Penelope Boutherway
Redwood Town,Blenheim
Summary
Proven leader with extensive experience in team management and operational efficiency. Skilled in training staff, coordinating projects, and enhancing communication. Committed to driving productivity and improving workflows in agricultural operations.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Farmer Young stock supervisor.
Elite Goats Milk NZ
Manawaru, TeAroha
11.2018 - 03.2025
- Set up and operated irrigation equipment to apply pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers to crops.
- Reviewed supplies inventory levels and purchased necessary items.
- Inspected equipment for wear, specifications adherence and issues.
- Scheduled materials shipments and transportation for on-time delivery, reducing delays.
- Resolved personnel problems, complaints and grievances, referring serious issues to higher-level supervisors.
- Completed or assisted with difficult or skilled tasks.
- Reported employee time, job expenses and inspections results in work records.
- Prepared and led staff training and instruction.
- Held staff meetings to share project information and address specific issues.
- Monitored workers and reviewed completed work for proper performance.
- Planned workflow, coordinated employee scheduling and assigned duties to maintain performance and accommodate fluctuating workloads.
- Informed upper management or department heads of items loaded or problems encountered.
- Presented and explained work orders to team.
- Purchased supplies, including seeds and fertilizer.
- Loaded agricultural products into trucks to deliver products to markets or storage facilities.
- Identified plants, pests, and weeds to determine selection and application of pesticides and fertilizers.
- Performed routine maintenance and repairs on farm machinery and equipment.
- Conducted routine preventive maintenance and troubleshooting inspections on equipment, production systems, and farming processes.
- Set up and operated heavy farm machinery and equipment to till soil, fertilize and apply herbicides and pesticides.
- Inspected facilities daily to comply with health, sanitation and safety standards and maintain agricultural biodiversity across farm.
- Applied fertilizers and pesticides according to agronomic recommendations.
- Segregated animals according to weight, age, and physical condition.
- Worked with owner to determine ranch needs.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
- Positioned and monitored plant irrigation systems.
- Gathered and documented information about stock growth, production activities and environmental readings to make accurate plans and operational decisions.
- Collected and recorded growth, production and environmental data.
- Demonstrated working techniques, practices and optimal safety behaviors to workers, maximizing performance and reducing wasteful processes.
- Protected environmental areas, team members and consumers from harm by closely monitoring chemical applications and production techniques.
- Inspected facilities and equipment for signs of disrepair, performing necessary maintenance work.
- Handled money by accurately setting up registers, balancing drawers and preparing daily deposits.
- Allocated resources to respond to insect infestation, drought and fire.
- Constructed pens, floating stations and collector strings for sea farms.
- Coordinated clerical, recordkeeping, and marketing strategies to enhance business operations and boost profits.
- Used recognized breeding practices to direct breeding or raising of stock.
- Cared for and maintained plants in different climate-controlled areas.
- Trained new workers on safety and ranch procedures.
- Oversaw work of stock employees processing incoming deliveries and replenishing sales floor.
- Supervised day-to-day stockroom operations to maintain organized flow of merchandise to sales floor.
- Assisted with planning and executing stock management activities to boost sales.
- Oversaw efficient loading and unloading of trucks and trailers to meet tight daily schedules.
- Checked in and posted orders from hubs and vendors.
- Prepared detailed reports on inventory operations, stock levels and damages.
- Maintained accurate inventory accounts through good recordkeeping practices and regular counts.
- Worked with dispatchers and outbound production team to enhance service delivery for customers.
- Designed and implemented tracking systems to optimize inventory control procedures.
- Coordinated with store manager on inventory purchases, updates and replacements.
- Recruited and trained new employees while creating and supervising efficient staff teams.
- Examined supply and raw material levels to determine shortages and make necessary adjustments.
- Promoted safe working conditions by monitoring safety procedures and equipment.
Supervisor, Officer, Management.
NZ Govt Corrections Dept.
Blenheim, Milton, Hamilton., Marlborough, Otago, Waikato.
03.2005 - 06.2014
- Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
- Prepared and presented reports on team performance, challenges, and achievements to senior management.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing project completion times.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Coordinated with other department supervisors to ensure smooth workflow and project alignment.
- Managed team of XX employees, ensuring high productivity and quality standards were met.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback and setting individual goals.
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Implemented new operational procedures, increasing efficiency.
- Ensured the security and confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Represented the organization at external events and conferences.
- Coordinated with legal counsel to ensure organizational compliance.
- Implemented risk management strategies to mitigate potential threats.
- Enforced compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
- Coordinated cross-departmental projects to achieve company objectives.
- Led crisis management efforts to resolve issues promptly and efficiently.
Education
Public Prisons Service Training. - Security, Legislation, Te Tiriti O Waitangi
Dept Corrections.
Otago04-2007
National Cert Level 4 Horticulture - Horticulture, Viticulture
NZHITO
New Zealand01-2006
Skills
- Dairy operations
- First aid training
- Supply management
- Organic farming
- Budget development
- Safety procedures
- Worker training
- Animal husbandry
- Grounds maintenance
- Pest control
- Customer relations
Timeline
Farmer Young stock supervisor.
Elite Goats Milk NZ
11.2018 - 03.2025
Supervisor, Officer, Management.
NZ Govt Corrections Dept.
03.2005 - 06.2014
Public Prisons Service Training. - Security, Legislation, Te Tiriti O Waitangi
Dept Corrections.
National Cert Level 4 Horticulture - Horticulture, Viticulture
NZHITO