Darren Davey
38 Caravel Street ,Hamlyn Terrace
Summary
Professional workshop leader with comprehensive background in workshop management, specializing in optimizing operational efficiency and enhancing productivity. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and achieving consistent results, adaptable to changing needs. Expertise in equipment maintenance, workflow optimization, and maintaining rigorous safety protocols.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Workshop Manager
Engineering
08.2024 - Current
- Purchased and oversaw inventory of supplies, tools and equipment.
- Managed and led a team of Fabricators for optimal productivity and job satisfaction.
- Implemented quality control measures that resulted in fewer product defects returned from customers.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and developed plans to correct problems.
- Scheduled maintenance and repair projects to maintain optimal performance of all equipment and systems.
- Promoted a culture of accountability within the team, leading to improved overall performance levels.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance schedules, prolonging the lifespan of machinery while reducing downtime due to repairs.
- Maintained high safety standards, resulting in reduced workplace accidents and increased employee wellbeing.
- Ensured timely completion of projects with effective resource allocation and scheduling.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback to enhance employee performance.
- Developed and implemented training programs for staff.
- Maintained workshop activities in line with budget requirements.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by consistently delivering quality workmanship and meeting deadlines.
Dry mill & treatment manager
Hyne timber tumbarumba
06.2021 - 08.2024
- Manage the safety and productivity for the Dry Mill and Treatment area
- Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations
- Facilitated timely and comprehensive audit preparations or inspections, conducted Achieved and surpassed production targets through effective staff management, task allocation and materials coordination
- Orchestrated and led occupational safety trend and current hazards analyses
- Supervised safety audits and oversaw investigations into plant quality issues
- Managed environmental health and safety programs
- Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals
- Developed and implemented operations manuals, policies and procedures and maintenance programs schedules
- Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance and other operational reports to detect production problems
Operations Manager
AMS Furniture
06.2015 - 07.2018
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures and managed quality, customer service and logistics
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with customers, vendors and internal stakeholders
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability
- Conferred with subordinate managers each day to assess needs and optimize activities
- Built upon established practice standards to improve operational performance and reduce labor costs
- Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations
- Led cross-functional communication initiatives to meet account order timelines
- Developed incident management strategy, including troubleshooting, root cause analysis and timely resolution
- Held safety training and traffic safety instructional courses which led to marked improvements in safety culture across personnel groups
- Supervised safety audits and oversaw investigations into plant quality issues
- Created and implemented programs, policies and procedures designed to effectively reduce or eliminate injuries and hazards in the workplace
- Initiated an employee evaluation process and recommended policy changes to help staff progress toward desired readiness goals
- Decreased workers' compensation claims by working closely with employees to promote safety
- Worked with HR advisors and HR representatives on establishing consistent hiring practices
- Created and implemented exit and interview program process
- Central Coast, NSW
Production Coordinator
Borg Manufacturing
03.2004 - 07.2014
- Company Overview: Central Coast
- Directed and motivated 135-person team of production staff
- Assisted production schedulers in forecast and inventory for upcoming demand fluctuations and prevented material shortages and production downtime
- Cycle-counted sub-assemblies identified discrepancies and made recommendations to maintain inventory
- Entered information into system to update status reports
- Adjusted and modified production equipment with engineering team
- Led production processes, including machine and plant activities and human resource management to achieve positive results
- Investigated, provided and submitted information to the quality department about special incidents, events and complaints
- Set up delivery of materials to arrive in time for production start date
- Consulted with department supervisors to evaluate needs and discuss corrective actions for individual concerns
- Oversaw design, procurement and construction from mechanical equipment and reliability perspective and provide input for start-up and operation of mechanical systems
- Developed production tracking and quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance and other operational reports to detect production problems
- Worked with managers to implement the company’s policies and goals
- Adhered to all applicable regulations, policies and procedures for health, safety and environmental compliance
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and company standards
- Exceeded team goals by partnering with staff to share and implement the best practices that achieve monthly quotas
- Completed internal audits with efficiency and accuracy
- Achieved maximum performance across safety, maintenance, and production metrics
- Developed and implemented operations manuals, policies and procedures and maintenance programs schedules
- Created step-by-step procedures for day-to-day tasks to streamline workflow and improve efficiency
