Richard Madsen
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
My ownership of responsibility sets me apart. My fearless leadership commands respect. With the solid mindset of “failure is not an option”, teams I lead achieve success under adverse conditions. Never giving up, I inspire others to I.A.O. Improvise, Adapt, Overcome.
Overview
6
6
Certifications
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Meat Plant Staff Mgr
Costco Wholesale
Morris, IL
04.2021 - Current
- Manager of third shift operations. $1.75 million
annual expense budget. 100+ direct reports.
- Delivered leadership from the front with my boots on
the ground.
- Ensured security and control of a 500k sq ft facility at
all times.
Meat Plant Sanitation Mgr
Costco Wholesale
Morris, IL
11.2017 - 04.2021
- Original third shift manager for a new construction
meat plant, 250k sq ft.
- Trained an inexperienced team to restore sanitary
conditions meeting USDA standards within a tight
timeframe.
- Cultivated a culture of discipline and commitment to
results within my team.
Meat Department Mgr
Costco Wholesale
Bloomingdale, IL
02.2013 - 07.2017
- Average sales 7.5 million dollars, 1.75 million pounds
per year.
- Managed the meat department with a business
owner mindset and a strict adherence to the highest
quality at the lowest cost values.
Meat Cutter
Costco Wholesale
Bolingbrook, IL
10.2010 - 02.2013
- Expert meat cutting skills, 10+ years of experience.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety
regulations during all cutting processes.
Skills
- Certified forklift operator
- Boiler Operator Certification
- Confined Space Entry / Rescue Trainer certification
- Ammonia Operator Certification
- HACCP certification, meat & poultry plants
- F&B manufacturing sanitation expertise
Certification
- Class K Wastewater Operator Certification Illinois EPA
- Transportation Worker Identification Credential
(TWIC)
Timeline
Meat Plant Staff Mgr - Costco Wholesale
04.2021 - Current
Meat Plant Sanitation Mgr - Costco Wholesale
11.2017 - 04.2021
Meat Department Mgr - Costco Wholesale
02.2013 - 07.2017
Meat Cutter - Costco Wholesale
10.2010 - 02.2013