated machinery to assemble products efficiently and maintain quality standards.
- Used an air knife to remove the hide from the carcus of a cow
- Followed safty protocol, GMP, SOP, and SSOP
Education
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School
Madison, WISkills
- Safety Management
- LOTO procedures
- GMP, HACCP, SOP, and SSOP
- Chemical handling and SDS
- Employee training and retention
- Pre/post operational compliance
- Site operations management
- Risk assessment procedures
- OSHA compliance enforcement
- Employee mentoring practices
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Site Manager
Fortrex
03.2024 - Current
Harvest Supervisor
JBS
10.2023 - 03.2024
QA Tech
JBS
10.2022 - 10.2023
Production Worker
JBS
03.2022 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Memorial High School