Rick Spink
Sergeant Bluff,IA
Summary
Dynamic production supervisor with a proven track record at Tyson Foods, excelling in team leadership and safety enforcement. Enhanced productivity through strategic process improvements and effective communication. Skilled in equipment operation and crew management, fostering a culture of safety and efficiency while mentoring junior staff to achieve operational excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
General Forman Production Floor
Tyson Foods
Dakota City, NE
11.2024 - 2026
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated workflow among production teams to optimize efficiency and meet deadlines.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced waste.
- Mentored junior staff on equipment operation and safety protocols, fostering skill development.
Production Supervisor Production Floor
Tyson Foods
Dakota City, NE
11.2014 - 03.2023
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated workflow among production teams to optimize efficiency and meet deadlines.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity and reduced waste.
- Mentored junior staff on equipment operation and safety protocols, fostering skill development.
General Foreman Ground Beef
Tyson Foods
Dakota City, NE
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated workflow among teams to optimize production efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Trained new employees on equipment operation and safety protocols, fostering a culture of safety.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced productivity within production lines.
Education
Business
UNIVERSITY NORTHERN IOWA
Cedar Falls, IACriminal Justice
Iowa Lakes Community College
Estherville, IAHigh School Diploma -
Woodbury Central
Moville, IA05-1997
Skills
Leading teams
Equipment operation
Supervisory skills
Verbal and written communication
Crew management
Safety enforcement
Team supervision
Effective communication
Project site supervision
Team training and support
Team instructions
Producing schedules
Quality assurance
Coordinating bids
Timeline
General Forman Production Floor
Tyson Foods
11.2024 - 2026
General Foreman Ground Beef
Tyson Foods
03.2023 - 11.2024
Production Supervisor Production Floor
Tyson Foods
11.2014 - 03.2023
Business
UNIVERSITY NORTHERN IOWA
Criminal Justice
Iowa Lakes Community College
High School Diploma -
Woodbury Central