Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Development of 3,000 acres of orchard from irrigation systems , Trellis and planting
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Edgar Mejia

Othello,United States

Summary

Reliable Area Manager successful at operating in high-volume, fast-paced environment. Skilled in leading teams to meet objectives on stringent timelines. Empowering leader with superior communication and collaboration abilities demonstrated over 21 years of management performance. Results-driven Manager accustomed to overseeing operations with strong attention to detail. History of meeting demanding group objectives through employee training, motivation and performance management. Working knowledge of optimal practices and safety behaviors for Farming. Dedicated Area Manager competent in leading and mentoring team members. Adaptable Manager practiced at adjusting to changing specifications by evaluating orders and updating procedures to meet new targets. Results-driven and forward-thinking in checking forecasts and orders for new directives. Excellent administrative, supply management and resource utilization abilities. Smoothly direct employees carrying out Horticulture operations to achieve demanding production goals, schedules and budget targets. Driven leader with excellent analytical, decision-making and project management abilities. Maintain employee focus and achieve quality targets with hands-on supervision.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Orchard Area Manager

Agrimacs.INC
Chelan, WA
02.2017 - Current
  • Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.
  • Resolved conflicts promptly to promote positive environment for customers.
  • Assessed reports to evaluate performance, develop targeted improvements and implement changes.
  • Transformed underperforming teams into productive, profitable teams.
  • Supervised 4 location managers and managed 350 employees assets, maintaining contractual, compliance and reporting requirements for all areas and assets.
  • Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
  • Evaluated production levels, quality standards and maintenance actions to identify and address operational problems and maintain targets.
  • Oversaw routine maintenance programs and scheduled service to keep equipment functioning at peak levels.
  • Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans.
  • Wrote weekly and annually production reports to help senior leadership make accurate operational plans and decisions.

Orchard Manager

Washington Fruit & Produce
Quincy, WA
11.2015 - 02.2017
  • Planned work schedules according to personnel and equipment availability.
  • Used correct terms and explained job tasks to workers as part of comprehensive daily management and process improvement strategies.
  • Monitored workers to enforce safety regulations and warned or disciplined violators.
  • Purchased supplies such as seed, pesticides and fertilizer.
  • Monitored operations carefully to detect disease, monitor harvest and track growth.
  • Led team of Crew lead skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
  • Oversaw logging operations to quickly identify unsafe working conditions, problems and process improvements.
  • Maintained budget limitations in order to meet objectives.
  • Led daily meetings focused on safety, policy implementation and performance improvement.
  • Identified, removed or prevented pests and weeds, consistently protecting crop integrity and increasing yield.
  • Performed minor repair work on field equipment and notified Manager of major breakdowns.
  • Inspected machinery following each shift to verify proper functioning for every piece of equipment.
  • Participated in production meetings to align crop strategies with objectives and address issues with current products and techniques.

Education

Business Management - Integrated Pest Management / Farm Manager

Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee, WA

GED -

Hermiston High School
Hermiston, OR
06.2001

Skills

  • Originality and Creativity
  • Human Resources Oversight
  • Administrative Management
  • Program Optimization
  • Management Training
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Business Leadership
  • Records Organization and Management
  • Order Management
  • Business Development and Planning
  • Positive Environment Planning
  • Managing Assets
  • Controlling Costs
  • Predictive and Preventive Maintenance
  • Area Management
  • Revenue Target Achievement
  • Equipment Functionality
  • Team Meetings
  • Team Routing
  • Talent Review
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation

Development of 3,000 acres of orchard from irrigation systems , Trellis and planting

Constructed orchards from open fields to producing farms

Timeline

Orchard Area Manager

Agrimacs.INC
02.2017 - Current

Orchard Manager

Washington Fruit & Produce
11.2015 - 02.2017

Business Management - Integrated Pest Management / Farm Manager

Wenatchee Valley College

GED -

Hermiston High School
Edgar Mejia