
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Wayne-Sanderson Farms, adept in food safety programs and employee performance management. Proven track record in cultivating high-performing teams and ensuring compliance with USDA, animal welfare, and biosecurity standards. Skilled in training and development, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Conducted job interviews, hired new staff, and assisted with employee onboarding.
Trained new employees on company policy, safety guidelines, and production procedures.
Ensured compliance with industry regulations, safety guidelines, and best practices.
Ensure regulatory conformance to USDA FSIS standards.
Prepare for and participate in third party animal welfare and food safety audits.
Maintain up to date Animal Welfare training and ensure strict adherence.
Maintained compliance with OSHA requirements with well-implemented safety standards.
Supported continuous improvement strategies based on 5S and LEAN principles.
Cultivated a motivated and well-performing team through open communication and strategic leadership
Accomplished goals by offering clear leadership to supervisors and managing through a with collaborative, team-building approach.
Functioned as liaison between the company and 21 contracted poultry farms.
Conducted animal welfare and biosecurity training for all farm employees and enforced adherence.
Oversaw animal husbandry practices and provided guidance on animal health and performance.
Prepare for and participate in third party animal welfare audits.
Maintain production contracts with producers and manage their performance.
Coordinate feed deliveries and verify feed type, quality, and quantity.
Oversaw operation of an eight house poultry farm totaling 150,00 broilers
Ensured all farm employees followed animal welfare and biosecurity procedures.
Followed all company mandated procedures for animal husbandry to maximize performance
Held various supervisory positions in production, packing, and Health add Safety.