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Sammi-Jo Mareikura RUKI

Baldivis,Australia

Summary

Experienced Area Manager with 16 years at Mars Petcare NZ, advancing through various roles. Detail-oriented and precise, skilled in hands-on tasks and excelling independently or in teams on large-scale projects. Capable of making informed decisions in fast-paced environments, meeting deadlines consistently with strong communication skills. Committed to long-term vision and sustainability at Mars Petcare NZ. Relocated to Australia in 2019, expanding expertise in logistics, drilling fluids development, and entry into the Grain industry for animal feed production.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Logistics Scheduler

Weston Animal Nutrition
09.2022 - Current
  • Ensured timely task execution through strategic resource allocation.
  • Coordinated schedules diligently to meet all deliverables within agreed timeframes.
  • Consistently met deadlines by effectively allocating resources, tracking progress, and making necessary adjustments to schedules as needed.
  • Collaborated with supervisors and team members to assess supply requirements.
  • Facilitated smooth handovers between shifts by creating comprehensive documentation of completed tasks and pending items for follow-up action.
  • Identified best practices within the scheduling function, sharing these insights across teams to drive continuous improvement efforts.
  • Strengthened stakeholder relationships to improve teamwork and cooperation.
  • Proactively addressed potential risks within the schedule by conducting thorough analyses and implementing preventive measures where necessary.
  • Enhanced team productivity by maintaining clear communication channels and providing regular updates on project progress.
  • Monitored employee performance closely to identify areas for improvement or additional training needs that would lead to optimized scheduling outcomes.
  • Maximized efficiency in project delivery through strategic prioritization of tasks based on urgency, complexity, and available resources.
  • Reduced scheduling errors by introducing rigorous verification processes before finalizing project timelines.
  • Streamlined communication channels between project teams and stakeholders, improving project transparency and outcomes.

Quality Assurance Analyst

Mudex
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Mentored and coached team members on QA topics and strategies.
  • Participated in regular meetings with cross-functional teams to discuss progress updates, communicate concerns or challenges, and ensure alignment of project goals.
  • Reported progress, test metrics and results to project stakeholders.
  • Maintained comprehensive knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards, ensuring compliance throughout the QA process.
  • Streamlined QA processes for increased efficiency and reduced time spent on redundant tasks.
  • Acted as a liaison between the QA team and other departments such as Development, Customer Support, and Product Management, ensuring effective communication throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.
  • Championed quality assurance initiatives within the organization by promoting a culture of continuous improvement and striving for excellence in all aspects of product development.
  • Supported company in maintaining work environment focused on quality, communication, collaboration, integration, and teamwork.
  • Conducted training sessions for junior QA analysts, enhancing their skills and knowledge of industry best practices.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by verifying that products met specifications and functioned as intended before release.
  • Improved product reliability by executing rigorous test plans and ensuring software met established requirements.

WAREHOUSE CO ORDINATOR

BEVCHAIN PTY LTD
03.2020 - 05.2021
  • The role of Warehouse Co ordinator is one of a team responsible for contributing to the achievement of various manufacturing related targets. Manufacturing targets include first and foremost a safety standard that is not compromised, Good Manufacturing. Inbound of all goods to warehouse.
  • Duties & Responsibilities
  • Accountable for Inbound and Outbound Logistics, Distribution Centre Activities, Trade Compliance.
  • Coach your team according to the BEVCHAIN expectations as well as external best practice leadership
  • Lead the Warehouse team to ensure a partnering relationship with our Suppliers and Manufacturers, enabling the delivery of superior business results
  • Design and implement strategic plans that ensure delivery to BEVCHAIN , Quality Policy, financial and customer service objectives
  • Provide expert insight on a range of distribution and logistics functions
  • Co ordinate purchase orders with transport carriers and operations.
  • Co ordinate any bond (N2O) products and ensure they are received and traced.
  • Invoicing, stock control, transport and general admin tasks

AREA MANAGER

MARS PETCARE
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • My role is primarily responsible for achieving and driving production targets for the packing line and Filling Areas, by the co-ordination and management of associates and efficient use of resources and time, while also ensuring both the Q&FS and Safety standards are met at all times.My role is responsible for the co-ordination of training and development of associates, including managing the PDP process for the team. It also involves the facilitation of team engagement discussions and their actions. Combining these with managing the day to day operations of the packing department and Filling is achieved through efficient use of physical resources and effective communication.
  • Duties & Responsibilities
  • Build a Team Culture that promotes working together, sharing ideas, shared problem solving and taking responsibility for actions. Identify strengths and weaknesses within the team, develop training plans to advance team skills.
  • Promote practices to ensure all legislative Safety standards are delivered at all times.
  • Standardise operating procedures and workflows to identify ways of improving customer satisfaction and operation efficiency.
  • Induct and over see the training of new staff, further development and training of existing staff.

