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Johan Klopper

Bothaville, South Africa,Free State

Summary

I am currently the Head of the packaging department at a grain mill in Bothaville, South Africa, seeking a full-time position in Canada.

I am enthusiastic about producing and managing across all agricultural sectors.

I am eager to learn and collaborate with other team members and passionate about sharing my skills and expertise.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Head of Packaging

Eendag Mill
03.2014 - Current
  • Managed budgets, financial tracking, and reporting for all aspects related to the Packaging Department''s operations.
  • Evaluated new technologies and equipment for potential integration into existing packaging processes, improving overall efficiencies when implemented effectively.
  • Trained and mentored staff on best practices in packaging, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
  • Coordinated with suppliers to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery of packaging components.

Construction Foreman

Thaba Tswene Construction
01.2011 - 03.2014
  • Verified and submitted team timesheets.
  • Reduced safety incidents by implementing and enforcing strict safety guidelines and protocols.
  • Interacted with employees to demonstrate high standards and mitigate issues effectively.
  • Collaborated with management and fellow supervisors to organize operations and achieve demanding schedule targets.
  • Resolved conflicts among crew members professionally, promoting a cohesive working environment.
  • Achieved high-quality results through meticulous inspection of completed work to ensure adherence to specifications.

Miller

KB Flour Milling
01.2007 - 12.2010
  • Maintained accurate records of all production data, ensuring proper documentation of milling activities for future reference and analysis.
  • Processed materials to meet daily production schedules.
  • Participated in employee training programs, sharing knowledge of flour milling techniques with new hires to expedite their integration into existing workflows efficiently.
  • Operated mills, blenders and materials consistent with company quality standards.
  • Improved flour quality by implementing consistent mill maintenance procedures and monitoring equipment performance.

Education

Diploma - Grain Milling

Grain Milling Federation South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
03.2019

High School Diploma -

Voortrekker High School
Bethlehem, South Africa
12.2006

Skills

  • Warehousing Operations
  • Production Planning
  • Packaging Design
  • Maintaining equipment
  • Task Delegation
  • Site coordination
  • Workplace Safety
  • First Aid Level 1
  • Firefighting Level 1
  • Forklift license

Languages

English
Full Professional
Afrikaans
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Head of Packaging

Eendag Mill
03.2014 - Current

Construction Foreman

Thaba Tswene Construction
01.2011 - 03.2014

Miller

KB Flour Milling
01.2007 - 12.2010

Diploma - Grain Milling

Grain Milling Federation South Africa

High School Diploma -

Voortrekker High School
Johan Klopper