Abraham Swanepoel
Lindley
Summary
Accomplished and energetic professional with a keen eye for details, committed to the highest levels of ethical, professional, and personal excellence. Goal-driven, ambitious self-starter and natural problem-solver, with clearly defined values and objectives. Seeking to further career trajectory by enhancing education and professional skills, while enjoying work and bringing dedication, commitment, and hard work to the workplace.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1989
1989
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sernick Feed Factory Chief Operating Officer
Sernick Group
12.2024 - Current
- Oversaw day-to-day operations across multiple departments, ensuring timely delivery of projects and streamlined workflows.
- Streamlined operations by implementing efficient processes and systems, leading to increased productivity and cost savings.
- Formulated strategic plans aligning with overall company vision; setting achievable short and long-term goals to drive growth and profitability.
- Mentored team members by sharing knowledge, offering guidance, and providing constructive feedback; fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within the organization.
- Identified and pursued business development opportunities to grow organization and increase revenue.
- Guided teams through periods of significant change by providing clear communication and decisive leadership during transitions.
- Negotiated favorable vendor contracts for cost-effective procurement solutions that supported business growth objectives.
- Optimized supply chain management strategies; reducing lead times while maintaining product quality standards for increased customer satisfaction rates.
- Championed the adoption of new technology solutions to streamline operations, automate manual tasks, and improve overall efficiency levels.
- Spearheaded major organizational restructuring efforts, resulting in a more agile and responsive team structure.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with overhaul of customer service protocols, ensuring seamless and personalized user experience.
- Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
Project Director Africa
TROUW NUTRITION / SKRETTING
04.2019 - Current
- Manage project
- Finance budget and timelines
- Manage contractors and suppliers
- Monitoring build progress, overseeing finance and ensuring project quality.
- Making strategic decisions and providing leadership and direction to project managers to implement those decisions.
- Meeting with clients, stakeholders and project managers to report on project progress.
- Liaising with clients and building strong working relationships.
- Devising cost-effective plans to enable effective project completion.
- Managing risks to avoid delays or reputational damage.
- Ensuring permits and legal papers are secured ahead of the project.
- Managing project managers and enabling them to supervise and manage their own teams.
- Working in an office and on a construction site.
- Attend general meetings as required
- Projects: Erecting new plants (Cameroon / Côte d'Ivoire / Algeria), Commissioning a new plant, Upgrading plant skretting Zambia, Equipment for project Osin
General Manager
ITAU Animal Feeds (Pty) Ltd
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
- Increased overall company efficiency by streamlining operations and implementing innovative managerial strategies.
- Developed and executed strategic plans for business growth and expansion, resulting in increased market share.
- Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
- Provided thoughtful guidance to personnel in navigating and resolving snags in productivity.
General Manager
SKRETTING ZAMBIA
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Project managed a green field project
- Interact with government
- Manage contractors
- Managing personnel
General Manager
AFGRI-FEEDS PIETERMARITZBURG
11.2015 - 02.2016
- Maintenance of electrical and Mechanical equipment
- Managing personnel
- Planning of shutdowns
- Maintenance of buildings
- Running of site services
- Handling of clients
- Submit monthly reports
- Interviewing of new personnel
- Managing finance
- Negotiate with unions
- Managing of raw materials (procurement)
- Managing transport
General Manager
AFGRI-FEEDS ISANDO
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Managing broiler and dog and fish feed plant
- Maintenance of electrical and Mechanical equipment
