William Paul Criddle
Woodland,MS
Summary
Results-driven Farm Manager with over 17 years experience and expertise in optimizing farm operations, equipment handling, and performance management. Proven success in overseeing farrowing and gestating sows while ensuring compliance with health standards.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Farm Manager at PM-15
Prestage Farms
Trebloc, MS
09.2012 - Current
- I maintain PM 15 as the current Farm Manager who oversees a 8 barns of sows who are gestating, farrowing, raising piglets as well as weaning sows when the piglets are 20-28 days old.
- I am over 4 employees at this farm where we work as a team to ensure the best farm practices for viability of livestock as well as the care the livestock needs to ensure the best health of our livestock.
- Oversee daily farm operations, ensuring compliance with safety and health regulations.
- Train and mentor staff on best farming practices and equipment operation.
- Analyze data to improve production efficiencies and resource allocation as each wean is always different, we have to make adjustments to make workload efficient.
Breeding Barn Supervisor
Prestage Farms
Houston, MS
09.2010 - Current
- Oversaw employees in breeding barn to ensure we were meeting required bred sows daily as well as optimizing performance of our breeding barn.
- Worked alongside with team members to ensure our Sows were fed, watered, and vaccinations as required to ensure the best health of our farm.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure optimal production efficiency and adherence to safety standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on best practices, improving team performance and morale.
- Coordinated scheduling and workflow adjustments to meet changing demands and maintain operational continuity.
Farm Hand
Prestage Farms
Houston, MS
09.2009 - Current
- Worked alongside team members to breed sows in the breeding barns
- Operated and maintained farm supplies to ensure efficient production processes.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance productivity.
- Assisted in animal care, including feeding and monitoring health conditions.
Frame Builder
American Furniture
Ecru, MS
01.1999 - 08.2009
- Assembled furniture frames using hand tools and power equipment.
- Assisted in quality checks to verify structural integrity of frames.
- Adapted quickly to new processes and techniques for frame building.
- Utilized measuring tools to ensure precision in cut dimensions.
Frame Builder
Moss Furniture
Houlka, MS
01.1998 - 12.1998
- Executed assembly of furniture frames with precision, employing both hand tools and power equipment.
- Interpreted technical drawings to ensure accurate frame construction.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize assembly workflows.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area for safety compliance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Calhoun Academy High School
Calhoun CitySkills
- Farm operations
- Farm equipment operation
- Farm budgeting
- Performance management
- Farrowing Sows
- Gestating Sows
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
- Won farm of the quarter.
Certification
- PQA National Pork Board Certification
- CPR certification
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
Farm Manager at PM-15
Prestage Farms
09.2012 - Current
Breeding Barn Supervisor
Prestage Farms
09.2010 - Current
Farm Hand
Prestage Farms
09.2009 - Current
Frame Builder
American Furniture
01.1999 - 08.2009
Frame Builder
Moss Furniture
01.1998 - 12.1998
High School Diploma -
Calhoun Academy High School