Daniel Watkins
Hobart,TAS
Summary
At HS FRESH, I excelled as a Harvest Supervisor, enhancing crop management and fostering team leadership, which resulted in sustainable yields and improved workforce morale. My expertise in farm equipment operation and employee training ensured compliance with quality control standards, significantly reducing downtime and promoting workplace safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Harvest Supervisor
HS FRESH
Richmond, TAS
10.2017 - 08.2024
- Managed inventory of harvested crops effectively, ensuring proper storage conditions to maintain product quality until shipment or processing.
- Optimized equipment utilization, ensuring timely maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime during crucial harvest periods.
- Ensured workplace safety by enforcing compliance with OSHA regulations among all employees working in the field.
- Collaborated with farm management to develop long-term crop rotation plans for sustainable yields and soil health.
- Fostered a strong work ethic and team-oriented culture within the workforce, resulting in improved morale and job satisfaction.
- Drove or operated farm trucks, tractors or self-propelled harvesters to transport workers or supplies.
- Maintained safe and secure job site to prevent injuries, accidents, and mistakes during logging projects.
- Performed minor repair work on field equipment and notified mechanic of major breakdowns.
Education
Claremont College
Claremont, TASSkills
- Employee Training
- Crop Management
- Farm equipment operation
- Quality Control Standards
- Team leadership experience
- Safe machinery operation
- Time Management
- Reliability
Certification
- Chemical certifications
- Fork lift license
- First aid officer
- WHS implementation and monitoring
- LEAN training
Timeline
Harvest Supervisor
HS FRESH
10.2017 - 08.2024
Claremont College