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Sam
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Ron
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Sunnybrand's
management organisation is essentially a team
of six, with specific area managers reporting
to the General Manager, who in turn is directly
responsible to the Company's Directors.
This
is a relatively small but effective structure,
comprising 5 people of substantial experience in
their own fields, who are all driven by the same
goal, being Sunnybrand's commitment to quality.
This
management team consists of:-
GENERAL
MANAGER - Andrew Young
Andrew has extensive commercial experience in marketing, manufacturing, processing and development industries. In addition, he has a background in finance, managing one of the largest lending portfolios in Regional NSW and also in mortgage lending, focusing directly on relationships between investors, borrowers, Government bodies, auditors and professional advisers.
LOGISTICS MANAGER - Tony Chandler
Tony joined Sunnybrand in 2007 as a warehouse and distribution manager. He is currently responsible for managing the supply chain from live bird transport through to store delivery, including negotiation of all relevant contracts. Tony has extensive experience in the fast moving consumer goods market. Tony's previous work experience includes acting as International Buyer and Technical Advisor to Cape Byron Imports and production manager for International Watersports manufacturers.
MARKETING
MANAGER - Russell Hull
Russell
has developed substantial sales and marketing
experience during his eight years in the packaging
industry. His skills have brought to Sunnybrand
an ordered and planned approach to our marketing
strategy, which has enabled Sunnybrand to diversify
and expand its market base. Russell has developed
an in depth understanding of all aspects of the
retail, wholesale and food service sections of
the Australian chicken marketplace. His knowledge
will continue to develop Sunnybrand's presence
in this market.
FINANCIAL
CONTROLLER - Marianne McKenzie
Marianne is a degree-qualified CPA with over 20 years experience. With a wide range of skills, covering both financial and management accounting, she brings a broader perspective to the business by focussing on the relationship between the financial and non-finacial aspects of the business. Together with her philosophy of continuous improvement, Marianne is developing a team and systems to take the business to the next level.
FARMING
MANAGER - Tony D'Andrea
Tony
has brought extensive experience from different
stages of the meat chicken industry, particularly
in the area of breeder rearing and production
management expertise, also broiler grow-out management.
Tony is responsible for the operation of Breeder
Farms, Hatchery and Contract broiler grow-out,
together with the direction of our broiler field
service staff. He is largely involved in all aspects
of livestock production planning, hygiene and
disease monitoring, control equipment assessment
also with the recruitment and assistance of new
broiler contract growers as the company continues
to grow.
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| HISTORY |
Commenced
1972 at Ewingsdale |
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| TURNOVER |
$65
Million |
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| BANK |
Westpac
& National Australia Bank |
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| STAFF |
Total
320 |
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| FACILITIES |
(i)
BREEDER FARMS Coombell
& Yorklea - Richmond Valley Shire |
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Production
capacity 300,000 fertile eggs per week |
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HATCHERY McKee's Hill - Richmond Valley Shire |
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Capacity
of 350,000 day old chickens per week |
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PROCESSING PLANT- Byron
Shire |
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Producing
95% Fresh, 5% Frozen chickens @ 250,000 per week |
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CONTRACT BROILER GROWERS |
15in Total |
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(vi) BREEDS
USED |
Arbor Acres & Ross |
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| DISTRIBUTION |
11Owner Operator Contractors |
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| MARKET
GROWTH |
10%
Per Annum |
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| MARKETING
REGION |
Mid
North Coast NSW |
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North
Coast NSW |
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North
Western NSW |
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Gold
Coast QLD |
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Brisbane
QLD |
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| MARKET
SCOPE |
Large retail , Commercial and Small Business |
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| PRODUCT
RANGE |
Full
scope of all chicken products |
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| VETINARY
SUPPORT |
All livestock health issues are supervised
by consultant vetinarian Dr. Bruce Remington. |
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| FEED
MILLING |
Riverina Stockfeeds, Casino |
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NUTRITIONAL
SUPPORT |
Redsun Nutrition, our consultant
nutritionist is Mrs Karen Gurney. |
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| WASTE
DISPOSAL |
A J Bush, by- product renderers, Beaudesert |
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