Wilmer Hoisington
St Joesph,Missouri
Summary
Skilled Operations Manager talented at improving team performance through innovative management techniques. Offers thoughtful, comprehensive, and constructive feedback to staff members to promote safety and productivity. Self-motivated Operations Manager successful in collaborating with consultants, area leaders and employees to streamline and strengthen processes and control costs. Highly organized and detailed collaborator with solid record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding business targets. In-depth knowledge of operational and budget management techniques.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Tyson Foods
St Joseph, Missouri
09.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations to optimize workflow and enhance productivity.
- Coordinated staff schedules to maintain adequate coverage and support.
- Implemented safety protocols to uphold workplace safety standards.
- Analyzed process workflows to identify areas for improvement and efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance operational performance.
- Conducted regular audits to ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading the implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
- Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
- Coordinated with other departments including sales, marketing, finance, human resources. to ensure efficient operations.
- Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
- Measured and reviewed performance via KPIs and metrics.
Hides Safety Manager
Tyson Foods Inc.
Lexington, Nebraska
01.2017 - Current
- My responsibilities include Ensuring we are 100% OSHA compliant.
- To educate our TEAM and track our “We Care” program.
- Safety – I follow up on our Policies and SOPs to verify that we are OSHA compliant at all times. I track and document the “We Care” program to guarantee we are getting all of our “touches”. I tour the floor to look for exposures and PHI’s to eliminate the risk of a TM getting injured.
- Onboarding – I talk to the new hires about safety and track their training documents. I follow up with them weekly to make them feel like they are a part of our TEAM.
- Retention – Continually working on being the preferred employer. I started the weekly fruit and provide Tea and Coffee for the TM’s. This has been received very well from the TM’s and allows them to “feel at home” in our offices.
Production General Foreman
Tyson Foods Inc.
Lexington, Nebraska
05.2011 - 01.2017
- My responsibilities include I manage 19 production supervisors and 700 Team Members, who all work together for a common goal which include;
- Safety - Ensuring that safety audits and investigations are completed in a timely manner. Follow up on corrective actions to limit recurrences. I implement new processes for safety communication.
- Yields - I follow up with my management team to ensure that we are maximizing our product, so that we can make the most money possible. Currently my shift is # 1 in the company in making money.
- Packaging costs - I check bag / box costs so that we can reduce usage and save money on supplies. Currently our pack costs are the best in the company.
- Labor - Every week I follow up on labor costs and crewing guides to minimize our biggest costs. I report the new hires needed to maintain the operation of the floor weekly.
- Schedule miss - I review and report on our schedule miss daily to maintain great customer service.
- Training - I meet with new hires weekly and walk them through a Job Site Analysis, so that they understand the hazards of the job. I follow up with them to ensure that they understand our expectations.
Production Superintendent
Tyson Foods Inc.
Lexington, Nebraska
09.2008 - 04.2011
- My responsibilities include I manage 19 production supervisors and 700 Team Members, who all work together for a common goal which include;
- Safety - Ensuring that safety audits and investigations are completed in a timely manner. Follow up on corrective actions to limit recurrences. I implement new processes for safety communication.
- Yields - I follow up with my management team to ensure that we are maximizing our product, so that we can make the most money possible. Currently my shift is # 1 in the company in making money.
- Packaging costs - I check bag / box costs so that we can reduce usage and save money on supplies. Currently our pack costs are the best in the company.
- Labor - Every week I follow up on labor costs and crewing guides to minimize our biggest costs. I report the new hires needed to maintain the operation of the floor weekly.
- Schedule miss - I review and report on our schedule miss daily to maintain great customer service.
- Training - I meet with new hires weekly and walk them through a Job Site Analysis, so that they understand the hazards of the job. I follow up with them to ensure that they understand our expectations.
- Monitored 2 project budgets each quarter.
- Developed and shared best practices across the company, including being the pilot plant for new products, such as Chuck Flap tails and 2pc Chucks.
- Boosted company efficiency through technology upgrades and process improvements such as installing belts to move product faster and cheaper.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Cajon High School
San Bernardino, California, USA01.1991
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Team building
- Productivity improvement specialist
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Dedicated
- Procedure development
- Personable
- Cost reduction and containment
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Root cause analysis
- Operations management
- Health and safety compliance
- Continuous improvements
Accomplishments
- I have complete “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People” course.
- I am basic HAACP qualified.
- I am a Facilitator for our “Frontline Management” classes.
- I am 75% bi-lingual. Spanish.
- I have completed the OSHA 511 course.
- I have completed the OSHA 501 course.
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Volunteer Experience
- Lexington High school, Throwing Coach, Lexington, I have been a volunteer Throwing Coach at Lexington High school for 14 years and I have helped 15 student-athletes make it to the State track meet.
- Lexington Powerlifting team, Lexington, I have been volunteering for the Lexington Powerlifting team for the last 12 years.
Timeline
Operations Manager
Tyson Foods
09.2023 - Current
Hides Safety Manager
Tyson Foods Inc.
01.2017 - Current
Production General Foreman
Tyson Foods Inc.
05.2011 - 01.2017
Production Superintendent
Tyson Foods Inc.
09.2008 - 04.2011
High School Diploma - General Studies
Cajon High School
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