Senior Operations & Process Improvement Leader
Resume:
KEN HUNT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Demonstrated leader and Senior Operations Manager with extensive success in operational excellence, capacity planning, and multi-functional team management. Proven ability to scale revenue, streamline supply chain processes, and eliminate waste while driving accountability and engagement. Certified Six Sigma Black Belt and Lean Practitioner with an exemplary safety record in highly volatile industrial and agricultural environments.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
EnviroServe, Inc. — Des Moines, IA
General Manager November 2024 – June 2026 (Retired June 2026)
Directed all operational teams, assets, and equipment execution for environmental and industrial service projects across Iowa.
Scaled revenue to $3.6 million while establishing highly sustainable, high-margin business workflows.
Spearheaded internal process improvements that significantly boosted overall operational efficiency and profitability.
Developed scalable production strategies and standardized operating procedures (SOPs) to optimize regional business performance.
Cultivated robust strategic relationships with key suppliers and enterprise customers to drive retention and growth.
Fostered a high-performing corporate culture rooted in trust, mutual respect, and continuous improvement.
Verbio Energy North America — Nevada, IA
Operations Manager December 2021 – November 2024
Supervised and directed core manufacturing teams and heavy equipment operations for an advanced agricultural biorefinery.
Successfully decommissioned and cleaned 17 satellite sites from the legacy Old Pioneer refinery, returning all properties to local farmers in pristine condition.
Maintained flawless data integrity and reporting across enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems for complex logistics and plant operations.
Managed personnel, intricate operational processes, and regulatory safety procedures.
Strengthened supply chain and vendor partnerships through proactive communication and reliable service delivery.
Note: Role eliminated following corporate restructuring out of the agricultural refinery sector.
John Deere / Universal Logistics — Ankeny, IA
General Manager June 2020 – December 2021
Led the full operational startup and day-to-day management of a brand-new warehouse facility supporting the Des Moines Works John Deere plant.
Implemented strict inventory management and production control systems to ensure seamless supply flow to manufacturing lines.
Applied Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to streamline warehouse layouts, reduce handling times, and eliminate bottlenecks.
John Deere — Ankeny, IA
Engineering Analyst (Contractor)
Managed strategic engineering projects, partnering directly with cross-functional manufacturing and engineering teams.
Collaborated closely with dealer networks to oversee product testing, field feedback collection, and performance reporting.
DuPont Pioneer — Johnston, IA
Business Analyst
Directed strategic business initiatives and production optimization projects alongside engineering and manufacturing units.
Coordinated product testing and field validation reporting across regional dealer networks.
Navigated major corporate restructuring and workforce transitions following the merger with Dow Chemical.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
Associate Degree in Business and Banking — Iowa Central Community College, Fort Dodge, IA (Additional coursework completed toward bachelor’s degree)
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt & Lean Practitioner
CORE COMPETENCIES
Operations & Manufacturing: Plant Operations, Ag Manufacturing, Logistics, Capacity Planning, Supply Chain Management
Methodologies: Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean Practitioner, Waste Reduction, Process Optimization, ERP Systems
Leadership: Team Development, Cross-Functional Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Safety Culture (Zero Incidents)
Business Acumen: Financial Planning & Analysis, Strategic Project Management, P&L Accountability
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