Jay Carroll
Algona,IA
Summary
Goal-oriented Production Manager with 20+ years of experience leading productive teams with my Military background. 13+ years of management and increasing profitability through streamlining processes and identifying areas of improvement. Resourceful and adaptable collaborator with knowledge of enhancing operations and maintaining high standards of safety practices. Proven leader with dedication to organization and effective management.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Production Manager
Smithfield Hog Production
07.2022 - Current
- Managed high-performing teams by setting clear expectations, providing regular feedback, and fostering a positive work culture.
- Mentored junior team members to improve their skills and advance within the company, strengthening overall team performance.
- Investigated and implemented ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity, and cost reduction.
- Streamlined communication between departments, resulting in more efficient problem-solving and decision-making.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that contributed to enhanced efficiency levels over time.
- Utilized data-driven insights to drive decision-making, resulting in more informed choices that positively impacted overall company performance.
- Balanced multiple production projects simultaneously, meeting strict deadlines and maintaining high-quality standards.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
Production Manager
Smithfield Hog Production
10.2020 - 07.2022
- Oversee the day to day operations of 248,220 Company Managed spaces and 84,780 contract spaces.
- Manage the status of independent contractors in Smithfield's Custom Feeding Contracts.
- Perform standard site visits at all spaces to ensure growers and independent contractors are following Smithfield's standard operating procedures.
- Manage team of five production specialists, including bio-security, pig starters, marketing, and barn prep.
- Help manage all internal vendors that are utilized for contract loading, marking, washing, and snow/mow.
- Monitor benchmark numbers on a weekly basis to identify areas that require improvement.
- Attend monthly Team Lead meetings in which we present on benchmark numbers, non-compliances, areas that need improvement, achievements, and set team goals .
Vertical Construction Engineer
South Dakota Army National Guard
12.2001 - 02.2022
- Served in the Army National Guard for 20 years.
- Served in an overseas tour to Iraq from December 2003 to March 2005 as a Combat Engineer with the Company A, 153rd Engineer Battalion.
- Received the South Dakota Distinguished Service Award, Army Commendation Medal for Valor in Combat, and the Combat Action Badge in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- Completed Warrior Leadership Course (WLC) Phases 1 & 2
- Completed Advanced Leadership Course (ALC) Phases 1, 2, & 3 as Honor Grad, Top of Class.
- Served in an overseas tour to Kuwait and Jordan from August 2015 to July 2016 as a Carpentry Masonry Specialist with Detachment 1, 155th Engineer Company.
- Served as Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of Project Leader of various Annual Trainings.
Territory Manager
Smithfield
07.2013 - 10.2020
- Responsible for maintaining health and safety of over 127,000 pig spaces.
- Became familiar with process and inspections of retrofitting due to relationships previously built with owners and growers.
- Previously responsible for the employee-based farms in Mallard.
- Served as load crew supervisor for approximately one year.
- Trained and managed two Territory Manager Assistants, as well as three summer interns.
- Developed Bolt Gun Program which is now utilized throughout all of production field staff and company managed independent contractors.
- Upheld the three main goals of the Management Systems Policy, as well as worked side by side with maintenance and production staff in order to uphold bio-security standards.
Territory Manager Assistant
Smithfield
08.2011 - 07.2013
- Aided with the expansion of approximately 130,000 pig spaces within Company Managed in 2011 through early 2012.
- Responsible for maintaining health and safety of 43,200 pig spaces.
- Managed Independent Contractors to ensure they follow proper SOP.
- Followed and enforced the three main goals of the Management Systems Policy set forth by Smithfield.
- Worked side by side with maintenance and production staff to uphold bio-security standards throughout Smithfield.
- Gained knowledge of EPI system and its primary focus to increase ADG and lower turn mortality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
South Dakota State University
Brookings, SD12.2009
Skills
- Performance improvement
- Workplace safety
- Knowledgeable in Swine Industry
- Knowledgeable in construction
- Safety processes and procedures
- Staff education and training
- Continuous improvements
- Cause and effect analysis
- Root Cause Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Project Management
- Employee Evaluation
Timeline
Senior Production Manager
Smithfield Hog Production
07.2022 - Current
Production Manager
Smithfield Hog Production
10.2020 - 07.2022
Territory Manager
Smithfield
07.2013 - 10.2020
Territory Manager Assistant
Smithfield
08.2011 - 07.2013
Vertical Construction Engineer
South Dakota Army National Guard
12.2001 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
South Dakota State University
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