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Latasha Young

Durant,Mississippi

Summary

Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand. Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker and consensus builder.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Safety Technician

Tyson Foods
09.2015 - Current
  • Enhanced workplace safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying potential hazards.
  • Reduced incident rates through implementation of comprehensive safety training programs for all employees.
  • Ensured compliance with OSHA regulations by performing regular audits and implementing necessary corrective actions.
  • Improved overall safety culture by collaborating with management to create and enforce company-wide safety policies.
  • Minimized accidents by developing job hazard analyses for each task and providing recommendations for risk reduction.
  • Increased employee awareness of safety practices through consistent communication and education on safe work procedures.
  • Maintained accurate records of all incidents, near misses, and safety observations to track trends and identify areas for improvement.
  • Contributed to the development of emergency response plans, ensuring efficient coordination during emergencies or crises situations.
  • Assisted in accident investigations to determine root causes, prevent future occurrences, and maintain a safe work environment.

LEAD PERSON

TYSON FOODS
07.2006 - Current

Insuring the supervisor instructions are communicated to the team members and carried out timely and correctly. Monitor all equipment to insure it is working properly. Notify supervisor of any needed maintenance while maintaining a safe work environment. Adhering to tyson policy and procedures.

  • Increased team productivity by effectively delegating tasks and setting clear expectations.
  • Developed strong relationships with cross-functional teams for better collaboration and project execution.

Quality Assurance Analyst

Tyson Foods
06.2001 - Current
  • Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by implementing effective QA processes and procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

DURANT PUBLIC SCHOOL
Durant, MS

Skills

  • Accident Investigation
  • Environmental Auditing
  • Hazardous Materials Management
  • Slip, Trip, and Fall Prevention
  • Performance Management
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Project Management
  • Customer Focus
  • Root cause analysis
  • Technical knowledge
  • Adaptability
  • Visual inspection

Timeline

Safety Technician

Tyson Foods
09.2015 - Current

LEAD PERSON

TYSON FOODS
07.2006 - Current

Quality Assurance Analyst

Tyson Foods
06.2001 - Current

High School Diploma -

DURANT PUBLIC SCHOOL
Latasha Young