Hernando Rosado
Ashtabula,Ohio
Summary
Lifelong Nurseryman passionate for plants and more passionate about people. Successful at anticipating needs, making adjustments, cultivating a compassionate, empathetic, accountable team culture. Ready to bring expertise to company needing hands-on, knowledgeable, resourceful, but adaptable leader.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager/Head Grower
Ridge Manor Nursery
01.2012 - Current
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean flow manufacturing techniques. Increasing production 300% over 10 years while maintaining the same labor hours.
- Reduced our chemical footprint by implementing the use of rice hulls in our production process. Increasing our finish time while greatly reducing our weeding and herbicide labor.
- Increased overall shipping productivity through collaboration with sales manager by identifying bottlenecks in the pulling/shipping process and proposing effective solutions. Resulting in sales increasing from 2013- $11.01 million to 2023-$30.5 million in wholesale.
- Calculate need and built relationships with vendors while negotiating price and terms for of all production materials i.e. rice hulls, Hydra fiber, control release fertilizers, lime, pine fines, peat moss, bamboo, and poly for 8 container farms.
- Developed a comprehensive training program for new hires, resulting in higher employee retention rates and faster integration into the team.
- Assess talant and put together 9 section teams, irrigation team, production/canning teams, 2 trimming teams, will call team, 3 dock teams, and drivers
- Compile and put together our H2A list consisting of 311 employees for all farms.
- Through my effective communication, I am usually point person on implementation of new and/or revamped processes
- Work hand in hand with Sales manager, logistics and IPM on weekly shipping/spraying schedule to balance timing on the crop maintenance schedule and a better handle on day to day operations.
- Create production schedule based of forecasted need. Work with inventory team on tracking daily production.
- Implemented an automated scoreboard system for production that track production variety, bump up size, tracks downtime, and efficiency and pace on a scoreboard in the potting barns so that potting crew hold themselves self accountable.
- Analyze and forecast numbers for cycle production/cycle trimming.
- Collaborate with the IPM team on herbicide, PGR, and biologicals systems.
- Create yearly production plan each year by analyzing 3 year sales history and forecasting liner inputs 3-5 years ahead by collaborating with Sale Manager, Propagator, and Ownership.
- Reduced waste and material costs by implementing recycling program for all polyethylene plastics. Implemented the use of heaters that are fueled by old motor/engine oils from our own equipment.
- Conduct yearly analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Nothing worse when asking "the why" and getting "because that is the way that we've always done it."
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement and education by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational systems that are in place.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Mentor all employees on best practices in production management, maintenance, and fulfilling of orders cultivating an accountable workforce capable of tackling complex challenges head on.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication and problem between team members with a "We all fall down together, we all succeed together mentality.
Dock Supervisor
Ridge Manor Nursery
01.2009 - 12.2011
- Enhanced dock productivity by implementing efficient scheduling and resource allocation strategies.
- Led a high-performing team of dock workers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
- Reduced operational costs by cutting our shipping labor by 30% while shipping through effective management of personnel, and multiple teams.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication and resolving conflicts promptly.
Crew Leader
Ridge Manor Nursery
05.2008 - 12.2008
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and providing clear guidance by working and setting the pace for crew members in turn operating 50 more efficient than other crews.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively allocating tasks and closely monitoring progress.
- Collaborated with management to develop systems for achieving company goals, such as increasing efficiency or improving customer service.
Shipping Office Associate
Ridge Manor Nursery
02.2008 - 04.2008
- Maintained accurate filing systems, reducing document retrieval times and enhancing overall organization.
- Enhanced workflow through the implementation of effective document management systems, leading to reduced processing times for paperwork.
Education
No Degree - Media Arts And Animation
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Inc
Fort Lauderdale, FLHigh School Diploma -
Geneva High School
Geneva, OH06.1998
Skills
- Production/Shipping Optimization
- Resource Allocation
- Production Planning
- Root Cause Analysis
- Project Management
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Strong Leadership Abilities /Team Development
- Lean Flow Production
- Staff Management
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Maintenance Planning
Accomplishments
2012 Customer Service Award
2013 Company Leadership Award
2014 Customer Service Award
2019 Company Team Player Award
2019-2020 President of Nursery Grower of Lake County
2021 Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association Young Professional Award
-Greenhouse Management - Aug 18, 2020
Smart Farming Smart Labor
-Hortbiz - Aug 25, 2020
Systemic Sales
-Nursery Management Magazine - Oct 1, 2023
Precision Equipment and the Perfect Mix
Affiliations
- Nursery Growers of Lake County
Certification
Ohio Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicators License
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Production Manager/Head Grower
Ridge Manor Nursery
01.2012 - Current
Dock Supervisor
Ridge Manor Nursery
01.2009 - 12.2011
Crew Leader
Ridge Manor Nursery
05.2008 - 12.2008
Shipping Office Associate
Ridge Manor Nursery
02.2008 - 04.2008
No Degree - Media Arts And Animation
The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale Inc
High School Diploma -
Geneva High School
Ohio Department of Agriculture Pesticide Applicators License
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