Deb Finley
Sunrise Beach,MO
Summary
Self-driven professional known for strong analytical skills and leadership in operations management. Committed to optimizing processes and enhancing productivity, successfully implementing initiatives that reduce waste and improve efficiency.
Love the challenge of putting a schedule together.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager
Tyson
Springdale, AR
03.2016 - 07.2025
- Oversaw daily operations and ensured compliance with Formulas used at each plant. 11 plants under my review.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste.
- Led cross-functional teams in strategic planning initiatives to align goals with corporate objectives.
Formulations Manager
Tyson Foods
St. Joseph MO
04.2000 - 03.2016
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Managed 1.5 million lbs each week of meat. Did all of the scheduling, along with some Purchasing jobs.
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance production efficiency.
- Managed all of the inventories.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through effective communication and feedback mechanisms.
Purchasing Manager
Armour Swift Eckrich
Kansas City, KS
11.1990 - 04.2000
- Promoted to Purchasing Manager, from Scheduler. Proved very successful at both jobs. Detailed oriented to the point of reducing inventory by 1 million dollars in less than a year
- Created my own spreadsheets to manage the inventories and all 230 SKU's that we made.
- Managed supplier relationships to optimize purchasing and ensure quality materials
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business
Park University
Kansas City, MO05-1996
Skills
- Self driven, as well as self learner
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Operations management
- Strong Excel skills Have used BI reporting as well
Timeline
Senior Manager
Tyson
03.2016 - 07.2025
Formulations Manager
Tyson Foods
04.2000 - 03.2016
Purchasing Manager
Armour Swift Eckrich
11.1990 - 04.2000
Bachelor of Science - Business
Park University