This document provides a summary of Trevor Archer's 33+ year career in the meat industry in South Africa and Zambia. He has held various roles including butcher, meat market manager, area manager, branch manager, and production manager. Trevor gained experience at companies like OK Foods, Renown Fresh Meat, Goseame Meat Market, SuperG Foods, Taahir Foods, RMG Foods, and Quicksave in Zambia. He oversaw all aspects of meat processing, production management, quality control, and staff supervision at processing plants and retail meat markets. Trevor also has skills in equipment operation, product development, and general management.

1. Meat Industry.
July1983 – September2016 (33 years3 months) Nationally andInternationally
Once concludingmyapprentice periodatOKKFoodsinbothpractical and theoretical capacitiesof
the trade I became a successful butcher,aftergainedsome workingexperienceandmasteringthe
trade on that level Ibecome atrainee MeatMarket Manger I have servedinthispositioninmore
than 15 differentMeatMarketsin the GoldfieldsforOKKFoodsinbothsmall andlarge Meat
Markets where Ididgainedsignificantexperienceandknowledge’sinsuccessful managingof a meat
market,aftercompletingthe MeatCutTechnicianGrade 2 I became a Meat Market Manager for
OKKFoods.I was offerapositionasMeat Market Manager at KanhyminPolokwane,aftersome
time I waspromotedtoArea Manager followingthe positionasBranchManager at theirMiddelburg
Branch. I wasofferedthe positionasBranchManager inPolokwane atRenownFreshMeat.
FollowingbyRegional Managerforthe same companyto assistwiththe HighveldandSwazilandOK
Meat Markets.This wasshadowedbythe opportunitytoopena Meat Market inside Goseame Open
Market, as a partner.I have builtthisidentityGoseame OpenMeatMarketto one of the most
successful MeatMarketsin Limpopo,asMeat Processingwasalsopart of my skillsIhave engaged
myself inthe processingfield,aftertime we didsetupa Meat Processingplant.Throughhardwork
thisdepartment,SuperGFoodsbecame prominentfortheirproducts.In2009 my pathbecome
estrangedwiththishighlysuccessjourneyIhave embarkedonsince the mid1990’s withGoseame.
SadlySuperFoodsWas Liquidatedin2009 andin 2010 I wassequestratedIthenjoinedTaahirFoods
at CrownMinesas ProductionconsultantinboththeirMeatProcessingFactoryandFreshMeat
PlantfollowedbyRMG Foodsin Mokopane asGeneral Manager,at that time Ireceivedan offer
fromQuicksave a Meat CompanyinZambiaforthe positionasProductionManager.Workingforthe
next3 yearsat Quicksave where Ihave extendedmyexperience andknowledgeinthe Meat
Industry,
EquipmentInvolvement(Experience)
Meat ProcessingandFreshMeat
July1983 – April 2014 (30 years 10 months) MeatProcessingProductsandFreshMeat Markets.
Band Saw,52 Mincer,PistonFillers,S/S150 Lt Mixer,Hand Slicer - ColdMeat, Hand Slicer- Steak,
Semi-automaticslicer–coldmeats,WeberautomaticSlicer,MeatTenderiser,StripCutter,Steak
Dicer,VacuumTumbler,Semi-AutomaticPattie machine,ChickenPortionCutter,Electrical Brine
Pump,Oil CookingPot,Continental SteamCooker,Continental Smoker, BiltongDryer,BiltongSlicer,
VacuumMachine,Ulma VacuumMachine,Meat Rapper,Automaticwrapper,PrinterScale,Floor
Scale,Wall Scale,CashRegisters,Computer,CoinNote Counter,CreditCardMachine,Ice Cube
Machine,Ice Flaker,Brine Injector,SpoilingDevice,RefrigeratedVacuumTumble,VF50 Handmann
VacuumFiller,VF200 HandmannVacuumFillerwithLiftingDevice withHoldingandlinkingDevise,
612 HandmannVacuumFiller+hangingline,Risco505 VacuumFiller+Hanging line andPortion
equalizer,Risco530 VacuumFiller+Hangingline,PolyClipperSemi-Automatic,PolyClipperFully
automatic,Table PolonyClipper,WheilerMincer,WheilerSeparator,Bowl Cutters,COZZINIVacuum
Blender,COZZINIEmulsifier,LaskaBlender&Emulsifier,SmokeHousessingle room, Double Room,
Six Room,LiquidSmoke Drencher,ViennaPeelersfullyautomatic,PolonyCookers,BoilerSystem,
Impulse Sealer,RoserHandwasher,Bootwasher,ColdRooms,FreezerRooms,BlastFreezer,
RefrigeratedTrucks,ForkLift,LowBack Meat Display,UprightDisplay,IslandMeatDisplay,Deli
UprightDisplay,IslandFreezerDisplay,ColdmeatDeliConventional Display,FreshMeat
ConventionalDisplay,

