Johan Du Toit Erasmus
Virginia
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Farm Manager
Fuller Farms Jerry/Terry
02.2018 - 11.2024
- Oversaw the maintenance of farm machinery, resulting in reduced downtime due to repairs or malfunctions.
- Fostered a positive work culture that motivated employees to excel in their roles while also reducing turnover rates.
- Completed structural inspections to determine maintenance requirements and organize repairs.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets by diligently monitoring progress and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Enforced strong safety and environmental protections to support habitats while preventing harm to employees or consumers.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Placed supply orders, restocked supplies and merchandised products for purchase by customers.
- Budgeted equipment purchases and regular repairs.
- 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.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers to ensure a consistent supply of necessary materials at competitive prices.
- 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.
Operator
Stenhard Koppies – Koppies Machine
03.2003 - 01.2018
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Assisted in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork amongst peers.
- Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
- Worked outside in all weather conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure seamless coordination of tasks and efficient completion of projects.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
- Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce repair costs.
- Streamlined workflow by identifying bottlenecks in the production line and suggesting improvements.
Education
Senior Certificate - Afrikaans 1st Language, English 2nd Language, Technical Drawings, Physical Science, Commercial Mathematics, Woodwork
Hentie Cilliers High School
01.2002
Security Grades A – E, SOB Registered
Group 4 Falck
Skills
- Fixing Computers
- Playing Games
- Computer Literacy
- Medium Typing Speed
- Farm operations
- Farm equipment operation
- Performance management
- Equipment operation
- Supply ordering
- Preventive Maintenance
- Inventory management
- Supply purchasing
- Managing operations
- Overseeing employees
- Documentation skills
- Irrigation system
- Troubleshooting skills
- Budget development
- Coordinating maintenance
- Environmental compliance
- Certification management
- Preventative maintenance
- Maintenance and repair
- Operational improvement
- Team supervision
- Equipment monitoring
- Facilities maintenance
- Production oversight
- Facility cleaning
- Attention to detail
- Environmental monitoring
- Work scheduling
- Decision-making
LANGUAGES
Afrikaans (Read; Speak & Write)
English (Read; Speak & Write)
Timeline
Farm Manager
Fuller Farms Jerry/Terry
02.2018 - 11.2024
Operator
Stenhard Koppies – Koppies Machine
03.2003 - 01.2018
Security Grades A – E, SOB Registered
Group 4 Falck
Senior Certificate - Afrikaans 1st Language, English 2nd Language, Technical Drawings, Physical Science, Commercial Mathematics, Woodwork
Hentie Cilliers High School
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