Elizabeth Waaka
Dunedin,Dannevirke
Summary
I’m a passionate and results orientated Senior Leader with more than 18 years’ experience in meat processing. I have strong leadership skills and a passion for people. Proven success in driving continuous improvement creating engaged motivated teams. I enjoy a challenge and the opportunity to implement new and innovative improvements to improve our business. I'm a natural leader, especially in diverse and challenging times.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Tertiary Butchery Section Manager
Silver Fern Farms
, Takapau
03.2023 - Current
- Manage daily operations of the Tertiary Butchery.
- Ensure that all products were produced in accordance with food safety regulations.
- Lead a tertiary butchery team, providing training, development opportunities, and support when needed.
- Ensure that health and safety regulations were followed. Identified and implemented H&S improvements in the department.
- Manage department costs to achieve budget targets.
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure an adequate supply.
- Review performance of staff members regularly, providing feedback on areas for improvement where necessary.
- Resolve conflicts between staff members quickly and effectively.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements within the department.
- Assist with implementing projects aimed at boosting sales within the retail section.
- Resolve problems or concerns to satisfaction of involved parties.
- Develop project plans to improve production and efficiency
Streamline Coordinator
Silver Fern Farms
, Takapau
07.2019 - 03.2023
- Implemented continuous improvement strategies on-site.
- Initiated regular training sessions for staff members on continuous improvement, engagement tools, and processes. processes.
- Developed strategies to improve operations and reduce costs.
- Analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Launched and supported engagement initiatives across the site.
- Successfully achieved KPI targets for site Streamline
Senior Department Supervisor Secondary Butchery
Silver Fern Farms
, Takapau
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Developed and implemented departmental policies and procedures.
- Conducted performance reviews for staff members.
- Monitored department operations to ensure productivity standards were met.
- Oversaw the hiring process, including recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new employees.
- Provided coaching and mentoring support to team members.
- Maintained detailed records of employee attendance and leave requests.
- Analyzed data to identify areas of improvement within the department.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations across the department.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate activities and resolve issues.
- Trained employees on new processes or procedures as needed.
- Created reports summarizing daily operations for upper-level management review.
- Managed inventory levels of supplies required for daily operations.
- Addressed employee issues and conflicts to provide input, feedback, and coaching.
Education
Some College (No Degree) -
Central Midlands Senior High School
Moora, Western AustraliaSkills
- Leadership skills
- Strategic planning
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- People Skills
- Project management
- Organisational Skills
- Budgeting skills
- Continuous Improvement
Accomplishments
- Embed Streamline tools and processes across site, delivering a site saving of $1.1m in the first year.
- Developed room designs to enhance production flows and improve product quality, food safety and Health and Safety.
Timeline
Tertiary Butchery Section Manager
Silver Fern Farms
03.2023 - Current
Streamline Coordinator
Silver Fern Farms
07.2019 - 03.2023
Senior Department Supervisor Secondary Butchery
Silver Fern Farms
02.2017 - 06.2019
Some College (No Degree) -
Central Midlands Senior High School
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