ROGER S. KONGOLO
Davenport,IA
Summary
Adept at driving operational efficiency and team development, my tenure at Post Holdings showcases a proven track record in implementing safety and quality standards, alongside expertise in logistics management and staff coaching. Leveraging skills in SAP and cross-functional coordination, I've consistently enhanced production processes, achieving significant performance improvements.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Operation Supervisor
Post Holdings
Northfield, Minnesota
09.2024 - Current
- Experienced in managing operations, inventory, and production scheduling while developing teams, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, driving continuous improvement, and implementing food safety and quality standards (SQF, GMP)
Senior Team Leader
Oceola Foods
Osceola, Iowa
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Manages team members to attain production and quality goals
- Ensures appropriate resources (including materials, equipment, and staffing needs) are available to maintain production schedules
- Supports continuous improvement processes to ensure that safety, quality, cost, and customer service goals are met
General Production Manager on-demand
Tyson Foods
Hillsdale, Illinois
10.2021 - 10.2023
- As circumstances dictated, I assumed the mantle of the General Foreman to address department issues or concerns
- I was responsible for directing and training supervisors in all facets, including but not limited to production paperwork yields, running daily reports, time and attendance, discipline, motivation, turnover, absenteeism, safety problem-solving, etc
Production Supervisor
Tyson Foods
Hillsdale, Illinois
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Monitors slaughter/Cooler/Fabrication area by evaluating product and administering corrective procedures as sees fit (i.e., provides indirect job specification training)
- Coordinates attendance issues by coordinating personnel to fill vacant or absent positions and minimizing turnover rates
- Conducts pre-operational inspection of the area, sets up production equipment, and submits maintenance work orders as needed
- Maintains food and work safety regulations
- Greets and speaks with personnel to provide a cohesive working environment
- Audits product and employee safety throughout shift
- Controls waste by minimizing products sent to inedible and providing a sanitary working environment
- Processes post-operational attendance information from kronos system
- Conducts line meetings monthly or as circumstances dictate to address department issues or concerns
Rural Carrier Assistant
USPS
Mattawan, Michigan
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Rural letter Carrier, picking up and delivering mail, packages, and parcels to United States Postal Service (USPS) customers outside urban areas
- Residential and Commercial
Training and Development Specialist
JBS PACKERLAND
Plainwell, Michigan
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Administer, track, and evaluate all New Hire Orientation and On-boarding training in accordance and compliance with the People Pillar
- Supervise new hires during the training period and make recommendations to management and Human Resources regarding training needs, concerns, and continued employment
- Develop and promote positive working relationships with new hires, peers, leaders, and clients
- Meet with trainers, supervisors, Human Resources, and Benefits coordinators to review training materials and processes
- Schedule and coordinate training for multiple, sometimes simultaneous, training sessions
- Organize and maintain training venues, logistics, and equipment
- Participate in HR & company committees
- Work with Excellence Coordinators and HR to help track compliance and orientation results
- Assist the HR team with yearly employee training
- Administer JSA’s to ensure team members’ safety on the job
Production Supervisor
JBS PACKERLAND
Plainwell, Michigan
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Monitors slaughter/Cooler/Fabrication area by evaluating product and administering corrective procedures as sees fit (i.e., provides indirect job specification training)
- Coordinates attendance issues by coordinating personnel to fill vacant or absent positions and minimizing turnover rates
- Conducts pre-operational inspection of the area, sets up production equipment, and submits maintenance work orders as needed
- Maintains food and work safety regulations
- Greets and speaks with personnel to provide a cohesive working environment
- Audits product and employee safety throughout shift
- Controls waste by minimizing products sent to inedible and providing a sanitary working environment
- Processes post-operational attendance information from the Kronos system
- Conducts line meetings monthly or as circumstances dictate to address department issues or concerns
Floor Trainer
JBS PACKERLAND
Plainwell, Michigan
06.2017 - 05.2018
- Starting with new hires from the Orientation Room to the floor making sure they understand the company rules and abide to them and then train them to be successful at their new assigned jobs
Utility Butcher (Team Lead) / French-Lingala Interpreter
Smithfield Farmland Foods
Monmouth, Illinois
12.2013 - 02.2017
- Conducts pre-operational inspection of the area, sets up production equipment, and submits maintenance work orders as needed
- Greets and speaks with personnel to provide a cohesive working environment
- Coordinates attendance issues by coordinating personnel to fill vacant or absent positions and minimize turnover rates
- Doing so by Facilitate communication with employees and staff members
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY OF OHIO
Wilberforce, OH01-2024
Associate degree - social work
EASTERN GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2022
Associate degree - business management
EASTERN GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2020
Certified Pharmacy Tech. -
CARL SANDBURG COLLEGE
ILLINOIS, USA01.2016
Master of Science - Political Sciences And International Relations
CARDINAL MALULA UNIVERSITY
CONGO-AFRICA01.2013
High School Diploma -
CONGO-AFRICA01.2007
Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Internet
- Computer browsing
- Knife Handling
- ADP Payroll
- SAP
- AS400
- EAM
- OMT
- Alchemy
- Coaching
- Operational efficiency
- Scheduling and planning
- Cross-functional coordination
- Logistics management
- Performance reporting
- Production
- Performance monitoring
- Health and safety compliance
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Supply chain distribution
- MS office
- Cost reduction and containment
- Document control
- Staff management
- KPI tracking
- Management
- Goal setting
- Workflow optimization
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Process flows
Websites
References
- Lewis Kossivi, General Foreman Manager, Tyson Fresh Meats, +1 309 203 9806
- Hubert Gaffa, Friend, 3097162383
Volunteer Experience
Smithfield Farmland Foods, First Responder, Surveying the scene in case of an accident., Requesting more help if needed., Minimizing loss of life or damage to property.
Affiliations
- Soccer Fan
- Country Music
- Curious mind, like learning new languages
Languages
Spanish
Limited
French
Native/ Bilingual
Swahili
Limited
Timeline
Operation Supervisor
Post Holdings
09.2024 - Current
Senior Team Leader
Oceola Foods
11.2023 - 09.2024
General Production Manager on-demand
Tyson Foods
10.2021 - 10.2023
Production Supervisor
Tyson Foods
10.2021 - 10.2023
Rural Carrier Assistant
USPS
06.2021 - 10.2021
Training and Development Specialist
JBS PACKERLAND
12.2019 - 06.2021
Production Supervisor
JBS PACKERLAND
05.2018 - 12.2019
Floor Trainer
JBS PACKERLAND
06.2017 - 05.2018
Utility Butcher (Team Lead) / French-Lingala Interpreter
Smithfield Farmland Foods
12.2013 - 02.2017
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
CENTRAL STATE UNIVERSITY OF OHIO
Associate degree - social work
EASTERN GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate degree - business management
EASTERN GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Certified Pharmacy Tech. -
CARL SANDBURG COLLEGE
Master of Science - Political Sciences And International Relations
CARDINAL MALULA UNIVERSITY
High School Diploma -
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