Gerard Snyman
Pokeno,New Zealand
Summary
Motivated Factory Manager with extensive experience screening, hiring and training employees. Resolves production issues by implementing efficient production strategies and scheduling preventive maintenance for factory machinery. Well-versed in preparing production reports, adhering to deadlines and improving employee performance.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Factory Manager, Animal nutrition
Nutritech International Limited
Auckland, NZ
01.2023 - Current
- The role is to maintain the production and dispatch of goods from the factory at the highest standard, in accordance with customer needs, compliance and quality manual
- I supervise a team of up to 12 direct reports and oversee the product as it comes out of the production line and into the dispatch and warehouse area
- I supervise and direct warehouse operations, including loading/unloading, receiving, sorting, put away, picking, and inventory control
- Key tasks: Maintain production efficiency and productivity
- Quality Control
- Factory machinery maintenance
- Health and safety of factory staff
- Maintain factory security
- The primary responsibility of the role is: Plan production and monitor production, warehouse, and dispatch
- Resolve issues
- Manage staff to execute plan
- Ensure all batches are made to specification
- Customer orders meet timelines
- Ensure all staff work is in a safe manner
- Staff timekeeping
- Ensure inward and outwards good movement according to procedures
- Factory GMP
- Leadership of factory staff and maintain good discipline
- Support to Operation Manager and CEO of Nutritech as required.
Production Manager, Stock Feed milling
Takanini Feeds Ltd
Mangatawhiri, NZ
07.2022 - 01.2023
- Takanini Feeds is a 30-year-old family-owned business, providing a service of freshly made, well-formulated chicken, calf, goat, and dairy feed products that are available on demand
- The main pellet mill is in Mangatawhiri in northern Waikato with calf feed depots and deliveries all over the Upper North Island
- Overseeing a team of 10 direct reports
- The role spans manufacturing, transport & logistics, production planning & scheduling, health & safety, and inventory control
- Purchasing raw material liaising with supplier and transporter
- Purchasing
- Quality checking of finished product
- Grain silo management
- Testing and compliance to maintain the company's FeedSafe NZ accreditation.
Production Manager, Horticulture Cover Crops
T&G Fresh Cover Crops
Tuakau site, NZ
01.2020 - 07.2022
- T&G Fresh is the New Zealand arm of T&G Global, managing the production, sales, and importing of all its fresh produce sold in the country
- Tuakau site is one of five Tomato Covered Crop sites of the group where I function as Production manager
- Lead & manage a team of 3 Team leaders and 60 staff towards maximum productivity, efficiency, and dispatch fruit
- Liaising with Glasshouse Manager regarding fruit picking requirements daily
- Continues Improvement process
- Arrange ongoing maintenance of the glasshouse and equipment
- Work with T&G Pest & Disease team who complete spraying, monitoring, and pest & disease management activities for the glasshouse, ensuring quality enhancement of the crop
- Lean management system implementation – 5S
- Training, development, and performance management of staff productivity optimization
- Regular Glasshouse walks with T&G Growers to examine plants and learn about basic growing plans for the Glasshouse crop
- SOP and production scheduling process
- Distribution of product to pack house – SAP program
- Labor recruitment and utilization
- Staff management to deliver daily production targets
- Staff management of the annual pullout and replant of Tomato crop
- Apply Health & Safety and Food Safety practices
- Liaising with Glasshouse Manager regarding fruit picking requirements daily.
General Manager – Agriculture (Hay Production)
MD Foundation Pty Ltd
Ficksburg, South Africa
04.2017 - 07.2019
- Mixed Farm Operation with a group of 10 Manager Shareholders
- Farming enterprises include dairy, sheep, beef cattle, and crop
- Management and leadership of the hay baling operation 1680-ton hay making
- Lead and manage a team of 16 machine operators in farming operation
- Machinery, equipment, tools, and building maintenance program.
Production Manager – Dairy (UHT & Butter Factory)
Coega Dairy
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
08.2016 - 03.2017
- Coega Dairy is a key player in the processing of ultra-high temperature (long life) milk and butter sector
- Managed the daily factory production operations 600-ton UHT milk and 7-ton Butter, with a focus on continuous improvement, productivity, and efficiency optimization
- Leading, supervising, and training a production team of 4 shift leaders, 4-line operators, and 80 staff, promoting teamwork and a health and safety environment
- Effectively manage production department budget and financial targets
- Maximize manufacturing processes
- Maintained Occupational Health and safety system
- Maintained Risk management systems
- Assured product quality food standards were met, and personnel well skilled, trained, and developed to their job specifications
- Negotiating timelines and resources as necessary for projects as they change in scope
- Monitoring output and adjusting resources and processes to reduce costs
- Managing the maintenance and repair of production equipment.
