Michael-George Pienaar

Kept detailed records on crop production, livestock health, equipment maintenance, financial transaction, and employee performance for data-driven decision making.

• Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
• Led team of 20 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
• Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
• Kept detailed records on crop production, livestock health, equipment maintenance, financial transactions, and employee performance for data-driven decision making.
• Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
• Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
• Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
• Fostered a positive work culture that motivated employees to excel in their roles while also reducing turnover rates.
• Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
• Inspected and repaired equipment for livestock and crop management.

Polished and refined tool surfaces, both flat and contoured using abrasive stones, power grinders and emery cloths.

• Adjusted and ground dies, tools and parts after production to assure quality control and usability.
• Computed dimensions, shapes and specific sizes for dies based on design outlines.
• Assembled, maintained, and operated drill presses to drill holes in products throughout assembly.
• Measured and scribed plastic and metal stock with extreme accuracy to prepare for automated machine production.
• Managed proper storage, handling, and labeling of hazardous materials.
• Kept track of material and supply inventories.
• Monitored production and made improvements for quality and productivity.
• Inspected final products for quality and functionality.
• Reduced waste with meticulous management of raw materials during the die-making process.
• Selected specific metals and other materials for tools depending on heat tolerance and durability, according to tool functions.