Mark Mizzi
Bundaberg,QLD
Summary
I am a 39-year-old family man from Bundaberg, seeking a new and exciting career opportunity. After owning and operating my successful farming agribusiness for eight years, I recently sold for family reasons. I am enthusiastic and passionate about starting a new rewarding challenge. As a diligent and hardworking leader, I consistently strive to achieve any task-oriented objectives presented to me.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site/Operations Manager
ABBE Packaging
04.2025 - Current
- Hands-on operations leadership in production/transport/logistics.
- Managing daily operations, overseeing all aspects of warehouse logistics and inventory control.
- Ensuring Workplace health & safety compliance.
- Facilities, Erecting machine diagnosis/maintenance and repairs.
- Sales and Business growth/Development.
- Overseeing daily site activities.
- Planning and executing production plans.
- Fulfilling customer needs and requirements.
- Daily phone and email communication with consumers/customers.
- Stock forecasting and ordering.
- Managing budgets and resources.
- Inducting, training and Leading staff.
- Improving operational processes for safety and efficiency.
- Coordinating with other departments and stakeholders.
- Maintaining all records and reports to meet organizational goals.
- Fulfilling all administration work on site or at home.
- New purchase orders and Vendor applications.
Owner and Operator
Mark Mizzi Farms Pty Ltd
05.2016 - 07.2025
- Managed daily farm operations, pack shed and employees, ensuring efficient workflow and task completion.
- Planning, delivering, and completing daily and weekly tasks.
- Implementation of Workplace Health and Safety & HACCP procedures.
- Preventative maintenance/machinery servicing, irrigation pump maintenance, parts replacing.
- Daily phone and email communication with consumers and customers.
- Logistics, stock ordering/inventory, and Transport.
- Coordinated all aspects of crop management, including planting weed control, pest and disease, irrigation, and harvesting.
- Crop planning and rotation strategies to optimize yield and sustainability.
- Admin, record Keeping, data entry, single touch payroll.
- Product Selling and Marketing, Quality Assurance and compliance.
- Fresh care, Harps, HACCP accreditation.
Macadamia Farm Machinery Operator/Irrigation Assistant
Hinkler Park Plantation
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Workplace health and safety compliance.
- Tractor, operation, Slashing and spraying.
- Compost and Mill mud spreading.
- Performed regular inspections and maintenance on farm machinery to ensure operational efficiency.
- Operated and maintained irrigation systems.
Farm Manager
E&J Mizzi Farms
01.2004 - 05.2016
- Managed daily operations of the farm, ensuring efficient workflow among staff and resources.
- Overseeing workers and contractors.
- The service, maintenance and repairs on tractors and farm machinery.
- Lead supervisor in pack house.
- The planning and execution of daily and weekly tasks.
- Inventory control and logistics.
- Implementation and uphold of workplace health and safety regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Fresh care and quality assurance and compliance.
- Developed and implemented crop management strategies to optimize yield and reduce waste.
Education
Certificate II - Horticulture
Learning Online
Online01-2025
Certificate - Agronomy And Crop Science
Learning Online
Online01-2025
Year 12 -
Shalom College
2003
Skills
- Blue card
- Management and leadership
- Adaptability
- Working within a team and Autonomously
- Staff Supervision
- On-Time Performance
- Product Marketing
- Machinery Maintenance
- Problem-solving
- Decision-making
- Warehouse operations
- Maintaining compliance
- Employee motivation
- Maintenance planning
- Client relations
- Punctual/reliability
- Organization
- Microsoft office
- Willingness to Learn
- Operational efficiency
- Asset management
- Facilities management
- Customer service
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Planning and implementation
- Team leadership
Certification
- Chemical usage Accredited
- Freshcare course Accredited
- HACCP Training
- HARPS Training
- Undercar Mechanical Cert 2
Hobbies/ Interests
Spending time with family, Fishing and 4WDing, Playing Lawn bowls
Timeline
Site/Operations Manager
ABBE Packaging
04.2025 - Current
Macadamia Farm Machinery Operator/Irrigation Assistant
Hinkler Park Plantation
04.2024 - 04.2025
Owner and Operator
Mark Mizzi Farms Pty Ltd
05.2016 - 07.2025
Farm Manager
E&J Mizzi Farms
01.2004 - 05.2016
Certificate II - Horticulture
Learning Online
Certificate - Agronomy And Crop Science
Learning Online
Year 12 -
Shalom College