Tanmeet Singh (Jason)

overview

Oversee operations across multiple orchards, managing contractors,coordinators and staff across all sites.

Directed operations across 5 orchards, including staffing,scheduling and work flow management.

managed seasonal and annual financial planning, including budgeting, expense reports and setting next year budgets.

prepare detailed reports such as winter pruning performance, crop estimates(fruitometry), yearly orchard performance, and historical comparisons of costs and yields over 3-4 years ensure operational efficiency, implement strategic initiatives and performance improvement across all orchards and report directly to the operational manager.

key accountability/ performance areas

• Staff Management,Attendance & Retention.

scope 25%

• Ensure all orchard workers understand performance
expectations
• Support the Operations Manager in recruiting, training and developing orchard staff.
• Work with the Operations Manager in hiring seasonal casual employees.
• Identify high-potential permanent and casual employees.
• Monitor contractor performance, organise their workload.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws trust policies and procedures.

• Accurately record and complete timesheets, job sheets and work programmes on time.

Orchard Management.

scope 45%

• Assist the Operations Manager in managing all orchards using best practices.
• Organize labor resources to meet operational needs
effectively.
• Encourage staff to contribute to crop improvement and minimize resource wastage.
• Work with the Operations Manager to increase overall knowledge of plant husbandry, seasonal demands and best practices.
• Help the Operations Manager achieve and maintain top-tier production targets for all orchards.
• Work with the Operational manager to implement irrigation and frost protection.

Compliance

scope 15%

• Assist Operations Manager to ensure GAP requirements and food safety regulations are met to ensure the orchards are compliant.
• Work with the Operations Manager to ensure inductions are completed for all staff (permanent, casual) and contractors.

Health & Safety

scope 15%

• Make sure staff and contractors follow Health & Safety (H&S) policies and procedures.
• Meet the requirements of the Health &
Safety at Work Act.
• Oversee regular toolbox meetings with team members to ensure they are informed of H&S practices.
• Record incidents, accidents, and near misses, and report them to management when needed.
• Promote employee involvement in health and safety.
• Implement and enforce safety measures, providing training to meet the require standards.

• Provide support with day to day operational management of the orchard and staff.
• Design and implement systems to efficiently manage staff,equipment, facilities and production of crop.
• Work with the operational manager to prepare growing plans and to take a leadership role within the orchard particularly around achieving orchard goals and managing people.(Seasonal and Permanent staff)
• Management of orchard staff member(20- 50 employees) performance including induction, engagement,training,health & safety and conflict resolution.
• Provide effective worksite leadership to motivate and enhance staff performance.
• Hire and engage additional contractors for increased orchard workload and seasonal operational demands to ensure timely and efficient completion of orchard activities.
• Provide support to the operational manager in developing the cutover orchard into productive G3 orchard through effective planning,orchard redevelopment and best-practice management.
• provide excellent canopy management, vine establishment of orchard operations in line with industry best practice.
• Management tasks such as preparing/keeping accurate timesheets, creating reports for work.
• Assist operational manager by monitoring allocated accounts and administrative activities.
• Strategising and developing short and long- term work plans and ensuring the staff is sufficiently deployed.
• Identity actions to continuously improve orchard operations.
• Monitor pest and diseases activity across all orchards and report findings to to the operational manager to enable timely control or elimination measures in accordance with orchard management protocols.
• Monitor critical frost and use of harvest system to run frost protection when require.
• In dry summer monitor soil conditions, adjusting irrigation system for optimal growth conditions.
• Prepare and document seasonal reports and analyze crop performance data to identify areas for improvement in growth practices.
• Prepare budget for each MA.
• Highly monitor the winter pruning season to make sure staff making the right selection of canes and fruiting spur for next years produce.
• Monitor harvesting season and maintain high standards of picking.

• I was involved in this business as a contractor. It was a livestock export business where I was responsible for on board animal welfare.
• Be available at the vessel at the agreed date and time to Participate and monitor loading of the vessel to ensure that the livestock is loaded in accordance with the LOAD PLAN that has been agreed with the master of vessel and Ministry of Primary Industries.(MPI)
• Work collaboratively with the Veterinarian and other stockman (the Team) to agree on assignment of tasks and areas of responsibility. eg. (The decks to be monitored)
• Monitor the feeding of the livestock to ensure that they are all getting offered the appropriate quantities of feed at least twice daily make adjustment, and that watering system are working to provide sufficient water to the livestock continuously.
• Observe and identify shy feeder that do not get an adequate amount of feed and work with the other stockman to move shy feeder to separate or hospital pin where they can receive preferential feeding.
• Assist the veterinarian as required in the treatment of Hospital pin cattle on board.
• Accurately use Gallagher equipment to record treatments, drugs used for treatment and their withholding period.
• Prepare daily data sheet to monitor treatments and to ensure accurate records of treatments. Monitor and record any incidents, potential incidents or activities that could be improved or rectified in future shipments.
• I was responsible for providing appropriate care and management of the livestock on board during the Voyage. Senior Stockman must remain with the consignment until the vessel has completed discharge at the final port of discharge
• In the performance of these duties and responsivities, take extra care to protect your health and safety and that of your Co-workers.

