ESAT VARDAR
NIDDRIE,Australia
Summary
Operations Specialist with a strong track record in leading teams to exceed KPI targets and enhancing operational efficiencies. Expertise in developing cost-effective processes that elevate customer satisfaction. Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, driven to support organizational growth and efficiency.
Overview
1
1
Certification
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Day Shift Supervisor
Kuehne+Nagel Warehouse & Logistics
Derrimut, Victoria
01.2020 - Current
- Leading a team of 40 employees to manage daily operations across departments, improving efficiency and going from not meeting KPI targets to exceeding KPI targets
- Developed and implemented systems and procedures that streamlined operations and supported KPI achievement
- Developed and implemented processes that optimized day-to-day operations and reduced costs
- Collaborated with higher management team to align operations with strategic goals of the business
- Supported senior management in overseeing logistics, staffing and daily workflow
- Conducted performance analysis and implemented process changes that enhanced turnaround efficiency
- Trained and mentored new hires, boosting team productivity and morale
- Coordinated logistics and supply chain processes to ensure seamless operations.
- Monitored and enforced compliance with health, safety, and quality standards in all operations.
- Maintained accurate inventory reconciliation records to support efficient stock management.
Day Shift Manager
Ramadan Cemil Enterprises
North Cyprus
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Achieved KPI’s by consistently meeting daily targets with accuracy.
- Executed efficient collection, packaging, and labelling of merchandise for shipment, ensuring inventory integrity and timely dispatch.
- Performing essential logistics functions including streamlined warehouse operations and timely order fulfilment
- Accurately selected and prepared customer orders.
- Operating forklifts and pallet trucks to transport, load and unload goods safely and efficiently within warehouse and distribution environments
- Followed safety and handling protocols to ensure compliance and minimize risk in the workplace.
- Maintained productivity levels to consistently meet daily performance benchmarks.
- Maintained cleanliness, orderliness, and overall upkeep of the warehouse environment.
Store Person
Metcash Distribution Service
Laverton North, Victoria
01.2007 - 01.2014
- Accurately selected and prepared customer orders.
- Handled, packed, and dispatched products to meet company quality standards and timelines.
- Engaged in precise collection, packaging, and labelling of merchandise for shipment, ensuring inventory integrity and meeting dispatch deadlines.
- Performed logistics functions to streamline warehouse operations and ensure timely order fulfilment.
- Adhered to safety and handling protocols to ensure compliance and reduce risks.
- Operating forklifts and pallet trucks to transport, load and unload goods safely and efficiently within warehouse and distribution environments
- Ensuring the cleanliness, orderliness, and overall upkeep of the warehouse environment
- Taking proactive steps to maintain productivity levels and meet daily performance benchmarks in alignment with organizational objectives.
Store Person
Pacific Meat Sales
Thomastown, Victoria
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Delivering attentive and professional customer care with a focus on occupational health and safety standards in a food environment
- Accurately selecting and preparing customer orders
- Ensuring products are carefully handled, packed and dispatched in accordance with company quality standards and timelines
- Executed efficient and precise collection, packaging, and labelling of merchandise for shipment, ensuring inventory integrity and meeting dispatch deadlines
- Performed essential logistics functions to streamline warehouse operations and ensure timely order fulfilment
- Adhering to safety and handling protocols in a refrigerated environment
- Operating forklifts and pallet trucks to transport, load and unload goods safely and efficiently within warehouse and distribution environments
- Ensuring the cleanliness, orderliness, and overall upkeep of the warehouse environment
- Proactively maintained productivity levels to meet daily performance benchmarks aligned with organizational objectives
Education
VCE -
Taylors Lakes Secondary College
12-2004
Skills
- Operational Strategy and Execution
- Process Improvement
- Budget Management & Cost Reduction
- Team Leadership & Staff Development
- KPI Tracking & Performance Optimization
- Performance Reporting
- Conflict Management
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Warehouse Management
- Forklift Operations
- Vendor Management
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Software (Ciel, Swiftlog, Innoware, Smart Freight & SAP)
- Transport Allocation/Bookings
Certification
- Forklift & Load Picker Licenses, LF & LO, 2007
- Certificate III in Transport & Logistics (Department of Innovation, Industry & Regional Development), 2010
- Certificate in Teamwork & Motivation Training (MCTM)
- Certificate in Customer Relations & Management Training (MCTM)
References
Available on Request
Activities
- World History Literature
- Travelling
- Hiking/Nature
- Sport
- Walking my dog
- Family
Timeline
Day Shift Supervisor
Kuehne+Nagel Warehouse & Logistics
01.2020 - Current
Day Shift Manager
Ramadan Cemil Enterprises
01.2014 - 01.2018
Store Person
Metcash Distribution Service
01.2007 - 01.2014
Store Person
Pacific Meat Sales
01.2004 - 01.2007
VCE -
Taylors Lakes Secondary College