Izak Jansen van Vuuren
White river
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive expertise in butchery management at Shoprite Checkers. Proven track record in optimizing profitability through effective production planning and cost management. Skilled in employee training and hygiene compliance, fostering a high-performance team culture while enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.
Adaptable Manager offers many years of experience coordinating operations to achieve organizational goals. Communicative team leader with expertise in strategic planning and inventory management. Committed to driving improvements through innovation and leadership.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Butchery Manager
Shoprite Checkers pty ltd
Barberton
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Led production planning and cost management to optimize profitability.
- Trained staff on hygiene standards and operational procedures to ensure compliance.
- Maintained counter layouts and inventory management to enhance sales performance.
- Communicated promotional specials effectively to boost customer engagement.
- See to it that hygiene standards are implemented at all times
- Managed daily operations to ensure efficient store functionality.
- Supervised team members to maintain high customer service standards.
- Developed staff schedules to optimize coverage and workload balance.
- Trained employees on company policies and operational procedures.
- Coordinated promotional activities to enhance product visibility and sales.
- Monitored financial performance to identify areas for improvement.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to uphold brand reputation.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
Owner
IMRM CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD
03.2015 - 10.2021
- Managed construction projects including alterations, renovations, and installations.
- Oversaw design and execution of pools, paving, and painting.
- Implemented security enhancements such as fencing and electrical installations.
- Coordinated waterproofing and burglar-proofing services.
- Directed team operations to ensure project completion within timelines.
Butchery manager
Shoprite Checkers pty ltd
01.2005 - 01.2009
- Led production planning and cost management to optimize profitability.
- Trained staff on hygiene standards and operational procedures to ensure compliance.
- Maintained counter layouts and inventory management to enhance sales performance.
- Communicated promotional specials effectively to boost customer engagement.
- Utilized basic engineering skills and electrical hand tools to support maintenance tasks.
Regional butchery Manager
Shoprite Checkers pty ltd
Numourous
- Coordinated team schedules to ensure optimal coverage and workflow efficiency.
- Managed daily operations to maintain productivity across all service areas.
- Trained new staff on company policies and operational procedures for consistency.
- Implemented inventory management practices to streamline stock control processes.
- Facilitated communication between departments to resolve issues promptly and effectively.
- Oversaw quality assurance checks to uphold service standards and compliance requirements.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly to provide constructive feedback and support growth.
- Developed training materials that enhanced knowledge of operational protocols among staff.
- Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
- Enforced customer service standards and resolved customer problems to uphold quality service.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.
- Provided leadership during times of organizational change or crisis situations.
- Assigned tasks to associates to fit skill levels and maximize team performance.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Analyzed customer feedback data to develop action plans for improving services offered.
- Created monthly reports for senior management summarizing operational performance metrics.
- Managed vendor relationships by negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of goods and services.
- Monitored budgets and expenditures to ensure cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality standards.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues promptly, maintaining a positive brand image.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Led a team of XX employees, ensuring high productivity and excellent customer service.
Education
N1 - Meat market technician
Johannesburg Technical College
Johannesburg 07.1998 - 09.1999
Rob Ferreira High School
White riverMicrosoft Certified Systems Engineer - Computer networking
IT Intellect
Pietersburg Skills
- Extensive knowledge of meat cuts
- Extensive knowledge on cold meat production
- Extensive knowledge of cold chain
- Extensive knowledge of hygiene requirements
- Knowledge of staff scheduling
- Production planning
- Hygiene compliance
- Employee training
- Cost management
- Inventory management
- Customer relationship management
- Team supervision
- Project coordination
- Promotional strategies
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Staff mentoring
- Product management
- Staff training and development
Languages
- English
- Afrikaans
Languages
Afrikaans
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Reference
- Stanley Van Lingnen 069 885 8578
- Vivian de Beer 068 109 6921
Timeline
Butchery Manager
Shoprite Checkers pty ltd
10.2022 - 01.2025
Owner
IMRM CONSTRUCTION PTY LTD
03.2015 - 10.2021
Butchery manager
Shoprite Checkers pty ltd
01.2005 - 01.2009
N1 - Meat market technician
Johannesburg Technical College
07.1998 - 09.1999
Regional butchery Manager
Shoprite Checkers pty ltd
Rob Ferreira High School
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer - Computer networking
IT Intellect
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