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RUSSELL KAPKA

Lower Hutt,New Zealand

Summary

Skilled Assistant Factory Manager with strong background in overseeing factory operations and ensuring optimal productivity. Proficient in coordinating with different teams, developing strategies for operational efficiency, and managing resources effectively. Demonstrated strengths include problem-solving, leadership, strategic planning, and communication skills. Proven track record of improving workflow processes while maintaining quality standards and adhering to safety regulations.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Factory Manager

Kongo Coffee Ltd
01.2021 - 01.2024
  • Company Overview: PNG’s largest nationally owned coffee company.
  • Ran daily operations from parchment intake to green bean export — ensuring every lot met specialty standards.
  • Led and motivated a seasonal team of up to 30, often in high-pressure harvest seasons.
  • Introduced process improvements that cut downtime and boosted overall efficiency.
  • Balanced production schedules, inventory, and export deadlines — often working late into the night to get shipments out on time.
  • Fostered a culture of teamwork, accountability, and pride in producing PNG’s best coffee.
  • PNG’s largest nationally owned coffee company.

Coffee Sourcing Specialist / Buyer

Kongo Coffee Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: PNG’s largest nationally owned coffee company.
  • Travelled through the Highlands sourcing cherries, parchment, and green beans, building genuine relationships with farmers and suppliers.
  • Carried out rigorous quality checks, ensuring consistency across diverse origins.
  • Aligned sourcing with production and market demands, keeping costs fair while maintaining quality.
  • Developed a deep appreciation for the work that goes into every cup, from farm to roastery.
  • PNG’s largest nationally owned coffee company.

Factory Supervisor

Kongo Coffee Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Company Overview: PNG’s largest nationally owned coffee company.
  • Oversaw day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth transitions through production stages.
  • Supported staff training and development, helping new workers quickly adapt to factory routines.
  • Assisted in quality control and safety compliance while keeping output targets on track.
  • Worked closely with management to troubleshoot issues and keep the factory running smoothly.
  • PNG’s largest nationally owned coffee company.

Education

Business Economics -

Bond University
QLD, Australia
01.2018

High School -

St. Joseph Nudgee College
QLD, Australia
01.2016

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Workforce management
  • Coffee production
  • Export logistics
  • Sourcing
  • Supplier relationships
  • Quality control
  • Grading protocols
  • Process improvement
  • Problem solving
  • Microsoft Office
  • Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint

Additional Information

Also: Certified personal fitness trainer & keen 4x4 Landcruiser enthusiast — because balance matters.

References

  • Jerry Kapka, Managing Director, Kongo Coffee Ltd, (+675) 7290 7520, pngtopcoffees@msn.com
  • Lilly Kapka, Executive Director, Kongo Coffee Ltd, (+675) 7290 7522, lillykapka@kongocoffee.com.pg
  • Jay-ar Landaos, Financial Controller, Kongo Coffee Ltd, jlandaos@kongocoffee.com.pg

Work Rights

Full work rights

Community Projects

  • Helped install clean water supply systems in villages near the factory, improving everyday life for local families.
  • Supported education by providing books, stationery, and funding to local schools in Simbu Province.
  • Committed to giving back — because coffee isn’t just a business, it’s about people.

Timeline

Assistant Factory Manager

Kongo Coffee Ltd
01.2021 - 01.2024

Coffee Sourcing Specialist / Buyer

Kongo Coffee Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2021

Factory Supervisor

Kongo Coffee Ltd
01.2018 - 01.2020

Business Economics -

Bond University

High School -

St. Joseph Nudgee College

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