Edmund Gemelo
Landsborough,QLD
Summary
To grow personally and competently in work involving people, focusing on the development and innovation of Business with Technology.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimating and Production Manager
Hanlon Industries
Narangba, QLD
10.2024 - Current
- Won approximately $14 million jobs in the first five months working as an estimator.
- Projects include Loganlea Station Relocation (TMR) for $11.2M, National Storage Macgregor for $1.2M, Ferny Grove TOD for $800K, and various other projects costing less than $500K.
- Introduced new methods and metrics, which led to a higher win ratio.
- Brought a vast contact pool for suppliers and subcontractors.
- Overall, the impact of getting more jobs that have better margins and boosted production through good practices.
- Oversaw quality control processes to maintain product standards and compliance.
- Managed daily production schedules to ensure efficient workflow and resource allocation.
- Managed about 40 staff across production.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety practices effectively.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to enhance communication and project alignment.
- Maintained equipment functionality through regular inspections and preventive maintenance schedules.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Coached and mentored employees to develop and enhance career skills.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
Production/Operations Manager
JAG Welding Pty Ltd
Capalaba, QLD
01.2023 - 03.2024
- In charge of company operations from drawings issued for construction. This includes procurement to finished products ready to ship to the next destination. Structural steel business.
- Guide 15 employees including 1 supervisor to produce up to 700 efficient hours a week for Production.
- Created production schedules to effectively fulfill production plans and meet process goals.
- Mentored departmental team, boosting efficiency, success and morale among employees.
- Evaluated and assessed employee performance to meet production and data targets.
- Look after maintenance and purchasing of workshop materials/tools/consumables.
- Look after the maintenance and training for the company's ERP system, Trimble Viewpoint's JOBPAC.
- Do project management and estimation whenever available to help out.
- Spearheaded a full ERP implementation from start to finish to track the company's finances and monitor health of projects in a timely and accurate manner.
- Set-up financial monitoring and labor tracking through ERP.
- Initiated a proper Integrated Management System for records, procedures, and instructions.
- Has had a win rate of 50% on jobs estimated.
Procurement and Processing Manager
NEACH
Noosaville, QLD
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Created production schedules to effectively fulfill production plans and meet process goals.
- Mentored departmental team, boosting efficiency, success and morale among employees.
- Evaluated and assessed employee performance to meet production and data targets.
- Program using ProNest 2021 for the plasma machine and Raptor 2022 for the beamline to prepare files for the operators to run. Can also run both machines whenever needed to achieve targets.
- Knowledgeable on machine-specific coding and able to create codes to do custom processing. Machines are Peddinghaus XDM 630 and ART HDP 6000 equipped with Hypertherm's XPR300.
- Able to do most diagnostics and perform repairs on both machines with minimal help from OEMs.
- Successful start up of the new beamline (Peddinghaus XDM 630 February 2020) with minimal issues.
- Set-up the beamline business.
- Achieved budget in all materials procured for every job.
- Developed optimization for procurement.
- Set-up and implement new ERP/MRP system Tekla EPM.
Interim Production/Operations Manager
NEACH
Noosaville, QLD
08.2021 - 01.2022
- In charge of Production Flow for projects from procurement to finished products ready to ship to the next destination.
- Guide 20 employees including 1 supervisor and 1 leading hand to produce about 750 to 850 efficient hours a week for Production. This includes production tracking, planning, and scheduling.
- Handle HR issues with the crew with the aim of making it easy for them to get up and come to work everyday.
- Meet financial budget and work with Project Managers to achieve best financial outcomes with contracts ranging from $100K to $8M.
- Look after maintenance and purchasing of workshop materials/tools/consumables.
- Gone through one of the busiest periods with the company with challenges brought by the Pandemic.
- Employee retention was better.
- Diagnosed and develop new ways to make handling around the workshop easier.
Procurement and Processing Manager
NEACH
Noosaville, QLD
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Same as my role detailed in January 2022 to January 2023.
CNC Programmer/Estimator
NEACH
Noosaville, QLD
06.2018 - 11.2020
- Program/Nest plate profiler - ART CNC HDP 8000. Includes reading machine codes.
- Look after machine software and hardware maintenance.
- Manage platecut economics - profitability, pricing, and marketing.
- Analyzed engineering and architectural design drawings to develop accurate cost estimates.
- Contract administration for projects involving structural steel - $5,000.00 to $2M in value.
- Review design to achieve possible added efficiency and ease of install ultimately helping the builders produce a better outcome financially while keeping the design structurally sound.
- Successful start up of the new plate processing machine (September 2018) with minimal issues and maximum production in 1 week from installation/commissioning.
- Set-up the platecut business and achieve 80% utilization within the 1st month.
- Successfully acquired new projects ranging from $2,000 to $310,000 in the 1st 6 months.
- 1st Bunnings Warehouse contract worth $1M.
Assistant Production Supervisor/CNC Programmer
Macfab Engineering
Albury, NSW
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Plan production sequences and strategy with Production Supervisor.
- Organize drawings and tick lists to be given to the workshop.
- Organize and plan Non-Destructive Testing to be done on products.
- Liaise with project coordinators to achieve optimum efficiency in meeting requirements and delivery dates.
- Take over workshop responsibility in the absence of the Production Supervisor - including HR related responsibilities.
- Program/Nest plate processing machine (Peddinghaus HSFDB 2500) - includes reading machine codes. Program complex machining like milling, countersinking, boring, and tapping.
- Ordering and monitoring of workshop consumables.
- Successful start up of the new plate processing machine (October 2017) with minimal issues and maximum production in 3 weeks from installation/commissioning.
