Albertu Farmer
Supply Chain & Operations Specialist
Somerset West
Summary
INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND In the market for a position in the FMCG or related industry with any global company that is looking for a Supply Chain, Operations, Project & Change Management Specialist with 30 years’ proven track record in developing business strategy, improving operational efficiencies, optimising business processes and leading and developing people to ultimately achieve business results. Enjoy and excel at formulating strategy as well as developing tactics to achieve business goals. My passion for collaboration enables me to elevate synchronisation in the organization and effortlessly build high-performing teams. Find great satisfaction in the successful developing and implementation of business systems (Policies, Processes & Procedures) coupled with leadership development, that enhance efficiencies, manage risk and deliver optimal value to all stakeholders.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Production Manager
Fruitways Packing Services
Grabouw, Cape Town
12.2019 - Current
- Most Senior Manager at packhouse in Grabouw
- Production Management (Presorting and Packing)
Food Quality & Safety Management
Materials Planning, Buying & Stock Management
Pallet Cold Chain Management
Human Resources Management (Unionized environment - +/- 400 employees in peak season)
Process Improvement - Developed and currently implementing turn-around strategy to position under-performing packhouse into leading packhouse to supply key strategic premium UK markets.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes
- Prepared and maintained production reports and personnel records
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action
- Trained in and implemented emergency response procedures to protect team members and property
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement
- Researched latest industry trends and technologies, boosting knowledge and understanding of industrial production
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts
- Collaborated with technical and administrative teams to develop and implement successful corrective plans
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines
- Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands
Executive
Appletiser South Africa
Grabouw, Cape Town
01.2007 - 01.2018
- Supply, Demand, Procurement and Logistics, (Supply, demand and logistics Executive)
- Key Responsibilities:
- Financial budgeting and control
- Supply chain analytics and Planning
- Procurement
- Materials Management
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Exports
- Sales & Operations Planning
- Project Management
- Restructured Supply Chain department
- Established Commercial and Supply Chain collaboration
Master Planning Manager
Parmalat
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Key Responsibilities:
- - Master Planning, Production scheduling, Distribution Planning & Execution
- - Established practices of leadership, collaboration and supply chain management
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others
Manager
Parmalat SA
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Master Planning, Production scheduling, Distribution Planning & Execution
- Established practices of leadership, collaboration and supply chain management
Planning Manager
Appletiser South Africa
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Production, warehousing and distribution)
Manager
Appletiser
01.2000 - 01.2006
- Distribution, Supply Chain Planning, Various positions)
- Key Responsibilities:
- Financial budgeting and control
- Optimise warehouse and distribution operations and improve cost efficiency
- Implement, monitor and improve quality, safety, hygiene and housekeeping standards
- Compile annual production volume budget
- Manage production and materials planning
- Manage customer relations with SABMiller (ABInbev) and global Coca-Cola bottlers
- Local and international end-to-end order process management
Ceres Beverages
Various
01.1993 - 01.2000
- Positions, quality, production and logistics), Quality assurance and safety inspections
- Production line quality control
- Achieve production line targeted efficiencies and reduction in material losses
- Lead end-to-end exports order process (from planning to liaison with international agents)
- Manage end-to-end process of contract packaging at third-party logistics providers.
- ACHIEVEMENTS
- Part of 4-member executive team who finished runner-up in 2012 global supply chain competition in Barcelona, Spain
- Project manager for integration of Appletiser SA operations into Coca-Cola Beverages SA post 2016 merger
- Successfully managed project to re-engineer Appletiser supply chain to blend, package and distribute Coca-Cola products.
- Successfully managed project to transition Appletiser from JDE to SAP ERP system.
- Speaker at September 2022 SAPICS Young Professional & Student Conference on the topic of Total Quality Management for business improvement practices
Education
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Human Physiology, Zoology
University of Stellenbosch
Bellville, Cape Town 01.1988 - 03.1992
Senior Management Programme -
USB: University of Stellenbosch Business School
Bellville, Cape TownProgramme in Supply Chain Management - undefined
USB
Certificate in Project Management - undefined
USB
Skills
Supply Chain Management
undefinedAccomplishments
- Part of a 4-member executive team who finished runner-up in the 2012 global supply chain competition in Barcelona, Spain
- Project manager for the integration of Appletiser SA operations into Coca-Cola Beverages SA post the 2016 merger
- Successfully managed the project to reengineer the Appletiser supply chain to blend, package and distribute Coca-Cola products
- Successfully managed the project to transition Appletiser from the JDE to the SAP ERP system
- Speaker at September 2022 SAPICS Young Professional & Student Conference on the topic of Total Quality Management for business improvement practices
Work Availability
monday
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Timeline
Production Manager
Fruitways Packing Services
12.2019 - Current
Executive
Appletiser South Africa
01.2007 - 01.2018
Master Planning Manager
Parmalat
01.2006 - 01.2007
Manager
Parmalat SA
01.2006 - 01.2007
Planning Manager
Appletiser South Africa
01.2000 - 01.2006
Manager
Appletiser
01.2000 - 01.2006
Ceres Beverages
01.1993 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Science - Microbiology, Human Physiology, Zoology
University of Stellenbosch
01.1988 - 03.1992
Senior Management Programme -
USB: University of Stellenbosch Business School
Programme in Supply Chain Management - undefined
USB
Certificate in Project Management - undefined
USB
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