Steven Fox
Mount Gambier,SA
Summary
Dynamic and professional with extensive experience at Little Blue Dairy (Berkos), where I spearheaded initiatives to enhance team morale and reduce turnover. Skilled in problem-solving and fostering teamwork, I improved operational efficiency and productivity. Proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis, my approach significantly boosted milk production quality and operational profits.
I am a caring and empathic person who wants wants best for those I come into contact with. I am passionate about all that I put myself into.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Dairy Farm Hand
Hamilton’s Run
12.2021 - Current
- Supported efficient milking operations, ensuring timely completion of daily milking schedules and proper handling of milk products.
- Improved overall dairy farm efficiency by streamlining daily tasks and maintaining cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Actively participated in animal care routines, including feeding and monitoring general health conditions.
- Enhanced milk production quality by strictly adhering to hygiene standards and performing regular equipment maintenance.
Dairy Manager
Little Blue Dairy (Berkos)
06.2012 - 12.2021
- Spearheaded initiatives focused on enhancing morale and reducing employee turnover rates.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations of team members, providing positive and constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to ensure reliable product supply and favourable pricing.
- Streamlined dairy operations for increased productivity by optimizing staff scheduling and task delegation.
- Delegated tasks and gave direction to team of 20 enployees within dairy team.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques for dairy production, emphasising OH&S procedures.
- Established a culture of teamwork among team members, fostering open communication for efficient problem-solving efforts.
- Analysed production data to identify trends and make informed decisions on what changes were needed to establish growth.
- Maintained tidy, clean and well-organised dairy for optimal productivity and professionalism.
- Used Microsoft Office, DairyID and Idairy to record and document information regarding production, chemical use, and other auditable information
- Fed and watered over 2400 dairy cows according to strict feeding schedules and dietary needs.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Worked closely with employees to improve practices, techniques and safety choices, optimising safety.
- Managed 10 centre pivot irrigation systems to maintain optimal moisture levels and growth of grass.
- Maximized operational profits by closely inspecting crops, assessing quality, and identifying problems such as disease or insects.
- Set and improved standard operating procedures to oversee stock management, waste maintenance, and feeding schedules.
- Wrote and improved SOPs to maintain consistency across shifts and work areas.
Dairy Farm Hand
Hamilton’s Run
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Supported efficient milking operations, ensuring timely completion of daily milking schedules and proper handling of milk products.
- Improved overall dairy farm efficiency by streamlining daily tasks and maintaining cleanliness throughout the facility.
- Actively participated in animal care routines, including feeding, grooming, and monitoring general health conditions.
- Enhanced milk production quality by strictly adhering to hygiene standards and performing regular equipment maintenance.
Administrative Assistant
Target
01.1998 - 01.2010
- Started as checkout operator, then went to working in the cash office, payroll, merchandise office and later on Assistant Operations Manager.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies and implementing secure filing systems.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication skills and fostering professional relationships among colleagues.
- Improved document organization with thorough file maintenance, archiving outdated records as necessary for efficient retrieval when needed.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Maintained inventory of office supplies and placed orders.
- Contributed to policy updates, researching regulations to ensure company compliance.
- Addressed IT issues by coordinating with tech support, minimizing downtime and maintaining operational efficiency.
Education
First Aid Certificate -
St Johns
Mount Gambier, SA2024
Certificate III - Agriculture
TAFE SA
SASACE -
Grant High School
Mount Gambier, SA1997
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team work
- Self motivated
- Caring and Empathetic
- Passionate
- Client relations
Reference
Merridy Linder
0422 823 320
Dale Howard
0427 210 381
Timeline
Dairy Farm Hand
Hamilton’s Run
12.2021 - Current
Dairy Manager
Little Blue Dairy (Berkos)
06.2012 - 12.2021
Dairy Farm Hand
Hamilton’s Run
01.2010 - 06.2012
Administrative Assistant
Target
01.1998 - 01.2010
First Aid Certificate -
St Johns
Certificate III - Agriculture
TAFE SA
SACE -
Grant High School
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