March 2020 kicked off a new direction for Produco as we opened our new Australian division. 

Based in Melbourne, National QA Manager, Adam brings a wealth of experience to the role. He’s been in the food industry since 1991 and has over 20 years experience in the Dairy industry.

Adam’s career began with Nestle, Australia in frozen food, then moving to the brand new Darnum Park Spray Drying plant in Victoria, where he worked for 17 years under Bonlac and Fonterra. 

His skillset includes in-depth operating of Spray Dryer, Evaporators, Separators, Packing Machines, Logistics and Boilers.  He transitioned roles into the Food Safety & Quality space, initially overseeing Raw Materials, HACCP and Verifications.

A move to New Zealand with Oceania Dairy as Process Manager then led to the Quality Manager role with Danone, before becoming the NZ Supplier Quality Manager. His roles have interfaced with Customers, Suppliers and a wide range of staff including senior managers, technical teams and operators. An excellent communicator, he quickly builds trust and establishes a rapport with those around him.

Adam’s interests include collecting and cellaring wine, travelling, and staying fit and healthy. 

You may be interested to learn Adam was Mayor of the Baw Baw Shire in Victoria, Australia in 2010 while serving as a local government Councillor for 7 years.