2. Operational Manager.
Biltong@ ZA
June 2014 – September2016 (2 years4 months) CenturionGauteng:archer.trevor1964@gmail.com
Production Manager
Quicksave LTD Zambia
January2011 – November2013 (2 years 11 months) NdolaZambia
Complete managementof all processingandmeatrelatedoperations,I.e.stockorderingand
control,productionplanning,qualitycontrol,personnelproductivityandproductionefficiencies.
Overseeingthe productionprocess,drawingupaproductionschedule,Ensure plannedmeasuresof
efficiencyandperformance are metorexceeded,Ensuringthatthe productioniscosteffective,
Ensure implementationand evolutionof safetyprocedure,Monitoringthe productionprocessesand
adjustingschedulesasneeded
Monitoringproductstandardsand implementingquality-controlprograms,Ensuringthathealthand
safetyguidelinesare followed,Ensure coachinganddevelopmentof resourcestomeetbusiness’s
objectives,Supervisingandmotivatingateamof workers,Reviewingthe performance of
subordinates,Coordinate,setupandimplementstandardoperatingprocedure forall production
operatingequipment,Makingsure thatproductsare producedontime and are of goodquality,
Manage the adherence toprescribedprocedurestoensure firstpassqualitymeetsorexceeds
plannedgoals,Workingoutthe humanandmaterial resourcesneeded,Ensure completecompliance
to prescribedFoodSafetyandHealth&Safetypoliciesandprocedures,Trackcompetenciesof
subordinatesandprovide leadershipanddevelopmentasrequiredtoachievethe objectives.
Dailyinspectionsof the facility,followinguponoutstandingmaintenance,Logging all outstanding
maintenance of subordinates,Coordinate,setupandimplementstandardoperatingprocedure for
all productionoperatingequipment
Partner Meat Market and Cold Meat ProcessingPlant
Goseame Meat Marketand SuperG FoodsPolokwane
April 1996 – May 2009 (13 years2 months) PolokwaneArea,SouthAfrica
Plana productionschedule forthe job,implementandcontrol the productionschedule
Reviewandadjustthe schedule where needed,determine the humanresourcesrequired
Determine the materialresourcesrequired,manage humanandmaterial resourcestomeet
productiontargets
Make decisionsaboutequipmentuse,maintenance,modificationandprocurement,workoutand
implementstandardoperatingproceduresforproductionoperations
Ensure that standardoperatingproceduresare adheredto,ensure implementationandadherence
to healthandsafetyprocedures
Setproduct qualitystandards,monitorqualitystandardsof products,implementandenforce quality
control and trackingprograms tomeetqualityobjectives
Analyse productionandqualitycontrol todetectandcorrectproblems,determineandimplement
improvementstothe productionprocess
Prepare andmaintainproductionreports,monitorandreview the performance of staff andorganize
necessaryinterventionsforimprovement,Estimateproductioncosts,setproductionbudgets,

3. manage productionbudgets
Implementcostcontrol programs,ensure efficientcollaborationandco-ordinationbetweenrelevant
departmentsincludingprocurement,distributionandmanagement
Branch Manager Meat Retail
RenownFreshMeatPolokwane
June 1993 – April 1996 (2 years11 months) Polokwane Area,SouthAfrica
Responsible forall aspectsof the Polokwanebranchoperations,reporttoDivisionalMD,NOSA,
sales,debtors,creditors,stock,profitability,staff,budgets,unions,performance inaccordance with
companypolicyandprocedures.Create andexecute the branchbusinessplan.Ensure store
profitabilityandmanage anddevelopbranchpersonnel.Plan,implement,andmanagesareasof
responsibilitytofacilitatecontinuousimprovementandpersonal growthwhilesupportingcompany
goals,missions,andvision.Provide soundleadershipforthe branch,
□ Work withotherteammembers,consultants,keycustomers,andkeysupplierstosolve specific
challengesandleverage growthopportunities.
