THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1994, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Sunday, December 4, 1994 TAG: 9412020216
SECTION: PORTSMOUTH CURRENTS PAGE: 03 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Close Up
LENGTH: Medium: 62 lines
Michael J. Glynn spends every day trouble-shooting in the transportation department at Smithfield Packing Co.
As transportation manager, he coordinates the 60 to 70 truckloads of meat that come out of the plant daily and travel to 48 states.
Glynn says much of his job involves matching meat orders to available trucks so they can leave the plant.
``It's lining up the orders sold, making sure they can be delivered in a timely fashion, and within the rules of the Department of Transportation,'' he says.
``You have to decide whether you want to use your trucks or an outside carrier. And that has to be checked with the number of people you have available to drive. Then, you got to get the meat loaded. And that's another department at Smithfield Packing.''
Glynn says his job also requires many problem-solving skills, such as what to do if a load of meat goes to the wrong destination.
``I put out fires all day long.''
Name: Michael J. Glynn
What brought you to Isle of Wight? A job with Smithfield Packing.
Neighborhood: Siesta Gardens North
Birthdate: March 6, 1944
Nickname: ``Big Mike'' or ``Biggs.''
Occupation: Transportation manager for Smithfield Packing Co.
Marital status: Married
Children: Four sons
Favorite movies: ``The Apartment'' with Jack Lemmon and Shirley McLaine.
Favorite magazine: Reader's Digest.
A book you wish everyone would read: ``Gracie,'' a love story by George Burns. They were two people in love who respected each other.
Favorite night out on the town: Going to Harbor Park to watch the Tides play.
Favorite restaurant: Smithfield Station
Favorite food and drink: Fried potatoes and Michelob
Few people know . . . I can really get angry
What's the best thing about yourself? I like people.
Worst habit: Procrastination
First thing in the morning: My body wakes up at 6 a.m., and my mind wakes up at 10 a.m.
Hobbies: Spending time with my family and attending sports events.
Ideal vacation: Spending time with my family - away from the telephone.
Pet peeve: Stop lights and railroad crossings
First job: Stock boy at Colonial Stores
Worst job: Painting anything
Of what achievements are you most proud? 34 years of marriage and four sons.
What would you like on your epitaph? ``He was a good man.'' ILLUSTRATION: Staff photo by JOHN H. SHEALLY II
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