• I was running kiwifruit contracting business and Commercial Cleaning business and meanwhile I was participating in different business ventures.
• Prepare the business for annual Zespri GAP and GRASP audits and maintain ongoing GAP compliance throughout the year.
• Negotiate rates, manage service agreement with management companies and growers.
• issue invoices,track payment, manage cash flow and maintain accurate business records.
• Manage tax obligations ( GST, PAYE,ACC levies)
• Interviewed, trained and supervised employees. Met with service vendors or product suppliers to facilitate delivery.
• Ensure employees complete updated training courses to meet business and compliance requirements, including certificates in commercial cleaning, health and safety for cleaning personnel and first aid training.
• Created and implemented marketing and advertising strategies to support revenue goals and promote strategic growth. Directed implementation of strategic business plans to achieve goals and objectives.
• Promoted business on social media platforms to maximize brand identity and generate revenue.
• Resolved issues quickly through meticulous research and quick decision-making. Kept up to date on regulatory changes affecting business operations.
• Mentored and trained new hires on best practice techniques and customer service procedures. Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
• Managed project timelines, ensuring on-time delivery of contracted services.
• Developed and implemented quality assurance protocols to enhance operational efficiency.
• Established strong relationships with clients, leading to increased customer satisfaction and retention.

• This role was to monitor preconditioning of Cattles before export to Different countries.
• This was a contracting business meanwhile I was involved in other businesses.
• Branded over 6000 animals in one month, working towards humane and safe treatment of animals according to strict farm guidelines and MPI Requirements.
• Applied knowledge of animal husbandry to meet livestock needs and minimize disease risk.
• Conducted daily exercises for more than 1400 animals under care, identified behavioral and health concerns and implemented corrective strategies.
• Organized new stock arrivals by Weight range, breed and age groups to facilitate health examinations
• Worked closely with MPI and Exporter to update accurate records.
• Assist Veterinarian to do treatments and run vaccinations progress as part of pre-conditioning process.

• Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements. Reduced process gaps, effectively managing and training 15-20 employees on best practices to ensure optimal productivity
• Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations. Coached staff on strategies to enhance orchard performance.
• Applied continuous improvement program in daily activities to boost productivity, improve quality and reduce costs.
• Developed and implemented pest management strategies to enhance crop health.
• Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality and conformance. Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals. Reviewed monthly financial results with business owner to identify opportunities to improve profitability.
• Established and created training programs to enhance employee knowledge of best practices for pruning and harvesting techniques, resulting in improved orchard performance.

• Oversaw statewide merchandising benchmarks to maintain operational excellence. Monitored employee performance and identified performance gaps for corrective action.
• Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties. Coordinated social media and marketing strategies to promote brand awareness and increase sales.
• Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines. Updated and maintained store signage and displays. Identified operational issues and implemented appropriate process improvements to promote workplace safety & productivity
• Built relationships with key customers and stakeholders to grow business networks and locate new opportunities.
• Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control. Preserved product quality by maintaining stockrooms and disposing of damaged items
• Evaluated store performance and incorporated feedback to implement improvement plans.
• Developed training programs for staff to improve service standards and operational efficiency
• Coordinated with vendors to optimize supply chain processes and maintain product availability
• Oversaw compliance with health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe shopping environment
• Increased sales with special displays and promotions.
• Reconciled daily sales transactions to balance and log day-to-day revenue.

• Coached and developed store associates through formal and informal interactions. Answered customer questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and via phone.
• Provided mentorship for employees to generates sales, promote effective upselling and cross-sell to improve retail productivity
• Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism. Reviewed inventory and sales records to prepare reports for management and budget departments
• Assisted in continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results. Generated daily operational and sales reports for corrective action or continuous improvement.
• Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.

• Estimated labor requirements for jobs to plan work schedules.
• Tracked production and personnel time records for management. Held daily department meetings to discuss operational changes and implement new policies.
• Contract with seasonal workers to provide employment. Oversaw more than 25 personnel and delivered mentorship and training to promote increased productivity.
• Maintained safe and secure job site for entire workforce to prevent injuries& errors.
• Trained and mentored staff on best agricultural practices and safety procedures.
• Promoted a positive work environment by fostering open communication among team members and addressing concerns promptly.

• Carry out summer pruning,tipping, and canopy management to optimise vine growth and fruit quality.
• Assist with fruit thinning, girdling, male pruning.
• Operate basic orchard tools and equipment safely.
• Perform winter pruning remove unproductive wood , tie down canes.
• Pick fruit carefully to minimise damage and maintain quality standards.