Michael Weeks
Seaham,NSW
Summary
Dynamic Farm Manager with a proven track record at Redgate Farm Rescue, enhancing productivity through innovative farming practices and effective team supervision. Skilled in farm budgeting and performance management, I successfully reduced operational costs while improving animal health and crop quality. Committed to fostering a safe and efficient work environment.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Redgate Farm Rescue
Seaham, NSW
03.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily farm operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices.
- Coordinated planting schedules, optimizing crop rotation and resource allocation for maximum yield.
- Trained staff on equipment operation and maintenance to enhance productivity and minimize downtime.
- Implemented pest management strategies, reducing crop loss while maintaining environmental standards.
- Evaluated new technologies for potential integration into farming practices, enhancing efficiency and output quality.
- Managed farm staff efficiently, providing training and guidance for optimal performance.
- Led team meetings, fostering communication and collaboration among staff to achieve operational objectives.
- Developed budgets for farm operations, monitoring expenses to align with financial goals and performance targets.
- Analyzed soil health metrics to inform fertilization strategies, improving crop quality and sustainability efforts.
- Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Increased farm productivity by introducing modern farming practices and equipment upgrades.
- Improved animal health through regular monitoring, vaccinations, and timely veterinary consultations.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and conducting regular inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Reduced farm expenses by optimizing resource allocation and streamlining operations.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimizing performance, and minimizing waste.
- Developed advanced understanding of farm operations, purchasing needs, and labor requirements.
Breeding Consultant
Redgate Farm
Seaham, NSW
01.2020 - 02.2024
- Analyzed client needs to develop tailored consulting solutions.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance team collaboration and project alignment.
- Implemented process improvements to optimize operational efficiency.
- Developed comprehensive reports to support strategic decision-making for clients.
- Evaluated industry trends to provide actionable insights for client growth strategies.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver comprehensive solutions for clients.
Leading Hand
Steggles NSW
Beresfield, NSW
01.1988 - 12.2000
- Supervised daily operations to ensure adherence to safety protocols and workplace standards.
- Trained and mentored team members on efficient workflow practices and equipment handling.
- Coordinated material handling and inventory management to optimize supply chain processes.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced production efficiency and reduced downtime.
Breeder Manager
Steggles Foods Biada Poultry
Beresfield, NSW
01.1988 - 12.2000
- Cultivated diverse plant breeds through selective cross-pollination techniques.
- Monitored genetic traits to enhance quality and yield in breeding programs.
- Implemented best practices for pest management and disease control in breeding environments.
- Trained junior staff on effective breeding methods and laboratory procedures.
- Developed and maintained detailed records of breeding experiments and outcomes.
- Analyzed data to identify trends, improving breeding strategies for future cycles.
- Collaborated with research teams to advance genetic studies and innovation in plant varieties.
- Led initiatives to optimize resource use, enhancing operational efficiency in breeding processes.
- Organized successful mating pairs based on complementary genetics to produce high-performing offspring with desired traits.
- Enhanced the overall gene pool by selecting superior animals for breeding and eliminating those with undesirable traits.
- Implemented strategic cross-breeding programs to introduce new traits while maintaining desirable qualities within specific breeds.
Education
Agriculture
Tocal College
Tocal College1978
Skills
- Farm operations
- Farm equipment operation
- Performance management
- Farm budgeting
- Animal nutrition
- Equipment operation
- Supply ordering
- Animal breeding
- Managing operations
- Records management
- Overseeing employees
- Animal record maintenance
- Allocating resources
- Health assessments
- Breeding techniques
- Repairing wall surfaces
- Maintenance and repair
- Fence building
- Operational improvement
- Animal husbandry
- Worker training
- Team supervision
- Equipment monitoring
- Staff management
- Safety practices
- Parasite control
- Facility cleaning
- Attention to detail
- Disease prevention
- Condition monitoring
- Breeding
- Disease identification
- Disease detection
- Scheduling
- Feed mixtures
- Work scheduling
Timeline
Farm Manager
Redgate Farm Rescue
03.2025 - Current
Breeding Consultant
Redgate Farm
01.2020 - 02.2024
Leading Hand
Steggles NSW
01.1988 - 12.2000
Breeder Manager
Steggles Foods Biada Poultry
01.1988 - 12.2000
Agriculture
Tocal College