➥ In order to excel in today’s competitive agricultural supply chain industry, a successful manager needs a carefully calibrated balance of food safety, process optimization and plant management expertise - backed by robust leadership skills. I combine over 2 decades’ experience leading operations and process improvement initiatives for multiple high-profile agricultural companies; making the forward-looking decisions that drive significant and sustainable growth; motivating my staff to raise the bar in product quality; optimizing each step of the farm-to-table journey; and painstakingly laying the foundations for success.➥ I excel at planning and leading a suite of efficiency projects, lowering production costs through incremental improvements to operations and processes, mentoring and coaching staff, turning customer complaints into opportunities to provide top-notch service, and reducing labor needs without impacting product output. ➥ I have the communication skills to clearly articulate my vision, persuade people to take action, and get the ball rolling in the right direction. Whether I’m sending out emails, communicating with a customer, negotiating with a vendor, or anything in between; I communicate quickly, accurately and effectively.➥ I am a supportive leader with a strong ability to take charge of projects, coach and empower others, and motivate those around me to do their best work. I believe a leader’s primary duty is to cultivate and grow confidence in his or her team. I have the conviction, expertise, and communication skills to drive my team toward desired outcomes.☛ Key Skills ☚ ✦ Strategy Formulation & Execution✦ Food Safety Management/Trainings✦ Lean Production Management✦ Team Leadership & Development✦ Cross-Functional Collaboration✦ Agricultural Operations/Planning✦ Relationship & Partnership Building✦ Workflow & Process Improvement✦ Project Management & Oversight✦ Top-Tier Communicator & Negotiator✦ End-to-End, Farm-to-Table Farming✦ Agricultural Plant Management Expertise