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Shane Ahrents

Gentry,AR

Summary

Hard-working professional with 40 years of experience and a proven knowledge of quality control analysis, nutrient management, and contract compliance. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Broiler Tech Advisor role at your company. Skilled agricultural manager with demonstrated operations, team and financial management abilities. Coordinate efficient activities at all levels to support business profits and maintain sustainable operations. Employee-focused and performance-oriented with good training and mentoring abilities.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience

Work History

Sow Farm Manager

Wiechman Pig Company
07.2023 - Current
  • Managed a 1200 Head Sow Unit
  • Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
  • Increased farm productivity by exceeding production targets by 55 breeds per/week.
  • Oversaw the production of breeding,farrowing,weaning feed preparation, and artificial insemination process.
  • Used recognized breeding practices to stabilize and improve stock.
  • Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
  • Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
  • Kept detailed records on crop production, livestock health, equipment maintenance, financial transactions, and employee performance for data-driven decision making.
  • Led team of eleven skilled and unskilled farm personnel.

Broiler Tech Advisor

Simmons
04.2015 - 07.2023
  • Responsible for providing technical assistance to producers caring for the company's small and large birds in regards to the proper care
  • Ensuring correct programmed information is entered into the electrical controllers, also as well as ensuring the generators are transferring power to the controllers
  • Assuring wind speeds and static pressure are adequate, In Addition, i am responsible for scheduling time off for the company's farms for twenty-three employees and ensuring they are aware of the quarterly goals.
  • Responsible for providing technical assistance to producers caring for the company's small and large birds in regards to the proper care.
  • Ensuring correct programmed information
    is entered into the electrical controllers, also as well as
    ensuring the generators are transferring power to the
    controllers. Assuring wind speeds and static pressure are
    adequate,
  • In Addition, i am responsible for scheduling time off for the company's farms for twenty-three employees and ensuring they are aware of the quarterly goals

Assistant Live Haul Manager

Simmons
02.2010 - 04.2015
  • Responsible for managing the catch crew to assure proper loading for each truck
  • Coordinate and communicate with drivers to ensure feed delivery, feed recovery and live bird deliveries are made on time
  • Work with local management in coordinating the drivers schedule, real-time as needs change
  • Provide support to drivers verbally in person and on the phone when necessary
  • Document communication into software, utilizing spreadsheets as needed
  • Schedule loads for two company plants to ensure the kill numbers for the day to day operations
  • This included a total of twenty-eight drivers
  • Monitor driver safety and legal compliance, including hours of service.

Troubleshooting Coordinator/Management Assistant

Tyson's Inc. Pork Group
08.1983 - 10.2009
  • Work closely with Field Veterinarian Manager
  • Directing and providing leadership to farm complex and corporate team members weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
  • Bio-security of the farm including all safety regarding farm team members
  • All environmental issues including pit and lagoon level compliance, water and air quality, waste removal and reporting
  • Implementing and monitoring policies and procedures including standard operating guidelines and human resources policies and procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

SPRINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL
05.1981

Skills

  • Management Growth Seminars (approx 15 a year)
  • Some knowledge Excel, Outlook
  • Pit and Lagoon Compliance Seminars
  • Farm Operations
  • Farm equipment operation
  • Farm Budgeting
  • Performance Management
  • Supply Ordering
  • Records Management
  • Managing operations
  • Animal Breeding

Personal Information

Title: Broiler Tech Advisor

Timeline

Sow Farm Manager

Wiechman Pig Company
07.2023 - Current

Broiler Tech Advisor

Simmons
04.2015 - 07.2023

Assistant Live Haul Manager

Simmons
02.2010 - 04.2015

Troubleshooting Coordinator/Management Assistant

Tyson's Inc. Pork Group
08.1983 - 10.2009

High School Diploma -

SPRINGDALE HIGH SCHOOL

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