Joseph Stam
Manteno,IL
Summary
Operations manager with 10+ years in the meat industry. Managed various processes throughout the supply chain from boning, trimming, processing, cooking, and packaging. Process focused individual that analyzes data to create actions geared toward efficiency and productivity improvements. Possesses keen problem-solving and strategic planning skills. Fosters a team focused culture and encourages development of direct reports through empowerment, accountability, and coaching. My objective is to maximize the value created through processing of raw materials to finished products.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Shift Packaging Manager
Carl Buddig & Company
03.2021 - Current
- Responsible for department's performance as it relates to safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity
- Manages 10 salaried employees including hiring, development, compensation and performance
- Allocates department assets as needed to meet company's shifting business needs
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop new processes and products by providing insight and experience
- Assists in development and execution of plant operating strategy as it relates to packaging
- Ensure department is abiding by regulatory requirements and fulfilling union contractual obligations.
- Evaluated new technologies and equipment for potential integration into existing packaging processes, improving overall efficiencies when implemented effectively.
Processing Supervisor
Carl Buddig & Company
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Create stuffing order and polar schedule to maximize productivity and achieve schedule attainment
- Train new and existing employees on company rules, safety, and job functions
- Coordinate with other departments to adjust production schedule as necessary
- Analyze operational issues and provide solutions that are in the best interest of processing department
- Monitor incurring and cooking while verifying processes are in compliance with company procedures.
Manufacturing Supervisor
Great Lakes Coca-Cola Bottling
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Monitor production process, make periodic checks and adjust equipment according to SOPs
- Manage overall package and product quality to ensure all standards and specifications are kept
- Analyze performance data in order to identify business opportunities.
Production Supervisor
DaBecca Natural Foods
08.2016 - 08.2019
- Oversee 45-55 union employees over five production lines
- Tracks yields, efficiencies, and downtime within department
- Investigate customer complaints and provide corrective and preventable action
- Ensures all employees adhere to company safety policies and procedures
- Implemented new SOPs to improve production capacity and efficiency.
Production Supervisor
Indiana Packers Corporation
05.2013 - 06.2016
- Maintain safe and sanitary working environment
- Directly supervise 35-60 employees in production and packaging
- Ensure that company GMPs and SOPs are followed
- Use critical thinking skills and root cause analysis to resolve operational problems
- Maintain high standard of quality for products and adhere customer specifications.
Education
Master of Science (M.S.), Operations Management -
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05.2025
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Technical Systems Management -
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office Skills
- Experience with 5S
- Experience with SAP software
- Extensive knowledge of slicing and packaging equipment
- Six Sigma Methodologies
Timeline
1st Shift Packaging Manager
Carl Buddig & Company
03.2021 - Current
Processing Supervisor
Carl Buddig & Company
01.2020 - 03.2021
Manufacturing Supervisor
Great Lakes Coca-Cola Bottling
08.2019 - 01.2020
Production Supervisor
DaBecca Natural Foods
08.2016 - 08.2019
Production Supervisor
Indiana Packers Corporation
05.2013 - 06.2016
Master of Science (M.S.), Operations Management -
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Technical Systems Management -
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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