Derek Mendez

Background

About Derek Mendez

Experienced in effective business management and leading teams to successful outcomes to business problems. Extensive experience in the analysis, design, development and deployment of business processes and systems. Led the Molesworth Farm Supply team through the construction of a brand new highly automated feed mill in Molesworth, Ontario. This saw MFS introduce pelleted feed as part of our product lineup. This mill uses machine learning to dynamically optimize specific functions. Constructor of record for the entire project. Led production team at MFS to records for manufacturing output in a single business day, week, month and year, while simultaneously reducing man hours per year. Increased manufacturing capacity by 22% over 2 years by re-engineering business processes and continuous improvement. Developed and deployed software and systems to manage warehousing, full traceability, load-out bin control, bulk product receiving, production tracking, product recall, production statistics, and inventory. Led MFS to a record 100% score on our 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2024 HACCP audits. Reduced customer service transaction time and costs by 65% at MFS by re-engineering business processes and implementing technological solutions to work-flow and data-flow challenges. Developed software to manage processes and integrate independent systems. Led the computerization & re-engineering of the Port Authority of Trinidad & Tobago`s Finance Division. This saw the move from an entirely manual operation to a fully computerized environment. This included hardware and software deployment, procedure and process documentation, and staff training. Led the computerization and re-engineering of the Port Authority of Trinidad & Tobago`s One Stop Barrel Shop, an LCL cargo facility with high daily customer throughput. This system managed cargo locations, analytic reporting, transaction management, and financial management. Specialties: Efficiency Improvement Business Process Analysis & Re-engineering Feasibility Studies Data Management & Analysis IT System Integration Software Development Operations Management Resource Optimization Accounting Strategic Planning Human Resource Management Employee Mentoring