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Joby Young

Monett

Summary

Professional in processing, equipped to effectively lead and manage processing departments. Skilled in inventory management, quality control, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Strong focus on team collaboration and driving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable leader with expertise in training staff, optimizing workflows, and maintaining high standards of product quality and customer service.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Dark Meat Supervisor

Simmons Food
06.2023 - 01.2025
  • Implemented strategic changes in dark meat processing procedures, resulting in an 8.3% decrease in downtime.
  • Led a cross-functional team to identify and address operational bottlenecks, reducing equipment downtime by 13% and increasing overall output on pacmac equipment.
  • Initiated a comprehensive training program for team members, resulting in a 28% reduction in department set-up (overtime) and increased employee competence. Along with reducing onboarding time for key positions by 25%.
  • Introduced a preventive maintenance schedule, reducing machine downtime for bag print related issues enhancing overall equipment reliability.
  • Implemented projects and procedures responsible for increasing premium product bottom line by 10% while maintaining quality standard.

Tenders Supervisor

Simmons Food
12.2022 - 06.2023
  • Spearheaded a process optimization initiative that led to the facility's highest bone free count recorded.
  • Implemented a new quality control system resulting in a reduction in product defects and customer complaints.
  • Reduced Tender Room turnover by 28% during 6-month period.
  • Recipient of the 2022 Top Supplier Quality Award from franchise customer.

Simmons Food Career Leadership
06.2022 - 12.2022
  • Developed and executed a leadership training program for junior staff.
  • Streamlined communication channels between different departments and facilities.

Production Intern

Tyson Foods
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Collaborated with the live production team to identify and implement efficiency improvements.
  • Conducted data analysis on production metrics, providing actionable insights.

Production/Maintenance

Tyson Foods
12.2019 - 05.2020
  • Implemented new PM schedules to increase equipment effectiveness.

Live Production Intern

Tyson Foods
05.2019 - 08.2019
  • Implemented a delivery improvement project, minimizing fuel and delivery costs by over $70,000 a year.

Manager

Broiler Farm
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Designed and implemented a training process to reduce waste and mortality.

Farm Hand (part-time)

Broiler Farm
05.2015 - 08.2017
  • Worked with and maintained flock health.
  • Prepared houses for chick placement and catch crews.
  • Maintained and repaired broiler houses during, as well as in between flocks.

Education

Bachelor's degree - animal science

Missouri State University
Springfield, MO
05.2022

Associates degree - animal science

Crowder College
Neosho, MO
05.2020

Skills

  • Sanitation procedures
  • Workplace safety
  • Task delegation
  • Employee scheduling
  • Safe food handling
  • Management
  • Waste reduction
  • Recordkeeping and bookkeeping
  • Problem-solving
  • Effective communication
  • Decision-making
  • Team development

Timeline

Dark Meat Supervisor

Simmons Food
06.2023 - 01.2025

Tenders Supervisor

Simmons Food
12.2022 - 06.2023

Simmons Food Career Leadership
06.2022 - 12.2022

Production Intern

Tyson Foods
05.2021 - 08.2021

Production/Maintenance

Tyson Foods
12.2019 - 05.2020

Live Production Intern

Tyson Foods
05.2019 - 08.2019

Manager

Broiler Farm
08.2018 - 05.2019

Farm Hand (part-time)

Broiler Farm
05.2015 - 08.2017

Associates degree - animal science

Crowder College

Bachelor's degree - animal science

Missouri State University

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