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Chad Freeman

Fremont,NE

Summary

Dynamic operations manager with extensive experience in agricultural operations. Skilled in critical thinking and quality control, consistently driving results through effective program implementation and fostering a culture of safety and quality. Accomplished Operations Manager with expertise in process improvement, safety coordination, and team collaboration. Proven track record of reducing costs and enhancing quality within agricultural environments. Self-motivated Operations Manager successful in collaborating with consultants, area leaders, and employees to streamline and strengthen processes and control costs. Highly organized and detailed collaborator with solid record of accomplishment in meeting and exceeding business targets. In-depth knowledge of operational and budget management techniques.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager/Sales

Nutrien Ag Solutions
Arlington , NE
12.2013 - Current
  • Company Overview: Provide Growers with proper chemicals and fertilizers to grow their crops at maximum ROI.
  • Provide direct supervision and results driven with wide range experience in planning and leading operations involving small to medium sized agricultural environments.
  • HazWoper Certified for agricultural spills.
  • Site Safety Coordinator.
  • Track record devising, evaluating, and implementing continuous process improvements to minimize waste and reduce costs while maximizing quality and yield.
  • Establish effective quality control and safety programs, encouraging proactive participation across the agricultural field.
  • Use critical thinking skills and assessment skills for hiring, schedule management, and delivery of agricultural inputs.
  • Proficient use of many different pieces of equipment to provide quality products.
  • Communicate and collaborate with agronomists and agricultural professionals daily to provide high quality service in a positive environment.
  • Previously, Monke Brothers/Nebraska Irrigated Seeds.

General Manager/Office Manager

S-2 Roll-offs and Refuse/Sawyer Construction
Fremont, NE
09.2007 - 10.2013
  • Provide direct supervision and results driven with wide range experience in waste management.
  • Operations manager with extensive knowledge in fleet maintenance, scheduling, payroll, P&L and balance sheets.
  • Proficient in welding to build new and repair roll-off containers.

Contractor Sales

Carhart Lumber
Fremont, NE
03.2003 - 09.2007

Education

Nebraska Pesticide Application Certificate - Sustainable Agriculture

State of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE
03-2024

Emergency Response Training - Incident Commander

Asmark Institute
Owensboro, KY
01.2019

Certificate of completion -

Dale Carnegie Management Program
Omaha, NE
06.1999

Diploma -

Fremont High School
Fremont, NE
05.1998

Skills

  • Pesticide application
  • Incident management
  • Environmental safety
  • Quality control
  • Process improvement
  • Team collaboration

References

Available on request

Timeline

Operations Manager/Sales

Nutrien Ag Solutions
12.2013 - Current

General Manager/Office Manager

S-2 Roll-offs and Refuse/Sawyer Construction
09.2007 - 10.2013

Contractor Sales

Carhart Lumber
03.2003 - 09.2007

Nebraska Pesticide Application Certificate - Sustainable Agriculture

State of Nebraska

Emergency Response Training - Incident Commander

Asmark Institute

Certificate of completion -

Dale Carnegie Management Program

Diploma -

Fremont High School