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MARTIN VARGAS

CA

Summary

Seed Operation Manager responsible to deliver the North American bussineses with positive results. Responsible for the seed supply and key enabling role in ensuring a high level of seed availability for the organization. Responsible for the coordination and organization to achieve an optimum process flow. Implementation and maintenance of required processes in line with relevant local departments and Holland. Able to implement the annual operation investments and working closely with internal and external partners, providing excellent service that results in high customer satisfaction. Active member of the USA National Coordination Team with joint responsibility to deliver the NA business results. Strong builder of horizontal relationships, relevant stakeholders and peers at all levels. Leading and collaborating with cross-functional teams and members to achieve required goals and budgets. Strong familiarity with Cal/OSHA rules and regulations with good tracking record of implementation of safety programs.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Seed Operations Manager

Enza Zaden USA
06.2019 - 10.2023
  • Responsible for all local matters concerning Seed Processing, quality control, proper production planning, and delivery of high quality seeds
  • Direct operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives
  • Performed cost analysis for various projects to determine budget requirements, implement CAPEX and OPEX
  • Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service
  • Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met
  • Responsible for the Safety program in Salinas.

Seed Enhancement Manager

Sakata Seed America
06.2009 - 06.2019
  • Responsible for the daily operation and coordination of the Seed Enhancement team department with the priming, pelleting, disinfection, treatment of seeds
  • Responsible for the management of the CAPEX and OPEX for the department
  • Responsible for the development in partnership with Seed Physiology and Seed Pathology of process and technologies for the internal use of crops to commercial levels
  • Participation with Sales and Business Manager to expand the quality and offering of Enhancement Services
  • In charge of the Health and Safety program for Sakata NA in a coordination role in partnership with HR.

Assistant Flexographic and Corrugator Operator

Weyerhaeuser
05.1996 - 06.2009
  • Filled various roles from entry level to Assistant Operator of the Floxographic and Corrugator
  • Assisted with the training of other members
  • Coordination of team members for various months each year for the preparation of the annual AIB audit scoring 'Superior Rating' every single year
  • Member of the Safety and Housekeeping Committees.

Seed Warehouser

Asgrow Seed Company
05.1988 - 05.1996
  • Maintained stock levels in accordance with company policies
  • Organized warehouse space for efficient storage of products
  • Performed the priming of various crops
  • Performed the milling/conditioning of various crops.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Operations - Agribusiness Operations

California State University Monterey Bay
Seaside, California
05.2009

Bachelor of Arts in Museum Studies - Museum Studies

California State University Monterey Bay
Seaside, California
05.2009

Skills

  • Team Biulder
  • Cost analysis
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Opex
  • CAL/Osha
  • Strategic Planning
  • Problem Solver

Passions

Photography

Industryexpertise

Vegetable Seed Industry and Operations Management

Timeline

Seed Operations Manager

Enza Zaden USA
06.2019 - 10.2023

Seed Enhancement Manager

Sakata Seed America
06.2009 - 06.2019

Assistant Flexographic and Corrugator Operator

Weyerhaeuser
05.1996 - 06.2009

Seed Warehouser

Asgrow Seed Company
05.1988 - 05.1996

Bachelor of Arts in Museum Studies - Museum Studies

California State University Monterey Bay

Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Operations - Agribusiness Operations

California State University Monterey Bay
MARTIN VARGAS