General Manager – Agriculture (Livestock)
MD Foundation Pty Ltd
Ficksburg, South Africa
10.2012 - 07.2016
- Mixed Farm Operation with a group of 10 Manager Shareholders
- Farming enterprises include dairy, sheep, beef cattle, and crop
- Management and leadership of the operation consisting of 5000 sheep and 1500 cattle livestock, a feedlot program
- Managed the livestock reproduction program and stock rotation.
Manager: Self-employed Businessman - Agriculture
Prestprops 1280 cc
Ficksburg, South Africa
05.2001 - 09.2012
- Farming enterprise included sheep, beef cattle, and crops
- Management and leadership of the operation consisting of 450 sheep and 350 cattle livestock
- Lead and manage 2 leaders and 10 staff.
Manager: Self-employed Businessman – Owner of a clothing and Firearm dealership
Monsieur Charmant, Ficksburg Arms and Ammunition
Ficksburg, South Africa
05.2001 - 09.2012
- Managed the daily operations at multiple retail outlets: 1
- Retail outlet exclusive men's clothing
- 2
- Firearm and Ammunition dealership
- 3
- Firearm handling training Academy
- Supervising, coaching, training, mentoring personnel of 5
- 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.
Factory Manager – Dairy Fresh Milk/Juice
Dairy Belle, SA – Fresh Milk/Juice Dairy Division
Bloemfontein, South Africa
05.1999 - 04.2001
- Major South African Dairy Fresh milk, fermented produce processor
- Overseeing daily factory production operations 180-ton fresh milk and yogurt product
- Managing and coordinating multiple departments including fresh milk processing and packaging, storage and distribution, transport, maintenance, and quality assurance
- Leading, supervising, mentoring, and training the Factory team of 4 department leaders, team leaders, line operators, and staff of 80
- 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 supplier payments, deliveries, and invoices
- Performing as a strong leader of a cohesive team, with strict enforcement of health and safety procedures, regulations, food safety & quality standards, and compliance.
Production Manager, Dairy Fresh Milk/Juice
Dairy Belle, SA – Fresh Milk/Juice Dairy Division
Bloemfontein, South Africa
02.1998 - 04.1999
- Dairy Belle (Pty Ltd) fresh Milk Dairy division factory in Bloemfontein procured milk from the local Bloemfontein area
- The fresh milk plant in Bloemfontein processed and packed the milk into dairy fresh produce
- Managed the daily production operation of 180-ton fresh milk and yogurt product, 4-line Fillmatic and 6-line yogurt fillers, and 2 process line equipment
- Leading, supervising, and training the Production team of 2 shift leaders, 4-line Fillmatic operators, 6 Yogurt fill operators, and staff of 50 personnel
- Creating, negotiating, and managing budgets and timelines with stakeholders
- Maintained Occupational Health and 4-star rating safety system, ensuring health and safety regulations were met
- Maintained Risk management systems and always enforced a safe and clean working environment
- Assured that food product quality and safety standards were met
- Trained and developed staff to their job specifications
- Negotiating timelines and resources as necessary for projects as they change in scope
- Monitoring output and adjusting resources and processes to reduce costs
- Managing the maintenance and repair of Fillmatic production equipment.
Outsource Manager – UHT Fruit Juice (Logistic department)
Ceres Fruit Juices, SA – UHT Fruit Juice
Ceres, South Africa
10.1997 - 01.1998
- Key player in the ultra-high temperature (long life) fruit juice sector
- Ceres fruit juices export their products to more than 80 countries across Africa, Europe, the Far East, Middle East, Asia, and North America
- The various brands are packed in a variety of international label permutations to suit language and legal requirements in foreign countries
- Managed the 4 Outsource process factories other than Ceres fruit facility.
Production Manager, UHT Fruit Juice
Ceres Fruit Juices, SA – UHT Fruit Juice
Ceres, South Africa
04.1997 - 09.1997
- Ceres Fruit Juices the Key player in the ultra-high temperature (long life) fruit juice sector, has grown to one of the largest beverage manufacturers on the African continent
- Exclusion of air and the most up-to-date aseptic packaging methodology guarantees the product a 12-month shelf life without adding any preservatives
- Ensure an efficient and timely processes and output of the 11 UHT fill line production chain, managed, and coordinated the Ultra high temperature long life Tetra pack, fruit juice production plant, mixing 380-ton juices according to recipe, quality standards, and formulations
- Successfully develop, coach, and mentor the Shift leader for the role of future Production manager.
Production Manager Dairy (Processed Cheese)
Dairy Belle, SA – Cheese and butter Dairy Division
Klerksdorp, South Africa
08.1995 - 03.1997
- Major dairy producer - Processed cheese
- My responsibility at Dairy Belle Cheese & Butter Dairy division plant, as production manager - processed cheese, was to manage an efficient and timely processes and output of the production chain
- Managed the daily factory production 2-line processed cheese operations.
