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Shaun Anderson

Grace,ID

Summary

Successful Owner/Operator with expertise in grain and meat industry and insights on competitors and clientele. Dedicated leader maintains professional relationships and negotiates beneficial deals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner Operator

Anderson's Custom Meats
08.2020 - Current
  • Process and package locally raised livestock.
  • Established strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring consistent delivery of livestock and materials.
  • Work with local farmers and ranchers to find new more profitable markets for their livestock.
  • Use modern marketing techniques to improve our marketshare and increase our visibility with our current and potential customers
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Monitor and track carcass yield and quality to ensure our customers and getting the most value for their money.
  • Help our suppliers determine feeding and finishing programs to ensure that they can most effectively adapt to changing consumer markets

Plant Manager

Highland Milling LLC.
07.2012 - Current
  • Responsible for procurement of all raw materials, packaging, and supplies.
  • Work with local farmers and producers to create relationships that are equally beneficial to both parties.
  • collaborate with local and regional producers to implement regenerative farming practices that improve soil health, increase yields and maximize opportunities.
  • Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
  • Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
  • Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
  • Oversaw daily operations of 25,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
  • Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
  • Managed budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring optimal use of funds for operational efficiency.

Education

MBA - Business

Utah State University
Logan UT

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Pheonix
Salt Lake City UT

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Revenue Forecasting
  • Direct Sales
  • Sound Judgment
  • Customer Retention
  • Team Leadership
  • Business Growth Initiatives
  • Business Management
  • Process Improvements
  • Operations Oversight
  • SQF Practitioner
  • Lean six sigma Certified

Affiliations

  • American Association of Meat Processors
  • International Association of Operative Millers

Certification

  • Certified SQF Practitioner
  • Certified Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Timeline

Owner Operator

Anderson's Custom Meats
08.2020 - Current

Plant Manager

Highland Milling LLC.
07.2012 - Current

MBA - Business

Utah State University

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Pheonix
Shaun Anderson