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Lakendrick Johnson

Nacogdoches

Summary

Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Pilgrim Pride, excelling in team motivation and conflict resolution. Expert in quality assurance and safety protocols, I have successfully enhanced employee skills and fostered a culture of continuous improvement, driving productivity and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Leader

Pilgrim Pride
10.2023 - Current
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
  • Trained employees on high quality products.
  • Oversaw day-to-day activities of employees in the establishment, fostering inspiring atmosphere to optimize employee experiences.
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve company-wide goals, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.

Shoulder Cutter

Pilgrim Pride
04.2021 - 10.2023
  • Consistently applied USDA guidelines to ensure high-quality production standards across projects.
  • Exercised strong attention to detail for material selection based on specified project requirements.
  • Enforced compliance with industry regulations through diligent application of company procedures.
  • Enhanced workforce skills by training new employees in precise shoulder cutting techniques.
  • Employed precision tools like knives and sharpeners to achieve exceptional accuracy in cutting tasks.

Trainer

Tyson Foods
09.2018 - 02.2021
  • Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
  • Provided one-on-one mentoring to help individuals reach their full potential within the organization.
  • Coached employees on best practices, providing constructive feedback to support their professional growth.
  • Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives by tracking participant progress and gathering feedback for continuous improvement.

Shoulder Cutter

Tyson Foods
09.2016 - 03.2018
  • Prepared poultry by cleaning, cutting and discarding inedible parts.
  • Kept knife-edges sharp to create precise cuts and prevent accidents.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new techniques as required for various projects or materials.
  • Effectively communicated any concerns regarding material quality or availability to responsible parties in order to minimize delays in production schedules.
  • Expertly scored meat and removed bones, gristle and other waste.

Tender Puller

Tyson Foods
06.2014 - 09.2016

I utilized my fingers to carefully separate tenders from the breast bone after the primary section of breast has been removed while the carcass is positioned on the cone line.

Education

Nacogdoches High School
Nacogdoches, TX
06.2012

Skills

  • Relationship building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Motivating teams
  • Influencing others
  • Continuous improvements
  • Team building
  • Line management
  • Team leadership
  • Coaching
  • Talent development
  • Employee motivation
  • Policy enforcement
  • Waste reduction
  • Safety protocols
  • Excellent communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Quality assurance
  • Reliability

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Leader

Pilgrim Pride
10.2023 - Current

Shoulder Cutter

Pilgrim Pride
04.2021 - 10.2023

Trainer

Tyson Foods
09.2018 - 02.2021

Shoulder Cutter

Tyson Foods
09.2016 - 03.2018

Tender Puller

Tyson Foods
06.2014 - 09.2016

Nacogdoches High School