Steven Matthews
Newton,DL
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience in operations management, notably at Benson Hill where I spearheaded process improvements and operational efficiency. Skilled in fostering team productivity and quality control, I excel in relationship building and operational reporting. Achieved significant enhancements in operational workflows, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Associate
Benson Hill Seeds
03.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily field and plant operations, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Managed and improved vendor relationships, contract negotiation, conflict resolution, and streamlined vendor payment process.
- Managed daily, weekly, and monthly planning schedules for outside contract vendors.
- Created and managed data tools to track customer orders, production supply and demand planning, packaging planning, and product sampling to ensure quality product and customer satisfaction.
Production Technician
Syngenta Seeds
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Troubleshot harvest, equipment malfunctions quickly to minimize disruptions in production schedules.
- Trained new team members on conditioning, treating, and bagging equipment operation, safety protocols, and company policies, fostering a skilled workforce.
- Trained new team members on field planting, scouting and de-tasseling operations promoting a skilled workforce and quality products.
- Assisted in quality control measures by performing routine inspections of corn and soybean seed against established standards.
Location Manager
Heartland Cooperative
01.2011 - 08.2013
- Managed direction and planning for three plant grain, agronomy, and feed manufacturing locations with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs.
- Collaborated with teams to transport, store and maintain quality of 3.5 million bushels of corn and soybeans across three locations.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring optimal use of funds for operational efficiency.
- Enhanced safety standards with implementation of comprehensive safety training initiatives for all employees.
Plant Manager
Gro-Alliance
11.2005 - 01.2009
- Provided direction and leadership to all employees and managers of a corn and soybean seed manufacturing location.
- Led, trained and coached 25 plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity, quality and safety.
- Oversaw daily operations of 12,000 acres of field production and conditioning and bagging operations
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization.
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring optimal use of funds for operational efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
Iowa State University
Ames, IASkills
- Verbal and written communication
- Customer service
- Relationship building
- Scheduling
- Operational reporting
- Process improvements
- Operations management
- Equipment operation
- Warehouse equipment operation
- Quality control analysis
- Process enhancements and revisions
Certification
- Six Sigma Green Belt Certification - American Society for Quality.
- First Aid Certification
- Forklift Certification
Timeline
Operations Associate
Benson Hill Seeds
03.2022 - Current
Production Technician
Syngenta Seeds
01.2020 - 03.2022
Location Manager
Heartland Cooperative
01.2011 - 08.2013
Plant Manager
Gro-Alliance
11.2005 - 01.2009
Bachelor of Science - Agronomy And Crop Science
Iowa State University
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