Michael Smith
Summary
Seeking to leverage my leadership and management skills to drive success in a new challenging role.
Dynamic and results-driven Shift Manager with over 10 years of experience leading and supervising teams in fast-paced environments. Experience with Fully cooked and par-fried plant, as well as a kill plant, evisceration, chiller operations, further processing, Whole bird operations, and cut up operations. Possess a proven track record of improving operational efficiency, maximizing yield, maintaining high standards of customer service, and achieving target sales goals. Skilled in safety training and developing safety culture for staff, implementing strategic plans, and resolving issues to ensure smooth operations. Adept at problem-solving, setting high expectations and accountability for my team while fostering a positive work environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Superintendent
MARJAC
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Enhanced safety protocols for overall workforce protection and reduced accidents on the job.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles throughout production processes, eliminating non-value-added activities while maximizing efficiency levels without sacrificing quality output standards.
- Provided employee training programs focused on skill development, promoting a knowledgeable workforce capable of handling diverse tasks within the plant environment.
- Performed line checks to assess quality of materials, parts and final products.
- Monitored production quality with rigorous inspection procedures, ensuring consistent product output that met company standards.
- Maintained safety and compliance of all operations.
Shift manager
Simmons Foods
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Handled escalated customer issues effectively, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while upholding company values and standards.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and job responsibilities, ensuring seamless integration into the team.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Promoted a positive work environment through open communication and constructive feedback.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
General production manager
Tyson Foods
03.2019 - 06.2023
- Skilled in managing daily shift operations, with top priority being employee safety and food safety
- Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction in the quality of our product
- Proficient in training and mentoring staff members to uphold company policies and procedures, resulting in increased efficiency and teamwork
- Verifying compliance in following all HACCP and Government regulations
- Oversees shipping of product, familiar with inventory management to meet demand and reduce waste, contributing to overall cost savings
- Strong communication skills in liaising with upper management, addressing issues and implementing effective strategies to improve productivity and quality control
- I led and trained supervisors in managing paperwork, improving yield times, and implemented safety protocols
- Additionally I supervised employee attendance and handled disciplinary procedures
- Managed the flow of birds and adjusted the product mix according to bird size and weight to fulfill customer orders
- Responsible for maintaining high production, quality and yield while ensuring work and food safety
- Understanding production process, accurate record keeping, general line maintained and staffing to maintain production flow
- Recording time and attendance of staff members
- Ensuring company policies, HACCP, and government regulations are followed
Supervisor
Tyson Foods
03.2016 - 03.2019
Supervisor
Koch Foods
06.2015 - 03.2016
Education
Certificate - Auto body
Arkansas Tech university
Ozark, AR12.2007
Skills
- Production Management
- Quality Control
- Food Safety
- Record Keeping
- HACCP Compliance
- Communication
- Leadership
- Problem Solving
- Team Building
- Performance Driven
- Reliability
- Integrity
- Safety practices
- Controlling costs
Personal Information
Title: Shift manager
Timeline
Plant Superintendent
MARJAC
07.2024 - 01.2025
Shift manager
Simmons Foods
06.2023 - 07.2024
General production manager
Tyson Foods
03.2019 - 06.2023
Supervisor
Tyson Foods
03.2016 - 03.2019
Supervisor
Koch Foods
06.2015 - 03.2016
Certificate - Auto body
Arkansas Tech university
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