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Martin Vargas Garcia

Salinas,CA

Summary

Experienced Seed Operation Manager with a proven track record of delivering positive business results across North America. Expertise in seed supply management and ensuring high seed availability through effective process coordination and optimization. Known for implementing operational investments and fostering strong partnerships to enhance customer satisfaction. Proven record of driving local and international collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Experienced in the required local, state, and federal laws and requirements for the operation of seed business, including adhering to Cal/OSHA regulations for safety compliance.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Seed Business Consultant

Self-employed
Salinas, CA
11.2024 - 03.2025
  • Project at Sakata Seed America, Inc. Woodland, CA
  • Implemented process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency in Priming.
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies by delivering recommendations for knowledge-base processes and procedures in Priming.
  • Assessed company operations for compliance with safety standards Enhancement Department.
  • Identified key objectives to re-establish long term plans to meet goals.
  • Provided training and development programs to enhance team capabilities.
  • Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.

Seed Operations Manager and NCT Member

Enza Zaden North America, Inc.
Salinas, 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
  • Created effective business plans to focus strategic decisions on short and long-term objectives.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients internally and externally
  • Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
  • Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
  • Monitored and improved efficiency of processes, team performance, and customer service.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and maintained a safe work environment for all personnel.
  • Coordinated with other departments including sales, marketing, finance, human resources. to ensure efficient operations.
  • Implemented innovative strategies that reduced operating costs while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

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
  • Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
  • Directed recruitment, hiring, and training of new staff members.
  • Managed annual budgeting and forecasting, optimizing resource allocation.
  • Utilized advanced technical skills and expertise to troubleshoot complex problems and implement solutions.

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 - Agribusiness Operations

California State University Monterey Bay
Seaside, California
05.2009

Bachelor of Arts - Museum Studies, Photography

California State University Monterey Bay
Seaside, California
05.2009

Skills

  • Cost analysis
  • Seed processing
  • Quality control
  • Budget management
  • Operational procedures
  • Safety compliance
  • Vendor negotiation
  • Process improvement
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Opex
  • Osha
  • Strategic Planning
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Operations management
  • Cross-functional team management
  • Staff retention
  • Excellent communication
  • Business and operations management
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Logistics management

Languages

Spanish, Native

Industry Expertise

Experience in Seed Operations, Seed Enhancement, Production, Logistics and  expertise in the job description

Passions

Photography

Affiliations

  • Photography
  • Board member of The Weston Collective
  • Advisor for the Foundation for Photographic Preservation
  • Dean's List 20082009 USDA Hispanic Serving Student Leadership recipient Vision Award recipient

Timeline

Independent Seed Business Consultant

Self-employed
11.2024 - 03.2025

Seed Operations Manager and NCT Member

Enza Zaden North America, Inc.
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 Science - Agribusiness Operations

California State University Monterey Bay

Bachelor of Arts - Museum Studies, Photography

California State University Monterey Bay

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