Dynamic and results-driven professional with proven expertise in team leadership and quality control at Seeka. Skilled in regulatory compliance and crop monitoring, I excel in training staff to enhance productivity and maintain high standards. Committed to health and safety, I ensure optimal operations while fostering a motivated workforce.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Kiwi Packhouse Supervisior
Seeka
Katikati, Western Bay Of Plenty
07.2022 - 10.2023
1. Team Leadership & Supervision
Staff Management: Lead and supervise orchard teams, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
Training & Development: Provide training in orchard tasks such as pruning, thinning, vine management, and pest control.
Motivation: Encourage and motivate staff to maintain productivity and morale.
Task Allocation: Plan and assign daily tasks, ensuring optimal resource allocation.
Quality Control: Monitor and maintain high standards in crop handling, plant grading, and packing processes.
Scheduling: Manage work schedules, ensuring timely completion of orchard activities.
Health & Safety: Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, conducting regular safety briefings and audits.
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that orchard operations comply with food safety and industry regulations.
Crop Monitoring: Assess crop development and implement necessary interventions to maintain plant health.
Resource Allocation: Oversee the use of supplies and equipment, ensuring efficient utilization.
Performance Reporting: Report on daily productivity, losses, and other operational matters to management.
Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with growers and landowners to ensure high standards of work and resolve issues.
Kiwifruit Worker
Taj contractor & Mahal contractor
Katikati, Tauranga
10.2018 - 06.2022
Picking kiwifruit from vines, ensuring careful handling to avoid damage, and meeting daily picking targets.
Engaging in tasks such as pruning, stringing, and other orchard maintenance activities.
Working outdoors in varying weather conditions, being on your feet for extended periods, and carrying up to 20kg in a picking bag.
Retail Assistant
Dairy shop
Hamilton, Hamilton
05.2016 - 03.2018
Greeting and Assisting Customers: Welcoming customers as they enter the store, and offering assistance in locating products or answering queries.
Product Recommendations: Providing personalized suggestions based on customer needs and preferences.
Handling Complaints: Addressing customer concerns or complaints professionally and efficiently to ensure satisfaction.
Processing Sales: Operating the cash register to handle purchases, apply discounts, and issue receipts.
Managing Returns and Exchanges: Facilitating the return or exchange of products in accordance with store policies.
Promoting Loyalty Programs: Encouraging customers to join store loyalty programs to enhance customer retention.
Stock Management: Restocking shelves, checking inventory levels, and conducting stocktakes to ensure product availability.
Display Setup: Arranging products attractively and setting up promotional displays to enhance store presentation.
Maintaining Cleanliness: Ensuring the store is tidy, including cleaning shelves, aisles, and fitting rooms.
Organizing Merchandise: Arranging products neatly and ensuring that promotional materials are up to date.
Safety and Security: Adhering to store policies and procedures, including safety protocols and loss prevention measures. Job Description.
Working with Team Members: Collaborating with colleagues to achieve store objectives and provide excellent customer service.
Communication: Maintaining effective communication with management and team members to ensure smooth store operations.
Answered questions about current promotions and resolved issues according to store policies.