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Demiran Talley

Waco

Summary

Talented production supervisor with 5 years of experience managing, scheduling, training, and overseeing employees. Highly knowledgeable in production services with proven methods for improving efficiency and overcoming obstacles in day-to-day production.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Packer

JBS Pilgrims
06.2024 - 11.2024
  • Check the remaining work load and possible product change overs prior to the start of the shift .
  • Ensure all positions are filled on the line and gather extra packers if need be.
  • Call for all needed materials at the start of the shift such as labels for products, boxing materials and film for the production day.
  • Maintain hourly logs throughout the shift to make sure all employees have proper PPE and there is no damage to any protective equipment.
  • Verify bag and box weights hourly for production spread sheets and make the necessary adjustment to baggers incase of weight discrepancies.
  • Radio maintenance for any mechanical issues out of my control and make the necessary adjustments with employees on the line to minimize down time.
  • Communicate with raw side leads and supervisors to account for necessary adjustment in the event they have any issues that stops their production line.
  • Adjusted machine settings to accommodate different items and packaging materials.
  • Re-packaged damaged or incorrectly packaged items.
  • Clean and maintain production area and equipment.
  • Inspected items for defects and damage.
  • Verify with the shipping department any re-work that needs to be performed.
  • Contact warehouse for any extra materials needed or materials needed for expected product changes.
  • Train new employees on proper packing and labeling techniques and to apply best practices.
  • Comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
  • Inspected items to identify discrepancies and damages and reported to supervisor.
  • Established quality control measures to ensure accurate and consistent packing of products, preventing returns and complaints from customers.
  • Assign cleaning tasks to each employee at the end of the shift to put away unused materials, sanitize work stations, remove any fallen product and minimize wrap up times.
  • Turn in all spreadsheets and reports to supervisor and the end of the shift.

Operator

Cargill Meat Solutions
10.2022 - 03.2023
  • Calculate ingredients according to recipe and weigh all dry and liquid ingredients
  • Verify lot and batch numbers are correct prior to batching
  • Log recipe number, ingredient weight, and lots numbers for future records per recipe
  • Report any expired ingredients to supervisor and warehouse staff
  • Make any adjustments based on expired ingredients or lack of meat to maintain a full day of production
  • Have accompanying paperwork for brine operator to verify prior to batching to prevent discrepancies
  • Clean bins and labels weekly to prevent mold from moisture
  • Clean spice room periodically to keep a clean and safe work environment
  • Check spice rooms attendants calculations to make sure all ingredients are present with the proper weight
  • Make sure all tanks are clean prior to start up and species change overs
  • Check PH and brine brix to ensure levels are safe according to recipe specifications
  • Report any inconsistencies to supervisor
  • Calculate partial batches to finish species injections if need be prior to start of next recipe to ensure consistent flow for the day
  • Log PH balance, brine brix balance, and mix times for each recipe for future records
  • Set up recipe specification in computing system for injection purposes
  • Set up injector based off species specifications
  • Ensure meat vs brine ratios are correct
  • Clean tank, injectors and belts after each species change to prevent cross contamination
  • Maintain correct brine temp in the tanks and adjust as needed
  • Report and changes or shortages in recipes to spice room and brine mixer to ensure a steady flow of production
  • Break down injector and clean all needles at the end of the sort for the next day

SUPERVISOR

United Parcel Service
09.2007 - 06.2021
  • Manage a crew of 25-30 employees in various areas to exceed company production standards
  • Pre-trip equipment prior to sort to ensure all circuit breakers and conveying systems were functioning properly for timely start up
  • Log-in employee scanning devices and set up computer monitoring system for package count and employee production records
  • Make sure all employees are in their work area prior to start time and make the necessary adjustments based on staffing
  • Oversee the unloading of package car and semi area
  • Ensure employees are using proper loading methods for outbound trailers
  • Create Shipping manifest for all outbound freight
  • Coordinate tasks with spill responders to ensure all spills are cleaned and discarded properly
  • Train employees in safe work methods to reduce the risk of injury
  • Conduct performance reviews to ensure compliance with company standards
  • Correct at risk behaviors to ensure employees safety
  • Recommend and implement methods to boost productivity, while maintaining quality work
  • Delegate and follow up with task assigned to employees to verify accuracy and completion of the task at hand
  • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
  • Issue work orders for faulty equipment and ensure machinery has been locked out/tagged out
  • Make sure all package cars and trailers have been unloaded for the day and no packages have been missed
  • Verify all trailers are loaded properly, load retainers are in place, and manifest paperwork is placed in proper location
  • Approve and correct employee time records in TMS
  • Issue disciplinary action for missed/late workers, insubordination, failure to meet production standards, or breaking company policies
  • Complete and implement production spreadsheets
  • Verify all trailers have departed from online tracking systems
  • Report any problems that may delay departure of loads to the center of the trailer’s destination
  • Contact outside maintenance sources for any problems out of my control and make the necessary adjustments to the sort as needed for completion of the work day
  • Oversee parking of all package cars
  • Make any necessary adjustments for cars that are in the workshop and need to be replaced in the lineup
  • Lock down the building if necessary and complete a total building inspection of overhead doors, any exits, conveying systems turned off, and breakers are ready for the next shift
  • Safety Committee- Bring safety awareness to crew members through coaching and daily updates on near miss behaviors

Order filler

Do it Best Corp
02.2012 - 12.2016
  • Following headset instructions to ensure the correct items are being pulled
  • Maintain and exceed production standards set by company
  • Assist other order filling areas that are shorthanded
  • Suggest new ways to make the order filling process more productive

Education

Diploma -

A.J. Moore Academy
Waco, TX
05.2008

Some College - Accounting (no degree)

McLennan Community College
12.2009

Skills

  • Systems implementation
  • Workforce training
  • Continuous improvements
  • Conflict resolutions
  • Spreadsheets for production calculations
  • Staff retention
  • Workplace cleanliness
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Attention to detail
  • Work well under pressure

Timeline

Lead Packer

JBS Pilgrims
06.2024 - 11.2024

Operator

Cargill Meat Solutions
10.2022 - 03.2023

Order filler

Do it Best Corp
02.2012 - 12.2016

SUPERVISOR

United Parcel Service
09.2007 - 06.2021

Some College - Accounting (no degree)

McLennan Community College

Diploma -

A.J. Moore Academy

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