Steve Sims
Waipawa,Hawkes Bay
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure Production Auditor position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Silver Fern Farms Takapau
04.2023 - Current
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Built strong relationships with team members through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism.
- Communicated KPIs outlined in annual plan to inform employees of expectations and deliverables.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications.
Compliance Auditor
Progressive Meats LTD
04.2021 - 04.2023
- Performed over 7 compliance audits per month.
- Analyzed all audit results and resolved all compliance issues.
- Prepared reports for templates and maintained compliance database.
- Prepared working papers, reports and supporting documentation for audit findings.
- Partnered with auditors to track errors and add contributions to maintain accuracy.
- Identified, investigated and documented compliance violations and recommended corrective measures.
- Developed and maintained compliance database, tracking all compliance activities and documents.
- Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging compliance regulations.
- Reviewed, revised and updated compliance policies and procedures to confirm continual compliance with applicable laws.
- Monitored and assessed compliance risks associated with operational processes and procedures.
- Investigated and documented all violations of compliance regulations to determine necessary improvements.
- Managed practical action plans to respond to audit discoveries and compliance violations.
- Oversaw and monitored violation tracking system for accuracy, reducing multiple issues.
- Created and maintained compliant work environment.
- Conducted periodic compliance audits and reviews to identify areas of improvement.
- Confirmed data and licensing information through investigations and notified violators of required changes to bring operations into compliance.
- Identified gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates.
- Maintained composure in stressful situations, confrontations, interviews and records searches.
- Warned violators of infractions or penalties.
- Collected detailed notes on investigations and other communication to adhere to legal requirements and enhance recordkeeping.
Slaughterman/ Yardie/Forklift Operator
Progressive Meats LTD
02.2018 - 04.2021
- Operated forklift in compliance with OSHA guidelines and organizational policies.
- Manoeuvred forklift safely using appropriate load rates and maintaining clear visibility of work areas.
- Kept accurate records of materials moved within warehouse to quickly locate inventory and keep facility operating smoothly.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations, and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Weighed materials or products to record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Eviscerated and trimmed carcasses of slaughtered animals.
- Shackled and suspended live or slaughtered animals from conveyor for killing, scalding and removal of feathers.
- Trimmed head meat and severed and removed parts of animals' heads or skulls.
- Slaughtered animals in accordance with religious laws and verified carcasses met specified religious standards.
- Identified various meat product forms by sight, inspected product quality and assessed production safety to protect consumers and workers.
Boner
Progressive Meats LTD
02.2017 - 02.2018
- Cut product into correct sizes and arranged in trays for packaging.
- Used vacuum packing equipment to seal final cuts for shipping.
- Operated grinding machines to prepare special items like sausages.
- Worked in associated departments like smoke houses and inventory movement.
- Cleaned and maintained equipment used in cutting and trimming, complying with hygiene and sanitation standards.
- Prepared various meats by cutting, trimming and packaging in preparation for display cases.
- Cut meats to customer specifications and answered questions about specialty products.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Certificate I - Sampler
Progressive Meats LTD
Hastings Certificate I - Halal AQ
Progressive Meats Ltd
Skills
- Leading Employees
- Performance Improvement
- Employee Recognition
- Overseeing Daily Activities
- Evaluating Employee Work
- Performance Evaluations
- Job Assignments
- Overcoming Obstacles
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Belt Conveyors
- Continuous Professional Improvement
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Audit Documentation
- Compliance Reviews
- Privacy and Confidentiality
Timeline
Team Leader
Silver Fern Farms Takapau
04.2023 - Current
Compliance Auditor
Progressive Meats LTD
04.2021 - 04.2023
Slaughterman/ Yardie/Forklift Operator
Progressive Meats LTD
02.2018 - 04.2021
Boner
Progressive Meats LTD
02.2017 - 02.2018
Certificate I - Sampler
Progressive Meats LTD
Certificate I - Halal AQ
Progressive Meats Ltd
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