Richard Pierson
Galesville,WI
Summary
Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Pure Prairie Poultry
Charles City, IA
05.2024 - Current
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed to maintain production operations.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Supervised a team of 100+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for each employee to identify areas for improvement.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
Hatchery Supervisor
Pilgrims Pride JBS
Arcadia, WI
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Conducted regular performance reviews for each employee to identify areas for improvement.
- Supervised a team of 75+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of existing workflows.
- Investigated customer complaints related to product quality or delivery times.
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
Production Supervisor
Pilgrims Pride JBS
Arcadia, WI
08.2019 - 05.2023
General Contractor
River Valley Construction (owner/self-employed)
Galesville, WI
04.1999 - 08.2019
- Performed site visits to ensure construction plans were in compliance with building codes and regulations.
- Oversaw all aspects of construction projects from start to finish.
- Managed on-site personnel including laborers, subcontractors, and engineers.
- Prepared detailed cost estimates based on labor, material, equipment, overhead costs and other related expenses.
- Developed job schedules outlining specific tasks to be completed by each contractor and subcontractor within a given timeline.
- Ensured that safety standards were maintained at all times during the duration of the project.
- Identified potential problems before they occurred to minimize delays or additional expenses.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FLComercial Pilot
Wisconsin Aviation
Juneau, WISkills
- Decision-Making
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Calm Under Pressure
- Self-Directed
- Analytical Thinking
- Team building
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Pure Prairie Poultry
05.2024 - Current
Hatchery Supervisor
Pilgrims Pride JBS
08.2019 - 05.2023
Production Supervisor
Pilgrims Pride JBS
08.2019 - 05.2023
General Contractor
River Valley Construction (owner/self-employed)
04.1999 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Aeronautical Science
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Beach
Comercial Pilot
Wisconsin Aviation
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