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David Cannell

Leonay,NSW

Summary

At Integrated Packaging Australia, I spearheaded operations, enhancing team morale and efficiency through innovative recognition programs and strategic communication. Expert in risk and change management, I boosted productivity by implementing KPI tracking and process automation. My leadership not only solidified vendor relations but also significantly improved operational outcomes, demonstrating a blend of strong staff management and performance monitoring skills.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Integrated Packaging Australia
Chester Hill
04.1994 - 10.2021
  • Improved morale and management communication by creating employee recognition and rewards practices.
  • Measured and reviewed performance via KPIs and metrics.
  • Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Directed or coordinated financial or budget activities to fund operations and maximize investments.
  • Collaborated with management team on long-term strategic planning initiatives for the organization.
  • Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
  • Identified areas of deficiency and performed root-cause analysis to solve problems.
  • Established effective relationships with vendors to negotiate pricing and secure materials needed for production.
  • Directed day-to-day operations by spearheading implementation of short-term and long-term strategies to achieve business plan and profitability goals.
  • Managed staffing needs through recruitment, selection, onboarding and training, disciplinary action as necessary.
  • Assessed employee development needs and provided feedback on their progress towards meeting goals.
  • Supervised day-to-day workflow of employees in order to maximize productivity and maintain quality standards.

Education

MBA - Manufacturing Management

ICI Management Certificate 2, 3 Latrobe University
Melbourne, VIC
04-1977

Qualified Auto Electrician - Auto Electrical Engineering

TAFE NSW
NSW
08-1970

High School Diploma -

St Dominics College
Penrith, NSW
11-1964

Skills

  • Incident management
  • Performance reporting
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Production
  • Performance monitoring
  • Planned equipment constraints
  • Process automation
  • Staff management
  • Change management
  • Risk management
  • KPI tracking

Affiliations

  • I am an avid gardener and take pride in our home presentation.
  • I restore vintage and pre 2000 motorcycles.
  • I compete in motorcycle desert racing.

Timeline

Operations Manager

Integrated Packaging Australia
04.1994 - 10.2021

MBA - Manufacturing Management

ICI Management Certificate 2, 3 Latrobe University

Qualified Auto Electrician - Auto Electrical Engineering

TAFE NSW

High School Diploma -

St Dominics College
David Cannell