Jacob B. Edwards
Bridgewater,VA
Summary
Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Kerry Foods
09.2021 - Current
- Responsible for day-to-day production operations
- Supervised and managed a department of 60+ Team Members and 6 Supervisors
- Ensured the safety of the workplace for associates through coordination of efforts with the Health and Safety team and adhering to the standards
- Improved training procedures to increase production efficiency
- Implemented recipe standardization to improve right the first-time metric
- Reduced attrition from 88% to 3% through employee engagement and positive change
- Built an effective leadership team by setting goals and accountability
- Fostered a culture of a safety-first mindset from a production-first attitude
- Utilized lean and Six Sigma methods to streamline workflow and ensure cost-effective production
- Helped with setup and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures for all production operations
- Improved attainment to plan percentage through the standardization of processes and procedures
- Headed employee engagement committee to increase Company's presence in local community
- Delegate tasks effectively and analyze reports to improve efficiency and output
General Production Manager
Tyson Foods
02.2019 - 09.2021
- Supervised and managed a department of 60+ Team Members and 3 Supervisors
- Set the example and championed safety by ensuring that health and safety guidelines were followed by all employees
- Lead and motivated diverse production team in a fast-paced production environment
- Managed temporary labor requirements, ensuring both production and cost objectives were met
- Trained 3 new Supervisors to effectively run their departments
- Maintained live hang's 100% efficiency during COVID-19
- Fostered positive employee relationships through effective communication, training, and development coaching
- Managed Live Hang, and EVIS
- Delegated daily tasks to Supervisors to optimize group productivity
- Built and managed the relationships necessary to work with other departments
Production Supervisor, Assistant Value Stream Manager
Tyson Foods, Hillshire
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Developed and implemented SOPs for new Ham line (Raw and Ready to Eat)
- Increased OEE for Ham line by 25% by implementing processes and controls
- Ensured all safety, food safety, and GMPs were followed in Ready to Cook and fresh areas
- Improved overall production per 8-hour shift on newly created line by using Lean practices and implementing a 5's program
- Worked closely with HR and Union stewards to resolve employee relation issues and grievances
- Served as interim Sanitation Supervisor, managing two Team Leaders and a 30-person sanitation team
- As Interim Sanitation Supervisor reduced late starts by 95
Senior Human Resources Sergeant, Initial Entry Training Manager
United States Army
10.2003 - 12.2016
- Drill Sergeant
- Received & reviewed incoming/outgoing correspondence & reports
- Managed government assets, equipment, & operating budgets for battalions
- Adapt to understanding psychological & behavioral methods to motivate others
- Developed IEP (individual employment plans/evaluations) for subordinate staff
- Ensured all decisions made were in the best interest of the company's mission/goals
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management, General Business
Western Governors University
Skills
- Production line management
- Manufacturing management
- Strong leadership abilities
- Root Cause Analysis
- SAP
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Problem-Solving
- Continuous improvements
- Data-driven
Additional Information
- Service Awards/Special Recognitions: , Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Campaign Star Drill Sergeant Identification Badge Army Achievement Medal (8th Award) Army Commendation Medal (4th Award) Senior Parachutist Badge NCO Professional Development Ribbons
Timeline
Production Manager
Kerry Foods
09.2021 - Current
General Production Manager
Tyson Foods
02.2019 - 09.2021
Production Supervisor, Assistant Value Stream Manager
Tyson Foods, Hillshire
09.2017 - 02.2019
Senior Human Resources Sergeant, Initial Entry Training Manager
United States Army
10.2003 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management, General Business
Western Governors University
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