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Vashawn Poynter

Louisville,KY

Summary

Seasoned Plant Production Supervisor familiar with operations and best practices. Recognized for leading and motivating workers to meet challenging targets while maintaining strict quality standards. Dedicated to preventing waste, maximizing safety and maintaining employee satisfaction.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Production Supervisor

Tyson Foods
Corydon, IN
08.2023 - 05.2024
  • Enforced adherence to established procedures related to manufacturing operations.
  • Identified root causes of problems affecting production output or quality assurance results.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety regulations and identifying potential hazards.
  • Managed special projects as assigned by senior management.
  • Recommended process improvements based on data analysis results and feedback from employees.
  • Conducted regular team meetings to discuss progress on goals, address issues, and provide updates on changes in procedures or policy.

FSQA Supervisor

Tyson Foods
Corydon, IN
11.2021 - 08.2023
  • Trained personnel in Good Manufacturing Practices principles, food safety protocols, and proper sanitation techniques.
  • Inspected raw materials, in-process products, finished goods, and packaging components for conformance to established specifications.
  • Coordinated with other departments such as Production, Manufacturing, R&D, Engineering and Maintenance regarding food safety matters.
  • Maintained accurate records of all inspections and tests performed.
  • Participated in weekly meetings with senior management team to review current performance metrics against established goals.
  • Reviewed documents such as HACCP plans, SOPs, SSOPs, COAs, to ensure accuracy prior to distribution.
  • Developed, implemented, and maintained Quality Assurance programs and procedures.

FSQA Tech

Tyson Foods
Corydon, IN
08.2018 - 11.2021
  • Managed quality control and maintained high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Followed safety practices to safeguard against injury and damage to property.
  • Troubleshot malfunctions and diagnosed issues to service equipment quickly and fully.
  • Ensured safety standards were met during repair work.

Batch Mixer

Tyson Foods
Corydon, IN
02.2017 - 08.2018
  • Operated blenders, mixers, grinders, mills, pumps, and other equipment in the batching area.
  • Followed standard operating procedures for batching processes accurately.
  • Kept detailed logs of all batches mixed along with any notes about special instructions or adjustments made.
  • Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding any issues that arose during the mixing process.
  • Maintained accurate records of batch production, including weights, temperatures, times, and adjustments made.

Education

Military Apprentice
San Diego, CA
02-1997

Airman Leadership School
Okinawa Japan
03-1995

High School Diploma -

Pleasure Ridge Park High School
Louisville, KY
02-1991

BBA -

CSUMB
Monterey, CA

Skills

  • Documentation
  • Microsoft Office
  • Production Scheduling
  • Computer Skills
  • Employee Training
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Industry Expertise
  • Cost Reduction
  • Quality Control
  • Continuous Improvement

Timeline

Plant Production Supervisor

Tyson Foods
08.2023 - 05.2024

FSQA Supervisor

Tyson Foods
11.2021 - 08.2023

FSQA Tech

Tyson Foods
08.2018 - 11.2021

Batch Mixer

Tyson Foods
02.2017 - 08.2018

Military Apprentice

Airman Leadership School

High School Diploma -

Pleasure Ridge Park High School

BBA -

CSUMB

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