Goodlettsville, Tennessee *****
Phone 615-***-****
acwwb9@r.postjobfree.com
JAMES HAAGE
SUMMARY Results-driven, skilled Manager focused on achieving success and increased productivity through improvements in operations, quality, safety and administration. With 30 years’ experience in production management. Team builder and Personable with exceptional strengths in distribution, production and process control and Possesses a high degree of integrity and an outstanding work ethic, who thrives in dynamic, challenging and fast-paced professional environments. Assertive and enthusiastic, with extensive knowledge of Cost reduction and containment Lean manufacturing and design PROFESSIONAL
ACHIEVEMENTS
PRODUCTION
Increased ground beef output to 450 lbs. per man hour by coordinating a daily production and maintenance task force Oversaw the development and launch of seasoned ground beef patties.
Earned “Top Performer” award from 2012 to 2014
OPERATION
Spearheaded an employee engagement program, resulting in a 17% decrease in annual employee turnover
Revamped the scanviegh/digi program, resulting in a .04% improvement in give-away adding $10.4mil of lost revenue annually. Drafted action plans and led meetings with department executives to review project status and proposed changes with successful conversion from modified atmosphere packaging to overwrap packaging
Skilled Manager talented at improving team performance through innovative management techniques
SKILLS Experienced in production scheduling, processes
Knowledgeable of quality control standards
Dedication to product quality
Compliance with GMPs, SOPS and SSOPS
HAZMAT training
HAACP certified
Team building
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WORK HISTORY Production general Manager
Tyson Inc. Fresh meats, Goodlettsville, TN
2003 – 2016
General Manager in the Ground Beef department.
Successful conversion from map process to overwrap.
Successful addition of 17 new customers.
Day to day net wt. ground beef and patty operation of 3 million lbs. weekly. With 5 direct reports and a crew of 100 team members.11 production lines with receiving, shipping and support departments
General Manager of a Pork slice and packaging department producing various retail cuts
Directly responsible for overall operations of the production and packaging KPI’s
Mentored, coached and trained highly motivated team members.
Directed and supervised staff performance.
Evaluated employee and business unit performance.
Oversaw disciplinary actions.
Production Supervisor Tyson Inc. Fresh meats, Goodlettsville, TN 1999-2003
Assistant General Foreman for the Pork department. Responsible for product specification adherence, product quality, and yield achievement for case ready pork and beef products. Supervising various departments through both verbal and written communication. Managed production pumping and yields to ensure the desired product quality is obtained.
Managed food safety, sanitation standard operating procedures (SSOP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Monthly safety meetings, yield and new process meetings. Responsible for daily Time and Attendance and weekly medical exhibits and team member evaluations.
Temporary General Foreman for the Ground Beef department.
Production Supervisor for the Beef slicing department responsible for trimming and styling adherence to specification
Raw Material Supervisor knowledge of specification adherence of raw material Production Supervisor TYSON INC. COLUMBUS JUNCTION IA 1987-1999
Rendering Supervisor managing a low temp, Continuous rendering department including and edible processing of lard. Responsible for safety, quality, yields and productivity.
Reduced chemical usage through cip loops, and chemical awareness training
Built a safety orientated team through safety training and programs
Pork Cut floor supervisor of various production lines. Responsible for safety, quality and yields
Modified trimming techniques on the loin line to produce greater yields consistent with quality
AHT trainer Responsible for training new team members and bid jobs
Cut floor utility person, knowledge of various production lines Page 3 james haage
EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, CLARK COUNTY R-1, KAHOKA MO. 1985 Top 5% of class Emphasis in vocational business coursework Residential and Commercial Wiring Method training Motors-Box and Conduit-Fill coursework Conduit Bending course
AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN QUINCY TECHNICAL SCHOOL QUINCY ILL. 1986 Coursework in Automotive/Diesel and Industrial Technology REFERENCES ASBIEL BENETIZ
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