Robert Cadman
Dunedin
Summary
Production Manager with extensive experience at Meateor, adept at leading high-performing teams and optimising production processes. Proven expertise in machine operation and strategic planning, ensuring compliance and quality in a fast-paced environment. Recognised for fostering effective communication and achieving operational excellence in a 24/6 manufacturing setting. Resourceful, professional in manufacturing management, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialises in process optimisation, quality control, and inventory management. Excel in leadership, problem-solving, and communication, ensuring smooth operations and team synergy. Background includes managing employees in a fast-paced production environment. Bringing several years of related experience and dedication to meeting and exceeding performance targets. Safety-driven and responsive to changing workflows and company demands. Multi-talented, professional, and knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards, and safety. Steps easily into any production position and works hands-on with team members in need of improvement. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Goal-oriented production manager offering several years of background coordinating and controlling manufacturing processes to deliver products on time and within budget.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
MEATEOR FOODS LIMITED
Dunedin
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Looking after a two shift 24hr 6 days a week operation
- Up to 30 staff
- Looking after the day to day running of the plant
- Filling and checking compliance paperwork
- Managing loadouts of the products made
- Laise with Freezing work management, MPI and the sales team
- Work with the trucking companies for delivery and picking up of products
- Writing SOPs and inductions for new staff members
- Contact and work with internal and external contractors
Corrections Officer
CORRECTIONS
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Seconded SCO Senior Correction Officer for 6 months
- Working in low security
- Working with up to 100 prisoners
- With a variety of activities
- From Dealing with lawyers, probation and any other things that a prisoner may need
Supervisor
ACM Money Management
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Working on the cash floor learning all aspects of the business
- Helping out with the road crew
Corrections Officer
CORRECTIONS
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Working in the Security section
- Escorting prisoners around the facility including hospital and court visits
Senior Confectioner (Operator)
CADBURY (MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL)
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Company Overview: Mondelēz International is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), enriched with more than 100 years of tradition and a portfolio of iconic brands including – Cadbury, The Natural Confectionery Co., Pascall, Oreo and belVita
- Health & Safety Representative, First Aider, Trainer, Assessor
- Responsibility for up to 26 staff, allocate roles and responsibilities and manage break cover and manage temporary staff
- Current responsibility as Health & Safety Representative, First Aider, Trainer and Assessor
- Provide induction programmes, provide ongoing training, responsible for managing performance
- Ensure up to date Health & Safety training, monitor department for any issues and follow up with management if any identified issues need rectifying
- Assist with shift supervision, projects and trials
- Provide cover and step up in Front Line Leader’s absence
- Set up, maintain performance, shut down and clean a variety of equipment and machinery
- Liaise with Engineering team and able to change parts and making adjustments to equipment when required
- Carry out weekly stock takes of department, compile data and liaise with stakeholders over any discrepancies
- Ensure product meets quality and recipe specifications
- Carry out all designated checks and complete all documentation
- Complete all batch data sheets, input into SAP software and collate information for Management
- Input all staff shift timesheet information and manage accuracy for internal KRONOS payroll system
- Mondelēz International is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), enriched with more than 100 years of tradition and a portfolio of iconic brands including – Cadbury, The Natural Confectionery Co., Pascall, Oreo and belVita
- Part of project team that successfully managed the installation, trial, set up of operations, training and implementation of two large new machine processes at Cadburys
- Alongside a new Front-Line Leader partnered to create a positive team culture with a diversely skilled team who have become recognised as a high performing team
- Continuously provide Front Line Leader coverage in recognition of experience, expertise and knowledge of the business
Front Line Leader / Area Manager
CADBURY (MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL)
