Jessica Liebenberg
Tzaneen
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Manager
Insect Science
07.2020 - Current
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Tracked new material shipments and coordinated flow of materials at different stages of manufacturing to align with procurement expectations.
- Changed equipment over to new products to meet customer requirements.
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
- Coordinated procedures for facility and equipment maintenance, modification or replacement.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Analyzed and interpreted patterns and trends.
Field Scientist
Insect Science
10.2017 - 06.2020
- Wrote and updated reports on compiled material test data gleaned from experiments and shared results with fellow scientists.
- Delivered effective presentations outlining results of new products being researched.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Field Scientist
Syngenta South Africa
01.2013 - 09.2017
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
Researcher
QMS Laboratories
09.2012 - 12.2013
- Wrote research papers, reports, reviews, and summaries regarding finding to agricultural remedies.
- Interpreted data analysis results to draw inferences and conclusions.
- Learned new laboratory techniques and applied expertise in carrying out enhanced experiments under supervision of senior lab members.
- Performed research into study topics to increase knowledge and to provide valuable contributions.
Agronomist
Bertie Van Zyl (ZZ2)
01.2011 - 08.2012
- Supervised fertilizer and pesticide applications.
- Provided guidance and recommendations regarding planting and cultivation methods.
- Created and maintained scalable approach to agronomic knowledge.
- Researched and analyzed pesticide efficacy and made adjustments to application management.
- Implemented pest and weed control measures.
Education
Master of Science - Plant Pathology (Passed With Distinction)
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa05.2012
Bachelor of Science - Plant Pathology (Passed With Distinction)
University of Pretoria
Pretoria, South Africa05.2009
Business Management
Skills Academy
Distance LearningSkills
- Team Supervision
- Production Procedures
- Safety Protocols
- Maintenance Planning
- Training and Development
- Production Scheduling Familiarity
- Microsoft Applications Skills
- Continuous Improvements
- Safety and Quality Standards
- Maintenance Inspections
- Troubleshooting
Certification
- Certified OSH & Representative, Insect Science - 15 August 2023
Timeline
Manufacturing Manager
Insect Science
07.2020 - Current
Field Scientist
Insect Science
10.2017 - 06.2020
Field Scientist
Syngenta South Africa
01.2013 - 09.2017
Researcher
QMS Laboratories
09.2012 - 12.2013
Agronomist
Bertie Van Zyl (ZZ2)
01.2011 - 08.2012
Master of Science - Plant Pathology (Passed With Distinction)
University of Pretoria
Bachelor of Science - Plant Pathology (Passed With Distinction)
University of Pretoria
Business Management
Skills Academy
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