Kenneth Airheart
Athens,United States
Summary
40 plus years of managing, mentoring and motivating employees in different facets of employment while obtaining a career-long record of quality assurance, safety compliance and successful customer service.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Manager
Pine Ridge Ranch LLC
01.2020 - Current
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Maintained ranch records and documentation.
- Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.
- Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Tracked technical improvements to save on ranch overhead.
- Hired new ranch hands and livestock handlers seasonally.
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
- Completed invoices for bills of lading, sales receipts and supplies.
- Adjusted production strategies to account for changing factors such as market and weather conditions.
- Incorporated safety procedures into every shift to protect workers from accidents.
- Spearheaded efficiency improvements targeted on optimizing crop production and exceeding financial targets.
- Trained part-time help in livestock care and ranch operations.
- Examined animals for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
- Trained with Valley Irrigation technicians for education in the pivot irrigation system.
- Trained employees on the maintenance, transport and daily care of the overhead pivot irrigation system.
- Initiated and built relationships and worked closely with Domestic and International buyers to fill their orders for the best cattle suited for their environment and breeding goals.
- Obtained and retained a Private applicators license. Attended training courses required to keep license current.
- Trained employees how to properly use chemicals and spray rig to achieve the objective.
- Managed multiple registered cattle livestock sales
Meat Market Manager
Brookshire's Grocery
09.1982 - 07.2001
- Reviewed inventory levels and placed orders for products and merchandise for restocking purposes.
- Set department schedules for adequate shift coverage and assigned daily work tasks to individual team members based upon strength and experience.
- Delegated tasks and duties to grocery staff and clearly communicated timeframes for completion.
- Monitored inventory levels, ordered new supplies and oversaw restocking of cases.
- Completed inventory counts, reordered stock, and removed expired items from supply.
- Trained new employees on handling, safety and stocking procedures.
- Worked closely with employees and customers to effectively manage daily operations and communications.
- Reduced waste by overseeing proper restocking procedures and promotion of nearly-expired goods.
- Assisted customers by finding requested items and providing preparation information for specific cuts of meat.
- Created signs and tags to price items for normal inventory and special promotions and to inform and educate customers.
- Operated saws and slicers to cut meat, using safety protocols and procedures to avoid accidents.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
Henderson County Junior College
Athens, TXNo Degree - Business Administration
Tyler Junior College
Tyler, TXNo Degree - Business Administration
University of Texas At Tyler
Tyler, TXSkills
Interviewed prospective employees
Hiring and termination of employees when necessary
Scheduling, training and mentoring of employees for advancement
Ordering supplies and stock as needed
Insured completion of mentoring assessments for full compliance of safety and quality measures
Identified issues and performed maintenance to assure day to day safety operations
Timeline
Ranch Manager
Pine Ridge Ranch LLC
01.2020 - Current
Meat Market Manager
Brookshire's Grocery
09.1982 - 07.2001
No Degree - Business Administration
Henderson County Junior College
No Degree - Business Administration
Tyler Junior College
No Degree - Business Administration
University of Texas At Tyler
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