Ian Gardner
Redwoodtown,Marlborough
Summary
To present i have a few areas of experience from viticulture, mechanical experience, Management in food manufacturing.
I am now seeking new employment to gain more challenges and experience in my next role.
I am very passionate in what work i do, I always bring a positive attitude to work and also to my co-workers and give everything to the best of my ability with a strong work ethic.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed
Twysted Taste-Budz
Blenheim
07.2024 - Current
Vineyard Operator
Farm Right Limited
Marlborough
05.2022 - 07.2024
- Tractor / Vineyard operations: Canopy spraying, Herbicide spraying, Trimming, Klima, Plucking, Post driving, Mulching/Mowing, Irrigation repairs & maintenance.
- Supervision of seasonal workers.
- Trellis improvement and repairs including wire work.
- Harvest operations: Operating harvestor (Pellenc)
- Young plant maintenance.
- Current grow safe Certificate
- Wheels & Tracks indorsment
Mechanic
Allout Auto Ltd
, Blenheim
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Carry out all types of repairs
- Diagnose vehicle problems
- Customer service
- Accounts and ordering
- Complete job description and invoicing
- Day to day management of workshop
Vineyard Operator
Constellation Brands
, Blenheim
11.2018 - 02.2022
- Tractor / Vineyard operations: Canopy spraying, Herbicide spraying, Trimming, Klima, Plucking, Post driving, Mulching/Mowing, Irrigation repairs & maintenance.
- Supervision of seasonal workers.
- Trellis improvement and repairs including wire work.
- Harvest operations: Harvestor Driving, Harvester relief driving, Gondola Driving, supervising picks.
- Young plant maintenance.
- Current grow safe Certificate
- Wheels & Tracks indorsment
- First aid Cert
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Vent Limited
RIverlands, Blenheim
11.2017 - 10.2018
- Performed all types of grade services on Truck and Trailer units
- Carried out all types of repairs on truck and trailer units
- Diagnose break downs
- Computer and software work
Production Manager
Springbrook Foods
Riverlands, Blenheim
06.2015 - 11.2017
- Managed 15 employees
- Manage plant and equipment maintenance
- coordinated preventative maintenance on new and existing production equipment
- Led regular stand up meetings, and continuous improvement projects ( Daily team leader meetings, Weekly factory meetings, Monthly staff production report meeting )
- Draft production schedules and production team processes
- Liaised with operations manager to maintain open communication
- Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all times
- Ensured KPI's meet, if not followed by a corrective action
Production Team Leader
Springbrook Foods
Riverlands, Blenheim
07.2013 - 05.2015
- Supervising all production staff and all day to day organization
- Ensured all production paper work completed
- Daily schedule achieved
- Maintain factory machinery
- Lead stand up meetings with factory staff
- Attend to daily team leader meetings
Education
Blenheim
MarlboroughSkills
- Sharp problem solver
- Strong communication skills
- Dependable and reliable
- Effective team player
- Cheerful and energetic
- Hands on skills
Timeline
Self Employed
Twysted Taste-Budz
07.2024 - Current
Vineyard Operator
Farm Right Limited
05.2022 - 07.2024
Mechanic
Allout Auto Ltd
03.2022 - 04.2022
Vineyard Operator
Constellation Brands
11.2018 - 02.2022
Heavy Diesel Mechanic
Vent Limited
11.2017 - 10.2018
Production Manager
Springbrook Foods
06.2015 - 11.2017
Production Team Leader
Springbrook Foods
07.2013 - 05.2015
Blenheim