Jason Mercer
Cairo,GA
Summary
Spirited supervisor committed to inspiring personal drive and self-confidence through motivational training and skills development. Employs example-based instruction style to build trust as hands-on leader and guarantee safety of activities. Believes in open, constructive communication between staff and team to set clear goals and build vision of excellence.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
K-Row Berries LLC
08.2022 - Current
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
- Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines
Irrigation Coach
Monrovia Nurseries
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Led weekly meetings focused on safety, company policy and performance improvement.
- Inspected facilities to determine maintenance needs and prioritize maintenance repair.
- Examined plant stock to determine irrigation and fertility needs based on season.
- Worked with area Growing Coaches to help ensure quality stock was maintained and ready for sale.
Canning Coach
Monrovia Nursery
08.2017 - 11.2021
- Managed staff hiring, evaluation and training and supervision for up to 40 employees.
- Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
- Collaborated with other Coaches and Managers to direct workflow and support operations to maintain production.
- Led improvement initiatives to advance operational efficiencies and increase production through weekly meetings
Integrated Maintenance Manage Systems Analyst
United States Marine Corps
01.1996 - 01.2000
- Overseen the maintenance and combat readiness of the battalion to ensure 90% combat effectiveness.
- Worked with various department heads to ensure and maintain combat equipment was reported and successfully tracked throughout the repair phase.
- Held weekly meetings with field grade officers to report combat readiness and current issues requiring upper echelon maintenance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA05-2007
Skills
- P>Safe machinery operation
- P>Deadline management
- P>Production cycling
- P>Proficient in Microsoft Office
- P>Lean Six Sigma green Belt
- P>Kaizen
- P>5S
Certification
Certified Forklift Operator
Licensed Carpenters Apprentice through Middle Georgia Technical College
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Operations Manager
K-Row Berries LLC
08.2022 - Current
Irrigation Coach
Monrovia Nurseries
11.2021 - 03.2022
Canning Coach
Monrovia Nursery
08.2017 - 11.2021
Integrated Maintenance Manage Systems Analyst
United States Marine Corps
01.1996 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Valdosta State University
Certified Forklift Operator
Licensed Carpenters Apprentice through Middle Georgia Technical College
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