JOEL PONCE
DALHART
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at JBS Live Pork, adept in farm operations and performance management. Excelled in enhancing animal health, optimizing team performance, and achieving breeding success. Skilled in farm budgeting and employee oversight, I spearheaded initiatives that significantly improved safety and environmental protections. Demonstrated excellence in fostering teamwork and executing strategic goals for operational efficiency.
Knowledgeable manager with extensive background in farm management, overseeing crop production, animal husbandry, and financial planning. Proven track record of improving farm yield through implementation of sustainable practices and effective resource management. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills in managing farm operations and ensuring team collaboration.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
JBS Live Pork
11.2020 - Current
- Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
- Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and biosecurity.
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees
- Ensures animals are being cared for daily, including water, feed and management
- Builds, leads, and trains successful team members to carry out assigned tasks
- Analyze and interpret production reports, and service farm from the results off report
- Maintain an open line of communication with employees, Field Manager, and other departments
- Participate in Bi-weekly flash card review (WebEx meetings), must be able to speak to farm results and provide action plans for improvements
- Be available and prepared for monthly KPI and or management meetings
- Support and work with HR department and Field Manager on People First training, See-do-teach, difficult conversations, discipline reports, write-ups, PIP. Etc.
- Complies with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)
- Take care of controlling costs associated with feed, supplies, and labor, tied to farm budget, (controllable cost)
- Coordinate with Field Manager and oversee the planning and execution of gilt flow maintaining or correcting parity structure for optimal throughput
- Sets long and short term targets and goals for breeding and farrowing success
Assistant Farm Manager
JBS Live Pork
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance,
- Ensures animals are being cared for daily, including water, feed and management
- Complies with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)
- Assists in controlling costs associated with feed, supplies, and labor
- Maintains accurate number integrity for record keeping
- Coordinates and oversees completion of special projects
- Makes recommendations for operational improvements
- Conducts safety training meetings and ensures employees are working safely
- Maintains open line of communication with all team members including upper management
- Complies with the practices and principals of biosecurity to safeguard the life and health of the animals
- Ensures welfare of animals
- Assists with other duties as assignednd minimizing waste.
Team Lead Breeding
JBS Live Pork
07.2017 - 02.2020
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Psja High School
Pharr, TX05-2014
Skills
- Farm operations
- Farm equipment operation
- Performance management
- Farm budgeting
- Supply ordering
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inventory management
- Animal breeding
- Overseeing employees
Languages
English
Limited Working
Spanish
Full Professional
Interests
- High-Intensity Interval Training
- Gym Workouts
- Dancing
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
- Cooking
- I enjoy cooking for friends and family gatherings
- I like trying new recipes and food trends
Timeline
Farm Manager
JBS Live Pork
11.2020 - Current
Assistant Farm Manager
JBS Live Pork
02.2020 - 11.2020
Team Lead Breeding
JBS Live Pork
07.2017 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Psja High School
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