Food manufacturing, supply chain, commercial, operations and the retail sector is where I have a demonstrable record of implementing processes, delivering growth and leading diverse teams at companies including Mammoth Foods, Woolworths, Burger King, Dunkin' Donuts and the Excellent Meat Group. I have lead and been a member of executive and operational teams using my distinctive technical, operational, commercial and strategic experience coupled with my MBA and science education. My hands-on approach allows me to move effortlessly from the strategic to the tactical. I help assess needs, design solutions and where needed, build implementation teams. My strength is to find truly creative and sustainable approaches to solving challenging problems.I am drawn to environments that are built on values based leadership, collaboration, and where truly sustainable approaches to solving meaningful problems are embraced. Manufacturing, quality and innovation sits at the heart of my approach and it is my passion to realize the ambitions I help to create.
Seafood Processors
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Operations ManagerSeafood Processors Nov 2019 - PresentWestern Cape, South AfricaLeading operations and process efficiencies, quality and safety management systems, designing and implementing agreed programs by providing end to end structure and detailed best practices.
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General ManagerWestern Cape Distribution Depot Oct 2018 - Nov 2019Cape Town Area, South AfricaLeading the company growth strategy through procurement, operations, packing, sales, finance and distribution.
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ConsultantFood Industry Consulting Aug 2017 - Sep 2018Cape TownI implement and lead effective change processes in SMME's and corporates across all sectors of the food FMCG value chain in targeted areas including Operations, New Product Development, Finance, Marketing, Sourcing, Manufacturing, Quality Management Systems, Sales and Retail Category solutions.I participate in executive management strategy sessions, offering integrated tactical solutions to support company strategies, conduct feasibility studies of existing operations and processes, conduct customised training, and guide companies to ensure compliance, process optimisation, effective factory design and production line commissioning as required.
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Supply Chain Executive (Dunkin' Donuts, Burger King, Baskin Robbins)Grand Foods/ Grand Parade Apr 2016 - Jul 2017Cape Town Area, South AfricaI was responsible for creating and implementing an international brand supporting procurement strategy, supply chain and food technical structure that delivered best in class operational performance in the Burger King, Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin Robbins Brands.This role required extensive supply chain, buying, manufacturing operations, project management and budgeting experience with the ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams, food, packaging and service suppliers.
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Group Technical Manager/ Plant ManagerExcellent Meat Group Nov 2012 - Mar 2016Cape Town Area, South AfricaAs part of the executive team I was responsible for the group and site QA Managers, NPD Managers, Process Technologists, Dry Stores and Operational Maintenance teams in delivering the group strategy, capex and budgets, operational cost reduction and maximised overall operation effectiveness, product quality and customer satisfaction. I lead the teams in achieving HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, local retail and QSR approval and export certification.I was responsible for primary, value added and ready-to-eat products supplied into the Wholesale, Retail, QSR and Export markets from FSSC 22000, ISO 22000, HACCP and internationally certified production sites for retail brands including Woolworths, Pick'n Pay, Burger King and Subway.
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Project Management : Meat. Frozen Food, Ice Cream & Desserts. Chilled Foods. Ready To Eat Snacks.Woolworths 2006 - 2012Cape Town -
Senior Buyer, Senior TechnologistWoolworths 1997 - 2006Cape Town
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Factory ManagerMammoth Foods 1996 - 1997Blackheath, Cape Town
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Production ManagerSupreme Foods 1994 - 1996Cape Town
Donn Mccarthy Skills
Donn Mccarthy Education Details
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Business Administration And Management, General -
Business Administration And Management, General
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Food Technology
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Nd Food Technology
Frequently Asked Questions about Donn Mccarthy
What company does Donn Mccarthy work for?
Donn Mccarthy works for Seafood Processors
What is Donn Mccarthy's role at the current company?
Donn Mccarthy's current role is Operations, Manufacturing, QA & Category Solutions - Food Industry Consulting.
What schools did Donn Mccarthy attend?
Donn Mccarthy attended University Of Stellenbosch, University Of Stellenbosch, Cape Peninsula University Of Technology, Cape Peninsula University Of Technology, Cape Peninsula University Of Technology.
What skills is Donn Mccarthy known for?
Donn Mccarthy has skills like Supply Chain, Food Safety Management System, Process Optimization, Employee Training, Business Strategy, Legal Compliance, Consulting, Procurement, Haccp, Supply Chain Management, Food Processing, Quality System.
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