Tamara Woodward
Kirksville,MO
Summary
Results-driven Manufacturing Lead with 20 years of experience in food production, packaging, and warehouse operations. Specializes in coordinating workflows, troubleshooting equipment, and training teams to uphold quality and food safety standards. Combines hands-on expertise in machine operation and sanitation with a solid foundation in customer service and inventory management.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Barn Manager
Smithfield
Milan, Missouri
07.2024 - Current
- Managed pig flow through production to ensure compliance with humane-handling and animal-welfare standards, contributing to uninterrupted operations.
- Smithfield | Milan, Missouri
- Managed daily barn operations, ensuring clean stalls, safe turnout, and consistent horse care routines.
Line Champion
Kraft Heinz Company
Kirksville, Missouri
08.2020 - Current
- Identified quality issues during product checks, ensuring production compliance with food-safety and manufacturing standards.
- Reduced production interruptions by monitoring machinery, troubleshooting issues, and keeping lines running consistently.
- Trained new employees on sanitation procedures and daily workflows, enhancing shift performance and safety standards.
- Coordinated priorities and tracked performance, maintaining shift alignment with production goals.
- Kraft Heinz Company | Kirksville, Missouri
Customer Service Representative
Connexus Resource Group
10.2024 - 07.2025
- Resolved customer account and service questions through inbound and outbound calls, ensuring timely and accurate support for customer inquiries.
- Maintained accurate customer records by promptly entering and updating information to facilitate timely processing.
- Connexus Resource Group | Remote
Machine Operator and Food Production Roles
Triumph Foods
Saint Joseph, Missouri
01.2019 - 12.2020
- Ensured product quality and safety by operating Cryovac equipment and inspecting packaging for compliance.
- Triumph Foods | Saint Joseph, Missouri
- Operated production equipment to maintain continuous processing flow and product quality.
- Monitored machinery performance and adjusted settings to meet safety and production standards.
- Inspected products for defects and removed nonconforming items from line.
Production and Warehouse Experience
Multiple employers
Missouri
01.2008 - 01.2019
- Coordinated press adjustments and daily workflow at Westrock from 2017 to 2019, enhancing print production efficiency.
- Assisted with daily manufacturing operations at Conagra Foods and TreeHouse Foods from 2015 to 2017, ensuring consistent food production.
- Facilitated warehouse operations at Cloverleaf Storage from 2008 to 2015 through material handling, inventory management, and order shipping.
Customer Service and Logistics Roles
IHOP and Old Navy
Kansas City, Missouri
01.2003 - 01.2008
- Enhanced customer satisfaction and service flow at IHOP by managing reservations, assisting guests, and supervising front-of-house service.
- Helped keep shipping and customer communication on track at Old Navy by coordinating logistics and responding to customer inquires.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Operations
Southern New Hampshire University
Remote10-2026
Skills
- Food production
- Quality inspection
- Animal Care Management
- Lean manufacturing
- 5s
- Root cause analysis
- Fish bone
- Machine Operation
- Packaging
- SOP and SSOP training
- Operations
- Warehouse and inventory management
- Materials handling
- Record Keeping
- Microsoft Excel
- Training Documentation
- Team coordination
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Valid driver’s license | Authorized to work in the United States for any employer
Personal Information
- Title: Manufacturing Lead
- Driving License: Valid driver’s license
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the United States for any employer
Timeline
Customer Service Representative
Connexus Resource Group
10.2024 - 07.2025
Barn Manager
Smithfield
07.2024 - Current
Line Champion
Kraft Heinz Company
08.2020 - Current
Machine Operator and Food Production Roles
Triumph Foods
01.2019 - 12.2020
Production and Warehouse Experience
Multiple employers
01.2008 - 01.2019
Customer Service and Logistics Roles
IHOP and Old Navy
01.2003 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Operations
Southern New Hampshire University