Available for consultancy, mentoring and Business Support

Managed the development, implementation and external audit requirements for a wide range of Food Safety programmesLiaised with past and present clients, as well as actively networking for new business clientsMaintained a balanced workload with a wide range of Food Industry, Food Service and packaging companies

Managing the Mairehau Hub, from site selection, Hub foration, staffing, with 34 staffLiaised with Central Office Support teams, including Operations, Building Solutions, Finance, Communications, Compliance, Contractor Engagement, IT and Strategic Planning.Managed the processes from claims allocation, scoping and project management, quantity surveying, works orders, health and safety, construction, project completion and associated customer service requirements.Took the responsibility for building a high performing teamProvided guidance, motivation, and performance and development of the Hub team

Managed the supply chain and logistics requirements, including material procurement, scheduling production, and dispatch of containers, meeting shipping deadlines to several international markets, and a major Australian retail chain.Liaised with marketing and sales personnel, assisted with new market development including labeling and packaging requirements.Developed financial models in conjunction with Grant Thornton, managed cash flow, liaised regularly with the two banking providers to maintain working capital requirements.Winemaking, vineyard management and bottling operations, managed through Team Leaders and self managed work teamsDeveloped and maintained the Human Resources functions.Developed the company information systems including Quickbooks, monthly financial reporting, and budgeting.Ensured procurement of all dry goods in a timely manner and initiated new packaging designs and implementation to meet the requirements of existing and new marketsProvided Health and safety and quality Mangement Systems and implemented the Wine Standards Management Plan, to meet NZFSA Audit requirements.Provided strategic leadership to the business and sales and marketing support.Ensured financial management met with the banks requirements

Carried out general contract management on behalf of General Mills USA, with Fonterra Brands (Tip Top) Limited. Implemented quality assurance systems and positive release of all production to specification. Managed all customer queries and quality issues.Managed the supply chain of materials, replenishment planning and production scheduling, third party warehousing, logistics, shipping and account management using SAP invoicing and inventory control.Provided excellent customer service to Japanese and other North Asian markets, with detailed communication and reporting requirements.Contributed to new product development and transfer pricing.Facilitated the capital equipment, formulations, new product launches, and adhered to strict quality specifications for the Japanese market.Successfully managed the supply chain integration between General Mills USA, Tip Top, and Haggen Dazs Japan.Launched several new products and extended the supply chain from Japan also into North Asia.