Plant Manager
Synlait
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Synlait
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@westland.co.nz
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David Bates is listed as Plant manager at Synlait, a with 15426 employees, based in New Zealand. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at westland.co.nz and a matched LinkedIn profile for David Bates.
David Bates previously worked as Unemployed at Unemployed At This Time and General Manager Capital projects, Engineering & Services at Westland Milk Products. David Bates holds Diploma, Dairy Technology from Massey University.
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About David Bates
25 plus years experience in the dairy industry including 20 years in supervision/leadership roles. Multiple products made and involved in several projects in different roles.
Listed skills include Team Leadership, Haccp, Project Coordination, Lean Manufacturing, and 14 others.
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Synlait
11 roles
David Bates work experience
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Unemployed
CurrentAfter a 15 month hiatus I am looking for employment and the next challenge in my career. While I have extensive experience within the Dairy Industry I am open to exploring any role that opportunities present.
Jul 2024 - Present
General Manager Capital Projects, Engineering & Services
The principle function was to oversee and lead the Hokitika site services, engineering and Capital projects departments.Key Responsibilities were - Manage and lead people including improving culture, increasing overall capabilities and developing teams to improve functionality and efficiencies of operations - Ensure reliability and overall maintenance of the Hokitika manufacturing site - Oversee and lead the capital projects team to ensure delivery of projects within timelines and within budget. - Develop and implement key strategic direction of the engineering and services areas including asset maintenance, replacement and introduction of new technologies and equipment.- Develop and implement a 1-5 year Capital plan for Westland milk products- Prepare and set budgets within areas of responsibility and ensure all targets are met- Lead key specific Capital projects including business plan development and ensure alignment to overall business strategy.
Jan 2022 - May 2023
Senior Production Manager
Infant Formula and Nutritional production manager of D7 plant.Key responsibilities and focus points were - Improve quality of finished product - Improve overall culture of the department - Oversee and implement projects and operational excellence - Health and Safety focus - Team and people development
Oct 2020 - Dec 2021
Process Manager Itn Department
Process manager for AMF , Evaporators and Dryer as the key areas of responsibility.
Jun 2018 - Oct 2020
Process Manager
Responsible for Infant formula production and also commodity products manufactured through D6.
Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
Plant Manager
Role included recommissioning of ice cream plant and process operations
Aug 2015 - Feb 2016
Process Manager
Aug 2014 - May 2015
Supervisor
Fonterra
Level 8 supervisor Cheese/Lactose depts
Sep 2013 - Aug 2014
Apr 2012 - Oct 2012
Operations Manager
Multiple award winning company Producing a range of yogurts and soft cheeses. In charge of production, product development, maintenance, food safety and logistics.
Mar 2005 - Dec 2011
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Kane Williamson
Colleague at SynlaitDurg, Chhattisgarh, India
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William Schlenker
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Janet Black
Colleague at SynlaitCity Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Huzaif Shafat
Colleague at SynlaitSrinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
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Ravi Au
Colleague at SynlaitAndhra Pradesh, India
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Maria Jessa Ararao
Colleague at SynlaitBohol, Central Visayas, Philippines
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Xihluke Nkuna
Colleague at SynlaitJohannesburg Metropolitan Area, South Africa
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Tessa Padua
Colleague at SynlaitFulton, New York, United States
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Annie Taylor
Colleague at SynlaitLondon, England, United Kingdom
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Philile Dube
Colleague at SynlaitKwazulu-Natal, South Africa
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Kane Williamson
Colleague at SynlaitDurg, Chhattisgarh, India
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William Schlenker
Colleague at SynlaitCasa Grande, Arizona, United States
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Janet Black
Colleague at SynlaitCity Of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
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Huzaif Shafat
Colleague at SynlaitSrinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
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Ravi Au
Colleague at SynlaitAndhra Pradesh, India
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Maria Jessa Ararao
Colleague at SynlaitBohol, Central Visayas, Philippines
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Xihluke Nkuna
Colleague at SynlaitJohannesburg Metropolitan Area, South Africa
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Tessa Padua
Colleague at SynlaitFulton, New York, United States
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Annie Taylor
Colleague at SynlaitLondon, England, United Kingdom
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Philile Dube
Colleague at SynlaitKwazulu-Natal, South Africa
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2 education records
David Bates education
Diploma, Dairy Technology
Massey University
Education record
Menzies College
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David Bates works for Synlait.
What is David Bates's role at Synlait?
David Bates is listed as Plant manager at Synlait.
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AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @westland.co.nz for David Bates at Synlait.
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David Bates is based in New Zealand while working with Synlait.
What companies has David Bates worked for?
David Bates has worked for Synlait, Unemployed At This Time, Westland Milk Products, Oceania Dairy Limited, and Westland Dairy.
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David Bates's colleagues at Synlait include Kane Williamson, William Schlenker, Janet Black, Huzaif Shafat, and Ravi Au.
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What schools did David Bates attend?
David Bates holds Diploma, Dairy Technology from Massey University.
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David Bates is listed with skills including Team Leadership, Haccp, Project Coordination, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Coaching, Product Management, and Root Cause Problem Solving.
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