Todd McBride
Grand Forks,ND
Summary
I am a Production supervisor at J.R. Simlot with nearly 5 years of management experience. I aim to bring a great attitude to the work place and strive to build up my team to become the best that they can be. I am a 12 year veteran of the Army National Guard and that has helped me develop leadership and time management skills that allow me to build those up around me and to thrive under pressure to hit deadlines,
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process Quality Supervisor
J.R. Simplot
03.2025 - Current
- Reduce customer complaints by addressing root causes of quality issues and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Directed and supervise 30 plus employees involved in production and quality control procedures.
- Enhance product quality by implementing stringent inspection processes and providing comprehensive feedback to production teams.
- Oversee department of 50 plus by supervising daily operations, providing technical support and coordinating personnel with other supervisors and teams.
- Promote a safety-first mindset among team members through regular training sessions on safe work methods and equipment usage protocols.
- Established a culture of continuous improvement by regularly asking feedback from team members, recognizing their contributions, and implementing suggestions for process enhancements.
- Train personnel in proper production and quality techniques, raw materials testing protocols and finished product inspection and testing strategies.
- Inspect products and worker progress throughout production.
Infantryman (11B)
Army National Guard
06.2016 - Current
- Coordinate with my team to work as a cohesive and fluid unit. Excel in austere environments, deal with stressful situations and expedited timelines effectively.
Packaging Supervisor
J.R. Simplot Company
04.2024 - 03.2025
- The position oversees the packaging and palletizing departments.
- Ensure that all safety standards and policies are implemented at all times.
- Managing and developing 20+ employees
- Maintaining sanitation and food safety standards on surfaces that come into contact with food products.
- Ensure that all allergen cross contamination protocols are followed at all times.
- Package between 750,000 and 1,100,000 pounds of product per 12 hour shift.
- Oversee that all production changes happen within a timely manner.
- Maintain all plant and customer quality specifications are met to ensure quality products.
- Interacted with inspection department to address and resolve packaging issues.
- Completed processing activities to conform with laws, safety standards, and product hygiene standards.
- Performed packaging tasks alongside team to demonstrate proper methods according to labor plan and assigned tasks.
- Increased customer satisfaction by addressing complaints promptly and implementing necessary corrective actions in the packaging process.
- Conducted regular audits of packaging operations to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Reduced waste and saved resources through close monitoring of packaging materials usage.
- Tracked and investigated deviations to uncover root causes and make proactive changes to prevent future problems.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
Utility Pole Inspection Foreman
Osmose Utilities Services, Inc.
06.2023 - 05.2024
- As a Utility Pole Inspection Foreman, My duties include the following:
- Hiring and maintaining my own crew
- Managing and properly tracking payroll
- Maintaining accurate daily inventories of restricted class pesticides and wood preservatives
- Maintaining a company truck and all tools and equipment within
- Performing inspections on utility poles to ensure structural stability and applying preservatives to maintain their lifespan
- Training all crew members to perform their tasks at or above standards set
- Managing all scheduling as well as facilitating travel to and from home for all crew members
- Meeting or exceeding daily and weekly production quotas
- Ensuring all crew members have access to and are always equipped with proper PPE
- Ensuring that all proper DOT logs are accurately maintained
- Some of my accomplishments that I feel stand out:
- I excelled in and graduated at the top of my class in the company provided Foreman training.
- In a short amount of time, I have demonstrated that I have the capability to run larger crews and have been entrusted to have a crew lead. Giving me the responsibility to run more than one crew
Mechanic Apprentice
Ramsey/Washington Energy and Recycling
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Maintaining processing equipment and Heavy machinery.
- Respond to any situation that brings operations to a standstill.
- Selected for the apprenticeship after only being with the company for a month.
Warehouse Manager
Mattress Galaxy
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Worked with others to ensure that over one million dollars worth of inventory was accurate and accounted for at all times.
- Ensured that stores had inventory needed to maintain proper stock levels.
- Ensured that correct product arrived to customers homes in a timely manner.
Military deployment
Army National Guard
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Deployed to middle east.
- Trained others on proper use of equipment.
- Oversaw government contracts exceeding $600m
- Was a Contracting Officer Representative.
Assembly Line Worker
Arctic Cat, Inc.
05.2016 - 09.2020
- Assembled snowmobiles and ATVs, assuring that there are no faults or defects in the jobs before mine, and that all bolts and nuts are torqued properly at my station.
Assistant Manager
Dollar Tree
10.2015 - 05.2016
- Assisted in stocking merchandise, maintaining a clean store, handling and counting money, and delivering the nightly deposit.
- I created a new way to keep the stockroom organized to help improve efficiency of truck deliveries and for cashiers to build up stocking carts to bring out onto the floor.
Arcade Attendant
Edgewater Hotel & Waterpark
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Provided and fun and safe environment for children to enjoy in the arcade, while also maintaining the games and ensuring that the arcade and waterpark were kept clean.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Marshall County Central High School
Newfolden, MN05.2014
Skills
- Staff training
- Dedication to product quality
- Verbal and written communication
- Product management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Computer skills
- Positive attitude
- Attention to detail
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Secret Clearance
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Process Quality Supervisor
J.R. Simplot
03.2025 - Current
Packaging Supervisor
J.R. Simplot Company
04.2024 - 03.2025
Utility Pole Inspection Foreman
Osmose Utilities Services, Inc.
06.2023 - 05.2024
Mechanic Apprentice
Ramsey/Washington Energy and Recycling
02.2023 - 05.2023
Warehouse Manager
Mattress Galaxy
05.2022 - 12.2022
Military deployment
Army National Guard
03.2021 - 03.2022
Infantryman (11B)
Army National Guard
06.2016 - Current
Assembly Line Worker
Arctic Cat, Inc.
05.2016 - 09.2020
Assistant Manager
Dollar Tree
10.2015 - 05.2016
Arcade Attendant
Edgewater Hotel & Waterpark
10.2014 - 10.2015
High school or equivalent -
Marshall County Central High School
Military Service
- Branch: United States National Guard
- Rank: Specialist
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