BETH MANKOWSKI MINNER
Huxley,IA
Summary
Strategic thinker with broad functional knowledge base and proven track record of facilitating change in complex global business environments. Focused on process improvement and successful leadership of diverse and complex projects, from SAP enhancements to technology infrastructure and regulatory permitting. Insightful and courageous problem-solving skills to effectively move organizations from ambiguous ideas to practical solutions. Agile team leader with optimistic nature and bias for action, resulting in superb execution. Expertise in business process improvements, portfolio management, and training, making a valuable asset in driving success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Leveraged expert project management knowledge and experience to support large, complex research projects up to $20M
- Created and managed detailed project schedules, milestone tracking, escalated and resolved issues, and implemented strategies to keep projects on track while meeting regulatory requirements
- Developed and maintained training documents, SOPS and project records
- Coordinated the development of an extensive project execution plan in partnership with National Science Foundation Project Planning Office ($16M, 5-year timeline, 60+ partners) for advanced wireless rural research lab
- Utilized stakeholder management and project performance monitoring as the primary project management contact with the federal agency while monitoring contractual obligations
- Produced and facilitated 'Research Collaboration Catalysts', a biennial, 9-month Team Science Leadership training program for research faculty
- Received the ISU Professional & Scientific Council 'CYtation Award' for exceptional Project Manager performance
USDA Plant Protection Quarantine (PPQ) Regulatory Compliance Generalist/ Specialist
BAYER COMPANY (MONSANTO)
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Protected freedom to operate by driving strategy and technology for centralized USDA APHIS PPQ permitting program, focusing on business needs for industry-leading innovation and regulated importation while supporting pipeline and product launch
- Managed multiple projects from development to closure while ensuring compliance and quality
- Oversaw corporate USDA PPQ project to streamline permitting process while maintaining alignment with strategic business goals
- Applied process mapping, continuous improvement and project management methodologies to identify key stakeholders, develop scope, collect requirements, define deliverables, manage change, and mitigate risk
- Set stage for corporate-wide permitting by influencing USDA to reduce facility-wide insect permits by 94% through strategic negotiation and stakeholder engagement
- Reduced microbial field permits by 66% by negotiating with USDA to adopt state-centric permitting process, utilizing stakeholder analysis and risk assessment
- Standardized enterprise-wide PPQ submission and related information management processes for more than 500 permits through process standardization and documentation, in collaboration with key stakeholders while strengthening compliance using LEAN principles
- Led a regulatory compliance process improvement project to simplify and automate USDA biotechnology permit submission and reporting using Agile methodologies
- Collected requirements from key stakeholders, built tools to automate processes, gained buy-in and approval
- Created ISO documents, managed training delivery and process change
- Acknowledged for protecting Confidential Business Information requested under Freedom of Information Act through data protection and compliance practices
- Received Technology and Global Regulatory/Government Affairs recognition for computer-based compliance/regulatory trainings, utilizing e-learning development and instructional design
Global Crop Placement Specialist
BAYER COMPANY (MONSANTO)
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Collaborated with Global Production strategy teams to ensure optimal global seed crop placement, supporting projected $127 million annual sales for approximately 500 products
- Led a Production Process Model Project in collaboration with production strategy, IT, supply chain and operations teams
- Identified inputs and output/analysis requirements for optimum placement of 20 vegetable seed crops (3000 varieties) produced in over 20 countries
- Managed aspects of testing, development, training, adoption and execution
- Monitored and analyzed crop data (quality, volume, capacity, cost, location, sowing window, adaptability, reliability, gross margin, usability and base rate trends) to identify areas of improvement and implement real-time corrective actions in alignment in with global production strategy
- Approved area grower contracts and coordinated buyouts as needed, per global guidelines
- Recognized for 'Outstanding Service in Operational Excellence.'
Global Production Planner
BAYER COMPANY (MONSANTO)
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Developed and executed stock seed production plans across nine countries, supporting $100M in annual commercial sales
- Communicated planning strategies to key stakeholders, ensuring effective stakeholder management
- Monitored and managed production process, ensuring demand forecasts were on track
- Communicated delays, and shortages to stakeholders, applying risk management principles
- Managed component seed attrition needs ensuring resource allocation and coordinated production buyouts, for cancelled productions, implementing change management
- Monitored trade and compliance regulations and updates, analyzing impact on production plans and phytosanitary document needs, ensuring risk management
- Coordinated production buyouts for cancelled productions, implementing change management practices
- Supported and implemented ISO 9001 Global Compliance processes, ensuring quality assurance
- Led best practices and training initiatives, adhering to standards and continuous improvement
Vegetable Seed Business Process Owner
BAYER COMPANY (MONSANTO)
01.2008 - 01.2011
- Oversaw $112M seed inventory and seed movement business processes following 4 global business acquisitions and cross-platform system integrations
- Managed more than 35,000 seed lines and 26,000+ related SKUs for 30+ production sites across 20+ countries
- Supervised 11-member team engaged in allocating 8,800 batches and 19,000 process orders in alignment with business goals and project timelines
- Won accolades based on internal audit of ISO-related team training plan and materials
- As business technology liaison and lead, translated SAP business-user concepts and ideas into business requirements and documents in coordination with IT Team, including BOM review and quality seed allocation
- Saved $300,000+ via SAP enhancements enabling stock seed business process standardization
- Cut inventory 25% by implementing shared site enabling review of items designated for scrapping
- Overcame significant challenges due to changing import requirements, delays in SAP implementation, social unrest, natural disasters, and intellectual property concerns
Education
MBA -
Iowa State University
Ames, IABS - Horticulture Science
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, ColoradoSkills
- Project planning
- Customer relations
- Client management
- Project scheduling
- Team motivation
- Operational excellence
Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute, 05/01/16
Technical Skills
Proficient in :
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, Project
- Smartsheet
- Trello
- Slack
- Google Documents
- Zoom, Webex
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2019 - 01.2024
USDA Plant Protection Quarantine (PPQ) Regulatory Compliance Generalist/ Specialist
BAYER COMPANY (MONSANTO)
01.2014 - 01.2019
Global Crop Placement Specialist
BAYER COMPANY (MONSANTO)
01.2012 - 01.2014
Global Production Planner
BAYER COMPANY (MONSANTO)
01.2011 - 01.2012
Vegetable Seed Business Process Owner
BAYER COMPANY (MONSANTO)
01.2008 - 01.2011
MBA -
Iowa State University
BS - Horticulture Science
Colorado State University
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