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Blair Paterson

Hillarys,WA

Summary

Confident and self-motivated leader with a talent for motivating teams and peers to achieve optimal results. Possesses a situational leadership and management style, adapting communication to suit diverse audiences and situations. Boasts over 13 years of experience leading teams in the production industry, specializing in joinery (6 years' experience) and MDF manufacturing (4 years). This unique skill set enables flexibility, agility, and adaptability across industries and scenarios.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Manager

One Harvest
01.2021 - Current
  • Manage the activities of 160+ staff across multiple departments to deliver strong performance in line with budgetary requirements and customer expectation
  • Conducted regular site meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
  • Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
  • Evaluated performance metrics to identify areas for improvement in both individual employee performance and overall project management strategies.
  • Implemented cost-saving measures, identifying areas for improvement in material procurement and labor utilization.
  • Established clear lines of communication among various departments involved in the construction process to ensure seamless collaboration toward shared objectives.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.

Operations Manager

One Harvest
01.2018 - 01.2021
  • Continuously improve profitability by delivering strong operational performance in line with budgetary requirements and customer expectation
  • Manage the activities of 120+ operations staff & resolve any issues while continuing to develop a high performing team
  • Maintain a strong food safety and hygiene knowledge, as well as a firm understanding of HACCP and GMP Principles
  • Create policies & SOP’s required for operations business functions and enforcing team adherence
  • Regular communication & build constructive business relationships with all levels of management and stakeholders at a national level
  • Continuously improve processes and develop areas of potential weakness
  • Participate, support & partner in Zero Harm strategy development & initiatives
  • Key achievements: Increased the efficiency to enable operations to move from a 7-day production model to a 5-day production model
  • Successful implementation of improved equipment, systems and processes to allow for increased food safety and people safety.

Production Manager

Profile Packaging
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Supervision and co-ordination of the activities of production staff
  • Ensuring production schedules, productivity targets and quality standards are achieved
  • Ensuring a safe and healthy working environment in line with legislation, policy and standards
  • Providing solutions to complex problems within production
  • Forklift experience with loading/unloading trucks and general warehouse operation
  • Key achievements: Maintained high customer and employee satisfaction and ensured the efficient delivery of orders
  • Maintained sound and mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers
  • Achieved and maintained a high performing team with good factory team morale as evidenced by ongoing positive feedback through performance reviews, results and low staff turnover
  • Assisted in product design to generate a finished product suitable that exceeded customers’ expectations and needs
  • Efficient planning that minimised machine downtime.

Assistant Production Manager

Profile Packaging
01.2012 - 01.2016
  • First line supervisor to production staff
  • Ensuring safe and reliable operation of plant machinery and equipment
  • Oversee staff training
  • Forklift experience with loading/unloading trucks and general warehouse operation
  • Key achievements: Ongoing training and induction of new operators above the minimum standard
  • Implemented faster tool changes which exceeded key performance indicators
  • Implemented efficiencies including procedures and training for the team that resulted in less downtime.

MDF Operator Technician

Dongwha Patinna (NZ)
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Operation of Anthon cut-to-size saw and Steinemann sander (control room based)
  • Meeting production, quality, safety and plant performance and reliability targets
  • Health and safety representative
  • Forklift experience with loading rail wagons and general warehouse operation
  • Key achievements: Acted in higher duties when team leader on leave
  • Able to efficiently operate two key pieces of equipment where most operators only knew one, which resulted in flexibility within the team.

Joiner & Cabinetmaker

Hokonui Kitchens & Joinery (NZ)
01.2000 - 01.2008
  • Reading and interpretation of plans
  • Construction of kitchens and other joinery
  • Work within a team to complete projects
  • Key achievements: Completed joiner and cabinetmaker apprenticeship
  • Top student – Joinery apprentice of the year 2007
  • Nominated for NZ Kitchen of the Year 2007
  • Quality construction of kitchens and projects on time and within budget.

Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Operations Management
  • Team Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Operations Monitoring
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Decision-Making
  • Planning and Implementation
  • Policies and procedures implementation
  • Performance monitoring
  • Staff Development
  • Maintaining Compliance
  • Strategic Planning
  • Process Improvement

Educationcertification

  • Current, High Risk Work License
  • 2017-01-01, Apply First Aid (formerly known as Senior First Aid)
  • 2011-01-01, Mental Health First Aid Accreditation
  • 2010-01-01, HACCP Training
  • 2003-01-01, 2006-12-31, Managing Poor Performance, Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  • 2003-01-01, 2006-12-31, High risk work license
  • 2003-01-01, 2006-12-31, Health & Safety Representative Training, Otago Southland Employers Association
  • 2003-01-01, 2006-12-31, Competitive Manufacturing Cert Level 4, Improve Group, NZ
  • 2003-01-01, 2006-12-31, Apprenticeship: Craftsperson, Joiner & Cabinetmaker, Invercargill NZ

References

Referees available upon request

Timeline

Site Manager

One Harvest
01.2021 - Current

Operations Manager

One Harvest
01.2018 - 01.2021

Production Manager

Profile Packaging
01.2016 - 01.2018

Assistant Production Manager

Profile Packaging
01.2012 - 01.2016

MDF Operator Technician

Dongwha Patinna (NZ)
01.2008 - 01.2012

Joiner & Cabinetmaker

Hokonui Kitchens & Joinery (NZ)
01.2000 - 01.2008

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