Thomas Williams
Bendigo,VIC
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented professional with expertise in cost control, resource allocation, timeline management, and data analysis to drive successful outcomes. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with exceptional communication skills for nurturing internal and external partnerships. Motivated by leadership and collaboration, with a strong work ethic and adaptability to evolving challenges. Known for problem-solving abilities and reliable performance, committed to building relationships and delivering high‑quality results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Planner (Swan Hill)
GrainCorp
04.2023 - Current
- Develop and execute efficient, realistic operational plans for the Swan Hill cluster, incorporating domestic outloads, third-party demand allocation, stock fumigation strategy, and overall process optimisation.
- Lead labour cost planning, including detailed analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support operational efficiency and budget adherence.
- Manage and negotiate grower relationships to support the successful execution of grower returns and strengthen long-term partnerships.
- Coordinate and communicate stock movements to port for vessel loading and domestic outturns, managing physical position, pre-accumulation strategies, inload capacity modelling, and proactively identifying quality issues from harvest receivals to mitigate port congestion or shipment risks.
- Facilitate and present in both virtual and in-person meetings with internal stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment across operational teams.
Process Manager/Assistant Manager (Hatchery)
Hazeldene's
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Lead and performance-manage a team of 20 staff of varying nationalities and cultures, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring operational targets are met.
- Oversee the implementation, training, and compliance of biosecurity, animal welfare, and workplace safety protocols across the site.
- Drive process optimisation initiatives in a manufacturing environment to improve efficiency, safety, and site biosecurity while maintaining high standards in chick handling and egg fertility outcomes.
- Monitor hatch rates, fertility data, processing performance, truck turnaround times, and customer satisfaction metrics to identify trends and inform continuous improvement efforts.
- Regularly act as Hatchery Manager, stepping into higher duties as required to ensure seamless operational continuity and leadership coverage.
- Develop daily live chick transport plans, optimising delivery efficiency, aligning truck departures with production output and processing speed, and ensuring compliance with Chain of Responsibility (CoR) regulations to minimise driver idle time.
Leading Hand (Hatchery)
Hazeldene's
05.2021 - 07.2022
- Supervise production floor staff, manage quality control processes, and carry out key operational duties to maintain smooth daily operations.
- Accurately record and input hatch data, including fertility rates, contamination incidents, and growth metrics to support performance tracking and reporting.
- Lead the preparation and application of vaccines, ensuring all live birds meet immunity standards and RSPCA/Free Range compliance prior to dispatch.
- Oversee machinery operations, including incubator programming and alarm response, to safeguard the health and viability of fertilised eggs and hatched chicks.
- Provide ongoing leadership and advocacy for a safe, compliant workplace aligned with WorkSafe regulations, biosecurity standards, animal welfare protocols, and company policies.
Education
Bachelor of Business - (Management/Marketing)
La Trobe University
Bendigo, VIC05-2021
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) -
Kyabram P-12 College
Kyabram, VIC11-2015
Skills
- Office Suite Software
- Data analysis / Forecasting
- Internal and External Communication
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building/Management
- Cost Control
- Leadership and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
Certification
Administer a Fatigue Management System (Completed 2022)
Timeline
Area Planner (Swan Hill)
GrainCorp
04.2023 - Current
Process Manager/Assistant Manager (Hatchery)
Hazeldene's
07.2022 - 03.2023
Leading Hand (Hatchery)
Hazeldene's
05.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Business - (Management/Marketing)
La Trobe University
Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) -
Kyabram P-12 College
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