Emily Alston
Pilgrims Pride JBS
Athens,GA
9
years of professional experience
Results-driven Production Supervisor and Manufacturing Professional with over 9 years of progressive leadership experience in food production and industrial manufacturing environments. Proven track record of managing teams of up to 52 employees, improving productivity, exceeding production targets, enforcing safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Experienced in employee development, labor management, quality assurance, Lean Manufacturing principles, HACCP compliance, and cross-functional collaboration. Recognized for strong leadership, problem-solving skills.
and commitment to operational excellence.
Work History
Section Manger
10 Months- Reviewed shift reports, inventory needs, and material availability to prevent production delays.
- Managed team of 52 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Monitored employee attendance performance and managed workforce scheduling.
- Collaborated with department leadership to drive operational and quality objectives.
- Exceeded production targets by 20% while improving operational efficiency and reducing production cycle times.
Section Manger
5 Years 2 Months- Supervised production section to maintain workflow, safety, and quality standards
- Coordinated line schedules to align labor needs with daily processing demands
- Monitored USDA and HACCP compliance to support food safety requirements
- Scheduled weekly section meetings to review emerging challenges, identify opportunities and recognize high- quality work
- Achieved consistent on-time project completion by monitoring progress, identifying bottlenecks, and taking corrective actions as needed.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to achieve company objectives and improve overall performance.
- Supervised 42 employees by coaching and empowering team members to meet production goals and by encouraging cross-functional team collaboration.
Team Lead
5 Months- Worked on production line duties, supported meat grading, loaded line materials, operated pallet jack, bagged products, and helped with floater tasks, 2017–2018.
- Monitored product quality to ensure compliance with processing specifications and customer requirements.
- Enforced safety protocols to support clean, efficient, and compliant operations.
- Documented shift activity production concerns and owned corrective actions for management review.
- Led production line operations, maintaining workflow, safety standards, and quality compliance across shift assignments.
- Trained associates on SOPs, poultry processing procedures, and proper use of equipment.
Food Safety Inspector
2 Years 1 Month- Inspected food processing facilities for sanitation, labeling, and compliance with safety regulations.
- Evaluated hazard control practices and identified conditions requiring corrective action.
- Documented violations, prepared inspection reports, and maintained accurate regulatory records.
- Collected food and environmental samples for laboratory analysis and follow-up review.
- Improved overall food quality by evaluating packaging materials for cleanliness and integrity during inspections.
- Developed ongoing food safety training program and conducted inspections to verify culture of food safety.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing
High School Diploma
Skills
Staff leadership
Preventive Maintenance
Continuous improvement
Organizational development
Workforce management
Forklift operator
Production Management
Workplace safety
Staff planning
Team management
Teamwork
Problem-solving
Time management
Organizational skills
Decision-making
Team building
Timeline
Section Manger
Pilgrims Pride JBS
04.2023 - 02.2024Read More
Section Manger
Peco Foods of Mississippi
01.2018 - 03.2023Read More
Team Lead
Peco Foods of Mississippi
08.2017 - 01.2018Read More
Food Safety Inspector
Department of Agriculture
06.2015 - 07.2017Read More
Mississippi State University
Licensed Practical Nursing
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Cedar Shoals
High School Diploma
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