DARREN WHITE
Bullsbrook,WA
Summary
Ambitious Production Manager with 8 years of experience in manufacturing and production environments. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Fortron Automotive Treatments
Perth, WA
03.2021 - Current
- Oversee resources to proactively ensure high quality service delivery while striving for continuous improvement
- Establish a project plan for each portion of implementation and holding internal and external partners accountable
- Efficiently resolve any issues that arise due to supply restraints and logistical delays
- Effectively manage and coach the team to work autonomously and create succession plans to ensure relevant training is given to suit their goals and capabilities
- Liaise with and source new suppliers to control costs.
- Demonstrated optimal inventory management skills through accurate demand forecasting.
- Boosted efficiency and minimized waste by receiving production material deliveries according to forecasting and demand.
- Devised and administered cost control initiatives saving $60,000 annually.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials
Production Planner
FLSmidth Pty Ltd
Perth, WA
03.2020 - 03.2021
- Maintain updates and continuously improve a master schedule in excel and Epicor 10 of live jobs/projects in order to meet shutdown requirements and shipping dates
- Plan the sequence of fabrication and assembly where required by working with the Workshop Supervisor and Leading Hands
- Efficiently resolve any issues that arise via the NCR process by liaising with Engineering, Regional product line managers and sub-contractors where required
- Continuously monitor material due dates and expedite when exceptions are found by liaising with Purchasing, Expediting and direct with Suppliers when required
- Maintain the master files for each individual job with accurate BOM, drawings and relevant job pack for future reference and record keeping.
- Created new production processes by analysing current workflow and coordinating customer orders based on material availability and production capacity.
Production Manager
FLSmidth Pty Ltd
Perth, WA
06.2014 - 03.2020
- Manage the hiring of all warehouse personnel
- Manage a team of 20 including 3 leaders
- Train, coach and mentor staff to ensure continuous process improvement
- Conduct daily cycle counts
- Enter daily hazard reports and follow investigation procedure for incidents in the workplace
- Implement a 5S workplace organization methodology program in the facility whilst maintaining substantial and consistent improvement
- Reduced employee turnover by 100% since Q2 2017 through performance management and quarterly task rotation
- Manage 5000+ inventory items at a >$7,000,000 value
- Ensure ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification requirements are followed and maintained
- Train staff in QA/QC checks for items/machines coming from the workshop and fabrication bay
- Liaise with shipping companies and the sales team to coordinate delivery of incoming and outgoing FCL/LCL shipments.
- Conduct quarterly reviews of all warehouse processes and update accordingly
- Ensure all information is uploaded to the companies intranet as a controlled document.
- Built motivated warehouse team to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets
Sous Chef
ESS Support Services Worldwide
, WA
01.2008 - 07.2014
- Developed menus, pricing and special food offerings to increase revenue and customer satisfaction
- Instructed new staff in proper food preparation, food storage, use of kitchen equipment and utensils, sanitation and safety issues
- Actively involved in cost control, sanitation, menu development, training, recruitment, private dining and catering
- Led shifts while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications
- Enhanced and maintained the central standardized recipe and ingredient repository, including nutritional and cost information
- Prepared operational reports and analyses and made appropriate recommendations about progress and negative trends
- Determined suitable crewing requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules
- Immediately addressed all expired product dispositions
- Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership
- Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction
- Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Business - Business and Management, Management
CQUniversity
Queensland (online)06.2025
Certificate IV - Leadership and Management: Management -
Vetis Consulting
Perth, WA01.2017
Leadership Training -
Sirrah Group - India
Chennai, India01.2017
Via FLSmidth HLTAID003 - First Aid: First Aid -
St John of God
Perth, WA01.2017
Load Distribution and Restraint Awareness: Safety -
Alsco Pty Ltd
01.2017
All Modes Dangerous Goods Training - Perth -
Alsco Pty Ltd
01.2017
PUAFER005 Operate As Part of An Emergency Control -
Safety Australia
Perth, WA01.2016
Class LF - Licence to Perform High Risk Work -
Fire And Safety Australia
Perth, WA01.2013
Australia Cert IV - Commercial Cookery: Hospitality -
North Metropolitan TAFE
01.2003
Skills
- Continuous Improvement Processes
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Cost Control Programs
- Resource Management
- Inventory management
- Safety Management
- Maintenance Planning
- Procurement Specialist
- Training Coordination
- Workforce Training
- Lean principles/six sigma
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Supply Management Expertise
Timeline
Production Manager
Fortron Automotive Treatments
03.2021 - Current
Production Planner
FLSmidth Pty Ltd
03.2020 - 03.2021
Production Manager
FLSmidth Pty Ltd
06.2014 - 03.2020
Sous Chef
ESS Support Services Worldwide
01.2008 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Business - Business and Management, Management
CQUniversity
Certificate IV - Leadership and Management: Management -
Vetis Consulting
Leadership Training -
Sirrah Group - India
Via FLSmidth HLTAID003 - First Aid: First Aid -
St John of God
Load Distribution and Restraint Awareness: Safety -
Alsco Pty Ltd
All Modes Dangerous Goods Training - Perth -
Alsco Pty Ltd
PUAFER005 Operate As Part of An Emergency Control -
Safety Australia
Class LF - Licence to Perform High Risk Work -
Fire And Safety Australia
Australia Cert IV - Commercial Cookery: Hospitality -
North Metropolitan TAFE