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Dean Taylor – Menzies

Dean Taylor – Menzies

Perth,WA

Summary

I am looking to pursue a career in health and safety and am eager to continue to learn and develop.

Im a Professional in team leadership with a track record of safety and maintaining high standards. Known for fostering collaborative environments and achieving consistent results. Dependable and adaptable, excelling in dynamic work settings. Skilled in task delegation and conflict resolution.


Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production leading hand

Sila Australia
07.2022 - Current
  • Sila specializes in the design, engineering and manufacturing of concrete products to be used in the mining industry.
  • My role here as leading hand is to support the foreman and production manager in all aspects of production.
  • I was originally headhunted by the GM, whilst still in Scotland, to bring my leadership to the business to help improve the culture and train the staff on how to work cohesively as a team.
  • I have since carved out my own niche at Sila and have taken on more roles. I currently manage the monolithic plant which produces the dry concrete ready for the production teams. Most recently i have been looking closely at developing safe operating procedures, conducting risk assessments and improving the safety culture across the business.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Production Assistant

Smart Systems
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Worked on the production line of one of the UK's largest manufacturers of aluminium windows and doors, specialising in the manufacturing of the Thermal Break system.
  • Collaborated with production team to facilitate smooth operations, avoiding disruptions and delays
  • Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
  • Maintained a safe and clean work environment, contributing to overall team productivity.
  • Reduced production errors through close attention to detail and thorough quality control checks.

Production Manager

Benholm
01.2020 - 01.2022
  • I joined Benholm during the covid pandemic. A large landscaping company who sought to use my skills building shade sails and outdoor structures to provide outdoor, Covered spaces for the hospitality sector.
  • I excelled and with the leadership skills I have developed through playing rugby I was elevated to the job of production manager.
  • Duties would include but not limited to:
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • communicate with clients and design team
  • Interpret complex drawings.
  • Manage paperwork.
  • Lead team meetings.
  • Plan and delegate workloads for up to 10 workers.
  • I did this while playing semi professional rugby for Stirling County.

Professional rugby player

Glasgow Warriors
01.2019 - 01.2020
  • My dream of playing rugby at the highest level still burned within me.
  • I was asked to join Glasgow by former Australian coach Dave Rennee, as cover during the rugby world cup 2019.I jumped at the chance.my wife, son and I made the move to Scotland to link up with the team.

Sales and design team leader

Supreme Shades
01.2013 - 01.2019
  • In 2013 I made the move to Australia. I started work for a small local shade sail company where I started on the tools as I found my feet in the “working world”. This involved a wide array of construction work from digging footings to working in a harness m off the ground.
  • I grew with the company and became the installation manager before moving into sales and design in my last year.

Professional rugby player

Taunton Titans
01.2011 - 01.2012
  • I joined Taunton with a view to combining my love of traveling with playing rugby. Taunton allowed me to do this whilst still playing in a semi professional league.

Professional rugby player

Bristol Rugby Club
01.2009 - 01.2011
  • Upon finishing my schooling in New Zealand I left for an opportunity to join the Bristol rugby academy in England.
  • I worked my way up the ranks and made my full senior debut in the 2011 season against Nottingham.

Education

Rathkeale College
01.2008

Skills

  • Risk assessment proficiency
  • Proficient in SOP comprehension
  • Eager to learn
  • Skilled in hand and power tools
  • Relationship building
  • Collaborative teamwork
  • Physical strength and stamina
  • Warehouse management

Certification

BSB41419 certificate IV in Work Health and Safety

ICAM training, facilitate an investigation

Working at heights ticket

Confined Spaces ticket

High Risk work licence

Construction white card

Fire Warden, Chief Warden and Extinguisher training

St John 1st Aid

MR truck licence

World Rugby level 2 accredited coach



Timeline

Production leading hand

Sila Australia
07.2022 - Current

Production Assistant

Smart Systems
01.2022 - 07.2022

Production Manager

Benholm
01.2020 - 01.2022

Professional rugby player

Glasgow Warriors
01.2019 - 01.2020

Sales and design team leader

Supreme Shades
01.2013 - 01.2019

Professional rugby player

Taunton Titans
01.2011 - 01.2012

Professional rugby player

Bristol Rugby Club
01.2009 - 01.2011

Rathkeale College

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