Gerardo (Jerry) Arellano

Operations Manager
Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC – Denver, CO | September 2023 – Present

• Manage daily operations for a high-volume agribusiness facility serving the Denver metro golf and professional turf markets
• Oversee dispatch and logistics, ensuring on-time deliveries, cost-effective routing, and compliance with DOT and fleet safety regulations
• Lead EHSS initiatives to drive site safety, regulatory compliance, and team training
• Develop and track monthly budgets, inventory forecasts, and key operational KPIs
• Review and manage facility P&L performance, ensuring alignment with EBITDA targets and cost control goals
• Coordinate inbound and outbound supply chain activities, including vendor ordering, delivery scheduling, and inventory
• Coordinate with national branches for inventory planning and inter-branch operations
• Support sales and district management with customer coordination, service fulfillment, and regional planning

Key Achievements:

• Reduced freight costs by streamlining routing and improving vendor partnerships
• Improved safety compliance and operational efficiency through targeted process changes
• Strengthened budget discipline and expense tracking to enhance bottom-line performance

• Managed daily dispatch of up to 30 outbound trucks across the U.S. during peak agricultural shipping seasons
• Supervised a cross-functional team including inventory, weighmaster, outbound clerks, and forklift operators
• Handled full-cycle office operations: payroll, HR, accounts payable/receivable, and tax prep
• Ensured regulatory compliance, coordinated with vendors, and maintained high-level communication with customers
• Acted as executive assistant to ownership, supporting strategic planning and operational continuity

• Assisted with inventory tracking, payroll processing, and accounts receivable
• Managed onboarding and documentation for farm labor contractors; provided HR support for seasonal staff
• Coordinated logistics documentation and supported outbound dispatch planning
• Maintained accurate farm records and contributed to scheduling and reporting during harvest seasons