- Managing personnel
- Planning of shutdowns
- Maintenance of buildings
- Running of site services
- Handling of clients
- Submit monthly reports
- Interviewing new personnel
- Managing finance
- Negotiate with unions
- Managing raw materials (procurement)
- Managing transport
Operations Manager
AFGRI-FEEDS ISANDO
06.2014 - 12.2014
- Plan and monitor the day-to-day running of business to ensure smooth progress report
- Managing broiler and dog and fish feed plant
General Manager
NUTRI - FEEDS BOTSWANA
12.2011 - 05.2014
- Maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment
- Managing personnel
- Planning of shutdowns
- Maintenance of buildings
- Running of site services
- Handling of clients
- Submit monthly reports
- Interviewing new personnel
- Managing finance
- Negotiate with unions
- Managing raw materials (procurement)
- Managing transport
- Negotiate with government
Maintenance / Production Manager
NUTRI – FEEDS VILJOENSKROON
09.2008 - 11.2011
- Maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment
- Ordering of spares
- Managing personnel (125 staff)
- Planning of shutdowns
- Maintenance of buildings
- Running of site services
- Make sure quality is up to standard
- Run quality systems
- Managing finance
- Managing raw material (procurements)
- Negotiate with unions
- Interviewing new personnel
- Align equipment by using specialized tools
- Repair broken or defective machine parts, using welding and brazing tools
- Review and follow highly technical and complex machinery manuals
- Transfer machines to several sites, either to install them or repair them
- Disassemble machine parts when transporting or repairing them, and reassemble the parts
- Collect and store distinct machinery parts
- Visit construction sites to assess potential problems or needs
- Collaborate with construction workers or engineers when using the machines
Workshop Manager
TRIANGLE PROFILING STEEL
08.2005 - 05.2006
General Workshop Manager
K2 ENGINERING
06.2004 - 07.2005
Fabrication Foreman / Site Manager
PROSPECT ENGINEERING
03.1998 - 06.2004
Senior Millwright
MITTAL STEEL
01.1994 - 01.1998
Relieving as Mechanical / Electrical Foreman
MITTAL STEEL
01.1990 - 01.1993
Shift Millwright
MITTAL STEEL
01.1988 - 01.1990
Apprentice Millwright
MITTAL STEEL
01.1985 - 01.1987
Education
Millwright - Technical Training
Olifantsfontein
Grade 12 (Matric) - undefined
HTS Carel De Wet
Skills
Communication
Organisation and Planning
Team work
Planning
Time Management
Good people relations
Take pride in my work
Hard working
Initiative-taking
ault finding: mechanical & electrical
Marketing
Planning and execution
Organizational development
Operations management
Accomplishments
- Produced 27 000 tons broiler feed and 1600 tons dog and fish feed – 2015
- October 2012 – Nutri-Feeds
- Botswana Pennant Report July 2012 – Nutri-Feeds
- Botswana was audited April 2012 – Nutri-Feeds
- Botswana receive AFMA accreditation
Personal Information
- Notice Period: 1 Month
- Date of Birth: 02/09/67
- Nationality: South African
- Driving License: Yes
- Marital Status: Married
Additional Information
Willing to Relocate: Yes, willing to relocate
Marital Status: Married
Dependents: 0
Health: Good
Age: 58
Criminal Record: None
Drivers License: Code 10
Own Vehicle: Yes
Availability: 1 Month
Current Employer: Sernick Group
Reason for leaving: Better opertunity
Current Remuneration: R16m ctc pa
Timeline
Sernick Feed Factory Chief Operating Officer
Sernick Group
12.2024 - Current
General Manager
ITAU Animal Feeds (Pty) Ltd
07.2023 - 10.2024
Project Director Africa
TROUW NUTRITION / SKRETTING
04.2019 - Current
General Manager
SKRETTING ZAMBIA
03.2016 - 03.2018
General Manager
AFGRI-FEEDS PIETERMARITZBURG
11.2015 - 02.2016
General Manager
AFGRI-FEEDS ISANDO
01.2015 - 10.2015
Operations Manager
AFGRI-FEEDS ISANDO
06.2014 - 12.2014
General Manager
NUTRI - FEEDS BOTSWANA
12.2011 - 05.2014
Maintenance / Production Manager
NUTRI – FEEDS VILJOENSKROON
09.2008 - 11.2011
Workshop Manager
TRIANGLE PROFILING STEEL
08.2005 - 05.2006
General Workshop Manager
K2 ENGINERING
06.2004 - 07.2005
Fabrication Foreman / Site Manager
PROSPECT ENGINEERING
03.1998 - 06.2004
Senior Millwright
MITTAL STEEL
01.1994 - 01.1998
Relieving as Mechanical / Electrical Foreman
MITTAL STEEL
01.1990 - 01.1993
Shift Millwright
MITTAL STEEL
01.1988 - 01.1990
Apprentice Millwright
MITTAL STEEL
01.1985 - 01.1987
Grade 12 (Matric) - undefined
HTS Carel De Wet
Millwright - Technical Training
Olifantsfontein