Simon Ibbetson

Simon Ibbetson Email and Phone Number

Agricultural Sugar Plantation and Mechanisation Management @
Simon Ibbetson's Location
Tenbury Wells, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Simon Ibbetson

I am a solution focussed and results orientated Agricultural General Manager with extensive experience in the field of sugar cane agriculture and all mechanised operations associated with sugar cane including mechanical planting. Over the years I have demonstrated a sustained record of success. I have a proven managerial record of transforming operations, controlling commercial performance, developing teams and growing all areas of the business. A professional who is proactive and tenacious, able to meet and exceed business objectives and create positive business relationships. A `hands-on` and motivational manager, with a proven record of driving continuous performance and delivering a coherent vision whilst generating new opportunities and managing business/process change projects from inception to completion. Able to work as a key conduit between organisational teams, in addition to managing complex projects and interfacing between the customer and the business. Commercially astute, with strong problem-solving and decision-making ability, together with excellent communication skills that have been consistently demonstrated. Genuinely passionate about developing people and teams, and with a consistent record of over-achievement: Now seeking a related role where my expertise, experience and diverse strengths will bring immediate value. email : sibbetson@hotmail.com

Simon Ibbetson's Current Company Details
FLISCI CONSULTANCY

Flisci Consultancy

Agricultural Sugar Plantation and Mechanisation Management
Simon Ibbetson Work Experience Details
  • Flisci Consultancy
    Senior Consultant
    Flisci Consultancy Mar 2019 - Present
    United Kingdom
    Flisci Consultancy specialises in on-the-ground development and resuscitation of sugarcane estates and implementation of management systems. Our main sphere of operations have been in Southern and West Africa. We have extensive experience in all forms of irrigation and irrigation scheduling from centre pivot to furrow and in the mechanisation of all cane related operations including mechanical planting. We combine 26 years of practical, hands on sugarcane management and production with 5S, Kaizen and lean philosophies developed in the UK manufacturing arena and health and safety procedures from the UK poultry industry to bring a complete overview of an operation.
  • Miro Forestry And Timber Products
    Plantation Manager.
    Miro Forestry And Timber Products Aug 2023 - Mar 2024
    Sierra Leone
  • Nasarawa Sugar , Tunga Estate.
    Agricultural Management
    Nasarawa Sugar , Tunga Estate. Jan 2021 - Aug 2023
    Nasarawa, Nigeria
    Currently putting in place all training and operating procedures for a fully mechanised commercial estate, including centre pivot, harvesting, planting, fertilizer and herbicide.
  • Agricane.
    Operations Manager
    Agricane. Aug 2015 - Feb 2019
    Bangula, Malawi
    • Managing the rehabilitating of 830 Ha of sugar cane on highly saline soils through a USD 5.5 million project to install a new pipeline and canal resulting in a 17.5% increase in yield in 2018 over 2017 and a projected increase of 42% in yield in 2019 over 2017.• Overseeing the operation of a 6000- animal crocodile farm and the increase in crocodile egg production to a self- sustaining level of 6983 eggs in 2018.• Reintroduction of 8 antelope species, warthog and giraffe into the only riverine conservancy in Malawi covering 730 Ha.• Working with the Malawian government and coordinating the maintenance and emergency operations of a 12-seater air boat on the Elephant Marshes for the Ministry of Parks and the Ministry of Natural disasters and managing the boat as a commercial self- sustaining operation.• Initiated a competitive production atmosphere in line with Lean Manufacturing and improved tasking which resulted in a saving of 34,082 man-days in 2018/2019 without loss of productivity or quality.• Continuous improvement and training in all aspects of sugar cane production especially in the sustainable management of problem soils.
  • Addax Bioenergy S.A.
    Agricultural Consultant
    Addax Bioenergy S.A. Aug 2013 - Jul 2015
    Sierra Leone
    Developing 2 160 ha of sugar cane under 36 centre pivots. Training local managers to maintain and run the project. Starting all husbandry practices from the bottom up.
  • Cargill Meat Europe
    Farm Manager
    Cargill Meat Europe Nov 2012 - Jul 2013
    Middleton On The Hill, Shropshire , Uk
    Managing a 50 000 bird breeder broiler farm under 8 sheds.
  • Moy Park
    Assistant Farm Manager
    Moy Park Apr 2006 - Oct 2012
    Ingleton, Yorkshire, Uk
    Managing a 50 000 bird breeder broiler farm under 5 sheds.
  • Swsuk
    Production Supervisor
    Swsuk Nov 2002 - Mar 2006
    Lancaster, Lancashire, Uk
    Managing 4 Production lines manufacturing CD 38 security shutters, Specialised security shutters, SeceuroGlide Garage doors and 'removable bar' security systems
  • Triangle Ltd
    Agricultural Services Manager
    Triangle Ltd Aug 1995 - Aug 2001
    Triangle, Zimbabwe
    1 year running the Agronomy, Extension, Training and statistics Department.5 years as Senior Field Manager running 9 Sections of fully irrigated sugar cane.
  • Lonrho, Sucoma
    Assistant Field Manager (Projects)
    Lonrho, Sucoma Feb 1993 - Jul 1995
    Nchalo , Malawi
    Developed the 2 300 ha Alumenda estate. Managed and trained 2 Area Managers and 5 Section Manager to run 2 500 ha of flood irrigated sugarcane.
  • Triangle Ltd.
    Field Manager
    Triangle Ltd. Mar 1991 - Jan 1993
    Triangle, Zimbabwe.
    Managing 2 200 ha of fully irrigated sugar cane and 6 Section Managers.
  • Buffalo Range Cane Farm
    Farm Manager
    Buffalo Range Cane Farm Dec 1988 - Feb 1991
    Triangle , Zimbabwe
    Running a private farm of 150ha of flood irrigated sugarcane.
  • Triangle Ltd.
    Section Manager
    Triangle Ltd. Apr 1983 - Nov 1988
    Triangle, Zimbabwe
    Running a 500 ha, flood irrigated Section

Simon Ibbetson Education Details

  • University Of Natal, Pietermaritzburg
    University Of Natal, Pietermaritzburg
    Incomplete
  • City And Guilds Nptc
    City And Guilds Nptc
    Poultry Science
  • University Of Lincoln
    Training And Employee Developement
  • Adult College, Lancaster, Uk
    Adult College, Lancaster, Uk
    Microsoft Programmes
  • Zimbabwe Institute Of Management
    Zimbabwe Institute Of Management
    Business Administration And Management, General
  • Triangle Training Centre, Zimbabwe
    Triangle Training Centre, Zimbabwe
    Credit

Frequently Asked Questions about Simon Ibbetson

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Simon Ibbetson works for Flisci Consultancy

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Simon Ibbetson's current role is Agricultural Sugar Plantation and Mechanisation Management.

What schools did Simon Ibbetson attend?

Simon Ibbetson attended University Of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, City And Guilds Nptc, University Of Lincoln, Adult College, Lancaster, Uk, Zimbabwe Institute Of Management, Triangle Training Centre, Zimbabwe.

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