ANTONIO LOPER
Hickory
Summary
I'm and energetic and dependable individual seeking a position with a reputable factory to utilize physical work capabilities as well as knowledge of operations. I will use my skills in the best possible way for achieving the company's goals. I am seeking a responsible job with an opportunity for professional challenges, developing a culture were no one wants to walk away from, strong communication, and critical thinking.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Manager
Foster Farms
Demopolis
2023.01 - Current
- Company Overview: Cooked Plant
- Developed and maintained effective safety protocols to ensure a safe and secure working environment.
- Developed and implemented strategies for inventory control and management.
- Developed and maintained a comprehensive filing system for production records.
- Identified areas of improvement and implemented corrective measures.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations and environmental standards.
- I direct manage, trained a staff of 6 supervisors and over 200 team members.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Established and maintained a safe and secure working environment for all team members.
- Monitored and evaluated production processes to ensure optimal performance.
- Coordinated and monitored the maintenance of all plant machinery and equipment.
- Evaluated and monitored employee performance and provided feedback and guidance.
- Cooked Plant
White Meat Superintendent
Amick Farms
Laurel
2021.01 - 2023.01
- As a DEBONE Superintendent, I oversee the activities and operations of the Debone department including chiller rehang, 6 Debone cone lines, breast, tenders and cut-wings pack out.
- I direct Manage 4 Supervisors, 13 monitor leaders and 200 hourly employees to meet customer expectations and ensure that safety and quality procedures are being followed.
- My team and I work close with shoulder cutters, wings rounders, breast trimmers and tenders scorers to ensure that they are proper trained to achieve the best yield possible.
- Feedback of the scrape test are provided to the Debone team during the shift to maximize yield and let employees knows how they are performing every hour.
- Results of the best cone line are provided at the end of the shift.
- I believe employees leave their bosses, NOT the company or position.
- With that in mind, I am focused in developing and mentor a team of Supervisor that will treat employees Fair, Firm, Honest and Consistent and I will always personally review any employee's disciplinary actions and performance assessments.
- My Motto: 'There is always a better way to do things, our job is to find it.'
Production Supervisor
Wayne Farms
Laurel
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Company Overview: Bought out By Amick Farms
- Managing over 83 employees. Department coverage consist of Wing-line, Ace CMS Automatic Deboner, and Packout.
- Bought out By Amick Farms
Front Half Debone / Supervisor
Koch Foods of Mississippi
Forest
2015.01 - 2020.01
- Supervise an average of 75 hourly employees to include training and development.
- Responsible for four front half debone lines.
- Responsible for achieving and exceeding daily and weekly Company goals.
- Responsible for ensuring Company policies are followed; safety, GMP, output, etc.
- Supervise staffing, line coverage and attendance.
- Accountable for entrance of daily production numbers on Excel spreadsheets.
- Work close with shift manager.
Evisceration Line Production
Tyson Foods
Forest
2016.01 - 2017.01
- While employed at Koch Foods; worked as a floater in the evisceration rehang area and filled various positions; depending on employee absentee.
Pallet Jack Operator / Marination Tech
Koch Foods of Mississippi
Forest
2011.01 - 2015.01
- Unloaded front half trailers into receiving cooler.
- Responsible for creating the unload documentation.
- Responsible for entering the receiving information into our daily production receiving log excel spreadsheet for daily production reports.
- Marination technician over three vacuum tumbler and the overseeing of the mixing procedures according to the customers expectation and specs.
Education
Junior College - Political Science and Government
Jones Junior College
High School -
Raleigh High School
Skills
- Skills: 5S Analytical Skills Business Analysis Continuous Improvement Cross-functional TeamLeadership Food Food Industry Food Manufacturing Food Processing Food Safety FoodOperations Frozen Food GMP HACCP Lean Manufacturing Manufacturing Meat Product Development Production Management Production Planning SAP Supply Chain SQF Supply Chain Management TPM Production Administration Data Analysis
Reference
Charde Allen
Human Resource Business Partner
Foster FARMS
Contact: 256-457-3792
Craig Ballantine
Operation Manger East Decatur Prepared Food
Wayne Sanderson Farms
Contact: 256-308-2802 or 256-572-6035
Yolanda Cooper
Complex Hr Manager Wayne Sanderson Farms
Contact: 601-467-2460
Reinier Montesdeoca
Continuous Improvement Manger
Amick Farms
Contact: 601-470-7410
Timeline
Shift Manager
Foster Farms
2023.01 - Current
White Meat Superintendent
Amick Farms
2021.01 - 2023.01
Production Supervisor
Wayne Farms
2020.01 - 2021.01
Evisceration Line Production
Tyson Foods
2016.01 - 2017.01
Front Half Debone / Supervisor
Koch Foods of Mississippi
2015.01 - 2020.01
Pallet Jack Operator / Marination Tech
Koch Foods of Mississippi
2011.01 - 2015.01
Junior College - Political Science and Government
Jones Junior College
High School -
Raleigh High School