Daniel Ferrazzola

Currently working for myself picking up all sort of odd jobs, also laboring for different building trades.

DCE is a underground plumbing and slab form work specialist also involved in slab concreting.

My duties were laborer across all aspects of the business.

• Organized tools, supplies, and equipment needed for specific jobs according to instructions provided by supervisor.
• Cleaned work area after job completion ensuring all debris is properly disposed of.
• Ensured that all personal protective gear was worn at all times while on the job site.
• Trench work
• Lay & lag pipes
• Assist in concrete pour
• Strip site after concrete pour

Galaxy City is a commercial and domestic maintenance building company.

Whilst working at Galaxy City I worked alongside all types of building trades learning and gaining understanding of the industry.

At times i completed tasks on my own and on occasions would have a small team to co-ordinate.

In the 28yrs working at LCL PTY LTD i was heavily involved in the continuous furnace casting facility were we casted brass rod for the pluming industries in Australia and America.

Over the years i developed great skill and knowledge of the industry and become production manager in the last 10yrs of my employment at LCL.

The casting section grew from a 6 person single shift operation to 50+ 3 shift operation.

My duties at LCL were

• Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
• Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
• Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems related to machinery used in the manufacturing process.
• Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
• Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
• Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and components.
• Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
• Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
• Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Evaluated existing processes for potential automation opportunities.
• Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
• Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
• Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
• Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
• Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
• Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
• Orchestrated equipment set up, operation and break-down.
• Maintained top-notch quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue.
• Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
• Developed and implemented significant process improvements to enhance department quality and throughput.
• Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
• Aided raw material planning and escalated supplier issues, preventing shortages.
• Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
• Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
• Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
• Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
• Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
• Managed daily order backlog through key metrics monitoring for on-time delivery.
• Prevented and resolved customer issues regarding production through planning.
• Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
• Learned how to respond to emergency situations to prevent personal injuries and property damage.
• Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
• Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities.
• Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
• Mitigated production issue risks by identifying potential problems and taking effective action.
• Reduced process lags by managing employees and training on best practices to ensure optimal productivity.
• Liaised between senior plant management and line-level supervision to maintain open communications.
• Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
• Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
• Schedule end of year maintenance and shutdown of plant
• Insured weekend checks on plant were scheduled for safety

Whilst being production manager i still maintained a heavy involvement in the daily labour work required in the plant mainly being involved in the maintenance of the machinery and were staff may have been short.

TJs Wrecker is a Chrysler Valiant motor vehicle specialist dealing in mechanical and modified work.

Whilst working at LCL, on Saturdays i was working at TJs wreckers developing great knowledge of classic vehicles which is one of my passions/hobbies.

• Cleaned engine parts and other components during maintenance work.
• Repaired minor body damage using welding equipment or other tools when applicable.
• Operated hoists and jacks to raise cars for inspections or repairs.
• Lubricated moving parts of engines and chassis components as part of routine maintenance procedures.
• Disassembled engines when necessary to perform repairs or replacement of faulty parts.
• Identified worn out brake pads and replaced them accordingly.
• Checked vehicle fluid levels and tire pressure, refilled fluids as needed.
• Performed basic troubleshooting to diagnose mechanical issues in vehicles.
• Replaced oil filters and air filters in vehicles according to manufacturer specifications.
• Kept work area clean and organized at all times in order to maintain a safe environment.
• Assisted mechanics with repair tasks such as replacing brakes, spark plugs, and other parts.
• Disassemble wrecked vehicles
• Organize stock and parts