David Leblanc
Decatur,MS
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong focus on optimizing production processes and ensuring compliance. Known for success in reducing costs and enhancing safety protocols. Ready to leverage expertise to drive continuous improvement and operational success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Tip Top Foods
Marietta, Georgia
01.2018 - 07.2026
- Oversaw daily operations of food production facility to ensure efficiency and productivity.
- Led team in upholding quality control standards to meet compliance requirements.
- Increased plant safety by implementing proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Established goals to enhance productivity, product quality, and safety standards.
- Improved workflow processes to maximize efficiency and enhance operations.
- Coordinated schedules and workflows to optimize resource allocation across departments.
- Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.
- Performed root cause analysis on any process failures or customer complaints.
Production Shift Manager
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
Lumber Bridge, North Carolina
11.2016 - 01.2018
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and company policies.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
- Prevented and resolved customer issues regarding production through planning.
Plant Manager
Kochs Food
Morton, Mississippi
08.2003 - 05.2016
- Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.
- Managed daily operations of food production facility.
- Monitored plant performance metrics, such as throughput, quality, cost, and safety.
- Led team in maintaining quality control standards.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols for employees.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Analyzed current production processes to identify areas of improvement.
- Directed staff training initiatives to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Eliminated materials waste and unnecessary labor hours to reduce costs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Poultry Science / Business Adm.
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MS05-1993
Skills
- Quality control
- Safety protocols
- Compliance adherence
- Production efficiency
- Process optimization
- Cost reduction
- Resource management
- Root cause analysis
- Performance improvements
- Mentoring team members
Timeline
Plant Manager
Tip Top Foods
01.2018 - 07.2026
Production Shift Manager
Mountaire Farms of North Carolina
11.2016 - 01.2018
Plant Manager
Kochs Food
08.2003 - 05.2016
Bachelor of Science - Poultry Science / Business Adm.
Mississippi State University