Dairy Technologist & Assistant Production Manager (Cheese factory)
Dairy Belle, SA – Cheese and butter Dairy Division
Pretoria, South Africa
01.1992 - 07.1995
- Dairy Belle Cheese & Butter Dairy division produced round hard and semi-hard cheese in the Aliwal North and Warrenton facility being part of the 5 cheese producing facilities of Dairy Belle industrial (Pty ltd)
- Developed, implemented, and maintained artisan dairy training material and the total quality systems (SABS ISO 9000) in the cheese factory
- Coordinate the Occupational Health and safety program, achieved and maintained the 5-star rating system and always enforced a safe and clean working environment
- Support the cheese production and packaging process, coordinated the skilled development program to 3 shift leaders (product makers), store man, 50 factory staff
- Managed 180-ton milk receiving function, cheese preparation and packaging process in hard cheese factory
- Supported 20 production staff at achieving the company goals, enforced, and maintained health and safety standards in the production area
- Enforced good food manufacturing practices
- Assisted shift product maker during production processes and ensured that prescribed product food safety and quality standards were met
- Wrote and implemented standard operating procedures for cheese factory
- Assisted Dairy Belle technical committee compiling material used in training artisan cheese preparation skills.
Education
Management Development Program -
Orange Free State University
01.1991
B Sc Agriculture - Dairy Science & Microbiology
Orange Free State University
01.1990
Grade 12 - Senior Certificate -
High School Schweizer Reneke
01.1985
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Commercial acumen
- Workplace Health Safety
- Computer Literacy
- Customer service
- Organized
- Continuous improvement
- Lean management systems
- Quality assurance
- Communication
- Time management skills
- Collaboration skills
- Problem-solving skills
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Resilient
- Creative
- Empathy
- Multitasking
- Self-motivation
- Work ethic
- Decision making
- Mentoring and training
- Production Reporting
- Lean Manufacturing
Certifications Courses
- NZ Certificate in Horticulture (Level 3) Indoor Crop Production (in - process)
- Forklift Operation
- Chemical Handler - Fertilizers, Acids, Alkali’s (24.09.2020)
- Workplace risk Assessment & Comm. (US 30265 Feb 2020)
- Fire and Emergency warden 22.10.2020
- Business Presentation Skills
- Interaction Management Program
- Implementation and Evaluation of Quality Systems SABS ISO 9000
- 20 Keys to Workplace Improvement Program
- Total Quality Management Program
- National Occupational Safety Association (NOSA) Health and Safety Management Course
- Hygiene for Food Handlers
- Dairy Board Trainer, Facilitator, Evaluator and Course Coordinator
- Accredited and Registered Training Provider
- Full Assessor Registration
- Training Management for Line Managers
- Applied Instructor Skills
- Adult Basic Education Training Facilitator
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 06/26/67
- Nationality: South African
References
Available on request
Languages
English
Professional
Afrikaans
Professional
Timeline
Factory Manager, Animal nutrition
Nutritech International Limited
01.2023 - Current
Production Manager, Stock Feed milling
Takanini Feeds Ltd
07.2022 - 01.2023
Production Manager, Horticulture Cover Crops
T&G Fresh Cover Crops
01.2020 - 07.2022
General Manager – Agriculture (Hay Production)
MD Foundation Pty Ltd
04.2017 - 07.2019
Production Manager – Dairy (UHT & Butter Factory)
Coega Dairy
08.2016 - 03.2017
General Manager – Agriculture (Livestock)
MD Foundation Pty Ltd
10.2012 - 07.2016
Manager: Self-employed Businessman - Agriculture
Prestprops 1280 cc
05.2001 - 09.2012
Manager: Self-employed Businessman – Owner of a clothing and Firearm dealership
Monsieur Charmant, Ficksburg Arms and Ammunition
05.2001 - 09.2012
Factory Manager – Dairy Fresh Milk/Juice
Dairy Belle, SA – Fresh Milk/Juice Dairy Division
05.1999 - 04.2001
Production Manager, Dairy Fresh Milk/Juice
Dairy Belle, SA – Fresh Milk/Juice Dairy Division
02.1998 - 04.1999
Outsource Manager – UHT Fruit Juice (Logistic department)
Ceres Fruit Juices, SA – UHT Fruit Juice
10.1997 - 01.1998
Production Manager, UHT Fruit Juice
Ceres Fruit Juices, SA – UHT Fruit Juice
04.1997 - 09.1997
Production Manager Dairy (Processed Cheese)
Dairy Belle, SA – Cheese and butter Dairy Division
08.1995 - 03.1997
Dairy Technologist & Assistant Production Manager (Cheese factory)
Dairy Belle, SA – Cheese and butter Dairy Division
01.1992 - 07.1995
Management Development Program -
Orange Free State University
B Sc Agriculture - Dairy Science & Microbiology
Orange Free State University
Grade 12 - Senior Certificate -
High School Schweizer Reneke
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