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referees
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Jason Horton

Jason Horton

Oxford

Summary

Dynamic Assistant Manager with extensive experience excelling in pasture management and staff training. Proven ability to implement effective animal health programs and enhance production targets. Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, ensuring high standards of animal husbandry and operational efficiency. Committed to fostering a productive team environment. A work-life balance is very important to help support the team.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Manager

oxford hills dairy farm
Oxford
06.2024 - Current

Day-to-day management of pasture and running of daily duties,

Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.

Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations

Assistant Manager

Pineview Dairy Farm Ltd
06.2022 - Current

Assisting with the management of day to day activities of farm production, implementing farm policies and plans.including day to day planning and staff management in the absence of the farm owner/manager.completing Animal health records,implementing on farm feeding procedures and understanding,

Assistant Manager

Genisis Dairies Ltd (pineview Dairy Farm)
10.2014 - 05.2022

assisting with the day to day running of the farm, meeting farm targets production and mating.manament day to day of staff and milkings,stock.inplementing animal health programs to prevent animal health issues, identifying and treatment of health issues,

2ic/Crusher Operator

Ashburton Contracting Ltd
02.2005 - 10.2014

Produced completed tasks within agreed specifications and tolerances.

Adhered strictly to safety regulations during all aspects of job execution minimizing accidents rate significantly.

Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.

Optimized production levels with effective resource allocation, scheduling flexibility in response to changing requirements or unexpected circumstances.

Directed and coordinated operation, preventive maintenance, repairs and malfunctions of crushing plant.

Handyman

Fulton And Hogan
03.2004 - 02.2005

worked with in a team environment roadworks, truck driving and other general duties.

Labourer

Works Inforstucture Ltd
01.2003 - 02.2004

Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Crusher Operator

Fulton And Hogan
01.2001 - 01.2003

Safeguarded the longevity of crusher equipment through diligent cleaning operations after each shift or as needed basis.

Improved workplace safety by implementing strict adherence to company protocols, guidelines, and procedures.

Directed and coordinated operation, preventive maintenance, repairs and malfunctions of crushing plant.

Reduced downtime by troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues promptly and effectively.

Machine Operator

Hinds Seed Cleaning
02.1998 - 02.2001

Ensured accurate documentation of production data for analysis and continuous improvement efforts.

Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.

Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.

Produce Packer

Countdown Supermarket
04.1997 - 02.1998

Inspected items for defects and damage.

Sealed containers and packages with glue, tape or other materials.

Conducted in-depth inspections of both incoming and outgoing shipments to support quality assurance goals.

Weighed packaged items to calculate total weight.

Labourer

Hoods Contracting
01.1997 - 04.1997

Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.

Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

Nz Certificate in Ag Dairy Farming Level 4

Primary Ito
Canterbury
11.2022

Ashburton Collage
Ashburton, NZ
11.1995

Skills

  • Young stock vaccinations, weighting, calf rearing,
  • Pasture management: weekly pasture walks, feed allocation, weed control, and residuals left at farm procedures, managing surplus pasture
  • Shed monthly checks, rubberware changes, hygiene, SCC, production targets, being involved in herd tests
  • irrigation pivot, changing tires, kline, moving, fixing, sprinkles, guns moving, and setting up
  • Tractor work, feeding out, reducing the amount of wastage of feed, mowing, general tractor work, and maintenance on the tractor and wagon/bale feeder
  • Animal husbandry treatments, spotting unwell cows, calving cows, mastitis treatments
  • Staff training, training to a high standard of what is expected to follow policies, making sure the team understands the tasks ahead
  • entering data on minda live

referees

Tara Campbell              

0273486061

rep

Nigel Thomas

0274893255

pineview manager/owner

Affiliations

  • we enjoy camping and getting away off farm to balance life
  • horses are a big part of our family
  • bush walks and seeing our country
  • being a part of community as a loin member giving back to the community

Timeline

Assistant Manager

oxford hills dairy farm
06.2024 - Current

Assistant Manager

Pineview Dairy Farm Ltd
06.2022 - Current

Assistant Manager

Genisis Dairies Ltd (pineview Dairy Farm)
10.2014 - 05.2022

2ic/Crusher Operator

Ashburton Contracting Ltd
02.2005 - 10.2014

Handyman

Fulton And Hogan
03.2004 - 02.2005

Labourer

Works Inforstucture Ltd
01.2003 - 02.2004

Crusher Operator

Fulton And Hogan
01.2001 - 01.2003

Machine Operator

Hinds Seed Cleaning
02.1998 - 02.2001

Produce Packer

Countdown Supermarket
04.1997 - 02.1998

Labourer

Hoods Contracting
01.1997 - 04.1997

Nz Certificate in Ag Dairy Farming Level 4

Primary Ito

Ashburton Collage
Jason Horton