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Justin Foote

Othello,WA

Summary

Seasoned professional with 28 years in general and operations management with comprehensive experience leading teams, optimizing processes, and implementing cost-effective strategies. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and operational efficiency, consistently improving workflow and reducing costs. Proven track record of enhancing overall business performance through effective leadership and innovative problem-solving.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Operations Manager

Perfect Blend Fertilizer
Othello, WA
06.2024 - 11.2024
  • Responsible for prioritizing and scheduling product deliveries, in and out of state
  • Direct daily operations of all compost processing, procurement and transportation
  • Oversaw and managed all office staff and managers
  • Responsible for making sure payroll is complete and on time
  • In charge of all inventory reports. Confirming all were correct and up to date

Custom Applicator

Roylance spraying
Basin City, WA
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Responsible for applying, and recording applications of chemicals to customers
  • Interpret work orders and properly mix product
  • Safely drive semi and spray rig to customers farm
  • Maintenance of equipment

Potato Manager

Carr Farms/CSS Farms
Pasco, WA
02.2016 - 11.2023
  • Made all working schedules for farm employees up to 80 employees at planting and harvest time
  • Coordinated all irrigation projects with all parties
  • Managed all operations that pertained to the Potato program. Which included seed cutting, planting, cultivation, irrigation, fertilizer application, and harvest/storage operations
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
  • Assigned tasks to farm employees to fit skill levels and maximize team performance
  • Had constant supervision over equipment maintenance and problems.
  • Directed recruitment, hiring, and training of new farm staff.
  • Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
  • Implemented FIFO system with potato seed cutting and planting. Which helped reduce excessive waste.
  • Worked with the agronomy team to achieve highest yields possible, while maintaining quality standards for customers.
  • Set budgets and capital expenses for the upcoming year during the winter months

Farm Manager

Judel Marketing
Basin City, WA
02.2013 - 02.2016
  • Most aspects of Judel and CSS farms were the same, except Judel was organic, and we grew more than potatoes, it included corn, squash, pumpkins and onions
  • Made all working schedules for employees
  • Managed all aspects of farm operations
  • Oversaw all irrigation practices of crops
  • Coordinated all irrigation projects with all parties involved

Education

BA - Business Managment, Project management

Ensign College
Salt Lake City, UT
06.2027

High School diploma -

Snake River High School
Blackfoot, ID
05-1993

Skills

  • Management
  • Team building
  • Data analysis
  • Budget management
  • Employee training
  • Staff training and development
  • Production scheduling
  • Operations management
  • Production equipment maintenance
  • Equipment upgrading
  • Scheduling
  • Project coordination
  • Problem solving
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Collaboration
  • Welding
  • Mechanical Skills
  • Class A CDL license
  • WSDA commercial applicator license
  • Schedule management
  • Work delegation

Personal Information

Age: 49

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Plant Operations Manager

Perfect Blend Fertilizer
06.2024 - 11.2024

Custom Applicator

Roylance spraying
11.2023 - 06.2024

Potato Manager

Carr Farms/CSS Farms
02.2016 - 11.2023

Farm Manager

Judel Marketing
02.2013 - 02.2016

BA - Business Managment, Project management

Ensign College

High School diploma -

Snake River High School

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