BRIAN JAMES ANDERSON
Summary
26 Years experience as trades person 17 Years experience as a supervisor Ability to direct projects from concept to fully operational status. Goal-oriented individual with strong leadership capabilities. Organized, highly motivated, and detail-directed problem solver. Proven ability to work in unison with staff and Management objective to achieve a high level of reward with job satisfaction and expand my experiences and knowledge to allow self development in all aspects of the engineering and mining industries and to maintain a good balance between work and family lifestyle
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Forpark Australia Pty Ltd
07.2021 - Current
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain high standards in product output.
- Trained and supervised production staff on operational procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated equipment maintenance to minimize downtime and enhance productivity.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Conducted root cause analysis on production issues, devising corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
Senior Supervisor
Better Wear Welding
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Hold and document Daily pre start meetings.
- Hold and document weekly Tool box meetings.
- Raise Purchase orders for NDE , Galvanizing , Heat treatment.
- Produce NDE requests and monitor NDE inspection with sub contractors.
- Dimensional and QA inspection for Structural / crusher components and pipe Spool components ensuring compliance to client Specifications and standards.
- Carry out weld inspection to AS1554-1 and 5 . 6 Stainless steel & AS 4041 Pipe.
- Complete ITP and QA documentation to Client specifications and standard.
- Carry out QA inspection with Client inspectors.
- Monitor Job status and progress during all stages of manufacture.
- Direct Supervision and job allocation to all work shop staff During Day shift.
- Schedule Night Shift Duties and Hand over to night shift supervisor.
- Manage staff employment / recruitment with Labour Hire companies.
- Mentor and support Apprentices skill development.
Workshop Manager
Eilbeck Cranes Perth Office
01.2005 - 01.2019
- Job Scheduling and Production Management for Perth Manufacturing Operations.
- IMS Manual ,Internal Management System daily operation to AS standards.
- Internal Inspections and monitoring of compliance of AS 4801 & 9001 OHSE & QA Procedure and internal Systems.
- HSQE Audits internal and with external bodies (BVQI) to 9001 and 4801.
- Tool box meetings , work shop inspections ,Accident and incident investigation.
- Purchasing - developing specifications and requesting Quote and pricing.
- Visual Welding inspections as per 1554-1-SP 2004.
- Oversee external contractor to ensure MPI and UT/ RT inspection requirements are met.
- Perth office HSQE representative, dealing with daily HSEQ issues
- Control Calibration of company equipment as per IMS Manual and AS 9001.
- Maintaining equipment registers and inspections procedures.
- Weld procedure document control and approvals as 1554-1Sp 2004 requirements.
- Welder qualification monitoring and document control.
- Compile MDR to clients specification and Eilbeck Cranes Procedures.
- Maintain and control training program for Perth operations.
- Manage site instillations of runways and steel structures and crane instillation locally and remote sites.
- Organizes and manage logistic operations from the Perth work shop to remote sites including over sea's.
- Liaise with external inspectors to ensure contract compliance and conformity.
- Dealing with sub contractors logically and remote sites to resolve issues
- Managed workshop operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Conducted regular inspections of workshop equipment to ensure operational reliability and safety.
- Developed training programs for new employees, fostering skill development and adherence to procedures.
- Maintained high safety standards, resulting in reduced workplace accidents and increased employee wellbeing.
Senior Leading Hand
Eilbeck Cranes
01.1997 - 01.2005
- Crane girder fabrication.
- FCAW Coded welding 1554 1 SP 2004.
- Mechanical fitting Basic machining.
- Supervise and Job allocation to employees and on site contractors.
- Inward goods and dispatch control.
- Training in job procedures and equipment operations to apprentices and employees.
- Implementation of QA procedures 9001 and OHS 4801 on a day to day basis.
- Job and Dimension checking and ITP sign offs.
- Check steel deliveries against order and structural code.
- Visual weld inspections as per 1554-1 SP 2004.
- Supervise weld procedures and day to day welding in FCAW , SAW , MIG MMAW processes.
- Order welding and job consumables.
- On site steel fabrication and welding repairs for mining company's e.g.
- PI , BHP.
- Instillation of runways and support columns for clients.
- Paint inspection and Recording for in house system and customer specified systems.
- On site instillation of runways and steel structure.
- Liaise with clients and QA inspectors.
BODYBUILDER
Park Body Builders
01.1989 - 01.1997
- Manufacture, trays and van body's, Freezer vans, Tipper body's all types , Aluminum extrusion vans
- Semi trailer and taunt liner manufacture and repairs.
- General fabrication and welding.
- Chassis extensions and shortening.
- Mechanical PTO pumps and hydraulic cylinder instillation.
- Manufacturing and instillation of bull bar , tow bars and tool box.
- General sheet metal work.
- Basic industrial building structural fabrication.
- Residential structural fabrication and erection.
- Aluminum and stainless Ming welding.
- General arc welding work shop and site.
