Dean Agius
Berwick,VIC
Summary
Enthusiastic Operations Manager offering 10 years background overseeing production of goods and provision of services in the food/product (grab and go) industry. Polished in chalking out operational systems and processes, examining financial data and conducting quality control checks. Cost-conscious and communicative professional familiar with business principles, People management and budget development practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operations Manager
Tasty Fresh Food Co
11.2023 - Current
- Ensured seamless company expansion through meticulous planning and execution of growth initiatives.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure consistent product excellence, resulting in increased customer satisfaction rates.
- Achieved corporate sustainability targets through the implementation of eco-friendly practices throughout company operations.
- Introduced innovative technologies to automate business processes, optimizing resource allocation and improving overall productivity levels.
- Fostered a culture of innovation within the organization by encouraging collaboration on new ideas among employees at all levels.
- Optimized supply chain management, ensuring timely delivery of products and services to clients.
- Maximized profitability by identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing strategic budget reductions.
- Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
National Production Manager
Tasty Fresh Food Co
10.2018 - 11.2023
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in better collaboration and alignment on project objectives.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
New South Wales Production Manager
Tasty Fresh Food Co
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
Victorian Production Manager
Tasty Fresh Food Co
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Scoresby Secondary College
Scoresby, VICSkills
- Staff Training and Development
- Data-driven decision-making
- Business Analysis
- Organizational Development
- Facility Management
- Productivity Improvement
- Business Planning
- Budget Administration
- Team Leadership
- Effective leader
- Staff Development
- Process Improvements
Accomplishments
- Supervised teams of 200+ staff members across 4 different states.
- Designed and coordinated the build of two brand new state of the art production facilities to optimise costs and streamline productivity
- Achieved triple digit savings in labour cost by introducing a zero cook policy for the production facility.
Timeline
Chief Operations Manager
Tasty Fresh Food Co
11.2023 - Current
National Production Manager
Tasty Fresh Food Co
10.2018 - 11.2023
New South Wales Production Manager
Tasty Fresh Food Co
08.2016 - 10.2018
Victorian Production Manager
Tasty Fresh Food Co
01.2015 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Scoresby Secondary College
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