Michael Baessler
Production Manager
Eagle Grove,IA
Summary
Ambitious Production Manager with 32 years of experience in egg production and pullet growing. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management. Multi-talented Production Manager experienced in diverse industrial environments. Profit-motivated collaborator with ingenuity in troubleshooting complex productivity obstacles. Creative leader with motivational supervisory methods. Was first on the emergency alarm call list to for 30 of the 32 years in the layer industry.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Sparboe Farms, Inc.
Hudson, CO
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Assessed animal husbandry processes and recommended improvements to increase productivity.
- Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Created and regularly updated department work instructions and reports.
- Developed and implemented cost controls and other expense reduction measures.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Calculated finances and production costs while managing cash flow.
Pullet Farm Manager
Sparboe Farms, Inc.
Eagle Grove, IA
10.2015 - 06.2020
- Led team of 3 skilled full-time and up to 15 contracted farm personnel.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs and labor requirements.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting each flock, assessing quality and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Purchased regular supplies and special equipment, livestock or tools as part of skilled management of annual budget monthly.
- Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
Production Manager
Daybreak Foods Inc.
Eagle Grove, IA
07.2012 - 10.2015
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality. e.g. Pest Control.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Developed and implemented cost controls and other expense reduction measures.
- Completed and submitted monthly and yearly reports to support executive decision making.
- Calculated finances and production costs while managing cash flow.
- Chose the rations and scheduled feed deliveries.
Production Lead
Sparboe Farms, Inc.
Eagle Grove, IA
04.2000 - 07.2012
- Trained workers in proper operation, calibration and maintenance of production line equipment.
- Coordinated effective schedules for production employees.
- Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
- Monitored employee activities to verify consistent use of good manufacturing principles.
- Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
- Daily inspection if flocks.
- Kept production line ready for monthly inspections and yearly audits by consistently following optimal processes.
- Operated equipment such as skid loaders, forklifts, payloaders, and farm tractors.
- Supported employees by accurately tracking time and proactively resolving any conflicts.
- Kept records of equipment, budgets, deliveries and supplies and made paperwork available to management for evaluation.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Examined incoming pullet flocks and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Monitored employee actions for adherence to safety procedures.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
Site Manger
Dekalb Poultry Research, Inc.
Clarion, IA
02.1990 - 04.2000
- Started at entry level. Promoted to supervisor/mechanic and eventual promoted to site manager.
- Maintained records and logs of work performed and materials and equipment used.
- Supervised contractor work processes and adherence to project schedule during the farms transition from a research farm to a breeder farm.
- Established employee work schedules to properly staff departments for each shift.
- Monitored, coached and supervised team of approximately 25 employees in.
- Provided general office administration, correspondence, filing and spreadsheet development.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, federal, state and local regulations to prevent unnecessary delays.
- Complied with safe operating practices and assessed operational procedures against best practices.
- Oversaw all daily office operations and equipment maintenance.
- Delegated assignments based on plans, project needs and knowledge of individual team members.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality and cost estimates.
- Maintained heavy equipment, tools and machinery.
- Scheduled vendor and service companies for various types of operations.
- Built and maintained vendor relationships, serving as main liaison for gaining building access.
- Executed basic trade activities such as electrical, mechanical, plumbing, piping, carpentry, concrete work, monitoring safety regulations and performing other duties as assigned.
- Read pump controls and piping configurations, testing calibration and monitoring equipment.
- Managed site development with assistance from civil engineers and complied with city and county ordinances.
- Interviewed, hired and trained new workers.
Education
No Degree - History Teacher Education
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IAAssociate of Arts - General Studies
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA05.1983
High School Diploma -
Boone Valley Community
Renwick, IA05.1981
Skills
- Inventory Control Programs
- Time Management
- Production Problem Resolution
- Production Oversight
- Staffing Requirement Determination
- Production Schedule Review
- Workflow Management
- Reporting Requirements
- Preventive Maintenance Programs
- Employee Performance Reviews
Certifications and industry education
Served as an EMT in the 90's. Had to stop when I accepted a new position and had to live on the farm.
Completed 4 3-day layer industry schools.
Certified Grade A water operator. (Certification expired)
Certified Pesticide applicator. (Certification expired)
Timeline
Production Manager
Sparboe Farms, Inc.
06.2020 - 02.2022
Pullet Farm Manager
Sparboe Farms, Inc.
10.2015 - 06.2020
Production Manager
Daybreak Foods Inc.
07.2012 - 10.2015
Production Lead
Sparboe Farms, Inc.
04.2000 - 07.2012
Site Manger
Dekalb Poultry Research, Inc.
02.1990 - 04.2000
No Degree - History Teacher Education
University of Iowa
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Iowa Central Community College
High School Diploma -
Boone Valley Community