- Instillation of Air braking systems and 12/24 volt electrical wiring.
- Trailer suspensions
Boilermaker
Ryans fork lift Service servwrice
- Install and commission Tieman tail gate systems
- Onsite welding repairs to manual handling equipment
- Hydraulic hose reel , cylinder and hose instillation
- Bobcat bucket repairs
Tail shaft Manufacture & repair
Veem Enginnering
- Manufacture and repair Tail shafts
- Replace Universal Joints and service CV Joints
Welder Fabricator
Farm transport equipment
- On site construction and welding
- Generals structural fabrication
- Manufacture Transport and farm equipment
- Manufacture and install Hydraulic Systems and hoses
- Operate sheet metal and rolling equipment
- Articulated Crane operation
- Industrial Spray painting
- Customer service
Vehicle Body Maker / 1st Class Welder
Nixons Pty Ltd
- Manufacture Compactor components using Jig assembly
- Assemble compactor Units and Weld
- Hydraulic Instillation and commissioning
- General Maintenance and repair to Rubbish compactors , static compactors and road sweepers
- Fault find and repair to Hydraulic systems , valve body and cylinders
- Manufacture of Hydraulics Hoses and steel piping
- Manufacture and repair to Hydraulic cylinders
- Fitting bin lifting systems
- Fork Lift operation
- Spray Painting
- Site welding and mechanical repair
Education
Year 11 -
Lockridge Senior High School
Perth, WA01.1982
Certificate trade studies - Body making and first class welding
Carlisle Technical college
Perth, WAWord Intermediate Cource -
Computer Training And Development Australia
Perth, WA01.2008
Excel Intermediate Course -
Computer Training & Development Australia
Perth, WA01.2008
Internal Quality Auditing - undefined
Velosi
Perth, WA01.2007
Work Place Training category 1 - undefined
Midland College of TAFE
Perth, WA01.1999
NF-17 Welding Certificate - General Theory
Midland College of Tafe
Perth, WA01.1998
NF-64 Welding Certificate - theory B
Midland College of TAFE
Perth, WA01.1998
CAD A & B - undefined
Midland College of TAFE
Perth, WA01.1998
Training of the Supervisor - undefined
TOTS Training Cource
Perth, WA01.1998
Skills
- Strong communication
- Quality assurance &
- Performance monitoring
- Complex problem-solving
- Maintenance scheduling
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Work order completion
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- OSHA standards
- Project management
Accomplishments
- Management/Supervision.
- Directed recruitment and retention of staff.
- Trained, supervised and evaluated staff, coached improvement trade skills.
- Resulted in multilateral staff achievement of work objectives.
- Managed and developed OHSE procedures.
- Successfully refined and implemented new procedures and critical tasks analyses.
Timeline
Production Manager
Forpark Australia Pty Ltd
07.2021 - Current
Senior Supervisor
Better Wear Welding
01.2020 - 01.2021
Workshop Manager
Eilbeck Cranes Perth Office
01.2005 - 01.2019
Senior Leading Hand
Eilbeck Cranes
01.1997 - 01.2005
BODYBUILDER
Park Body Builders
01.1989 - 01.1997
Boilermaker
Ryans fork lift Service servwrice
Welder Fabricator
Farm transport equipment
Certificate trade studies - Body making and first class welding
Carlisle Technical college
Internal Quality Auditing - undefined
Velosi
Work Place Training category 1 - undefined
Midland College of TAFE
NF-17 Welding Certificate - General Theory
Midland College of Tafe
NF-64 Welding Certificate - theory B
Midland College of TAFE
CAD A & B - undefined
Midland College of TAFE
Training of the Supervisor - undefined
TOTS Training Cource
Tail shaft Manufacture & repair
Veem Enginnering
Vehicle Body Maker / 1st Class Welder
Nixons Pty Ltd
Year 11 -
Lockridge Senior High School
Word Intermediate Cource -
Computer Training And Development Australia
Excel Intermediate Course -
Computer Training & Development Australia
Similar Profiles
Anna DarlingAnna Darling
Group Human Resources MANAGER at Ultimate Security Australia Pty Ltd & Ultimate Cleaning Australia Pty LTDGroup Human Resources MANAGER at Ultimate Security Australia Pty Ltd & Ultimate Cleaning Australia Pty LTD
Stuart Taylor-CharnleyStuart Taylor-Charnley
Sales Development at Amelec Australia Pty & InterVolt PtySales Development at Amelec Australia Pty & InterVolt Pty
Roxanne Abigail DizonRoxanne Abigail Dizon
Operations Manager at Connected Australia Pty Ltd (Australia)Operations Manager at Connected Australia Pty Ltd (Australia)
Anthony Conlin Jr.Anthony Conlin Jr.
Production Manager at PJG Property MaintenanceProduction Manager at PJG Property Maintenance
Elvin GomezElvin Gomez
Production Manager at KeypolymerProduction Manager at Keypolymer