My curriculum vitae provides a very good overview of my experience and character. I am an accomplished and well-rounded farm manager with a positive work ethic, and I know I would be an asset to any organisation in this role.
I am a multi-skilled and qualified Agriculture, Dairy sector management, professional with solid industry experience in Retail business, Dairy manufacturing, Agriculture- cattle, sheep and chicken as well as crop and hay operations.
I have extensive experience in a range of roles including Manager – Dry stock, Crop and Hay Operations at MD Foundation Pty Ltd and would like to secure an appointment where I can utilise my skills and experience while contributing to a challenging and rewarding environment.
Farm operation manager
Sep 2012 - Jun 2019
MD Foundation
- Overseeing daily hay operations including cutting, baling, fertilizing and transporting grass bales
- Performing daily maintenance and repair work on all hay making machinery and equipment, fencing and water supply infrastructure
- Establishing a chicken farming operation, managing free range egg production from three thousand laying hens
- Developing and implementing a sheep and cattle livestock and feedlot program
- Overseeing a livestock reproduction program, weaning to mating
- Managing stock, health and vaccination programs, parasite control, feeding and supplements program
- Supervising, coaching, training and mentoring personnel
- Customer service and liaison, building strong working relationships and effective communication channels with key stakeholders, resolving complaints and inquiries
- Marketing and selling stock, meat and wool, achieving optimal meat and wool yield value on limited natural resources available
- Performing as a strong leader of a cohesive team with strict enforcement of health and safety
regulations
Production Manager UHT milk and Butter
Aug 2016 - Mar 2017
Coega Dairy
- Managing production activities in multiple sectors, responsible for budget, personnel and productivity
- Implementing and maintaining occupational health and safety and risk management systems
- Creating structures, processes, quality systems and activities to maximize manufacturing processes
Business entrepreneur
May 2001 - Sep 2012
Self employed
- Manage and oversee daily farm operations at Dry stock farm / livestock business.
- Overseeing daily operations at multiple retail outlets with meticulous attention to detail
- Supervising, coaching, training and mentoring personnel
- Establishing, implementing and overseeing effective sales systems, processes and controls
- Customer service, sales and liaison, building strong working relationships and effective communication channels with key stakeholders
- Resolving complaints and inquiries
Production operations manager
Jan 1992 - Apr 2001
Dairy Belle Pty Ltd & food sector
- Overseeing daily factory production operations with meticulous attention to detail
- Managing and coordinating multiple departments including fresh milk processing and packaging, storage and distribution, transport, maintenance and quality assurance
- Supervising, coaching, training, motivating and mentoring personnel
- Establishing, implementing and overseeing effective systems, processes and controls for various functions including quality control and administration
- Ensuring effective, efficient and flawless processes for bulk milk receiving and storing, manufacturing, packaging, cold storage and delivery processes
- Responsible for loss and wastage control
- Providing technical guidance to management on budgets, design, installation, operation and maintenance systems used in the production process
- Building strong working relationships and effective communication channels with factory personnel, managers and other key stakeholders
- Liaising with suppliers of raw materials and new packaging materials
- Approving payment vouchers, suppliers, deliveries and invoices
- Performing as a strong leader of a cohesive team with strict enforcement of health and safety
regulations, quality standards and compliance requirements
Bsc Agriculture
Jan 1986 - Dec 1990
University Orange Free State