Andrew Wall
Wellington Point,QLD
Summary
Ambitious Operations Manager with 8 years of experience spread between logistical and manufacturing environments. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, scheduling and workflow management. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Operations Manager
Primivo Group
06.2023 - Current
- Developing and implementing the operational strategy aligned with the company's goals and objectives
- Collaborating with senior management to define operational priorities, targets, and KPI's
- Overseeing the full production process from design to delivery
- Establish and monitor production schedules, resource allocation, and capacity planning to meet customer demands
- ERP system development saving 50% of production planning time everyday
- Implement and maintain quality control measures, ensuring adherence to product specifications and standards
- Managing supply chain activities, including procurement and inventory control
- Optimize inventory levels and monitor inventory accuracy through effective ERP system management
- Recruiting, training and developing of 15 direct reports
- Implementing lean manufacturing principles to improve efficiencies
Transport Operations and Compliance Manager
Ignite Transport Consultancy LTD
09.2020 - 05.2023
- Responsible for overseeing the management of 4 medium sized transport operations ranging from 5 vehicles to 35 vehicles each
- Creating, monitoring, and managing maintenance planners and liaising with maintenance providers
- Sourcing and negotiating new fleet vehicles and maintenance contracts
- Training and on-boarding of circa 100 staff
- Management of HR processes
- Reduced risk exposure for the companies by identifying and addressing areas of noncompliance.
- Reviewed documents, files, transcripts, and other records to assess compliance and potential risk.
- Consulted with clients on best practices and served as project manager for all process improvements and regulatory initiatives.
- Succeeded in maintaining a positive relationship with regulators through proactive engagement and timely responses to inquiries.
- Provided expert advice to senior management on potential risks, legal implications, and recommended solutions for complex compliance issues.
- Managed investigations into potential violations of laws or regulations, ensuring swift resolution and corrective actions when necessary.
- Maintained thorough knowledge of industry regulations, staying up-to-date on changes that may impact company operations or require adjustments to procedures or policies.
Quality Control Inspector
Pickfords Move Management
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Acting as customer liaison to resolve any previous or ongoing service issues
- Implementing changes to current working structure and providing fresh ideas based on findings to improve overall service offering
- Inducting and training 3rd party contractors
- Responsible for the on-going training and mentoring of new employees, by delivering in-house training to approx. 200 staff
Branch Operations Manager
Pickfords Move Management
06.2016 - 12.2019
- Responsible for the following; Fleet Allocation and co-ordinating of 60 staff and 20 vehicles plus 5 third party subcontractors
- Overseeing all aspects of warehouse operations (receiving, storing, dispatching)
- Developing and enforcing SOP's
- Account management and recognising new client and work opportunities
- Established best practices for resolving client issues quickly while maintaining high standards of professionalism.
- Managing all legal aspects of fleet management and fleet maintenance systems
- Developing contacts within the industry and maintaining profitable relationships with 3rd party service providers and sub-contractors
- Collaborating with Sales teams, freight forwarding teams and customs.
- Organized staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak business hours while maintaining employee satisfaction.
Education
Bachelors in Law - Law
Teesside University
Middlesbrough01.2012
Skills
- Operations Planning
- Negotiation
- Problem Solving
- Strategic Thinking
- Time Management
- Relationship Management
- Results Focused
- Health and safety compliance
- Operational Efficiency
- Manufacturing Technologies
- Waste Reduction
- ERP
Certification
- Qld Drivers Licence, QLD Government, 08/13/28
- CrossFit Level 1 Trainer (CF-L1), CrossFit inc., 04/01/22, 04/01/27
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate, 12/01/19, True
- Completion of Managing Safely course approved and validated by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health in association with HSQE Ltd
- Certificate of Professional Competence in Road Haulage, Oxford Cambridge and RSA, 03/01/18, True
Languages
English
Timeline
Production Operations Manager
Primivo Group
06.2023 - Current
Transport Operations and Compliance Manager
Ignite Transport Consultancy LTD
09.2020 - 05.2023
Quality Control Inspector
Pickfords Move Management
12.2019 - 08.2020
Branch Operations Manager
Pickfords Move Management
06.2016 - 12.2019
Bachelors in Law - Law
Teesside University
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