Frank Stokes
Beef Processing Management
Cimarron,KS
Summary
I have been involved in the meat packing industry for the past 38 years in a variety of roles. Supervisory to upper management. The past 24 years have been with National Beef. I possess a solid background managing a wide variety of positions, projects and personnel. Maintained exceptional 3rd party audit scores with operations help. Exceptional Safety and employee retention history.
Precise Quality Assurance Manager proficient in all QA operations, policies and procedures. Experience hiring and developing individual team members. Committed to thoroughly assessing product quality and manufacturing processes to achieve excellent results and customer satisfaction.
Meticulous Quality Assurance Manager with [Number] years of experience. Talented at performing detail-oriented inspections and training employees for excellent service. Accomplished at meeting long-term financial and quality goals.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Quality Assurance Manager
National Beef Packing
11.2008 - Current
- Oversaw development and maintenance of manufacturing processes and technologies to promote product quality and conformance to specifications.
- Oversaw Food Safety / Quality
- HACCP implementation and monitoring
- Animal welfare programs.
- Maintain USDA compliance and regulatory requirements.
- Exceptional 3rd party audits
- Outstanding safety and turnover record
Operations Manager
Tyson Holcomb
09.2024 - 12.2025
- Oversaw all night plant operations.
Fabrication Manager
NBP
12.2007 - 11.2008
- Assisted in getting this acquisition into a more profitable position. Improved cost and product throughput, quality and yields.
- Improved employee safety, retention and attendance.
Product Manager
NBP
09.2004 - 12.2007
- Wrote and implemented product specifications
- Liaison between the NBP plants and customers
- Addressed claim issues with customers and developed a positive relationship with the customers.
- Initiated product reviews between the plants and competitors.
- Trained plant QA techs in product specifications, including Case Ready facilities.
Fabrication Superintendent
NBP
11.2001 - 12.2004
- Started the B-shift Fabrication.
- Responsibilities included Safety, Turnover, cost, throughput and yields while keeping the companies best interest in mind and meeting customer quality expectations and satisfaction
- Assisted NBP in acquiring Publix as a customer.
Various
IBP (Tyson)
07.1989 - 11.2001
- Was a front-line supervisor on all production lines, including packaging and ground beef
- Assisted in the fabrication startup as a General Foreman / Superintendent in Brooks
- Albert Canada when IBP made this acquisition. Took production levels from 40 head / hr to 260 head / hr.
- Slaughter floor supervisor overseeing, cattle receiving, hide take-off, gut table and offal.
- Training Coordinator - managed all facets of the training program and employee retention. Managed welfare areas, knife room, laundry, janitorial and grounds upkeep.
- Completed all required paperwork within anticipated time frames.
- Managed daily tasks consistently and sought out opportunities to go beyond requirements.
- Followed established guidelines and procedures.
- Reviewed activities regularly to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Volunteered for and tackled new assignments
Education
High School Diploma -
Powell County High School
Montana 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT 05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management
Washington State University
Pullman, WA 05.2001 -
Skills
Leadership / Communication skills
Dedicated and passionate
Facility Management
Customer Oriented
Problem Solving
Safety / retention
Self-motivated
Quality Management
Project Development
Employee Development
Certification
Endorsed by Professors, Doug Gray and Ray Asoteke - Montana State University
Timeline
Operations Manager
Tyson Holcomb
09.2024 - 12.2025
Quality Assurance Manager
National Beef Packing
11.2008 - Current
Fabrication Manager
NBP
12.2007 - 11.2008
Product Manager
NBP
09.2004 - 12.2007
Fabrication Superintendent
NBP
11.2001 - 12.2004
High School Diploma -
Powell County High School
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
Montana State University
05.2001 -
Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management
Washington State University
05.2001 -
Various
IBP (Tyson)
07.1989 - 11.2001