□ Stay abreastof competingmarkets,development,inthe communityandsurroundingareas.
□ Maintaincontact and friendlyrelationshipswithcustomersandsuppliers,buildingafavourable
companyimage.Resolve problemsandcomplaintsastheyarise.
□ Directand coordinate counterandoutside salesefforts.Assistinaccountdevelopment.Direct
salesprogramto developnewmarkets.
□ Coordinate countermaintenance,merchandisingandpromotional activity.
□ successfullyresolvecustomerissuestimelyandprofessionally.
□ Maintainpositive attitudetowardscustomersandassociatesbybeingfriendlyandcourteous.
Provide customerassistance asneeded.Thiswill include overthe counter,overthe phone,etc.
□ continuouslyupdate productknowledge.Stayinformedandeducatedastoproduct inventoryand
applicability.Understandproductapplicationsandhelpcustomersintheirselections
Meat Market Manager and Acting Area Manager
RenownFreshMeat
February1989 – March 1993 (4 years2 months) WelkomArea,SouthAfrica
Reportto AreaManager and retail manager,settingsalestargets,maximizingsalesandprofitability,
providingteamwithastimulatingandsupportive environment,maintainingandincreasing
standardsof customersales,drivingteamperformance,controllingthe traininganddevelopmentof
staff & Ensure associatesrunequipmentsafely,Complywithstate,local andgovernmentweight,
measuresandlabelling,Communicatewithdepartmentstodesignmarketingplanstomeetmeat
store’sprofits,Welcome andreceive ordersfromcustomers, Determine MeatDepartmentareasfor
improvementandinstitute changestoaddressconcerns,Manage departmentrecordsonassociate
performance,discipline andsalesplans,Handle staff dutyliketrimmingandcuttingaswell asdaily
processingof meatproductsServing,customers,displayproducts,assistingwithpromotions,
managingandmotivatingstaff,dealingwithcustomerqueriesandcomplaints,orderingand
managingstock,recruitingandtrainingstaff,respondtocustomers’demands,salestargetExecute
localizedmerchandisingplansandfollow companyplanstoensure meatdepartmentachieves
profits,Manage and track inventoryrecordstoestimate grossmonthlyprofitsaspercompany
guidelines,Receive andunloadincomingshipmentsandprice productto ensure productquality,
protectionandrotationincoldroom and meatdisplays,Control departmentexpensesbyenhancing

4. operations,meetbudgetedgoalsandcontrol shrinkage andpilferage,Ensure compliancewithsafety
and sanitationstandardsandHASSAP regulations,Tracksalesreportandorderproductsto meet
customerrequirementsandincrease profits,Minimizeout-of-stockandoverstocktoensure fresh
merchandise,Schedulemeatassociates,engage inspecializedskillstraining,anddelegate workto
use talentsandabilitiestoincrease profits
Meat Market Manager, Area Manager and Branch Manager
KanhymPolokwane,Middelburg
September1987 – March 1989 (1 year7 months) PolokwaneandMiddelburg
Responsible forall aspectsof the Middelburgbranchoperations,sales,debtors,creditors,stock,
profitability,staff,budgets,performance inaccordance withcompanypolicyandprocedures.Create
and execute the branchbusinessplan.Ensure store profitabilityandmanage anddevelopbranch
personnel.Plan,implement,andmanagesareasof responsibilitytofacilitatecontinuous
improvementandpersonal growthwhile supportingcompanygoals,missions,andvision.Provide
soundleadershipforthe branch,
□ Work withotherteammembers,consultants,keycustomers,andkeysupplierstosolve specific
challengesandleverage growthopportunities.
