GEOFF OBRIEN
Terang,VIC
Summary
Results-driven Operations Supervisor with expertise in team supervision, quality control, and workflow optimization. Committed to enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction through effective problem-solving and strong communication skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
OPPERATIONS SUPPERVISOR
MCCOLLS OPPERATIONS
DENNINGTON, VIC
09.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure team efficiency and compliance with company standards.
- Coordinated staff schedules to optimize workflow and meet operational demands effectively.
- Ensured adherence to health and safety regulations across all operational activities consistently.
- Directed and supervised team of 30 employees in daily operations.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
- Implemented quality control measures, significantly reducing error rates.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
MILLER / OPPERATIONS MANAGER
REIDS STOCKFEEDS
COBDEN / CAMPERDOWN, VIC
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Operated milling equipment to produce high-quality animal feeds.
- Monitored inventory levels and adjusted production schedules accordingly.
- Ensured compliance with safety and hygiene standards in the workspace.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes.
- Documented production logs and inventory reports accurately.
- Inspected finished products for quality control purposes.
- Reviewed rolling orders and mill schedules to determine setup specifications, work sequences, product dimensions and installation procedures.
- Inspected cleaning houses to verify foreign material removal from wheat prior to milling.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing all tasks.
- Managed daily operations of animal feed production and distribution processes.
- Developed schedules for production and delivery to meet customer demands.
Farm Manager
CASACCIOS EGG FARM TERANG
TERANG, VIC
07.2014 - 04.2021
- Oversaw daily farm operations ensuring efficient egg production processes.
- Managed team of workers, assigning tasks and ensuring productivity.
- Implemented biosecurity measures to maintain flock health and safety.
- Scheduled and coordinated feed deliveries for optimal nutrition management.
- Monitored equipment performance and arranged maintenance as needed.
- Conducted regular health assessments on livestock to ensure wellbeing.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Inspected equipment and facilities to recommend service or repairs.
- Coordinated the maintenance of farm equipment, machinery, buildings, fences, and other infrastructure.
- Established safety procedures and took action to minimize safety incidents on farm.
- Delegated tasks to seasonal workers and supervised completion of duties and responsibilities.
- Managed employees and subcontractors to meet or exceed cost, yield and quality goals.
- Applied knowledge of animal husbandry to meet livestock needs and minimize disease risk.
- Monitored weather conditions and adjusted strategies accordingly to avoid losses.
- Collaborated with local agricultural organizations to stay informed on best practices in farming techniques.
- Hired seasonal workers and provided training on safety protocols and use of equipment.
- Conducted tours of farm and facilities to provide information and promote public relations
- Established quality control procedures for grading produce according to industry standards.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations regarding food safety standards.
Education
High School Diploma -
BARHAM HIGH
Barham, NSWSkills
- Team supervision
- Quality control
- Workflow optimization
- Compliance management
- Equipment maintenance
- Operational efficiency
- Customer relationship management
- Problem solving
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Safety protocols
Timeline
OPPERATIONS SUPPERVISOR
MCCOLLS OPPERATIONS
09.2023 - Current
MILLER / OPPERATIONS MANAGER
REIDS STOCKFEEDS
04.2022 - 08.2023
Farm Manager
CASACCIOS EGG FARM TERANG
07.2014 - 04.2021
High School Diploma -
BARHAM HIGH