TERRY SANNERUD
Clarkfield
Summary
Dedicated leader with proven expertise in training, managing, and motivating teams to meet organizational goals. Results-oriented production manager with a focus on enhancing productivity through operational, quality, safety, and administrative improvements. Leadership style emphasizes leading by example to foster a high-performance culture.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Tool Crib and Maintenance Manager
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Marshall
02.2021 - Current
- Tool Crib and Maintenance shop manager. Tool ordering for entire plant. Chair member for SMART committee, (S-safety, M-mentoring, A-aware, R-receptive, T-training).
Member of (WPO) Work Place Organization, (P&R) Publicity and Recognition, Code Blue/ Instructor for Fire Hose/ Fire Extinguisher/ First Aid/ AED, Maintenance Safety Committee, (E&P) Emergency Preparedness.
Asst Manager
Pork Apple Valley
Milan
09.2017 - 02.2021
- Gilt multiplaction unit for Fast Genetic's - New start up, Asst Manager.
#1 Farm in Suadee farm system 31 + P.S.Y. Deep uterin AI - Gilt selection - Training - Ordering supplies - Bio security - Medication and Vaccinne Controll and Tracking.
GLAM/Pork Vision
Swine Consultant
Westport
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Managed all grow-finish and gilt selection operations for Gierke Farms, which included 5 nurseries and 11 finishers in MN and NW Iowa.
Production Manager
Country Pork
Prinsburg
12.2013 - 08.2016
- Mastered the intricacies of the process flow within each department. Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations. Led regular stand up meetings, events and continuous improvements projects with measurable goals. Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all times. Supervised production schedules, production quality and on time delivery. Diligently maintained safety and quality standards. Improverd efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints. Coached employees in developing and achieving individual performance goals. Organized, prioritzed and managed farm maintenance projects to keep farms safe, efficient and clean. PQA and TQA cerified. Skilled at all animal welfare.
Unit Production Manager
Exetare Partnerships
Clarkfield
10.1993 - 09.2013
- Managed production flow for 3000 and 2700 sow farms, ensuring optimal operational efficiency.
Education
High School Diploma -
Alexandria Technical College
Alexandria, Minnesota, MN05-1980
Skills
- Recording and charting procedures
- Problem solving
- Nutritional analysis
- Multi-tasking
- Reliability and patience
- Coaching techniques
- Remote employee management
- State and regional laws
- Adaptability
- Deadline orientation
- Hiring and retention strategies
- Recruitment
- Attention to detail
- Priority management
- New hire orientation
- Conflict resolution
- Quality control knowledge
- Critical thinking skills
- Production scheduling expertise
Affiliations
27 years on the Fire Department and Asst Fire Chief. 18 years EMT
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Tool Crib and Maintenance Manager
Archer Daniels Midland Company
02.2021 - Current
Asst Manager
Pork Apple Valley
09.2017 - 02.2021
GLAM/Pork Vision
Swine Consultant
08.2016 - 09.2017
Production Manager
Country Pork
12.2013 - 08.2016
Unit Production Manager
Exetare Partnerships
10.1993 - 09.2013
High School Diploma -
Alexandria Technical College