Jeff McInnerney

Background

About Jeff McInnerney

Experienced Agricultural Operations Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the Australian and Papua New Guinean food production sectors. 30+ years management/development of rain-fed and irrigated farming operations, large scale beef operations, transport and logistics and including significant analysis of a wide cross section of agricultural businesses as an agribusiness banker. Most recent experience in Intensive Palm Oil production and Beef Operation head) Papua New Guinea. Organisation of 396 staff to carry out all critical tasks associated with management of Palm Oil Plantation. Strong focus on yield maximisation practices, operation within budget guidelines, judicious allocation of labour resources, machinery and tools. Beef Operations contributions to company profits in Yr 1 exceeded expectation by 225% and in Yr 2 recorded an additional 150%. Achieved through driving: Breeding Herd performance (increased weaning rates by almost 30% in 2 years); consumer demand for abattoir output. Consumer demand increased 125% over 2 years due to major initiatives: sought and entered into major contracts with mainland customers to deal with backlog of out of spec animals, lowered the age/weight of animal being slaughtered to around 14-16 months, implemented castration of bulls (not previously done due to prevalence of screw worm fly infestation) improving flavour and quality of product, entered in contracts with major hotel luxury hotel chain (POM) and tourism resorts. Skilled in harnessing agricultural resources; land, water, and soil, adding labour and developing a profitable enterprise. Proficient in Strategic Planning, Operations Management, Project Development/Management of large-scale investments, Capital/Operations Budgeting, P&L Management, Increasing Productivity and Revenue Generation, improving Asset Utilisation and Maximisation of Capital returns. A proven problem solver with highly developed critical and analytical thinking skills. Highly adaptable, efficient under pressure and experienced in building and managing successful teams focused on delivering results. Proficient strategic planner, and adept at the development of operational plans designed to deliver strategic objectives. Successfully completed a number of greenfield projects including development of scrub/bushland to farming land ha), installation of irrigation infrastructure, and development of large aggregation facility for abattoir and live export cattle.