Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
References
Timeline
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Dave Ruatara

Reporoa,BOP

Summary

Experienced Assistant Manager at Fonterra Farm Reporoa, specializing in compliance monitoring and team leadership. Achieved significant operational efficiency improvements through staff supervision and problem-solving initiatives. Developed new employees in a collaborative environment while ensuring strict safety compliance. Dedicated to continuous process enhancement and high performance standards.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

Fonterra Farm Reporoa
Reporoa, Rotorua
02.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in managing daily operations and staff schedules.
  • Monitored compliance with company policies and safety standards.
  • Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
  • Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of operations.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.

Head Shepherd

Rimunui Farms Ltd
Rangitakei, Taupo
06.2018 - 02.2022
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
  • Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
  • Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

Farm Operations Manager

Tuatahi Farms
Turangi, Turangi
02.2016 - 06.2018
  • Managed daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and productivity across departments.
  • Developed and implemented operational policies to enhance team performance and compliance.
  • Oversaw staff training programs, fostering skills development and team collaboration.
  • Supervised project timelines, ensuring timely completion of operational initiatives and tasks.
  • Implemented safety protocols, promoting a secure work environment for all employees.
  • Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction remains at optimal levels.
  • Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
  • Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
  • Directed operations staff by providing guidance, training, and support in order to meet company objectives.
  • Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
  • Recruited, hired and trained crew members on application of projects, customer relations, and customer service.
  • Developed and implemented operational procedures to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Collaborated with management team on long-term strategic planning initiatives for the organization.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records to track stock levels and minimize costs.
  • Responded to information requests from superiors, providing specific documentation.
  • Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
  • Analyzed and controlled materials, supplies and equipment operational expenses.
  • Created detailed reports on the performance of individual departments within operations.
  • Presented performance and productivity reports to supervisors.
  • Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
  • Measured and reviewed performance via KPIs and metrics.
  • Aided senior leadership during executive decision-making process by generating daily reports to recommend corrective actions and improvements.
  • Performed cost analysis for various projects to determine budget requirements.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
  • Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.

Stock Manager

Landcorp Taurewa
National Park, Ruapehu
06.2012 - 02.2016
  • Conducted regular audits to verify stock accuracy and minimize discrepancies.
  • Maintained accurate inventory records and monitored stock levels.
  • Created daily, weekly, monthly forecasts for future inventory needs based on sales trends.
  • Prepared detailed reports on inventory status and stock movements.
  • Recruited and trained new employees while creating and supervising efficient staff teams.
  • Negotiated prices with vendors to obtain best possible deals while maintaining high standards of quality.
  • Managed day-to-day logistics operations, monitoring incoming stock movements and day to day staff management.
  • Managed and organised contractors onto the farm.

Education

High School Diploma -

Whanganui High School
Whanganui, NZ
11-1988

Skills

  • Compliance monitoring
  • Process improvement
  • Team building
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Staff supervision
  • Verbal and written communication

Accomplishments

  • 2007 Farm manager of the Year Dairy industry Awards for Northland

Affiliations

  • Outdoors person that loves hunting and fishing

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Assistant Manager

Fonterra Farm Reporoa
02.2022 - Current

Head Shepherd

Rimunui Farms Ltd
06.2018 - 02.2022

Farm Operations Manager

Tuatahi Farms
02.2016 - 06.2018

Stock Manager

Landcorp Taurewa
06.2012 - 02.2016

High School Diploma -

Whanganui High School

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