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Company Overview: Mondelēz International is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), enriched with more than 100 years of tradition and a portfolio of iconic brands including – Cadbury, The Natural Confectionery Co., Pascall, Oreo and belVita
- Overall responsibility for a range of staff within teams/departments throughout the site
- Provide performance management training, ongoing advice and support for staff and mentor the Front-Line Leadership Team
- Liaise with scheduling over weekly production plans and prepare shift resourcing and materials required for daily production
- Monitor quality of all products produced throughout a 24/7-day operation
- Work with Quality Assurance team and Manufacturing Managers on any ongoing quality issues
- Deliver on daily basis products of quality, produced by trained staff within a Health & Safety compliance environment
- Liaise with Site Manager, Management team, Quality, Logistics, Production Planners and Engineers on daily basis
- Mondelēz International is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), enriched with more than 100 years of tradition and a portfolio of iconic brands including – Cadbury, The Natural Confectionery Co., Pascall, Oreo and belVita
- Promoted to the roles of Area Manager and Front-Line Leader in recognition of experience, knowledge throughout the business, relationships developed and ability to manage people
- Built successful high performing teams throughout time in the role
- Allocated and identified team and individual strengths and celebrated team successes
Machine Operator
CADBURY (MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL)
01.1993 - 01.2004
- Company Overview: Mondelēz International is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), enriched with more than 100 years of tradition and a portfolio of iconic brands including – Cadbury, The Natural Confectionery Co., Pascall, Oreo and belVita
- Mondelēz International is one of the largest food manufacturers in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), enriched with more than 100 years of tradition and a portfolio of iconic brands including – Cadbury, The Natural Confectionery Co., Pascall, Oreo and belVita
Trimmer & Boner
Fortex, Mosgiel
01.1991 - 01.1993
Oat Miller / Foreman
Harraway & Sons
01.1980 - 01.1991
Education
Bachelor of Applied Management -
Learning Verve
New Zealand11-2017
New Zealand Certification in Food and Beverage, Level 3 - Food
Competenz
New Zealand01.2017
Diploma of Management - Business Management
Learning Verve
NewZealand01.2012
Certificate in Food Safety -
Otago Polytechnic nz
Dunedin, NZ04-1998
Skills
- Production
- Machine Operation
- Communication
- Planning & Organisation
- Car (Class 1)
- Medium Rigid Vehicle (Class 2)
- Medium Combination (Class 3)
- Heavy Rigid Vehicle (Class 4)
- Heavy Combination (Class 5)
- Forklift (Refresher required)
Certification
- Car (Class 1)
- Medium Rigid Vehicle (Class 2)
- Medium Combination (Class 3)
- Heavy Rigid Vehicle (Class 4)
- Heavy Combination (Class 5)
- Forklift (Refresher required)
Hobbies and Interests
- Family
- Gardening
- Landscaper
- Sport
- Collector of Rugby Memorabilia
Qualifications And Training
- Bachelor of Applied Management
- New Zealand Certification in Food and Beverage, Level 3 - 01/01/17
- Diploma of Management – Learning Verve 01/01/12
- Certificate in Food Safety – NZQA 167
- First Line Management
- MHE Electric Trolley Internal Licence
- Certificate in First Aid – General
- Fire Warden Training
- Continuous Improvement Green Belt Certification
- Internal Audit Training
- Basic Chemical Handling Certificate
- HACCP Update Course, Advance Food Safety Pty Ltd
- CCP Metal Detector training
- CCP Sieve training
- Weights & Measures – AQS (average quantity system) & SPC (statistical process control)
- Hold & Release training
- Making Lean Happen
- LOTO (lock out tag out)
- Fire extinguisher / Fire Fighting - NZ Fire Service
- Certificate in Flour Milling, Flour Milling Associates
- Various Leadership, Team & Training, Internal Courses
Affiliations
- Keen gardener.
- Work life balance.
- Keen follower of all sport.
Timeline
Production Manager
MEATEOR FOODS LIMITED
01.2023 - 04.2025
Corrections Officer
CORRECTIONS
01.2020 - 01.2023
Supervisor
ACM Money Management
01.2019 - 01.2020
Corrections Officer
CORRECTIONS
01.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Confectioner (Operator)
CADBURY (MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL)
01.2015 - 01.2018
Front Line Leader / Area Manager
CADBURY (MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL)
01.2005 - 01.2015
Machine Operator
CADBURY (MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL)
01.1993 - 01.2004
Trimmer & Boner
Fortex, Mosgiel
01.1991 - 01.1993
Oat Miller / Foreman
Harraway & Sons
01.1980 - 01.1991
Bachelor of Applied Management -
Learning Verve
New Zealand Certification in Food and Beverage, Level 3 - Food
Competenz
Diploma of Management - Business Management
Learning Verve
Certificate in Food Safety -
Otago Polytechnic nz
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