James Cearley

Tyson Foods

07.1982 - 05.2023

Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
Ensured team members received proper safety training.
Have supervised Debone (manual and mechanical), Cooked Debone, Portion Control (hand portioning, Marel portioning, and DSI portioning), Fryline (parfry and fully cooked), IQF lines, etc.
Supervised 15 to 120 team members.
Managed up to 9 supervisors and departments.
Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the organization to foster innovation and drive operational excellence.
Implemented lean manufacturing principles for streamlined production processes and waste reduction.
Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
Did weekly walk throughs to identify GMP and maintenance issues to be addressed.
Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.