Ken Stehbens

Responsible for managing 23 million dollars of stock between 20 Rural and 6 Transport locations.

Administer procurement and tending processes for a fleet of over 1500 heavy vehicles and trailing stock across 6 national workshops.

Ensuring that stock levels correspond with the inventory management systems via internal and external stocktakes and audits.

Investigate and rectify any stock inconsistencies.

Monitor stock Max and Min levels to ensure optimum stock on hand and to minimize slow moving or dead stock.

Responsible for the LAL group of companies safety and compliance accreditations.

Investigating all incidents and Accidents.

Implementing policies and procedures.

Internal auditing for ISO, HACCAP and NHVAS compliance.

performing National Stocktakes for the Lindsay Rural and Lindsay Transport stores and workshop.

Reporting directly to Company CEO and Board of Directors.

Managed the integration of 4 newly aquired stores into the Lindsay Rural business. Managed the day to day administration and stock purchasing requirements for the region.

Oversaw the purchase and maintenance of the groups fleet of fertiliser spreader trucks and equipment.

Assisted with the setting up of new stores.

Introduced and monitored the company stock management system.

Administered the companies Agsafe and SQF compliance systems.

Sales of Irrigation equipment, Fertiliser and Chemicals into the Citrus and broad acre farming areas.

Irrigation systems fabrication and installation.

Canvassing new and past customers for ongoing work.

All farming duties

* Land preparation

* harvesting & Ratooning crops.

* Irrigation and pump repairs.

* General maintenance of all farm equipment.