Stephen Sneesby
Shoalhaven Heads
Summary
Experienced working in a 24/7 starch/glucose manufacturing facility, ensuring optimised continuous production, batching and packing, while upholding quality and safety standards. Skilled in monitoring and controlling plant operations and continuous improvement, conducting QC tests to maintain product specifications, data and record keeping experience, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations such as HACCP, GMP and ISO 9001. Proficient in managing stock levels of chemicals and supporting maintenance activities.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Hitchcocks Haulage
03.2024 - Current
- Safely operate a truck and trailing equipment to pickup and deliver bulk goods in pneumatic and liquid tankers, as well as tautliners, to various customers located throughout NSW and Victoria.
- Utilise various in-cab technology systems to monitor and manage driver fatigue and compliance
- Conduct daily pre-trip, journey and post-trip inspections of the vehicle and report any faults
- Responsibility for all paperwork including driver work diary pages, daily run sheets and customer paperwork
Nightshift Operations Manager
Lindsay Transport
08.2017 - 11.2023
- As the Nightshift Operations Manager at Lindsay Transport, I was responsible for the day-to-day management of Operations Allocators, drivers, and forklift operators
- My role involved ensuring timely deliveries, efficient allocation of drivers, loading staff, and equipment, as well as raising and reconciling freight bills
- I also liaised with various teams to monitor compliance with legislative requirements, plan and build loads, and report on fleet performance
- Oversaw night shift operations, ensuring smooth and efficient processes
- Effectively communicated with team members to coordinate activities and resolve issues
- Adapted quickly to changing situations, making informed decisions to optimize efficiency
- Involved in the recruitment, training, and development of staff, enhancing team capabilities and performance
- Proficient in utilizing Transportation Management Systems (TMS), inventory systems, and other warehouse technologies
Linehaul / PUD Driver
Lindsay Transport
08.2013 - 08.2017
- As a Linehaul/PUD Driver at Lindsay Transport, I ensured timely transportation of goods while strictly adhering to safety regulations
- I efficiently managed time, adapted to new routes, and maintained accurate delivery records, prioritizing safety and compliance at all times
- Rapidly adapted to new routes and delivery specifications, contributing to operational efficiency
- Prioritized safety, ensuring full compliance with regulations throughout all transport activities
Production Plant Operator
Penford Australia Limited
02.2000 - 10.2010
- Safely operated various manufacturing plant and associated continuous production, batching and packing equipment
- Monitored plant operations, adjusted processes for seamless product flow, and conducted tests to maintain quality standards
- Remediated product deviations, ensured compliance with food safety regulations, managed reagent stock levels, and maintained hygiene practices
- Safely led the Green Team during shift operations in a starch/glucose manufacturing facility
- Involved in the recruitment, training, and development of staff, enhancing team capabilities and performance
- Obtaining and testing collected samples to ensure product compliance with requirements, meticulously recording the results in accordance with documented procedures
- Took corrective action and analyzed procedures when product did not meet requirements
- Ensured adherence to food safety regulations and accurately documented all procedures
- Maintained hygiene and sanitization through regular and irregular cleaning duties
- Assisted maintenance department with predictive, corrective, and preventive maintenance tasks
Education
Cert III Food Processing -
TAFE NSW
06.2006
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Interpersonal Communication
- Time Management
- Leadership
- Customer Service
- Inventory Management
Timeline
Truck Driver
Hitchcocks Haulage
03.2024 - Current
Nightshift Operations Manager
Lindsay Transport
08.2017 - 11.2023
Linehaul / PUD Driver
Lindsay Transport
08.2013 - 08.2017
Production Plant Operator
Penford Australia Limited
02.2000 - 10.2010
Cert III Food Processing -
TAFE NSW
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