Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Christopher Lange

Bulimba

Summary

Dynamic Production Planner with success in supporting production operations and supply chain management. Highly adept and detail-oriented in developing production schedules, promoting operational efficiency, managing inventory and coordinating logistics. Proven history of managing complex production schedules aligned with sales forecasting and customer order deadlines. Expert in maintaining records to identify aspects needing improvement and develop solutions.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Planner (Team Leader)

G James Glass & Aluminium
11.2024 - Current
  • Design/build/maintain a scheduling system for a factory of 60 employees.
  • Managing production schedules to ensure manufacturing and delivery deadlines are met.
  • Coordinating with both internal & external suppliers Australia wide.
  • Lead a team of production & procurement staff and increased DIFOT results by 15%.
  • Monitor inventory levels and raw material usage to prevent shortages and reduce waste.
  • Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
  • Various admin responsibilities (payroll data entry, MRP, Oracle EBS)

Production Coordinator

G James Glass & Aluminium
12.2015 - 11.2024
  • Collaborated with production teams to align material availability with manufacturing timelines.
  • Liaised with production manager, suppliers and vendors to support production needs.
  • Managed inventory levels to ensure accurate stock control and minimize waste.
  • Coordinated with procurement and factory teams for seamless operations.
  • Oversaw purchasing of extrusion and glass for 80+ orders per week

CNC Programmer

G James Glass & Aluminium
06.2015 - 12.2015
  • Translated work orders and blueprints into machining parameters and plans.
  • Reviewed designs for pre-production errors, eliminating design flaws to reduce raw material waste.
  • Programmed for various 3, 4, 5, and 6 axis Emmegi brand large CNC machines.

CNC Machine Operator

G James Glass & Aluminium
01.2015 - 06.2015
  • Adhered to high level of safety by following company rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
  • Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
  • Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
  • Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.

Factory Worker

G James Glass & Aluminium
06.2014 - 01.2015
  • Utilized hand tools and power tools to assemble products, practicing safety measures.
  • Performed quality checks on finished products to identify and address discrepancies.

Store Manager

Pizza Hut
01.2011 - 06.2014
  • Oversaw daily store operations in a fast-paced environment
  • Efficiently managed stock & purchasing
  • Led and trained a team of employees
  • Oversaw creation of weekly rosters
  • Maintained high standards of food quality, hygiene, and safety regulations.
  • Handled financial tasks including budgeting, sales tracking and driving profit growth through advertising.
  • Addressed customer concerns and resolved issues in person and over the phone

Shift Supervisor

Pizza Hut
Cleveland, Queensland
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Helped store management meet standards of service and quality in daily operations.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.

Education

Bachelor of Information Technology - Network And System Administration

Queensland University of Technology
Brisbane, QLD

Skills

  • Workflow management
  • Team communication & collaboration
  • Training and coaching
  • Supply chain management
  • Capacity planning
  • Demand forecasting
  • Data analysis
  • Production scheduling
  • Production reporting
  • Adept in Oracle E-Business Suite (ERP / MRP), CAD & SoftTech V6

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of up to 6 staff members.
  • Achieved 15% DIFOT increase using efficient production schedules.
  • Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of manufacturing portal.

Timeline

Production Planner (Team Leader)

G James Glass & Aluminium
11.2024 - Current

Production Coordinator

G James Glass & Aluminium
12.2015 - 11.2024

CNC Programmer

G James Glass & Aluminium
06.2015 - 12.2015

CNC Machine Operator

G James Glass & Aluminium
01.2015 - 06.2015

Factory Worker

G James Glass & Aluminium
06.2014 - 01.2015

Store Manager

Pizza Hut
01.2011 - 06.2014

Shift Supervisor

Pizza Hut
01.2009 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Information Technology - Network And System Administration

Queensland University of Technology

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