PROCESS COORDINATOR/INVENTORY ANALYST

MARS PETCARE
01.2012 - 01.2018
  • The Process Coordinator (PC) role is primarily responsible for monitoring standards and managing data on their assigned shift. This includes traceability, materials movement, data quality management, standards adherence, reporting and management of recipes and waivers, also process management across the plant
  • Duties & Responsibilities
  • Traceability – ensure traceability completed and accurate.
  • Materials movement – updating SAP and schedule on shift, complete stock takes accurately and timely, ensure consumption completed and accurate, ensure traceability completed and accurate.
  • Data Quality and Management (APC’s, CCP’s) - updating SAP and schedule on shift, complete stock takes accurately and timely, ensure consumption completed and accurate, ensure data recording completed accurately.
  • Reporting – PRIMP, Non-conformance, SCAPA, Event Reports, FMOS – ensure barriers to achieve quality and production targets raised and addressed on shift where possible, escalated where required. Complete event reports, PRIMPS and non-conformances accurately.
  • Management of recipes and waivers. Ensure all inventory controls measures and process are adhered to and maintained. Inventory management,Maintain Sufficient stock Levels, stock takes ,Cycle counts

PROCESS OPERATOR

MARS PETCARE
01.2002 - 01.2011
  • The role of Production Associate is one of a team responsible for contributing to the achievement of various manufacturing related targets. Manufacturing targets include first and foremost a safety standard that is not compromised, Q&FS, productivity, Good Manufacturing Practices and waste, machine/process operator
  • Duties & Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the achievement of production targets and to the achievement of Q&FS targets, by following the Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s) for your particular job function.
  • Contribute to the reduction of losses due to waste (NQC), by identifying potential areas and causes of waste and communicating with other associates and your shift manager.
  • Good Manufacturing Practices are adhered to by following GMP’s to help ensure that our products and processes are safe, sound and sanitary.
  • Safety standards are learned and adhered to at all times. Safety will not be compromised I actively promote adherence to safety standards, maintain a safe work area and highlight potential safety issues.
  • Contribute to and be involved with Continuous Improvement in your area. Promote ideas for safety, quality, productivity or waste reduction improvements, or a combination of all.

Skills

  • Computer Literacy
  • Effective Communication
  • Administrative
  • Knowledge of management systems – SAP, Nexus, and Interface (Production Schedule)
  • Supervisory Experience
  • Production, Quality, HACCP, GMP, Safety
  • Manufacturing processes and standards experience
  • Food Safety
  • Action-Oriented
  • Functional/Technical Skills

Certification

  • 2004-Business, Administration & Computers (Level 3)
  • 2007-TPM3 Awareness - CTPM Australasia
  • Work Area Management - CTPM Australasia
  • 2010- Health & Safety Representatives (Aus-MOS) – EMA Learnings
  • 2011-7 Habits of highly Effective People – SAP Success factors
  • 2012-NZIM in Management (Level 4) - University College of Learning GMP & HACCP induction/Refresher training
  • 2018-Crucial Conversations
  • Emergency Management
  • Project Management
  • Lean Safe
  • Q&FS Incident & Near Miss Management Procedure
  • FULL C CLASS LICENCE WA
  • 2022 - WA White Card
  • 2022 - Working at Heights
  • 2022 - Confine Space and Gas
  • 2021 - Forklift license

CUST

  • MANUFACTURING/LOGISTICS
  • AREA MANAGER/SUPERVISOR
  • INVENTORY CO ORDINATOR
  • CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT (LEAN)

Timeline

Logistics Scheduler

Weston Animal Nutrition
09.2022 - Current

Quality Assurance Analyst

Mudex
05.2021 - 09.2022

WAREHOUSE CO ORDINATOR

BEVCHAIN PTY LTD
03.2020 - 05.2021

AREA MANAGER

MARS PETCARE
01.2018 - 01.2019

PROCESS COORDINATOR/INVENTORY ANALYST

MARS PETCARE
01.2012 - 01.2018

PROCESS OPERATOR

MARS PETCARE
01.2002 - 01.2011

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