Ken G. Hunt

*** ** **** ****** ~ Grimes, Iowa ***11

Cell Phone 515-***-****

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SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated Leader and Senior Manager with success in operations, capacity planning, project and team management. Effective at increasing efficiencies and meeting deadlines and goals by directing and motivating teams using Six Sigma methodology to get results on cross functional issues. Passionate about employee engagement and process improvement. I also have experience in plant and field operations, quality program management (including Six Sigma) and operations management.

Leadership

Supervised personnel at all levels.

Arranged and directed marketing campaigns.

Trained and managed numerous employees.

Directed and organized various projects.

Knowledge

Thorough knowledge of Business, specializing in analyzing, planning, development.

Strong project management skills with extensive knowledge in analyzing data and implementing solutions.

Excellent negotiating skills.

A great Midwestern work ethic.

Communication

Listened, understood, analyzed and developed plans with customers, employees and test cooperators.

Ability to communicate on various levels with dealers, farmers, businessmen and professionals.

Working and getting results from the shop floor to the corporate office.

Analysis

Prepared, conducted and analyzed customer financials, information and comments for presentation to upper Management.

Created budgets and projections using spreadsheets in Excel & Access.

Organized and analyzed credit reports and verifications.

Conducted research to better understand issues at hand. .

WORK HISTORY

Syngenta June 2019 to present

Supply Chain Manager Golden Harvest/NK Ames, IA 515-***-****

Provide leadership and direction of the seed business.

Responsible for logistics, warehousing, invoicing, inventories and all associated aspects of the operational process.

Act as a key contact for DM’s, SR’s in the seed availability and analysis, as well in the metrics to assist in managing product lines and inventories. Work with Marketing group in developing the strategy for and branding of the Integra Seed Brand.

Provide strong operational background with good working knowledge of systems and standard industry practices

Support tactical marketing needs and oversee all phases of direct project launches

Build relationships with cross functional team members with an ability to motivate and manage team

Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills Accountable for all aspects of Integra operations including product planning, packaging, billing, and reporting

Lead the annual financial budgeting process for Integra Seed and be accountable to meet budget objectives

Wilbur Ellis January 2018 to June 2019

US Operations Manager Ames, IA 515-***-****

Provided leadership and direction

Financial Planning and Analysis

Training

Managed supply chain process, product and customer portfolios, customer demand and strategic planning, to deliver our products on time, in the amounts we needed and cost effectively.

Key contact for suppliers in providing financial analysis and metrics to assist in managing product lines and inventories.

Worked with our marketing group in developing the strategy.

Excellent written, verbal and presentation communication skills.

Identified new product opportunities and new market access points for Integra Seed

Direct and guide Geography Area Managers and Regional Managers in development of annual goals; provide direction and ongoing support to Seed Technology Specialists

Lead the annual financial budgeting process and be accountable to meet budget objectives

DuPont Pioneer Hi-Bred September 2010 to January 2018

Sr. Business Improvement Project Manager 515-***-****

Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Practitioner & Certified DuPont Trainer, Precision Farming - Mapping Encirca 360, Nitrogen and Farm Management Tools

Support Tier Manager for hiring decisions, training and job performance reviews

Change Management Professional

Project Manager – strong strategic and executional skills, building and managing teams, monitoring, analyzing and initiating projects.

Communications and Interpersonal skills, working close with site management teams on training, process improvements.

Six Sigma Black Belt, I have mentored Lean & Green Belt employees.

Worked closely with Production Plants & Facilities solving complex problems with profitable results.

VM & Focused Improvement Trainer for DuPont DPS implementation.

Budgeting, P&L analysis and reporting

Warehouse and Logistics experience

John Deere Des Moines Ankeny, Iowa 2007 to 2010

Engineering Analyst 515-***-****

Work with Project Engineers testing various systems and parts on John Deere Equipment.

Work closely with John Deere Dealers and Customers testing various aspects of their machinery.

Analyzing data and feedback through testing.

Report writing and test follow-up

Analyze and make suggestions to Design Engineers to improve John Deere products.

Finalizing and detailing actions and test results for our Management Team.

Forecasting and projecting test data and action plans.

We work in a team environment as well as independently for greater efficiency. •Developed standards that live up to John Deere Quality

EDUCATION

Iowa Central College - Business/Management — Associate Arts Degree

Several business related courses related to my jobs. I have a great deal of knowledge in analytics, management & people

REFERENCES

Jeff Ringwald – John Deere Ankeny Tod Drake – FC Cooperative

515-***-**** 641-***-****

2809 NE 96th Pl 4434 Reds Dr

Ankeny, IA 50021-9669 Panora, Iowa 50216

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Jon Kinzenbaw – DuPont Pioneer Barry Grant – Retired Pioneer

515-***-**** cell 515-***-****

7207 G24 Hwy 4752 76th St

Indianola, IA 50125 Urbandale, Iowa 50322

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