Farm operations manager sample resume

Neil Tarvest

12 Furrows Rd
Pickum NSW 2345
T: (02) 9876 5432
M: 0400 333 666
E: n.tarvest@email.com

Overview

I am a tertiary qualified farm/operations manager, with a high level of experience in overseeing farm operations and implementing agricultural practices. Through my competence operating a vast array of farm technology, my hands-on approach to work, my outstanding communication skills and my thorough understanding of QA in a HACCP environment, I believe I would be an asset to any agricultural enterprise.

Education

Employment History

Responsibilities:

• Developing systems such as work planning, staff management, reporting?
• Weed and pest control?
• Managing, supervising and training staff in pack sheds and pickers
• Organising all farming activities associated with crop production including machinery operation, repairs, maintenance, agronomy and all aspects of chemical application
• Working with agronomists and farm owners to achieve production targets?
• Managing farm budget?
• Sourcing and supervising contractors?
• Conducting OH&S hazard identification and risk assessments

Achievements:

• Managed successful pest eradication program
• Oversaw highest annual return in company history

Responsibilities:

• Worked alongside the Farm Operations Manager to perform the responsibilities listed above as smoothly and efficiently as possible
• Helped with staff supervision

Achievements:

• Suggested several major improvements to operations that resulted in increased efficiency and productivity
• Introduced new technology and techniques to decrease waste production and waste disposal costs

Drysand is a 9400ha family-run property with 3500 breeding cows and 6500 merino sheep.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of machines
• Stock inventory, computer recording
• Fencing and repairs
• Workshop duties as required
• Management of animal husbandry
• Stock management
• Application of modern feedlot production techniques
• Mustering and cattle handling
• Monitoring stock condition
• Management of team of farm hands

Computer Skills

Qualifications/Certifications

• Driver’s licence class C
• MC licence
• Forklift licence
• First aid certificate, St John’s Ambulance
• Bush Firefighter certificate, NSW Rural Fire Service
• Certificate in chemical handling
• Tractor ticket

Interests

My interests include fishing, waterskiing and camping.

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