Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Licenses Achievements
Position Held
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Robert Kamper

Napier,Napier

Summary

Professional with proven track record in process operations, well-versed in optimizing and overseeing complex industrial processes. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in process control, safety management, and troubleshooting, with keen ability to drive efficiency and ensure operational excellence.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Process Operator

Ziwi PetFoords
06.2022 - Current
  • Maintained compliance with health, safety, and environment practices.
  • Kept facility inspection-ready at all times through proactive housekeeping and close monitoring of daily operations.
  • Contributed to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying bottlenecks in processes, proposing innovative solutions, and actively participating in implementation efforts.
  • Increased production efficiency by optimizing process parameters and implementing new operating procedures.
  • Reduced downtime for equipment maintenance through proactive troubleshooting and preventive measures.
  • Ensured product quality by conducting regular tests, adhering to strict safety protocols, and maintaining detailed records of process operations.
  • Efficiently operated all equipment and machinery according to manufacturer instructions.
  • Communicated effectively with team on technical level.
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
  • Operation of Forklift and Walkbehind reach lift.
  • Completion of documentation of finished product for Dispatch
  • Receipt in of incoming raw materials for processing

Process Operator

HB Protein
01.2021 - 06.2022
  • Operation and monitoring of process equipment with the use of a Scada computer system from the initial feed to the process factory through to Meal room
  • Equipment in charge of: All feed augers, Cooker, Press, Decanters, Separator’s, Dryer, Blood Dryer and Evaporator
  • Provided emergency response support during plant incidents, helping to mitigate potential risks and minimize disruptions to production schedules.
  • Adjusted and maintained plant equipment for safety and performance.
  • Knowledgeable of machine maintenance in order to troubleshoot effectively.
  • Recorded inside and outside process readings on daily log sheets.
  • Operated equipment such as front-end loaders, forklifts.
  • Conducted safety inspections and followed safety rules and procedures.
  • Made appropriate repair recommendations for malfunctioning equipment.

Services Manager

Boulevard Services
01.2019 - 01.2021
  • Manage the day to day running of commercial cleaning crews and supervisors
  • Manage new and existing clients
  • Support new and existing employees with training
  • Supply daily reporting to key account manager

Account Manager

VJ Distributors
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Primary position sales of TOTAL oils and lubricants along with consumable products that VJ Distributors supply
  • Represent company in a professional and positive manner
  • Management of existing and development of new business
  • Working closely with the warehouse to ensure correct and timely delivery of product to customers
  • Liaising with suppliers to give best solutions for the customers needs
  • Meeting set financial targets
  • Providing service and experience second to none

Vehicle Sales Consultant

Hawkes Bay Nissan
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • New and used Sales
  • Development of new customers
  • Maintenance of existing clients
  • Working closely with managers and workshop to provide a service second to none
  • Following through from initial contact to final delivery and follow up
  • Provide a service that is friendly, relaxed and enjoyable for the customer

Account Manager

Paklink
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • Provide Customer exceptional customer service
  • Service existing and develop new customers for Pakline
  • Develop a strong and ongoing relationships to increase sales
  • Produce a quality product that benefits customers and paklink
  • Work closely with production so to deliver on time and to the customers requirements

Vehicle Sales Person

Car Company
01.2010 - 01.2012
  • Exceptional Customer Service
  • Vehicle sales from initial contact through to contract documentation
  • Finance documentation
  • Vehicle appraisals

Territory Sales Manager

Wurth NZ
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Selling of engineering products
  • Sales target achievement
  • New business development through cold calling and networking
  • Direct sales

Sawmill Supervisor

Carter Holt Harvey
01.2008 - 12.2008
  • Supervision of night shift sawmill operations
  • Leadership of 5 staff
  • Adhere and instruct strict processes for health and safety
  • Operation of Forklifts

Vehicle Sales

MS Ford
01.2000 - 01.2008
  • Vehicle sales, new and used
  • Finance and sales documentations
  • Ongoing business relationships

Education

Science and Technology -

Hawke’s Bay Polytechnic
01.1990

Seventh School Certificate -

01.1989

Sixth Form Certificate -

01.1988

Fifth Form Certificate -

01.1987

Skills

  • Housekeeping skills
  • Forklift operation
  • Staff development
  • Multitasking proficiency
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Relationship building and management
  • Control room operations
  • Machine setup and shutdown
  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Production planning
  • Operational efficiency
  • Operations management
  • Client relationship management
  • Standard operating procedures
  • Equipment setup
  • Safety standards compliance
  • Equipment maintenance

