Avy Smoot

Superintendent @Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Kinston, NC, US

Oversee and assist Production Supervisors with supervising and training employees while providing an environment for employees to achieve maximum quality and productivity performance.Manage production process and employee performance, providing positive and/or corrective feedback.Promote safety throughout assigned work area.Review and ensure reporting requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner.Supervise, coach and train employees, providing professional development through ongoing feedback concerning strengths and areas in need of improvement.Work with Quality Assurance ensuring a food safe and sanitary environment within specifications and USDA requirements.Establish and adjust procedures meeting production schedules, production efficiencies, and budget objectives.Maximize yields and throughputs while minimizing downtime, accidents and turnover through encouragement and team building.Plan and implement process improvements.Ensure compliance with established food safety programs, including HACCP programs, SSOPs and GMPs.Optimize profit reducing costs with continuous improvement activities through employee involvement and positive leadership.Perform all other duties as assigned.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

Bachelor's degree