Aaron Arndt
Yakima,WA
Summary
General manager with proven experience in operations oversight, budget analysis, and cost management. Led cross-functional teams to improve processes and maintain consistent daily operations in high-responsibility environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager- Production & Operations
Kershaw Fruit & Cold Storage Co., LLC
Yakima, Washington
04.2012 - 10.2026
- Managed daily operations encompassing budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service, and sales to ensure seamless business functionality.
- Monitored financial performance to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance revenue.
- Prepared detailed reports for senior leadership that highlighted key performance metrics influencing operational success.
- Conducted regular meetings with senior management team to assess progress against established objectives.
- Provided guidance and support to subordinate managers to promote cooperation throughout the organization.
- Implemented employee recognition programs to motivate staff members toward achieving organizational goals.
- Directed safety operations and maintained clean work environment to meet FDA and OSHA requirements.
- Supported daily operations across fruit packing and cold storage facilities.
- Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or budget achievement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Washington State University
Pullman, WA12-2004
High School Diploma -
Selah High School
Selah, WA06-1999
Skills
- Budget analysis
- P&L accountability
- Cost management
- Operations oversight
- Project management
- Process improvement
- Vendor partnerships
- Team management
- Team leadership
- Cross-functional communication
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Operational oversight
Accomplishments
- Kershaw Companies Employee of the Year 2015
- Kershaw Companies Employee of the Year - COVID Team 2020
Timeline
General Manager- Production & Operations
Kershaw Fruit & Cold Storage Co., LLC
04.2012 - 10.2026
Bachelor of Arts - Sports Management
Washington State University
High School Diploma -
Selah High School