To whom it may concern
With this letter and the attached CV, I would like to express my sincere interest in the position you have available. As a highly skilled and successful professional with years of experience driving success in various settings, I possess a wide range of knowledge and experience that will allow me to make an immediate and positive impact on your company.
My expertise lies in successfully developing and implementing strategic processes, growth-focused procedures, and optimal quality initiatives to maximize operational productivity and efficiency. Additionally, my established success in supervising and motivating teams positions me to make a significant contribution to your organization. The following achievements demonstrate my qualification for this position:
● Developing and implementing strategic operational initiatives to propel the achievement of manufacturing goals and objectives and realize exceptional improvements in productivity and efficiency; managing order plans, quality standards, production schedules, and staff recruitment and training.
● Realizing consistent enhancements in performance through dynamic analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.
My proven dedication to optimizing manufacturing process success and workforce management, along with my superior time management and leadership skills, will contribute immensely to the success of your company. Thank you for your consideration; I look forward to speaking with you soon. Sincerely,
Louis le Roux.
Louis le Roux
********@*******.***
Wolseley
Married
Code - EB
840-***-**** 082
CAREER HISTORY
- 1997 to 2021
2020- Loxtonia Packhouse
2021 Position Held - Fruit Packhouse Manager
Duties
● Form part of strategic management in planning of production, picking, quality management and market supply.
● Assisting in the development and implementation of strategic Packhouse operational plans.
● Coordinating and executing the packing program as planned and prioritised by the marketing department.
● Effectively managing staff and ensuring compliance with company policies at all times.
● Monitoring and ensuring that packing equipment, work stations and the entire Packhouse is maintained at the required hygiene and operational standards.
● Monitoring and ensuring that the quality meets each customer's specification.
2018- NNZ – The Packaging Network
2020 Position Held - Area Sales Manager
Duties
● Regularly review sales data and create reports for senior-level officers
● Utilize business intelligence tools to provide sales insights to marketing and sales staff
● Travel to organization locations within a given area to meet with and manage sales staff
● Review sales policies and update policies and curriculum as needed
● Identify both struggling and successful sales initiatives and explore ways to improve on sales metrics
2013- Verdun Estate
2018 Position Held - Fruit Packhouse Manager
2011- Goede Hoop Vrugte / Packaging
2013 Position Held - Assistant Fruit Packhouse Manager 2008- PG Bison – Worcester
2010 Position Held - Sales Consultant
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Boland College
● National Diploma - Marketing
Management
Statistics
Marketing
Marketing Research
Mercantile Law
Consumer Behaviour
Communication
Sales Management
Accounting for Marketers
Advertising and Sales promotion
Micro Economics
Macro Economics
Computer Practise (Theory and
Practical)
Marketing Management
Personal Sales
● National Certificates - Marketing
Management
Entrepreneurship and Business
Management
Communication
Computer Essentials
Computer Practise
Introduction to Accounting
Sales Management
Economics
Mercantile Law
Marketing Research
Marketing Management
Marketing Communication
(Afrikaans & English)
Training Courses
● Anida Training
Management
● FSMS
HACCP - Introduction to food
Safety
● NTI – BRC Training
Fresh Horticulture Crops
.
PRACTICUM EXPERIENCE
● Developing and implementing strategic operational initiatives to propel the achievement of
manufacturing goals and objectives and realize
exceptional improvements in productivity and
efficiency; managing order plans, quality standards, production schedules, and staff recruitment and
training.
● Monitoring expenses, maintaining equipment,
ensuring quality control, motivating workers,
implementing safety and health guidelines,
monitoring worker performance, and collaborating
with other departments.
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
● Production processes expertise
● Computer proficiency
● Leadership and managerial skills
● Stamina and resilience to stress
● Problem-solving orientation
● Decision-making
● Time management and deadline sensitivity
● Negotiation skills and persuasion
● Being able to work under pressure
CHARACTER REFERENCES
NNZ South Africa
● Mr. AC Koch - National Sales Manager
Verdun Estates (Packing)
● Mrs. Georgina Hewitt
Goede Hoop Fruit
● Mr. Jurie Valentyn - Dispatch Manager