Manual vehicle
Grant Jurgens
Lilydale
Summary
Manager with a track record of implementing cost reduction strategies and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in risk management and strategic planning, successfully managed a $25-30 million turn over per annum operation. Demonstrates superb time management and staff leadership, significantly improving team productivity and overall performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Manufacturing Supervisor
Extractas Bioscience
07.2023 - Current
- Assist in development of annual budgets for labour, equipment, materials, and other manufacturing resources.
- Manage inventory levels to maintain optimal stock while minimising waste and avoidable costs.
- Ensure product quality through rigorous inspection processes and adherence to industry standards.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supervise a team of over 60 skilled workers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluation for continuous improvement.
- Manage production schedules to ensure on-time delivery of products, meeting customer expectations consistently.
- Coordinated safety-focused initiatives with other departments, promoting cross-functional collaboration to address organisation-wide risks and hazards.
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
Operations Manager
The Forager Food Company
12.2021 - 07.2023
- Responsible for all operations within the largest freeze drying facility in the Southern hemisphere with an annual turnover of 20-25 million dollars.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time and production costs.
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organisation leadership, reducing miscommunications, and reducing downtime.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Analysed and reported on key performance metrics.
- Perform risk assessments, implement changes to business practices or equipment as required to maintain a safe working environment in accordance with relevant Australian and international standards.
Food Scientist / Department Manager
The Department Of Defence Science And Technology
06.2013 - 12.2021
- Proactively identified potential challenges or roadblocks within projects, formulating contingency plans to ensure success.
- Coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and alignment with organisational objectives.
- Maintained high degree of professionalism at all times, representing the organisation with integrity in both internal and external interactions.
- Streamlined information flow for increased efficiency by implementing a centralised document management system.
- Negotiated favorable terms with suppliers/vendors through careful analysis of pricing structures, service levels, and contract terms.
- Reduced operational costs by identifying areas for optimisation and implementing cost-saving measures across departments.
Laboratory Technician. Laboratory/Cellar Manager
Kreglinger / Tamar Ridge Estates / Josef Chromy
06.2005 - 03.2013
- Analytically minded with exceptional time management and problem solving skills.
- Managed budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of funds while meeting operational goals.
- Fostered a positive working environment by promoting open communication among team members and addressing any conflicts promptly.
- Budget planning for plant and equipment, contributing to overall financial stability and growth of the establishment.
- Coordinated processing at harvest time, including staffing levels, logistics, and grape processing.
- Streamlined workflow for cellar crew through effective communication of daily tasks assignments.
Education
Diploma of Applied Sciences -
University of Tasmania
Launceston, TAS 02.1999 - 10.2000
High School Graduate 1988 -
Queechy High School
Launceston 04.2001 -
Skills
Work flow planning
Management information systems
Data analysis
Strategic planning
Operations management
Staff Management
Time management
Accomplishments
- Improved stakeholder relationships minimising downtime and obtained favorable pricing - Department of Defence Science and Technology
- Reduced department spending by a compounded amount of 16% over a 4.5 year period - Department of Defence Sciene and Technology.
- Reduced operational expenses by 8.9% by streamlining branch operations in 2022 - The Forager Food Company.
- Collaborated with team of 20+ stakeholders in the development of Project 30 which saw the company increase revenue by 150% in 17 months - The Forager Food Company.
- Supervision of team in excess of 60 staff members - Extractas Bioscience.
Interests
Forklift
Front end loader
Working at heights
Confined space
Timeline
Manufacturing Supervisor
Extractas Bioscience
07.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
The Forager Food Company
12.2021 - 07.2023
Food Scientist / Department Manager
The Department Of Defence Science And Technology
06.2013 - 12.2021
Laboratory Technician. Laboratory/Cellar Manager
Kreglinger / Tamar Ridge Estates / Josef Chromy
06.2005 - 03.2013
High School Graduate 1988 -
Queechy High School
04.2001 -
Diploma of Applied Sciences -
University of Tasmania
02.1999 - 10.2000
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