Licenses Achievements

  • Full Clean Drivers License
  • Current OSH Forklift Licence
  • Ford NZ, Ford Academy Training, Associate, Advanced, Graduate, 01/01/04 - 01/01/06
  • Ford NZ, Professional Selling Skills, 01/01/98
  • Wurth NZ, Personal Best, 01/01/09 - 01/01/10
  • U-Bix Copiers, Service Technology Training, 01/01/91
  • Hawke’s Bay Polytechnic, NZ Certificate of Engineering, 01/01/90
  • Surf Lifesaving Association, Advanced Life Saving Certificates, 01/01/89 - 01/01/90

Position Held

  • HB Protein Process Operator, 01/01/21 - Current, Operation and monitoring of process equipment with the use of a Scada computer system from the initial feed to the process factory through to Meal room., Equipment in charge of: All feed augers, Cooker, Press, Decanters, Separator’s, Dryer, Blood Dryer and Evaporator’s., Operation of forklifts and loaders.
  • Services Manager, Boulevard Services, 01/01/19 - 01/01/21, Manage the day to day running of commercial cleaning crews and supervisors., Manage new and existing clients., Support new and existing employees with training., Supply daily reporting to key account manager.
  • Account Manager, VJ Distributors, 01/01/17 - 01/01/19, Primary position sales of TOTAL oils and lubricants along with consumable products that VJ Distributors supply., Represent company in a professional and positive manner., Management of existing and development of new business., Working closely with the warehouse to ensure correct and timely delivery of product to customers., Liaising with suppliers to give best solutions for the customers needs., Meeting set financial targets., Providing service and experience second to none.
  • Vehicle Sales Consultant, Hawkes Bay Nissan, 01/01/16 - 01/01/17, New and used Sales., Development of new customers., Maintenance of existing clients., Working closely with managers and workshop to provide a service second to none., Following through from initial contact to final delivery and follow up., Provide a service that is friendly, relaxed and enjoyable for the customer.
  • Account Manager, Paklink, 01/01/12 - 01/01/16, Provide Customer exceptional customer service., Service existing and develop new customers for Pakline., Develop a strong and ongoing relationships to increase sales., Produce a quality product that benefits customers and paklink., Work closely with production so to deliver on time and to the customers requirements.
  • Vehicle Sales Person, Car Company, Nelson, 01/01/10 - 01/01/12, Exceptional Customer Service., Vehicle sales from initial contact through to contract documentation., Finance documentation., Vehicle appraisals.
  • Territory Sales Manager, Wurth NZ, Nelson, 01/01/08 - 01/01/10, Selling of engineering products., Sales target achievement., New business development through cold calling and networking., Direct sales.
  • Sawmill Supervisor, Carter Holt Harvey, Nelson, 01/01/08 - 01/01/08, Supervision of night shift sawmill operations., Leadership of 5 staff., Adhere and instruct strict processes for health and safety., Operation of Forklifts.
  • Vehicle Sales, MS Ford, Nelson, 01/01/00 - 01/01/08, Vehicle sales, new and used., Finance and sales documentations., Ongoing business relationships.

Timeline

Senior Process Operator

Ziwi PetFoords
06.2022 - Current

Process Operator

HB Protein
01.2021 - 06.2022

Services Manager

Boulevard Services
01.2019 - 01.2021

Account Manager

VJ Distributors
01.2017 - 01.2019

Vehicle Sales Consultant

Hawkes Bay Nissan
01.2016 - 01.2017

Account Manager

Paklink
01.2012 - 01.2016

Vehicle Sales Person

Car Company
01.2010 - 01.2012

Territory Sales Manager

Wurth NZ
01.2008 - 01.2010

Sawmill Supervisor

Carter Holt Harvey
01.2008 - 12.2008

Vehicle Sales

MS Ford
01.2000 - 01.2008

Seventh School Certificate -

Sixth Form Certificate -

Fifth Form Certificate -

Science and Technology -

Hawke’s Bay Polytechnic
Robert Kamper