Craig Murdoch
Thornlie,WA
Summary
Results-driven Production Manager with over 25 years of experience in driving productivity and efficiency. Known for delivering high-quality work and implementing process improvement strategies. Demonstrates exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills that ensure seamless production flow and foster team cohesion. Career goals include advancing operational excellence while mentoring future leaders in the industry.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Sun Industries
Osborne Park, WA
03.2024 - Current
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
- Aided raw material planning and escalated supplier issues, preventing shortages.
Production Manager
Corsign
Gnangra, WA
11.2019 - 03.2024
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Help meet deadlines by assisting any department in need, making sure OH&S are kept to the company standards.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet productivity and revenue goals.
- Liaising with the GM and owners on objectives, solutions, and employee performances.
- Responsible for 18 staff members.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
Project Manager
Signs & Lines
Midland, WA
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Planning and organising projects from approval to completion
- Focused on project monitoring and management by developing forecasts and tracking expenses.
- Assessing project and resource requirements
- Schedules with clients and managers, quality control, filling out SWMS, O&M manuals & ITP
- Created and implemented processes to ensure successful completion of projects.
Production Manager/Graphic Designer
Elite Graphix
Osborne Park, WA
09.2017 - 01.2019
- Planning and organising production schedules
- Assessing project and resource requirements
- Schedules with clients and managers
- Graphic design and quality control
Production Manager
Signarama
Welshpool, WA
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Schedules with clients and managers
- Graphic design and quality control
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
All Rounder
Perth Signcraft & Graphics
Malaga, WA
01.2008 - 11.2015
- Managed entire job process from quotation to installation.
- Handled the operation of digital printers alongside consistent maintenance tasks.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability.
Senior Graphic Designer
Total Signs
Balcatta, WA
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Graphic design, Stock Control, Vinyl Preparation, Digital Printing / Operating Digital Printer
- Finalising Production on Floor, Metal & Floor Work when staffing levels are low
- Machine Maintenance
Graphic Designer
Sunny Sign Group
Malaga, WA
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Presented design concepts to stakeholders, articulating design choices and revisions as needed.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks with pallet jacks and hand carts.
- Assisted in setting up production lines for manufacturing processes.
All Rounder
DeNeefe Signs
Maddington, WA
01.1997 - 01.2004
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
Year 12 -
Thornlie Senior High School
Thornlie, WA11.1996
Skills
- Leadership/Management
- Production planning
- Strong communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptable
- Problem solving
References
- Mark Street, former Managing Director and Owner of Signarama Canning Vale and Welshpool, 0439 067 053
- Russell Dunne, former Managing Director and Owner of Perth Signcraft and Graphics, 0418 902 065
- Personal: Philip Benjamin, WA Business Manager, PACT Group, 0410 571 614, Phil.Benjamin@pactgroup.com
Timeline
Production Manager
Sun Industries
03.2024 - Current
Production Manager
Corsign
11.2019 - 03.2024
Project Manager
Signs & Lines
01.2019 - 11.2019
Production Manager/Graphic Designer
Elite Graphix
09.2017 - 01.2019
Production Manager
Signarama
11.2015 - 09.2017
All Rounder
Perth Signcraft & Graphics
01.2008 - 11.2015
Senior Graphic Designer
Total Signs
01.2006 - 01.2008
Graphic Designer
Sunny Sign Group
01.2004 - 01.2006
All Rounder
DeNeefe Signs
01.1997 - 01.2004
Year 12 -
Thornlie Senior High School
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