Petelo Sanele Vea
Mangere East,Auckland
Summary
Dynamic Engineering Administrator with a proven track record at Tegel Foods, excelling in project management and regulatory compliance. Skilled in document and database management, I prioritize work orders and drive inventory control improvements, enhancing operational efficiency and supporting team success. Passionate about identifying opportunities for cost reduction and equipment reliability.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Engineering Administrator
Tegel Foods
Takanini, New Zealand
04.2024 - Current
- Manage and maintain engineering and project documentation.
- Maintain and update engineering databases and spreadsheets.
- Assist with project planning, scheduling, and coordination.
- Act as first point of contact for internal and external inquiries.
- Ensure regulatory and compliance obligations are met.
- Support purchasing and inventory processes.
- Develop preventive and corrective maintenance schedules.
- Create, manage, and prioritise work orders.
- Identify improvement opportunities in maintenance processes, cost reduction, and equipment reliability.
- Tegel Foods is a leading poultry producer in New Zealand, specializing in the processing and distribution of chicken products.
Procurement & Inventory Manager (Feed Mill)
Tegel Foods
Takanini, New Zealand
06.2022 - 04.2024
- Manage inward raw material movements (shipping, suppliers).
- Ensure compliance with MAF/MPI regulations.
- Oversee raw material and finished product inventory.
- Manage EHS compliance for all incoming movements.
- Participate as part of site leadership team.
- Tegel Foods is a leading poultry producer in New Zealand, specializing in the processing and distribution of chicken products.
Production Inventory Administrator
Tegel Foods
Takanini, New Zealand
04.2021 - 06.2022
- Responsible for production inventory accuracy.
- Run and review variance and clearing location reports.
- Process stock adjustments, stock dumps, and MO releases.
- Investigate donor/raw material variances.
- Oversee weekly and monthly stock counts and investigations.
- Identify scanning and process issues and ensure corrective actions.
- Provide supporting documents and resource tools (FF SOH reports, conversion tables, etc.)
- Tegel Foods is a leading poultry producer in New Zealand, specializing in the processing and distribution of chicken products.
Team Coordinator (Whole Birds, ACM, FS)
Tegel Foods
Processing Division, New Zealand
06.2016 - 04.2021
- Ensure compliance with GMP, Health & Safety, and Quality standards.
- Manage staff allocation and workflow.
- Resolve technical issues in collaboration with engineering.
- Ensure production plans are completed on time.
- Oversee M3 system transactions and production activities.
- Tegel Foods is a leading poultry producer in New Zealand, specializing in the processing and distribution of chicken products.
Process Leader (FCB TWL)
Tasti Products
, New Zealand
06.2013 - 06.2016
- Ensure GMP, H&S, and Quality compliance.
- Manage production planning and resolve technical/production issues.
- Oversee work order documentation and quality decision-making.
- Manage staffing, induction of temps, and team motivation.
- Act as Team Leader during absences.
- Tasti Products is a New Zealand-based company specializing in the production of high-quality food products.
Leading Hand 2IC (BCH)
Tasti Products
, New Zealand
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Monitor timekeeping, productivity, GMP, H&S, and quality.
- Ensure production plan accuracy and timely completion.
- Maintain communication with the team and leaders.
- Complete production documentation accurately.
- Tasti Products is a New Zealand-based company specializing in the production of high-quality food products.
Senior Deck Operator (Mars D/S)
Tasti Products
, New Zealand
03.2011 - 06.2012
- Ensure GMP, H&S, and Quality compliance.
- Communicate with extruder operators and manage changeovers.
- Report quality and safety issues to leadership.
- Tasti Products is a New Zealand-based company specializing in the production of high-quality food products.
Extruder Operator (FCB D/S)
Tasti Products
, New Zealand
05.2010 - 03.2011
- Ensure bar products meet specification standards.
- Minimise waste and maintain consistent production flow.
- Tasti Products is a New Zealand-based company specializing in the production of high-quality food products.
Process Welder
Victor Industries
, New Zealand
08.2005 - 12.2009
- Assembled steel pre-cut shelving systems as part of a 10-person welding team.
Technical Officer (IMC)
Tonga Communications Corporation
, Tonga
02.2004 - 06.2005
- Installed and maintained public phone booths.
- Handled customer complaints regarding prepaid phone cards.
Cameraman & Studio Operator
Television Tonga
, Tonga
03.2003 - 02.2004
- Filmed and edited news footage with journalists.
- Set up and operated studio recording equipment.
Education
Form 7 - B Bursary, NZ University Entrance
Vava’u High School
Tonga01.2002
Form 6 - PSSC (Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate)
Vava’u High School
Tonga01.2001
Form 5 - TSC (Tonga School Certificate)
Chanel High School
Tonga01.2000
Skills
- Project management
- Document management
- Database management
- Regulatory compliance
- Work order prioritization
- Inventory control
References
Shane Hills, Tegel National Feedmill Manager, 021 189 2631
Awards
- Occupational Health & Safety (Level 4), Incident Investigation
- National Certificate in Business (First Line Management), Level 3, 01/2017
- “Can Do Attitude” Award, Tasti Products, 01/2011
Languages
- English
- Tongan, Native
- English, Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing
Timeline
Engineering Administrator
Tegel Foods
04.2024 - Current
Procurement & Inventory Manager (Feed Mill)
Tegel Foods
06.2022 - 04.2024
Production Inventory Administrator
Tegel Foods
04.2021 - 06.2022
Team Coordinator (Whole Birds, ACM, FS)
Tegel Foods
06.2016 - 04.2021
Process Leader (FCB TWL)
Tasti Products
06.2013 - 06.2016
Leading Hand 2IC (BCH)
Tasti Products
06.2012 - 06.2013
Senior Deck Operator (Mars D/S)
Tasti Products
03.2011 - 06.2012
Extruder Operator (FCB D/S)
Tasti Products
05.2010 - 03.2011
Process Welder
Victor Industries
08.2005 - 12.2009
Technical Officer (IMC)
Tonga Communications Corporation
02.2004 - 06.2005
Cameraman & Studio Operator
Television Tonga
03.2003 - 02.2004
Form 7 - B Bursary, NZ University Entrance
Vava’u High School
Form 6 - PSSC (Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate)
Vava’u High School
Form 5 - TSC (Tonga School Certificate)
Chanel High School