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Peter Grant

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I’m Peter Grant, a long-time operations and operations-support leader with deep experience across manufacturing, tertiary education, logistics, production management, and contract/program delivery.

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I’m Peter Grant, a long-time operations and operations-support leader with deep experience across manufacturing, tertiary education, logistics, production management, and contract/program delivery. Over the years I’ve led teams, improved processes, managed budgets and resources, and worked closely with stakeholders to deliver reliable outcomes—always with a focus on quality, safety, and practical continuous improvement.

I enjoy collaborating to challenge boundaries and create extraordinary results, and I bring a coaching mindset into leadership. From managing production seasons and leading facility upgrades to overseeing business operations and supporting education and professional development, I’m motivated by clear goals, strong relationships, and staying fit and mentally resilient.

  • 39 years' experience
  • Joined September 2026

Languages

  • EnglishAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Transportation & Logistics
  • Life Sciences

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Work experience· 18 roles

Career Break · Career Break NelsonMay 2026 – Present · 7 mos

Time focused on personal reflection and self-development goals, including sharpening mindset, improving fitness, and planning the next professional steps.

Independent Courier Contractor · Post Haste and New Zealand CouriersJan 2023 – Apr 2026 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Built and maintained positive customer relationships while sorting and onboarding freight. Delivered freight to customers and coordinated pickups, forwarding items to the appropriate sorting centres. Completed administration and supported financial management including tax compliance.

Production Manager · EastPack LtdMar 2021 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr 10 mos

Led the production team to achieve seasonal KPI targets during packing and storage operations. Focused on team development, training, coaching, and succession planning while managing and motivating staff. Ensured production resources were available, monitored process and quality adherence, and scheduled corrective and preventative maintenance. Also managed post-season facility upgrades and new equipment installation using project management practices.

Contract Manager · Fibreglass Developments LtdFeb 2020 – Mar 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos
Director · Step Up Education CentresDec 2017 – Nov 2019 · 2 yrs
Leadership and Life Coach · Self-EmployedJul 2015 – Apr 2019 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Lecturer · Nelson Mandela University (NMU)Jan 2009 – Jun 2015 · 6 yrs 6 mos
BDU Relationship Manager · Nelson Mandela University (NMU)Jan 2009 – Jun 2015 · 6 yrs 6 mos

Education

MBA · Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University2001 – 2004
National Diploma: Mechanical Engineering · Port Elizabeth College1987 – 1989
Diploma in Professional Consciousness Coaching · Creative Consciousness Academy2015 – 2017

Certifications and awards

Professional Consciousness Coaching Diploma2015 – 2017
Masters Degree in Business Administraton2001 – 2004

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