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James Shipman

Atkinson,IL

Summary

Attentive individual with many years of experience in professional roles. Offering extensive training and mentoring skills coupled with can-do attitude and commitment to hard work.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Harvest supevisor

Tyson Foods
Hillsdale, Illinois
01.1992 - 09.2026

I become a Harvest supervisor in 2007.Also worked closely with Qa and usda have been certified in Haccp,sop,gmps and safety regulations .

  • Coordinated line start-up, shutdown, and changeover activities across harvest operations.
  • Inspected equipment and reported maintenance needs to support safe production flow.
  • Enforced food safety, biosecurity, and sanitation procedures throughout harvest areas.
  • Trained team members on harvesting methods, safety rules, and plant expectations.
  • Communicated with production, quality, and maintenance teams to resolve workflow issues.
  • Mediated conflicts between workers to maintain a harmonious work environment.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as Quality Control, Logistics, and Sales.
  • Coordinated with other supervisors to ensure efficient use of resources and personnel.
  • Analyzed data from previous harvests to identify areas for improvement in future cycles.
  • Trained new employees on proper harvesting protocols and procedures.
  • Implemented strategies for waste reduction and resource conservation during the harvest process.
  • Ensured safety regulations were followed during all phases of the harvest.
  • Reported any major problems encountered during the harvest directly to management.
  • Provided feedback to workers regarding performance, techniques, and safety compliance.
  • Developed strategies for improving efficiency and productivity within the harvest team.
  • Maintained accurate records of harvests including yields, weights, and quality reports.
  • Monitored production levels to ensure goals were met or exceeded.
  • Operated equipment following safety measures and processes to prevent accidents.
  • Maintained safe and secure job site for entire department to prevent injuries and errors.

Education

Ged
05.1980

Skills

  • HACCP compliance
  • GMP compliance
  • SOP enforcement
  • Quality control
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment inspection
  • Production reporting
  • Process improvement
  • Yield optimization
  • Team supervision
  • Employee training
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Problem solving
  • Attention detail
  • Decision making

Timeline

Harvest supevisor

Tyson Foods
01.1992 - 09.2026

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James Shipman