TIMOTHY DURDEN
Siloam Springs,AR
Summary
Seasoned Shift Manager adept at keeping operations moving smoothly and efficiently in order to meet demanding manufacturing targets. Bringing 15 years of progressive leadership experience in production environments. Knowledgeable Production Team Lead well-versed in planning and overseeing Processing operations. Successful motivator and manager with 10-year record of achievement in Poultry, Processing and Management. Looking for a new professional opportunity with room for advancement. Experienced Shift Manager highly effective at keeping operations running smoothly and customers satisfied with high-quality, efficient service. Talent for proactively solving problems and keeping team members on task.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
Cooks Venture
05.2023 - Current
- Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Oversaw daily operations of [Number] sq. ft. manufacturing plant
Shift Manager
Jbs Pilgrims
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
- Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of areas.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
Processing Superintendent
Pilgrim's Pride
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Followed established guidelines and procedures
- Ensure the safety committ of the company is followed and received
- TD
- Oversee the Live Hang department
- Oversee Evisceration
- Oversee Paw Process
- Oversee Giblet process
- Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management
- Addressed concerns quickly to avoid lasting issues
- Taught employees how to resolve problems independently and meet targets through effective training programs
- Recognized for excellence in building and motivating management and hourly teams
- Monitored processes, identified gaps, and resolved operational issues to correct organizational deficiencies.
Plant Manager
Gemstone Foods LLC
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of all areas Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs Tracked receipts, employee hours and inventory movements Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions of 2 shifts oversaw IQF, Debone,
- Marination and Hand Portioning on 2 shifts.
Shift Manager
Gemstone Foods
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
- Adhered to company standards and compliance requirements for operations and cleanliness of areas.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase revenue.
First Shift First processing Superintendent
Pilgrim's Corporation
12.2013 - 08.2018
- Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime
- Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures and systems Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines
- Delivered operating plans and growth objectives Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally Established position requirements, schedules and production team processes Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals of 100% line efficiency, NR rate,
- WOG Yields, Debone Yields, etc Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership Determined suitable crewing requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.
Production Supervisor
Pilgrim's Corporation
07.2013 - 12.2013
- Kept work environments safe and efficient at all times Established clear priorities and production quality standards Kept work areas clean and neat Organized work to meet
- Jan 1996 demanding production goals of 100% line efficiency Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts Read and followed standard operating procedures
- Set and monitored product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to ensure quality of all finished products Supervised and motivated staff and management.
Production Foremen, Pilgrim's Corporation
04.2010 - 07.2013
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards Responsible for achieving production requirements Organized work to meet demanding production goals Kept work environments safe and efficient at all times Trained staff of 30 direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of product Kept work areas clean and neat Duties entailed Live hang departments, including but not limited to;Picking room and Paw.
Production Worker
Pilgrim's Corporation
12.2008 - 02.2010
- Responsible for achieving production requirements Kept work areas clean and neat
- Maintained necessary level of communications between shifts Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality Performed Live bird hanging, at rate of 24 birds per minute and Carcass Re-processor.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
Jefferson, TXSkills
- 1st Processing Live Hang
- Evisceration Chiller Process
- 2nd Processing Flex Lines
- Rehang Cabin Plant
- Pac Mac Shipping
- Further Processing White meat Debone
- Marination IQF Individual Quick Freeze
- Ishida Scales Quality assurance
- Compliance understanding People Skills
- Production targets Procedure understanding
- Quality Standards
- Plant and warehouse operations
Timeline
Plant Manager
Cooks Venture
05.2023 - Current
Shift Manager
Jbs Pilgrims
06.2021 - 05.2023
Processing Superintendent
Pilgrim's Pride
08.2020 - 06.2021
Plant Manager
Gemstone Foods LLC
01.2019 - 08.2020
Shift Manager
Gemstone Foods
08.2018 - 01.2019
First Shift First processing Superintendent
Pilgrim's Corporation
12.2013 - 08.2018
Production Supervisor
Pilgrim's Corporation
07.2013 - 12.2013
Production Foremen, Pilgrim's Corporation
04.2010 - 07.2013
Production Worker
Pilgrim's Corporation
12.2008 - 02.2010
High School Diploma -
Jefferson High School
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