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Cory Bowman

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Summary

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.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Superintendent

Wayne-Sanderson Farms
06.2021 - Current

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.

Live Production Field Technician

Wayne-Sanderson Farms
11.2018 - 06.2021

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.

Farm Manager

Edmonds Farms
03.2017 - 11.2018

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


Various Supervisory Positions

Wayne-Sanderson Farms
08.2002 - 01.2017

Held various supervisory positions in production, packing, and Health add Safety.

Education

High School Diploma -

Carroll County High School
Hillsville, VA
06-2001

Diploma - Applied Mathematics

South West Virginia Governor's School
Dublin, VA
06-2001

Skills

  • Possess an in-depth knowledge of food safety programs, HACCP programs, SOP's, and GMP's
  • Manage production process and employee performance while providing positive and/or corrective feedback
  • Supervise, coach, and train supervisors, providing professional development through ongoing feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Production Superintendent

Wayne-Sanderson Farms
06.2021 - Current

Live Production Field Technician

Wayne-Sanderson Farms
11.2018 - 06.2021

Farm Manager

Edmonds Farms
03.2017 - 11.2018

Various Supervisory Positions

Wayne-Sanderson Farms
08.2002 - 01.2017

High School Diploma -

Carroll County High School

Diploma - Applied Mathematics

South West Virginia Governor's School
Cory Bowman