Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
References
Timeline
Generic
Manuel (Manny) Merida

Manuel (Manny) Merida

Owner At Manny's Smoke Shack LLC
Ottumwa,IA

Summary

Entrepreneurial Owner with experience and solid history of business success. Built operations from ground up with strategic and scalable approaches. Well-oriented to quickly identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities. In three short years I've established solid relationships with factories in surrounding areas. I've received #1 awards for being the best in my business field for the last 3 years.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Owner and Operator

Manny's Smoke Shack LLC
Ottumwa, IA
04.2022 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
  • Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
  • Researched potential partners in order to expand services offered.
  • Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
  • Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
  • Created marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
  • Developed strategic plans to increase profitability and efficiency.
  • Collaborated with other owners on joint ventures and shared resources.
  • Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
  • Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Implemented quality assurance processes to ensure product excellence.
  • Employed and managed vendors by negotiating deliverables, cost and expected quality.

Plant Supervisor

Fremont Farms of Iowa LLP
Malcom , IA
10.2018 - 04.2022
  • Recommended process improvements based on data analysis results and feedback from employees.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, and productivity metrics.
  • Implemented preventative maintenance programs for machinery used in production processes.
  • Provided guidance to employees on how to resolve conflicts or difficult situations in the workplace.
  • Identified root causes of problems affecting production output or quality assurance results.
  • Ensured that all safety regulations were followed in accordance with company policies.
  • Trained new staff members on equipment operation and safety protocols.
  • Investigated customer complaints regarding product quality or service delivery issues.
  • Supervised the day-to-day operations of the production line, including scheduling and assigning employees.
  • Monitored quality control processes, identified deficiencies, and implemented corrective actions.
  • Managed special projects as assigned by senior management.
  • Developed systems for tracking inventory levels, anticipating future needs, and ordering supplies when necessary.

Operations Technician/Lead

Cargill Meat solutions/Cargill corn milling
Eddyville, IA
06.2006 - 10.2018
  • Developed strategies to optimize resource utilization across the organization.
  • Performed preventive maintenance on all machines to ensure optimal operation.
  • Maintained accurate records of daily activities, machine status, material usage.
  • Conducted quality control checks throughout the production process.
  • Assisted with the maintenance and repair of equipment in a production environment.
  • Analyzed data from multiple sources to identify areas of improvement.
  • Coordinated with other departments to troubleshoot any technical issues that arise.
  • Managed inventory levels of components used during operations.
  • Reviewed existing processes regularly and recommended improvements where applicable.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ottumwa High School
Ottumwa, IA
01-2006

Skills

  • Marketing tactics
  • Social media control
  • Marketing
  • Profit and loss
  • Relationship building
  • Business planning
  • Cost reduction
  • Hiring and staffing
  • Small business operations

Affiliations

  • E.C.A. are weightlifting and personal training. I enjoy cooking and have donated meals to local fire departments, events and have used my business to support local theater in hosting events for 200+ guests.

Accomplishments

  • I've received #1 Food Truck for Southern Iowa in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

Certification

  • Forklift certified
  • SOP and SSOP certified
  • CPR certified
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English. (some french)
  • Carry various business licenses

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Owner and Operator

Manny's Smoke Shack LLC
04.2022 - Current

Plant Supervisor

Fremont Farms of Iowa LLP
10.2018 - 04.2022

Operations Technician/Lead

Cargill Meat solutions/Cargill corn milling
06.2006 - 10.2018

High School Diploma -

Ottumwa High School

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Manuel (Manny) MeridaOwner At Manny's Smoke Shack LLC