Andrew Wearne
Ashwood,Australia
Summary
Highly skilled professional with experience in operations, team collaboration, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning. Results-oriented, decisive leader with proven success in implementing effective process improvements. Competent manager of business alliances, partnerships, public relations, and high-performing teams to drive measurable results. Pragmatic and focused in dynamic and fluid environments.
Skilled Branch Manager with demonstrated success in coordinating team and financial activities. Friendly and adaptable professional with remarkable leadership and program management skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Branch Manager
Terex Jaques
06.2025 - Current
- Consulted customers to boost product sales and services.
- Complied with regulatory guidelines and requirements.
- Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring, and termination processes and coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
- Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Complied with established internal controls and policies.
- Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
- Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
- Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
General Manager of Operations
Eastern Engineering
05.2020 - 06.2025
- Planned, organized, and managed operations, including ordering materials and supplies, workflow management and timely production.
- Full P&L accountability
- O.H&S
- Directed manufacturing process and operational efficiency procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity and loading functions.
- Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed outcome of performance goals to set future targets.
- Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency.
- Oversaw scheduling and job backlogs to properly allocate personnel and material resources.
- Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions
- Resolved manufacturing issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Routinely improved product quality and reduced delivery costs
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Procured required manufacturing equipment and parts.
- Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
- Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
Branch Manager
Hare and Forbes Pty Ltd
07.2017 - 04.2020
- Boosted revenue by $9 million and grew sales team from six to eight personnel during in two years.
- Supervised branch operations and made continuous improvements in each area.
- Provided direction and leadership to all employees to maximize productivity and bottom-line profitability.
- Assessed budget plans and present costs to forecast trends and recommend changes.
- Enhanced branch production rates by handling staff conflicts, evaluations, hiring/termination processes, coaching employees on company protocol and payroll operations.
- Protected company assets with strategic risk management approaches
- Wrote reports detailing branch activities.
- Increased client and supplier satisfaction by solving complex issues with efficient resolutions.
- Resolved customer complaints to maintain high level of satisfaction.
- Monitored social media and online sources for industry trends.
- Resolved warranty problems, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
- Managed over $5 million in monthly transactions.
- Assessed employee performance and developed improvement plans.
- Led team of 33 staff
- Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate filings and uphold strict compliance.
- Maintained friendly and professional customer interactions.
- Held sales coaching sessions.
Engineering Sales Manager
Gradient Services
03.2013 - 06.2017
- Worked with heavy manufacturing and mining customers to understand needs and provide a comprehensive sales and maintenance service.
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
- Resolved technical problems, improved operations, and provided exceptional client support.
- Increased customer satisfaction by resolving product reliability issues.
- Saved $2.5 million by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems.
- Delivered engaging sales presentations to new clients, explaining technical information in simplified language to promote features and increase client base.
- Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries.
- Developed rapport with international suppliers and collaborated with factories to develop, design and select products for local customers.
- Identified opportunities for growth and collaborated with sales teams to reach sales goals.
- Targeted new markets and increased sales 200% through proactive sales and negotiation techniques
- Remained current on industry trends to better understand customer needs, product effectiveness and sales tactics.
- Collaborated with internal teams and suppliers to evaluate costs against expected market price points and set structures to achieve profit targets.
Manager
Shadbolt Engineering
05.2011 - 05.2013
- Established and maintained a positive work environment to enhance retention and productivity.
- Prepared and recommended long-range plans for development of the quality department.
- Facilitated change management activities for department and staff of sixteen individuals.
- Performed supplier risk management assessments to evaluate both rail and defence programs for planning use by senior management.
- Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
- Set and managed schedules to give proper coverage to required areas and meet customer service demands.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Achieved or exceeded financial goals on regular basis by controlling expenses, optimizing schedules, and regulating inventory usage.
- Maintained current knowledge of all facets of operations.
Operations Manager
UGL Rail
08.2008 - 11.2011
- Directed day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics, continuous improvement initiatives and six-member management team with related direct reports.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget for over $6 million in inventory.
- Strengthened performance metrics tracking and analysis to enhance tactical and strategic company plans.
- Developed and maintained relationships with rail customers and suppliers through regular meetings and DIFOT reports.
- Restocked inventory to sustain par levels and produced quarterly inventory audits and calculated, updated and presented reports.
- Documented safety action plans, quality initiatives, and team performance in the site QA system
- Developed and rolled out new policies designed to bolster productivity and reduce overall production costs.
Education
Certificate IV - Engineering Technology
Box Hill Institute
Certificate IV - OH&S
Box Hill Institute
Certificate III - Fitting and Machining
Box Hill Institute
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries USA
MBA - undefined
Australian Institute of Business
SA01.2011
Skills
- Management Professional
- Manufacturing Systems and LEAN
- Procurement and Stock Control
- Marketing
- Human resources knowledge
- Business development expertise
- Key Performance Indicators
- Budgets
- Verbal/written communication
- Project Management
- Product Training
- Relationship Management
- Goals and performance
- Reporting and documentation
- Safety Professional
- Staff Management
- Accounts Payable
- Regulatory Compliance
- Accounts Receivable
- Employee Development and training
- Business Operations
- Team Management
- CAD/CAM
- CNC machining and robotics
- Excels in team leadership
- Sales professional
- Relationship building and management
- Staffing optimization
- Information security
- Product training
- Client acquisition
- Relationship management
- Business planning
- Strategic planning
- Performance reviews
Certification
- Victorian Driver Licence
- Forklift Licence
- Construction White Card
- Certificate IV in OH&S
- PADI Open Water - 2301AG2419
Timeline
Branch Manager
Terex Jaques
06.2025 - Current
General Manager of Operations
Eastern Engineering
05.2020 - 06.2025
Branch Manager
Hare and Forbes Pty Ltd
07.2017 - 04.2020
Engineering Sales Manager
Gradient Services
03.2013 - 06.2017
Manager
Shadbolt Engineering
05.2011 - 05.2013
Operations Manager
UGL Rail
08.2008 - 11.2011
Certificate IV - OH&S
Box Hill Institute
Certificate III - Fitting and Machining
Box Hill Institute
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries USA
MBA - undefined
Australian Institute of Business
Certificate IV - Engineering Technology
Box Hill Institute