Nathan Schleman
Fair Oaks,IN
Summary
Ambitious Production Manager with 21 years of experience in Swine environments. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Sow Production
Belstra Group Farms
Demotte Indiana
08.2017 - Current
- Coordinated with Vice president of Sow production and Vice president of grow, finish to plan and implement production schedules and develop farm budget's.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives "KPI's" to drive gains in sow performance, flow and weaned pig output.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and Pork quality assurance guidelines.
Farm Manager
Cambalot Swine Breeders
Fair Oaks Indiana
02.2008 - 08.2017
- Led team of 18 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety proceedures, optimizing performance and minimizing downtime.
- implemented nw breeding practices to stabilize and improve conception and farrowing rates.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Animal Science
Joliet Junior College
Joliet, IL05.2001
Skills
- Marketing Activities
- Production Standards
- Production Scheduling
- Employee Performance
- Operational Procedures
- Research Protocols
- Effective Communication
- Goals And Performance
- Performance Metrics
- Product And Service Sales
Affiliations
Delegate for Indiana US swine health improvement Program
Certification
PQA level 3
Timeline
Director of Sow Production
Belstra Group Farms
08.2017 - Current
Farm Manager
Cambalot Swine Breeders
02.2008 - 08.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Purdue University
Associate of Applied Science - Animal Science
Joliet Junior College