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Darren King

Summary

Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture.

Work History

Train Driver

Metro Trains
07.2021 - Current
  • Docking, stabling and running Xtrapolis Trains
  • Fault and incident reporting

Publishing Machinery Operator

News Corp
02.2012 - 07.2021
  • Departmental Roster Planning and implementation
  • Setting and running all publishing department machinery
  • Safety and 5s processes, co-ordination and instruction of assigned Casual employees
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations by following established guidelines for safe machinery operation at all times.

Estimator/Planner

GEON
01.2008 - 02.2012
  • Quote for current & new clients using the company's MIS system
  • Source outside companies and suppliers
  • Estimate for tender submissions
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable prices and terms to lower material costs.

Supervisor

Document Printing Australia
02.2006 - 01.2008
  • Responsible for the day to day running of the finishing department, ensuring work flow accuracy, government compliance,& quality control,
  • Training of all departmental staff with a strong emphasis on multi skilling & implementation of maintenance programs
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.

Leading Hand

Abaris Printing
11.1999 - 02.2006
  • Guillotine and Die cutter operator
  • Training and multi skilling of all departmental staff, & implementation of maintenance programs

Supervisor

PMP Group
05.1989 - 11.1999
  • Responsible for the training and Multi skilling of all full-time and casual staff
  • Full time and Casual employee Roster Planning and Implementation
  • Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
  • Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.

Truck Driver / Storeman

Greyhound Parcel Express
03.1986 - 05.1989
  • Melbourne Metropolitan Pick-ups and deliveries

Soldier

Australian Army
02.1982 - 02.1985

Block Recorder / Assistant Signalman

Victorian Railways
01.1980 - 02.1982
  • Accurate Timekeeping and Recording of all train / rolling stock movements, and incidents
  • Assisting the signalman in the day to day running of multiple special class Melbourne metropolitan signal boxes

Education

TLI42615 Cert IV Train driving -

01.2021

MSA40311 Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing -

01.2018

MSS30312 Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices -

01.2018

2403ABB Certificate IV in Printing Production (Planning & Estimating) -

01.2007

Skills

  • Intermediate computer skills using Windows, Excel, Word

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Train Driver

Metro Trains
07.2021 - Current

Publishing Machinery Operator

News Corp
02.2012 - 07.2021

Estimator/Planner

GEON
01.2008 - 02.2012

Supervisor

Document Printing Australia
02.2006 - 01.2008

Leading Hand

Abaris Printing
11.1999 - 02.2006

Supervisor

PMP Group
05.1989 - 11.1999

Truck Driver / Storeman

Greyhound Parcel Express
03.1986 - 05.1989

Soldier

Australian Army
02.1982 - 02.1985

Block Recorder / Assistant Signalman

Victorian Railways
01.1980 - 02.1982

TLI42615 Cert IV Train driving -

MSA40311 Certificate IV in Process Manufacturing -

MSS30312 Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices -

2403ABB Certificate IV in Printing Production (Planning & Estimating) -

Darren King