Alan Shaw
Dromana,VIC
Summary
With a proven track record at Datco Industries, I excel in driving operational excellence and innovation, leveraging skills in corporate governance and team building. Spearheaded strategic growth initiatives and fostered partnerships, achieving significant productivity enhancements. My forward-thinking approach and commitment to quality set the foundation for sustained business success.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Company Director
Datco Industries
Carrum Downs, Victoria
10.2003 - 01.2023
- Developed strategic plans for long-term growth of the business.
- Managed the company's overall operations, including budgeting and financial planning.
- Actively sought out new markets for products or services offered by the company.
- Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity while reducing costs.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Maintained accurate records of financial transactions.
- Negotiated high-value contracts with vendors and partners to optimize resource allocation.
Manufacturing Manager
Dotmar EPP Pty Ltd
Dingley, Victoria
04.2000 - 09.2003
- Established and maintained quality control standards throughout the manufacturing process.
- Achieved maximum performance across safety, maintenance and production metrics.
- Provided top product quality control and inventory management resulting in reduced downtime and maximized revenue.
- Analyzed product specifications and determined the most efficient production methods for various products.
- Identified staffing and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for established needs.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Coordinated with engineering, purchasing, inventory control, and other departments to ensure that all operational requirements were met.
Education
Mechanical Engineering Certificate - Toolmaking
Kilmarnock Technical College
Kilmarnock07-1982
Skills
- Corporate governance
- Human resources management
- Operations management
- Innovation management
- Employee development
- Partnerships and alliances
- Organizational development
- Relationship building
- Business development experience
- Assembly line production
- Lean manufacturing
- Manufacturing technologies
- Engineering design applications
- Forward-thinking mindset
- Manufacturing knowledge
- Team building
Affiliations
My interests are my family life, Table Tennis, Football (Soccer), hobby farming and Golf. I also enjoy listening to music and travelling.
Certification
HGV Rigid License, Car License and Boat License
Self Development
During my years of management, i have completed many different management and self development courses.
When i was working at Dana Australia Pty Ltd. I completed many Dana University courses relative to my senior management position, these included Finance, Manufacturing and Quality Assurance.
Timeline
Company Director
Datco Industries
10.2003 - 01.2023
Manufacturing Manager
Dotmar EPP Pty Ltd
04.2000 - 09.2003
Mechanical Engineering Certificate - Toolmaking
Kilmarnock Technical College
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