- Developed good camaraderie among tradesmen, Trades Assistants, and Apprentices.
- Streamlined consumables supply by developing and implementing consumable traceability system for tradesmen to maximize use of each consumable.
Project Coordinator/Estimator
Macfab Engineering
Albury, NSW
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Manage and Maximize profits on all projects throughout their life cycle.
- Liaise and update customers regarding the progress of their projects.
- Arrange for the final inspection of projects, just prior to dispatch, and for QA sheets to be signed off. Oversee the loading of trucks so that it is done safely and so as to minimize any transport damage.
- Check and ratify the quality of galvanized fabrications and other products being delivered into Macfab Engineering.
- Arrange for quotes for the supply of products and services, and for purchase orders to be raised for all purchases (prior to making any commitments with suppliers).
- Actively discuss and hand over projects to the Production Supervisor.
- Look after site installation and liaise with client to achieve maximum efficiency.
- Project Engineer/Manager for bridge steelwork on M4 Westconnex Widening project in Sydney. Client: Rizzani CPB Contractors JV. Superb outcome on profits and project deliveries.
- Project Engineer/Manager for bridge steelwork on Oxley Highway to Kundabung project. Client: Lend Lease. Good outcome for a big project and minimized extra costs by developing good supply and install procedure.
- Project Engineer/Manager for bridge steelwork on Bayswater railway station as part of the Level Crossing Removal Project in Melbourne. Client: Fulton Hogan Laing O'Rourke JV. Excellent outcome despite short lead-time on fabrication, delivery, and installation.
Technical Sales Engineer
PTT Philippines Corporation
Makati City, Philippines
11.2012 - 04.2015
- In charge of Sales and Technical Service to direct customers/distributors for the whole Philippines. Products: Fuels and Lubricants.
- Handled importation monitoring and documentation.
- Inventory/Warehouse management.
- Price formulation and quotation.
- Strategic Marketing/Distribution of Lubricants.
- Training distributor staff and End-users regarding product knowledge and lubrication.
- Technical Service/Diagnostics for Lubrication-related concerns for automotive and industrial clients.
- Knowledgeable on Oil Analysis.
- Developed and implemented PTT Toolbox in the Philippines - A branded retail outlet under PTT Lubricants catering to motorcycle service.
- Developed and implemented technical training modules for lubrication and oil analysis for PTT Philippines. Held talks and lectures around the Philippines about machinery lubrication and product orientation.
- Established a distributor in one of the key regions in the Philippines and led the start-up process, immediately gaining significant volume.
- Increased efficiency of manufacturing of steel items through a technical study on labour hours and the factors that affect process on fabrication and welding.
Quality Control Engineer
Holcim Philippines Inc.
Davao City, Philippines
04.2011 - 06.2011
- 320 hours of on-the-job training.
- Exposed to handling various equipment's for cement characterization and mechanical tests as well as interpreting acquired data and recommending action.
- Equipment and tests include: X-ray Fluorescence, Titration for Lime, Universal Testing Machines, Test for Blaine, Test for Setting Time and Curing Time, and Test for Residue.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Materials Engineering
University of The Philippines - Diliman
06.2012
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
University of the Philippines - Mindanao
01.2008
Skills
- Assessed by Engineers Australia as a professional engineer: materials engineer ANZSCO skill level 1 – June 2012
- TLIF2080 safely access the rail corridor – acquired November 24, 2016
- AMPP CIP Level 2 Coatings Inspector
- Chief Warden training
- Obtained a DCAC, Defence Common Access Card, under the Galipolli Barracks, with involvement in the construction of new battalion sheds
- Leadership training, including communication with different personalities
- White Card
- Fluent in English, Filipino, and Visayan
- Willing to travel and licensed to drive – full QLD license
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledgeable in MYOB EXO
- Knowledgeable in Trimble Viewpoint JOBPAC ERP
- Knowledgeable about the SAP system
- Interests include traveling, music, and sport climbing
Hobbies and Interests
- Travelling
- Music
- Sport climbing
Skills And Training
- Professional Engineer: Materials Engineer ANZSCO Skill Level 1, 06/01/12
- TLIF2080 Safely Access the Rail Corridor, 11/24/16
- MSEI001 Metro Safety & Environmental Induction, 11/24/16
- White Card
- Languages, Fluent in English, Filipino, and Visayan.
- Driver's License, Willing to travel and licensed to drive - Full QLD license.
- Programming, Knowledgeable in programming using C language.
- Microsoft Office, Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- MYOB EXO, Knowledgeable in MYOB EXO.
- Trimble Viewpoint JOBPAC ERP, Knowledgeable in Trimble Viewpoint JOBPAC ERP.
- SAP system, Knowledgeable with SAP system.
Timeline
Estimating and Production Manager
Hanlon Industries
10.2024 - Current
Production/Operations Manager
JAG Welding Pty Ltd
01.2023 - 03.2024
Procurement and Processing Manager
NEACH
01.2022 - 01.2023
Interim Production/Operations Manager
NEACH
08.2021 - 01.2022
Procurement and Processing Manager
NEACH
11.2020 - 08.2021
CNC Programmer/Estimator
NEACH
06.2018 - 11.2020
Assistant Production Supervisor/CNC Programmer
Macfab Engineering
03.2017 - 05.2018
Project Coordinator/Estimator
Macfab Engineering
06.2015 - 03.2017
Technical Sales Engineer
PTT Philippines Corporation
11.2012 - 04.2015
Quality Control Engineer
Holcim Philippines Inc.
04.2011 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science - Materials Engineering
University of The Philippines - Diliman
Bachelor of Science - Applied Mathematics
University of the Philippines - Mindanao