AGRICULTURE

• Implemented forecasts, schedules of the growing and harvesting activities, and plans that optimize resources and production, while maximizing yields.
• Included the growing operations in the planning process to ensure crop availability when required.
• Fine-tuned the Management Operating Systems (MOS) in all areas to integrate observed standards for all work activities and commit the use of resources to an effective planning process.
• Installed Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to assist the Supervisors in focusing on variance identification and resolution.
• Followed-up on the execution of action plans generated by the identification of variances.
• Provided training and one-on-one performance coaching which focused on defining roles and responsibilities, improving employee engagement, improving follow-up on required picking skills, and improving communication at all organizational levels.

Some significant results obtained by our Client included:

• Implementation of standardized methods that ensure the quality and efficiency of the picking process.
• Attainment to the target for ‘lbs picked per salary dollar paid’ within the related departments.

• A Client Coordinator was trained and certified during the PVA engagement.
• A quarterly audit program of the new Management Operating System was developed for the Coordinator.
• Furthermore, PVA conducted audits over 18 months to ensure compliance to the continued utilization of the Management Operating Systems.
• These Audits resulted in recommendations and action plans to further identify additional opportunities for improving operations.