Edward Bell
Sunshine Coast,QLD
Summary
Ambitious Production Manager with 17 years of experience in management environments specialising in large scale construction project. Motivates employees to align performance with company objectives in fast-paced production environments. Superior competency in resource allocation, production scheduling and workflow management.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Factory Manager/Senior Production Manager
Lifestyle Windows
03.2022 - Current
- Enhanced factory efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing principles and optimizing production processes.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict safety policies and procedures.
- Trained and developed staff members, enhancing overall workforce competency and productivity levels.
- Achieved on-time delivery of products by closely monitoring production schedules and coordinating with various departments.
- Conducted root cause analyses of production issues to identify areas requiring corrective action or continuous improvement efforts.
- Communicated factory operational needs, objectives and performance standards with senior management and earned full upper management support.
- Boosted employee morale by fostering a positive work culture, promoting open communication, and recognizing outstanding performance.
- Managed budgets and resources effectively, ensuring optimal utilization of financial assets within the facility.
- Analyzed financial reports, assessed factory productivity and devised plans of action to build productive plant operations.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
Production Supervisor/Project Manager
Hi Tech Glazing
11.2017 - 03.2022
- Managed project details and deadlines on over 20 multi-storey projects, contributing effort from concept to completion.
- Coordinated daily activity and flow of projects through multiple departments to verify on-time product delivery.
- Adhered to industry practices, company standards and safety protocols in work.
- Communicated with clients to establish project requirements and provide cost estimates, providing detailed update throughout project execution.
- Measured client sites to generate estimates for supplies and expenses necessary for installations.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Communicated effectively with customers and team members concerning quality standards, deadlines and customer requests.
- Identified obstacles and used independent judgment to make decisions and solve problems.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Coordinated weekly meetings for internal and external groups.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training and development.
Manager
Coles Supermarket
09.2012 - 10.2017
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
- Directed staff and managed annual capital budget.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Created production forecasts and plans based on sales forecasts, historical usage and product trends.
- Reduced worker accidents by implementing improved safety standards and monitoring procedures.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets and maintained permanent records.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy and commitment to friendly service.
- Participated in cross-functional team-building activities.
- Coordinated weekly meetings for internal and external groups.
Production Supervisor
Chase Furniture
04.2007 - 09.2012
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Utilized lean practices to balance workflow and alleviate redundancy.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies and organizing manpower.
- Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies.
- Reduced inventory and monthly team labor hours by strategically updating processes and reorganizing operational workflows.
- Analyzed and created reports to determine profit margins, trends and inventory levels.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages
- Managed team of 20 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Education
High School Diploma -
Suncoast Christian College
Woombye, QLD12.2005
Skills
- Production planning
- Production scheduling
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Health and safety compliance
- Staff scheduling
- Project management
- Strategic planning
- Workflow optimization
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Team development
- Training skills
Certification
- management skills training
- working at heights certification
- High risk license -LF forklift
- construction industry white card
- gantry crane/pivot crane licence
- quatro lifting equipment certification
- open manual drivers license
Timeline
Factory Manager/Senior Production Manager
Lifestyle Windows
03.2022 - Current
Production Supervisor/Project Manager
Hi Tech Glazing
11.2017 - 03.2022
Manager
Coles Supermarket
09.2012 - 10.2017
Production Supervisor
Chase Furniture
04.2007 - 09.2012
- management skills training
- working at heights certification
- High risk license -LF forklift
- construction industry white card
- gantry crane/pivot crane licence
- quatro lifting equipment certification
- open manual drivers license
High School Diploma -
Suncoast Christian College
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