- Maintained performance by cleaning and lubricating components
- Efficiently executed shutdowns for planned maintenance
- Identified key processes within the company that could be improved by implementing safety procedures
- Managed environmental health and safety programs
- Monitored safety of all construction activities, making on-site personnel protection top priority
- Central Coast
Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor
Pankhurst Engineering
09.1993 - 12.2003
- Company Overview: United Kingdom, UK
- Addressed and resolved technical concerns to comply with internal standards and regulatory requirements
- Devised, evaluated, implemented and oversaw multiple manufacturing projects of large scope from planning to completion
- Coordinated with vendor representatives to organize schedules, review specifications and meet quality goals
- Oversaw transmission of engineering specifications, instructions and processes guidelines to enhance administrative efficiency and eliminate unnecessary physical records
- Managed capital equipment through evaluation, selection, run-offs and implementation
- Liaised between executives, manufacturing teams and warehouse staff
- Administered equipment maintenance, effectively troubleshooting faulty, damaged or inoperative components and systems
- Resolved in-house production inefficiencies, establishing qualifications and procedures for sub-contracting and outsourcing
- Supervised and motivated engineering team members to surpass timeline and quality targets
- I identified and implemented the most acceptable resolutions to complex engineering problems
- Recommended design modifications to eliminate machine and system malfunctions
- Selected proper cutting tools, calculating parameters to manufacture components and parts
- Read and understood blueprints, product specifications and tooling instructions to plan correct operational sequences and prevent materials waste
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finish machining, working with tin, sheet iron and sheet copper
- Established and adjusted feed rates and cutting parameters to keep operations in line with production demands
- Set up machines for various jobs to maintain compliance with manufacturing thresholds and waste reduction initiatives
- Supervised equipment upgrades and modifications
- Assigned individual work plans and reviewed jobs to accomplish all tasks within expected parameters
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines
- Examined hazardous incidents and accidents to uncover causes and provided corrective actions
- Provided line employees, managers and company leaders with detailed information about successful safety plans
- United Kingdom, UK
Building Manager
GP Davey Building Contractor
10.1991 - 09.1993
- Delegated tasks to multiple employees while maintaining efficient workplace
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task
- Read and interpreted Drawing specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively
- Identified sources of equipment malfunctions by using various troubleshooting methods
- Conveyed project information consistently and quickly to resolve issues and deliver constructive feedback
- Increased customer satisfaction by following up on any negative feedback and taking appropriate measures to resolve complaints
- Resolved team member concerns and problems while facilitating solutions and forwarding complex matters to higher authorities
- Trained, mentored and supported high-performing teams, providing regular performance review, feedback and coaching in deficient areas
- Converse with local councils and planning committee to evaluate best practice
- Work with sales team and customer supply base for efficient sales forecast
Coldstream Guard
Ministry Of Defense
03.1987 - 10.1991
- Company Overview: United Kingdom, UK
- Used rifles, machine guns and other weapons to suppress enemy forces during warfare
- Deployed to areas of civil unrest to provide security services to various fire and police departments and cities
- Developed expertise in small arms use, care and accountability
- Operated artillery equipment to bombard buildings and other enemy strongholds
- Provided tactical and technical guidance to facilitate all unit duties
- Enhanced emergency preparedness procedures, commanding oversight and maintenance of tactical plans, equipment and weapons
- Improved inventory control accuracies, ensuring proper maintenance of rifles, machine guns, mortars and hand grenades
- Trained extensively on weaponry, tactics and methods of battle
- Resolved interpersonal conflicts by listening, finding common ground and building relationships
- Surveyed and analyzed terrain to determine optimum equipment placing and usage
- Public duties as requested
- United Kingdom, UK
Education
Manager’s safety NVQ - Occupational Health And Safety
Exeter University
NSWBusiness Development cert 3 -
University of Newcastle
Newcastle, NSW04-2013
No Degree -
Exmouth College
03.1987
Skills
- Process improvement strategies
- Staff training and development
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Systems implementation
- Quality assurance and control
- Profit and loss
- Procedure development
- Staff retention
- Product management
- Team Building/Leadership
- Health and safety compliance
- Troubleshooting and problem solving
- Document control
- Engineering
- Human Resources
- Workshop organization
- Inventory coordination
Timeline
Workshop Manager
Engineering
08.2024 - Current
Dry mill & treatment manager
Hyne timber tumbarumba
06.2021 - 08.2024
Operations Manager
AMS Furniture
06.2015 - 07.2018
Production Coordinator
Borg Manufacturing
03.2004 - 07.2014
Manufacturing Engineering Supervisor
Pankhurst Engineering
09.1993 - 12.2003
Building Manager
GP Davey Building Contractor
10.1991 - 09.1993
Coldstream Guard
Ministry Of Defense
03.1987 - 10.1991
Manager’s safety NVQ - Occupational Health And Safety
Exeter University
Business Development cert 3 -
University of Newcastle
No Degree -
Exmouth College
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