Anrich Burger
Melita,MB
Summary
Seasoned manager with broad experience in both team leadership and project delivery. Possess strong strategic planning abilities, coupled with the capability to coordinate operational initiatives for maximum efficiency. Proven track record of driving process improvements, enhancing productivity, and implementing innovative solutions. Skilled in building strong relationships across all levels of an organization to achieve business goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager
Nova Pork
Melita, Manitoba
01.2023 - Current
- Managed all aspects of a 2,500-sow unit.
- Led by example to provide effective leadership, coaching, and training to all employees under direction.
- Oversaw the recruitment, selection, and orientation processes for new employees.
- Trained employees continuously through Pork Avenue Training and on-the-job sessions, updating SOPs, and addressing OHS and HR matters.
- Evaluated staffing effectiveness and individual performance to ensure production targets were met.
- Fostered a motivating work environment to drive employee engagement and achieve company targets.
- Implemented CQA, Food Safety, and Animal Welfare policies to ensure compliance and safety.
- Ensured a safe working environment by educating and directing employees on proper equipment use and safe work procedures, maintaining compliance with the OHS Program.
- Implemented a routine maintenance program to ensure the site remained in optimal condition.
- Maintained accurate payroll records, ensuring precise tracking of absenteeism, vacation days, and hours worked.
- Prioritized workload for the team by collaborating with Team Leads.
- Identified mechanical issues and recommended solutions to enhance equipment performance.
- Worked alongside the Senior Production Manager to develop and enforce new programs, meeting and exceeding production and financial objectives.
- Reviewed data reporting across all areas to identify and implement efficiencies.
- Managed all production areas of the farm to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels and managed purchasing processes.
- Attended and actively participated in Hog Barn Manager, Operations, and Health and Safety meetings and training workshops as required.
- Managed feed mill operations, ensuring efficient production and quality control.
- Implemented PROP 12 regulations and standard operating procedures.
- Implemented biosecurity practices and maintained accurate records.
Swine Herdsperson
Cranbrook Swine
Brussels, Ontario
10.2021 - 01.2023
- Oversaw all operations of the farrow-to-wean unit, ensuring optimal health and productivity. (650-sow unit)
- Assisted with farrowing to ensure the health and safety of piglets and sows.
- Processed piglets by castrating, tattooing, and tail docking.
- Implemented fostering and split suckling techniques to ensure optimal piglet growth and health.
- Performed artificial insemination to ensure optimal breeding outcomes.
- Executed pregnancy scans of sows, contributing to effective herd management.
- Inspected breeding herd for signs of injury, sickness, and overall health.
- Monitored and maintained proper ventilation and temperature using automated control systems.
- Maintained accurate records of farm safety and biosecurity SOPs to ensure compliance.
- Operated heavy farm equipment, including tractors, and skid steers.
- Manure is spreading on fields.
Farm Manager
Swineline
Gauteng, South Africa, Gauteng
04.2020 - 10.2021
- Led a team of 40 skilled and unskilled farm personnel.
- Pregnancy scans of sows.
- Artificial Insemination
- Inspected the pig breeding herd for signs of injury, sickness, and overall herd health.
- Collaborated with the veterinary team to promote animal health and nutrition.
- Animal Treatment & Health
- Ensure assets of Swineline farm, are maintained, serviced, cared for, repaired, and cleaned in a manner appropriate as stewards of these assets
- Execute daily and long-term farm production tasks in conjunction with team members and individual
- Safety practices and performance strategies to the workers, monitoring their performance and identifying weaknesses.
- Monitor and maintain proper ventilation and temperature using automated control systems.
- Managed a highly successful breeding operation with a 1,250-sow unit.
- Maintained growth, feeding, production, and cost records for pigs.
- Accomplished a better conception rate and farrowing rate by implementing recognized breeding practices.
- Swine-type farm operations: Farrow to Wean.
- Ensure that farm safety and biosecurity SOPs are followed.
Other duties identified by Swineline Farm, from time to time, that may or may not be directly related to operations - Danbred genetics (commercial and on-farm multiplication) • Autopsies and postmortem analysis.
Assistant Farm Manager
Pyramid Piggeries
Pyramid, Gauteng, Gauteng, South Africa
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Used time-management strengths to cross-train personnel to cover more areas without increasing expenses.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury, and disease, and to check physical characteristics, such as the rate of weight gain.
- Documented information such as animal growth, feeding patterns, and production results for the farm's records.
- Fed and watered livestock, and monitored food and water supplies.
- Supervise the farm hand.
- Operate the tractor to plant or drill crops, run the grain cart, and perform other tractor jobs on the farm.
- Maintain a daily performance log, and prepare a feedback report.
- Coordinate Employee Activities.
- Maintained animal health and appearance with proper grooming, targeted castration and the necessary docking of ears and tails to prevent problems between animals.
- Inspected, maintained, and repaired equipment and structures to keep the farm operating smoothly, including the tractor and feed cart.
- Administered medications and vaccinations.
- Coordinated all purchasing for farm supplies, including fertilizer, livestock feed, and equipment.
- Arranged maintenance and repair of farm buildings, machinery, and enclosures.
- Attended animal training and enrichment programs in alignment with established targets for species behavior and well-being.
- Collaborated with the veterinary team to promote animal health and nutrition.
- TopigsNorsvin Genetics.
- DANBRED Genetics.
- Feed mill operations.
- Fix and maintain the fence.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa07-2018
Skills
- Staff management
- Performance management
- Attention to detail, and well-organized
- Good decision-making skills
- Good judgment, ability to meet deadlines, and be effective under stress or pressure
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Superior listening, observation, and verbal communication skills, along with attention to detail
Certification
- Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
- Leadership Development Program (April 2024)
- CS Vet Veterinary Consultancy
- May 15, 2019, Management Day course
- 12 June 2019, Postmortem Day course
Languages
English
Full Professional
Afrikaans
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- Dirt bike riding
- Hiking
- Hunting&hunting
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Manager
Nova Pork
01.2023 - Current
Swine Herdsperson
Cranbrook Swine
10.2021 - 01.2023
Farm Manager
Swineline
04.2020 - 10.2021
Assistant Farm Manager
Pyramid Piggeries
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters
- Leadership Development Program (April 2024)
- CS Vet Veterinary Consultancy
- May 15, 2019, Management Day course
- 12 June 2019, Postmortem Day course
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business And Management
University of The Free State
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