Manager

Ryan A. Saunders

********@****.*** ● **** Ophir Rd, Troy, NC, 27371 ● 910-***-****

EDUCATION

NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY, Raleigh, NC

Graduation Date December 15, 2012

Bachelor of Agriculture & Environmental Technologies

Major GPA: 3.714/4.00

SELECTED EXPERIENCES

PetPro Resources – Plant Manager – Seagrove, NC

Worked as a Manager in charge of Production. Was responsible for scheduling labor, shipments, sanitation, and completing payroll. Worked alongside maintenance and outside contractors to implement new machinery and company growth. Authored the Employee Hand Book, GMP standards, HACCP plan, MSS Booklet, and Company Mission Statement. Managed Three Shifts of Production as well as each Shift Supervisor and Maintenance Crews. Implemented Safety Programs for all employees. Communicated with Growers and Produce Suppliers to maintain warehouse inventory. Coordinated with customers to assure arrival times and dates of completion.

Wright Foods – Production Supervisor- Troy, NC

Worked as a Supervisor in charge of Production and Research Development. Learned the mechanics and practiced preventive maintenance of Sig Combibloc, Effytec, and Cryovac Sealed Air, aseptic and non-aseptic fillers. Was accountable for thermal processing and HACCP record keeping for High Acid and Low Acid food products. Coordinated weekly schedules and run plans of 4 production lines. Managed 35 to 50 employees including Machine Operators, Blenders, Quality Assurance, Packing, and Warehouse Trafficking. Responsible for production CIP and Sanitation as well as safe handling of chemicals and cleaners. In charge of Chemical Inventory and delivery of chemicals.

Tyson Foods – Management Internship – Wilkesboro, NC

Worked as a Supervisor/Operations Associate. Was trained at every position in the plant from the receiving to packing. Learned how to operate as well as maintenance most machines in the food processing industry. Worked alongside plant management to identify inefficiencies and was required to lead individuals and make decisions on a daily basis during internship.

HONORS & ACHIEVEMENTS

Boy Scouts of America – Eagle Scout – Troy, NC: Earned Eagle Scout honors at the age of 17 after more than 10 years of dedication to the organization.

Philmont Scout Ranch – Assistant Crew Leader – Philmont, NM: Served as a leader on a 10 day, 100+ mile wilderness backpacking trip. Given decision making power for a group of 12 hikers throughout the unguided expedition.

Recipient of the United States Army Scholar Athlete Award: Awarded to one male per school for demonstrating outstanding academic and athletic achievements. Was also one of two candidates for the Park Scholarship – 2008

Perfect Attendance: For 13 years throughout Grade School.

SKILLS

Construction: Mason work, concrete, and wood framing/metal work, welding, and surveying

Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as the basic knowledge of Graphic Design Software Solid Works.

Basic Spanish Speaking Skills

Strong leadership skills with experience in working in a team oriented environment.

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