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Southland, New Zealand

Results-oriented Site Manager with a proven track record of driving operational excellence at Sanford’s Bluff processing facility. Overseeing the entire spectrum of operations, I lead a dedicated team in managing production, supply chain, engineering, quality, safety, and people to ensure seamless and efficient processes.Key Achievements:- Spearheaded the successful replacement of the primary processing line, optimizing efficiency and output.- Leading cultural change resulting in improved teamwork, communication, and overall employee engagement.- Drove a comprehensive by-product utilization strategy, minimizing waste and maximizing resource efficiency.- Demonstrated exceptional leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, achieving 100% vaccination within the team.Responsibilities:- Lead, mentor, and manage a cross-functional team to achieve operational objectives and targets.- Oversee and optimize production processes to maximize output while maintaining high-quality standards.- Manage supply chain activities, ensuring timely procurement, inventory control, and efficient logistics.- Coordinate with the engineering team to ensure the reliability and efficiency of equipment and facilities. Plan and execute preventive maintenance programs.- Implement and enforce quality control measures to meet industry standards and customer expectations.- Drive a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and implementing best practices to minimize workplace incidents.- Implement employee engagement initiatives, creating a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being.- As a member of Sanford's Senior Leadership Team, collaborate with other senior management to develop and execute operational strategies aligned with overall business objectives.- Manage the operational and capital budget, identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising efficiency.

Southland, New Zealand

After completing the Tauranga site closure project, I transitioned to a varied project-based role focusing on change leadership and implementation. - Business Projects: Acted as Sales team representative in e-commerce platform implementation. New salmon portioning technology project member for Bluff salmon processing. - Industrial Relations: Project lead for 2021 union negotiations. Design and embed new processes for employment relations education leave management.- HR Transformation: Project lead for Sanford onboarding framework and collateral. Minimum wage review and recommendations.- Culture & Engagement: Member of engagement survey lead team. Lead for survey communication.- New ERP Project & Data Management: HR-lead for people data and member of Sanford data management group.

Tauranga, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand

HRBP for Sanford Tauranga's Inshore fresh fish processing plant. - Site Leadership: Member of site management team. Active in site committees, projects, and future planning. Lead Covid-19 response and closure processes. Support and coaching to managers and supervisors.- Change Management: HR-lead for closure of Tauranga processing site.- Employment Relations: Lead employment relations resolution processes, including performance management, disciplinary, settlement and abandonment of employment.- Culture & Engagement: Lead site roll-out of new engagement survey tool, including manager training. Lead engagement activities including results presentations, employee focus groups, and management action planning.- Rewards & Recognition: Review and improvement of site reward and recognition processes, increasing frequency, fairness, and transparency.

Canterbury & West Coast, New Zealand

- Learning & Development: Review of learning & development framework; project management of learning management system upgrade and redesign; curation and training delivery- Culture & Engagement: Implementation of new engagement survey tool; team lead for delivery of culture & engagement survey; close collaboration with team leaders to establish and implement post-survey action plans- HR Systems: Lead for learning management, performance appraisal and engagement survey systems- Leader and Employee Coaching: Working 1-1 with team leaders and employees to upskill, resolve issues and guide through change processes

Canterbury & West Coast, New Zealand

CHCEC is a joint venture between U.S aerospace leader Pratt & Whitney and Air New Zealand with a diverse staff of 440; 85% unionised. - Employment Relations: HR lead for internal investigation and disciplinary processes; provision of accurate and practical advice - Leadership Development: Promote of strengths-based coaching model and provide coaching to employees and people leaders- Succession Planning: Partner with business leaders to develop internal succession plans; create employee development programmes such as non-indentured to trades framework and apprentice programmes- Performance Management: Enhance performance appraisal and coaching framework through introduction of strengths-based coaching model- Project Delivery: Site lead for global engagement survey and action planning; NZ representative on Asia Pacific Employee Engagement Power Team; HR lead for 150+ headcount growth project; Project lead for overhaul of recruitment and induction processes using Continuous Improvement methodologies- Industrial Relations: Partner with union delegates and organisers to implement new initiatives and resolve concerns through interest-based problem solving- Go-to team member for developing and reviewing written documentationKey Skills:- External and internal recruitment- Succession planning and talent management- Employment relations, including leading investigation and disciplinary processes- Industrial relations- Coaching and advice to supervisors and employees

Taranaki, Wanganui & Manawatu, New Zealand

Provide generalist Human Resources advice and support to all levels of the organization.Key achievements:- Implementation of e-recruitment software- Implementation of Performance Review Procedure and Team Leader training- Streamlining employee on-boarding process- Callaghan Innovation Grants: led proposal process to secure $75,000.00 in R&D funding over two years- Eight-week secondment to parent company LogiCamms in Brisbane, AustraliaResponsibilities include: - End-to-end recruitment management, including remuneration and benefits negotiation- Development and review of HR, Business Support and HSE policies and procedures - Remuneration research and surveys- Sound and practical advice on employment relations issues- Performance review coordination, support to Team Leaders, data collection and analysis- HR administration including letters, leave balance reconciliation, answering employee queries- Reporting key HR metrics and activity to wider HR team throughout the Australian business.

Wales, United Kingdom

Seasonal delivery of personal development programs to American youth. Responsibilities included: - Development and daily delivery of presentations on a variety of topics related to personal development to large groups (up to 120 clients per day)- Training Rookie team members in presentation delivery skills- Ensuring the delivery of a seamless, consistent program- Rapid client engagement and relationship building- Providing staff members with feedback on performance and feedback to Full On management on the program

Bachelor Of Science (B.Sc.), Psychology, Biology, Gpa 8.72

Activities and Societies: Golden Key Scholarships and Awards include: Peter Windle Prize: Awarded to a second-year undergraduate student.

Certficate In Adventure Leadership, Outdoor Education

Industry recognised qualifications in a variety of outdoor activities including Risk Management, Kayaking, and Abseiling.