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Daniel Lucas

Produce Assistant Manager
85 Farquhars Road, Redwood,Christchurch

Summary

I am a determined, loyal worker who is enthusiastic about career growth and creativity. I enjoy working in a collaborative environment and building relationships with others that create a positive team culture. I am also able to knuckle down independently and get the job done when it is crunch time. I am a keen learner who is always looking to challenge myself.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Assistant Produce Manager

New World Northwood
Northwood
06.2022 - Current
  • Planned produce displays, using color and texture to enhance presentation and sales.
  • Purchased produce daily and directly - ensuring high quality.
  • Planning and loading weekly/daily instores.
  • Stock counts.
  • SAP.
  • BACKOFFICE.
  • On call for alarms overnight.
  • Applying batch.
  • Dealing with bad guys.
  • Try to have a real focus on reducing and managing waste daily.
  • Priced produce to achieve margin and sales goals.
  • Trimmed, packed, washed and bundled produce.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Selected items for specials and marked down items to reduce losses.
  • Have real good communication within departments.
  • Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organised displays for optimal sales promotions.
  • Demonstrated respect and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Dairy Freezer Manager

New World Northwood
10.2020 - 06.2022
  • Day to day ordering for Dairy & Freezer.
  • Stock Control - Counts,Credits/Returns.
  • Rosters - ensuring Wage targets are met.
  • Training, supporting and organising the Dairy/Freezer team.
  • Demonstrated respect and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
  • Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
  • Monitored market trends and competitor activities to identify areas of potential opportunity.
  • On call for alarms overnight.

Warehouse Supervisor

Leedsafe
03.2018 - 10.2020
  • Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
  • Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
  • Started up and shut down processing equipment.
  • Used warehouse management software to reconcile daily inventory.
  • Picked customer orders.
  • Inwards Goods.
  • Forklift.
  • MPI Accredited.
  • Checked and Dispatched Customers orders.
  • Heat pressed garments for customer orders .

Produce, Meat & Seafood Admin /Sales Associate

Foodstuffs South Island Head Office
Christchurch, CAN
11.2016 - 03.2018
  • Used software to document quantity of meat received and sold to keep proper records of meat sales.
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Processed store orders for the South Island.
  • Minor Sales.
  • Screened and transferred incoming calls, took down messages, and transmitted information and documents to internal personnel.

Warehouse Storeperson

Foodstuffs South Island
10.2015 - 11.2016
  • Produce chilled and Ambient.
  • Chilled/Frozen.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organised and hazard-free.
  • Managed day-to-day operations of warehouse to keep everything running smoothly.
  • Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
  • Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
  • Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
  • Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
  • Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved.
  • Used hand-held devices and computers to record and monitor inventory levels and completed audits to uncover and address inaccuracies.
  • Volunteered to assist with projects, demonstrating willingness to learn new tasks and increase skill levels.
  • Communicated with teammates and supervisors to maintain smooth operations and quickly handle any issues impacting warehouse operations or customer satisfaction.
  • Dispatch
  • Inwards Goods.
  • Picking orders

Order Selector & Forklift

Woolworths Perth RDC
Perth , WA
01.2013 - 10.2015
  • Operated warehouse equipment and reported instances of safety code violations to management to reduce risk of accidents.
  • Moved boxes and organised aisles to open up floor space and enable forklift operators to move freely through warehouse.
  • Detail-oriented Order Picker with experience working in various large warehouse environments.
  • Prepared orders by processing requests, pulled materials from warehouse, packed boxes, and prepared shipments.
  • Reduced fulfillment errors by using RF scanners to quickly pick items to proper bins.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete timely orders and avoid delays.
  • Performed proper lifting and handling techniques to maintain safe working environment.
  • Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to transport orders and prepare for shipment delivery.
  • Followed orders precisely for correct items, sizes and quantities.

Order Picker, Forklift Operator

Foodstuffs South Island LTD
01.2012 - 08.2013
  • Bulk Order Picker/Stock Control/Forklift Operator/Dispatch/Control Room, : - Picked bulk orders for distribution using RF Gun & Headset on a jiffy (electronic pallet jack)
  • Stock Control: - Responsible for all stock verification counts in the warehouse to ensure all orders were assembled by team members correctly, - loading/unloading inwards & outwards goods - Reach truck / Letdowns & Put aways
  • Dispatch: - To ensure all orders are dispatched correctly
  • On CHEP or FCC Pallets and pallet quantities
  • Control Room: - Responsible for processing all orders - Monitoring/organising ‘out of stocks’ – contacting the appropriate source in order to effectively manage ‘out of stocks’ - Controlling forklift work
  • Put always’ & ‘let downs’ - Sending pallet counts to couriers using Microsoft Excel
  • Foodstuffs Head Office: Processing Produce, Meat & Seafood orders to All DC’s for all Foodstuffs stores in the south Island
  • As well as some transport coordinating and minor sales
  • Qualifications - Licence forklift operator
  • First aid

Education

Hagley College
01.2008 - 04.2009

Linwood College
01.2004 - 04.2007

Skills

SAP experience

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Additional Information

  • Personal details
  • FULL NAME: Daniel Clive Lucas
  • D.O.B: 31/05/1991

Reference

Amanda Butler 

New World Northwood Deli Manager

0221405829


Sam Gough

New World Kaiapoi Grocery Manager

0277666527


Charles Simpson

New World St Martins Grocery Manager

0274795858


Jamie McCallum 

Foodstuffs South Island/Foodstuffs Head Office

0278852516

Timeline

Assistant Produce Manager

New World Northwood
06.2022 - Current

Dairy Freezer Manager

New World Northwood
10.2020 - 06.2022

Warehouse Supervisor

Leedsafe
03.2018 - 10.2020

Produce, Meat & Seafood Admin /Sales Associate

Foodstuffs South Island Head Office
11.2016 - 03.2018

Warehouse Storeperson

Foodstuffs South Island
10.2015 - 11.2016

Order Selector & Forklift

Woolworths Perth RDC
01.2013 - 10.2015

Order Picker, Forklift Operator

Foodstuffs South Island LTD
01.2012 - 08.2013

Hagley College
01.2008 - 04.2009

Linwood College
01.2004 - 04.2007

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