As a Senior Plant Operations Manager with over 30 years of experience in maize milling and production management, I am known for my expertise in leading complex projects, strategic planning, and operational excellence. My career has been defined by successfully managing multimillion-rand projects, enhancing operational efficiency, and driving financial turnarounds.I have a proven track record of designing and upgrading maize, feed, and flour mills, interpreting site plans and electrical schematics, and ensuring seamless operations. My leadership style empowers teams and fosters a culture of excellence, driving continuous improvement and achieving high-performance outcomes.Key achievements include the successful management of a 200-ton maize mill project in Uganda, leading a financial turnaround at Progress Milling, and implementing ISO22000 health and safety standards. My proficiency in quality control, logistics management, and financial oversight has consistently resulted in enhanced product quality, cost savings, and increased production capacity.I am passionate about leveraging my extensive experience to guide organizations toward sustainable growth and success, ensuring every aspect of production, procurement, maintenance, and health and safety is optimized for peak performance.Let's connect and explore how my background and skills can align with your organization's goals.
Drury Agro Processing
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General ManagerDrury Agro Processing May 2022 - PresentUganda• Currently, overseeing a 200-ton maize mill and silo project in Uganda, which I both designed and project-managed • Direct reporting on production, packing, and intake • Looking after extractions, mill maintenance, product quality, mill efficiency, and staff • All production, packing, and intake reports to this position • Managing a milling company in its totality • Production controls • Purchasing and procurement • New project developments and costing • Maintenance and health and safety controls ISO22000 • Managing 25 staff • Overseeing sales and Profit and loss analysis for current marketing • Surveying for exporting and importing of final and raw materials • Overseeing all logistics • Quality controls and decision-making for mill requirements
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General ManagerNoordfed 2018 - 2021Lichtenburg, North-West, South Africa• Managed signing-off capabilities of up to 4 million rands daily, overseeing various sectors • Directly responsible for purchasing raw materials • Supervised a team including an Accountant, Debtors Clerk, Creditors Clerk, Maintenance Manager, Production Managers (Maize Mill and flour Mill), Transport Manager (Logistics), Health and Safety Manager, and Sales Team (Reps) • Reported directly to the CEO of NOKO, conducting daily briefings via Skype or Team Viewer and weekly one-on-one meetings -
General ManagerProgress Milling 2016 - 2018Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa• Led a financial turnaround strategy during a business rescue • Achieved cost-cutting, staff reduction, and increased production from 11 to 16 tons per hour • Enhanced product quality and implemented better marketing for the Lion brand • Executed cost-saving measures, optimized logistics, and improved stock purchasing • Reduced vehicle abuse, resulting in significant fuel usage reductions • Eliminated unnecessary overtime and implemented KPI systems across all sectors • Conducted staff restructuring and successfully increased brand awareness • Sale of Progress Milling to L.D.C and Willowton Group (NOKO Milling) • Transferred to Lichtenburg Noordfed after the sale • Achieved break-even within the first 6 months with collaborative efforts from key staff and the accountant
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Feeds Production ManagerN.W.K Lichtenburg 2015 - 2016Lichtenburg, North-West, South Africa• Upgraded and installed new packing lines for Yellow Feeds packing line at Noordfed NDP Lichtenburg. • Responsible for overseeing the feeds production during this period.
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Feeds ManagerEmpangeni Milling 2012 - 2015Empangeni, Kwazulu-Natal, South AfricaSale of Empangeni Milling to N.W.K Lichtenburg - 2015• Facilitated the relocation of all staff to Lichtenburg following the sale of Empangeni Milling. • Oversaw the disassembly and relocation of the maize mill and yellow feeds mill to Noordfed Lichtenburg.Empangeni Milling2012 – 2013• Successfully increased the capacity of the feed mill. • Installed new equipment as per Buhler contract specifications. • Implemented upgrades to enhance and expand the Feeds plant. • Installed pelletizers and cooling towers for improved efficiency.
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Project ManagerEmpangeni Milling 2010 - 2011Empangeni, Kwazulu-Natal, South AfricaEMPANGENI MILLING (Project)2010 - 2011• Designed and installed a new Buhler maize milling plant.• Led a complete revamp of sifters, pneumatics, rollers, and food-grade piping. • Successfully increased capacity to 20tph.RETAINER | QUALITY ASSURANCE CONSULTANTClients: Empangeni Milling, Vryheid Milling, Ingogo Milling, Queens Milling, Ithuba Maize Products2010 - 2011• Served on a retainer system overseeing quality problems and upgrades for multiple milling companies.• Provided strategic insights for enhancing production efficiency and product quality. -
Part OwnerNkandla Broiler Breeders Association 2007 - 2009Kwazulu-Natal, South AfricaBroiler Farming and Trials on Breeders and Layers Production – Nkandla• Conducted trials on 2000 broilers per week focusing on growth studies and hormone applications versus standard free-range chicken for Woolworths. • Executed on-site trials in Nqutu over a 1-year period, developing specific feeds for starter, finisher, and post-finisher requirements. • Experimented with medications for fly prevention (coccidiostats) to evaluate long-term effects on carcass meal and implications for the cattle food industry. • Supplied free-range eggs and hormone-free chickens to Woolworths procurement team. • Initiated the last phase of incubation and hatching house designs and groundwork. • Led a joint venture through the KZN development program and B.E.E., which was halted due to misappropriation of funds by local governance. • The project was subsequently continued by Eggbert in South Africa.
Luke Bronkhorst Education Details
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Grain Millers AssociationFood Processing And Agricultural Industry -
Allan Wilson High SchoolA Levels
Frequently Asked Questions about Luke Bronkhorst
What company does Luke Bronkhorst work for?
Luke Bronkhorst works for Drury Agro Processing
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Luke Bronkhorst's current role is GENERAL MANAGER | AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING AND MILLING.
What schools did Luke Bronkhorst attend?
Luke Bronkhorst attended Grain Millers Association, Allan Wilson High School.
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