□ Stay abreastof competingmarkets,development,inthe communityandsurroundingareas.
□ Maintaincontact and friendlyrelationshipswithcustomersandsuppliers,buildingafavourable
companyimage.Resolve problemsandcomplaintsastheyarise.
□ Directand coordinate counterandoutside salesefforts.Assistinaccountdevelopment.Direct
salesprogramto developnewmarkets.
□ Coordinate countermaintenance,merchandisingandpromotional activity.
□ successfullyresolvecustomerissuestimelyandprofessionally.
□ Maintainpositive attitudetowardscustomersandassociatesbybeingfriendlyandcourteous.
Provide customerassistance asneeded.Thiswill include overthe counter,overthe phone,etc.
□ continuouslyupdate productknowledge
Apprentice,MeatCut Technician,Meat Market Manager
OKKFoodsWelkom(RenownFreshMeat)
July1983 – August1987 (4 years 2 months) WelkomArea,SouthAfrica
Track salesreportand orderproductsto meetcustomerrequirementsandincrease profits,
Minimize out-of-stockandoverstocktoensure fresh merchandise,Schedule meatassociates,
engage inspecializedskillstraining,anddelegate worktouse talentsandabilitiestoincrease profits,
Execute localizedmerchandisingplansandfollow companyplanstoensure meatdepartment
achievesprofits,Manage andtrackinventoryrecordstoestimate grossmonthlyprofitsasper
companyguidelines,Receive andunloadincomingshipmentsandprice productto ensure product
quality,protectionandrotationincoldroomandmeat displays,Control departmentexpensesby
enhancingoperations,meetbudgetedgoalsandcontrol shrinkage andpilferage,Ensure compliance
withsafetyandsanitationstandardsandHASSAPregulations,Ensure associatesrunequipment
safely,Complywithstate,local andgovernmentweight,measuresandlabelling,Communicate with
departmentstodesignmarketingplanstomeetmeatstore’sprofits,Welcome andreceiveorders
fromcustomers,Determine MeatDepartmentareasforimprovementandinstitute changesto
addressconcerns,Manage departmentrecordsonassociate performance,discipline andsalesplans,
Handle staff dutylike trimmingandcuttingaswell asdailyprocessingof meatproductsServing,

5. customers,displayproducts,assistingwithpromotions,managingandmotivatingstaff,dealingwith
customerqueriesandcomplaints,orderingandmanagingstock,recruitingandtrainingstaff,
respondtocustomers’demands,salestargets,
Infantry Soldier
SouthAfricanDepartmentof Defence
July1981 – June 1983 (2 years) 5 SAILadysmith
Languages
1. Afrikaans
2. English
Skills
 PlantManagement
 Staff Management
 Employee Training
 ProductKnowledge,...
 Productionand...
 ProductDevelopment...
 Influencingand...
 Productionand...
 Businesses,Finance and...
 Meat ProcessingSkills
 General Management,...
 MilitaryExperience
 OperatingSystems
 Computer
 ProjectManagement
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Education
WelkomGimnasuim
Additional Info
Details
Birthday March 1

6. Marital Status Married
for Contacting Trevor
vai E-Mail at: archer.trevor1964@gmail.com
Courses
IndependentCoursework
 Meat CuttingTechnicianGrade 2 (SA Red Meat Board)
 Meat CuttingTechnicianGrade 1
 QualityEducational Systems
 Intensive CourseinNegotiations
Honours & Awards
Paul Harris FellowReward
Rotary International
January2005
Red Meat Marketerof the Year
RedMeat Industryof Sa
July1992
Nominee Redfor: Meat Marketer ofthe Year SA
RedMeat Industryof SA
June 1992
Pork Marketer of the YearGoldfields
April 1994
Certifications
•Meat Cutting TechnicianGrade 2
SouthAfricaRedMeat Board,License 198/84
StartingJuly1984
Meat CuttingTechnician Grade 1(Link)
SouthAfricaMeat Board, License 582/88
StartingJune 1988
VolunteerExperience &Causes
CausesTrevor cares about:
 EconomicEmpowerment