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Gregory Den Elzen

Tamborine,QLD

Summary

Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Clarrich Farms- Production Manager

Riverbend Pork Group Pty Ltd
Toowoomba , QLD
11.2019 - 09.2024
  • Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
  • Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
  • Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.

Glengowrie Piggery - Manager

Glengowrie Farming: Our Oinks Pty Ltd
Kilgra
11.2018 - 10.2019
  • Implemented extensive leadership and management skills developed over 30 years of experience, co-ordinating staff and all areas of farm production.
  • Passing on my extensive knowledge, skills and experience across all aspects of pig production.
  • Initiating effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Building quick and strong relationships with the team.

Mondoro Piggery - Production Manager

Mondoro Pty Ltd
Casino
07.1991 - 10.2018
  • Develop organisational skills, both with staff and other aspects of pig production and feed milling. This includes the co-ordinating and scheduling of livestock and feed ingredients which often required sound decision making in time pressured situations.
  • Initiate teamwork skills with a proven ability to work alongside lawyers, insurance personnel, medical professionals, respected individuals within the agricultural industry, sales representatives and my employer.
  • Introduce a strong passion for continued education and supporting staff members to upskill in all areas of agriculture and feed milling/manufacturing to ensure the most positive outcomes for my employer.

Kelton Farm Piggery - Manager

Tancred Brothers
Tenterfield
07.1988 - 06.1991
  • Worked and managed all aspects of piggery production, including the organisation of feed ingredients and sale of pigs.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase client satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.

PIC Nucleus Herd - Trainee Manager

PIC Australia
Grong Grong
01.1986 - 06.1988
  • Trained in all areas of commercial pig production and breeding.
  • Provided support to existing staff on various tasks and duties.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of training programs for new and existing employees.

Roseleigh Piggery - Trainee

Inghams
Tairo, QLD
12.1984 - 01.1986
  • Trained in all aspects of commercial pig production.
  • Worked alongside senior team members to learn related job tasks and roles.
  • Developed essential skills and techniques through diligent practice.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Monogastric Animal Production

Queensland Agricultural College
Gatton
05-1986

Skills

  • Training Coordination
  • Quality Assurance
  • Safety Management
  • Production Planning
  • Team Development
  • Capacity Planning
  • Procurement specialist
  • Operations Management
  • Strong leadership abilities
  • Inventory Coordination
  • Cost Control
  • Staff Management

Timeline

Clarrich Farms- Production Manager

Riverbend Pork Group Pty Ltd
11.2019 - 09.2024

Glengowrie Piggery - Manager

Glengowrie Farming: Our Oinks Pty Ltd
11.2018 - 10.2019

Mondoro Piggery - Production Manager

Mondoro Pty Ltd
07.1991 - 10.2018

Kelton Farm Piggery - Manager

Tancred Brothers
07.1988 - 06.1991

PIC Nucleus Herd - Trainee Manager

PIC Australia
01.1986 - 06.1988

Roseleigh Piggery - Trainee

Inghams
12.1984 - 01.1986

Bachelor of Science - Monogastric Animal Production

Queensland Agricultural College
Gregory Den Elzen