Jimmy Ragophala
Agriculture Graduate
Alberton ,Gauteng
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Processing Supervisor
Festive In Division Of Astral Foods
Olifantsfontein , Gauteng
09.2019 - Current
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Weekly stock taking
- Implemented workflow processes and pre- production of the product by analyzing production reports.
- Scheduled products, prepared items for sale and submitted samples for analysis to facilitate quality assurance process.
- Observed production control points and equipment and monitored personnel allocation and resources to meet quality standards.
- Created solutions to the malfunctions equipment within production process to meet rigorous quality standards.
- Fostered safe and clean work environment by educating and directing team on control points, equipment and resources.
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Oversaw, coached and evaluated 58 employees.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Coordinated schedules and reviewed work performance for staff.
Quality Controller
IntoFeed
Johannesburg , Gauteng
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Conducted employee audits to check production performance against process standards.
- Developed and implemented quality assurance improvements.
- Inspected inbound and outbound products for compliance with established industry standards, company policies and procedures.
- Liaised with HR manager to organize and perform quality standard training for new and existing staff.
- Evaluated quality problems and performed assessments to identify and resolve issues.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Rejected materials, components and finished products and documented reasons.
- Performed continuous reviews of quality management system.
- Reviewed incoming materials against specifications.
- Improved quality processes for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Performed root cause analysis on non-compliant parts.
- Inspected set sample of products for defects and compliance with design standards.
- Monthly stock taking
Assistant Farm Manager (Broiler)
RCL FOODS
Worcester , Western Cape
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs and labor requirements.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance and minimizing waste.
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Managed team of employees, overseeing hiring, training and professional growth of employees.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Monitored broiler house keeping, temperature, health and illness and feed management
- Acting as Farm manager when Farm manager is not available
- Monthly stock taking
Postgraduate Internship (Broiler Farm)
Rossgro Broiler Farm
Delmas, Mpumalanga
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Monthly stock taking
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving issues.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
Inservice Trainee (Animal Production)
Department Of Agriculture
Polokwane , Limpopo
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Learned new skills and applied to daily tasks to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to complete projects on time.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
- Prepared variety of different written communications, reports and documents.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Conducted research, gathered information from multiple sources and presented results.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Developed and implemented performance improvement strategies and plans to promote continuous improvement.
Education
Grade 12 - Sciences
Seolwana High School
Polokwane 01.2004 - 12.2008
National Diploma In Agricultural Management - Agriculture
University of South Africa
Pretoria 07.2011 - 10.2014
Btech Agricultural Management - Agriculture
University of South Africa
Polokwane 02.2015 - 05.2018
Skills
Project development and life cycle
Professional development
- Alison online
Diploma in Project Management
Awarded: 2021
- Alison online
Certificate in Food Safety: Good Manufacturing Practices in the Food Industry
Awarded: 2022
References
References will be available on requested.
Timeline
Processing Supervisor
Festive In Division Of Astral Foods
09.2019 - Current
Quality Controller
IntoFeed
04.2018 - 08.2019
Assistant Farm Manager (Broiler)
RCL FOODS
01.2017 - 03.2018
Postgraduate Internship (Broiler Farm)
Rossgro Broiler Farm
07.2015 - 06.2016
Btech Agricultural Management - Agriculture
University of South Africa
02.2015 - 05.2018
Inservice Trainee (Animal Production)
Department Of Agriculture
01.2013 - 12.2013
National Diploma In Agricultural Management - Agriculture
University of South Africa
07.2011 - 10.2014
Grade 12 - Sciences
Seolwana High School
01.2004 - 12.2008
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