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Darren Edward Eyers

Darren Edward Eyers

Thurgoona

Summary

I am a highly skilled logistics professional with deep expertise in warehousing, distribution and logistics management. Holding several certifications relevant to safety, management, leadership, and Defence security, I consistently demonstrate outstanding leadership and a strong commitment to maintaining high safety standards. My ability to effectively manage large-scale logistics operations, enables me to excel in optimising processes, driving efficiency and ensuring compliance with industry standards. My focus on fostering strong personal connections within the workplace, enhances team performance and promotes a collaborative environment

Experienced with managing multi-regional operations and leading teams to achieve organizational goals. Utilizes strategic planning and leadership to drive performance and operational improvements. Track record of fostering effective team collaboration and delivering consistent results.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regional Manager

Linfox Defence
01.2023 - Current
  • Leverage leadership and maintain full oversight of multiple sites across JLU Victoria
  • Ensure a safe worksite across JLU Victoria to achieve agreed safety goals in line with the annual Safety plan.
  • Leading sites to ensure priority is given to safe work procedures and encouraging safe behavior.
  • Comply with Linfox Safety requirements, policies and procedures
  • Overall responsibility of compliance in chain of responsibility, dangerous goods and Defence WHS requirements
  • Ensure KPI’s are maintained in key functional areas, including Safety, Stocktaking, Receipts, Issues & Distribution.
  • Conduct operational reviews and financial reporting.
  • Leading and managing a large regional workforce while ensuring all customer and organizational objectives are achieved.
  • Managing all aspects of the operation and effective management of human and capital resources
  • Develop innovative solutions and procedures to improve operational efficiencies.
  • Effective management of human resources, industrial relations and compliance performance of the contract
  • Work with Site Managers to implement strategies to resolve operational, industrial, or personal issues.
  • Ensuring compliance with all policies, systems, and procedures
  • Achievements
  • OP BUSHFIRE ASSIST 2020 – Lead an activity to provide stores and equipment for Defence Aid to the civil community during a significant bushfire event.
  • COVID ASSIST 2020 – Supported the Australian Government initiative during COVID by providing employment for 15 unskilled staff and training them for future employment over a twelve month period
  • Traffic light Report 2021 – Initiated and developed a reporting system that improved picking, issuing and distribution timelines across the Defence BU
  • Ukraine Support 2022 – Lead an activity to provide mission critical equipment gifted by the Australian Government
  • OP FLOOD ASSIST 2022 – Provided stores and equipment for Defence Aid to the civil community during a significant flooding event.
  • TPE USARPAC (United States Army Pacific) 2023 – Lead an activity to support a critical exercise by accepting United States Army Vehicles and equipment into Bandiana.
  • HACS(Heavy Armored Capability Systems) 2025 – Provided support to Army for the introduction of the new tank platform through the Bandiana site.
  • OP Talisman Sabre 2025 – Lead a significant distribution activity from the Bandiana site in support of the USARPAC (United States Army Pacific) involvement within the operation

Site Manager

Linfox Defence
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Supervise the overall management of functionality within the Site to meet contract requirements.
  • Meet all weekly, monthly Safety League Indicators to maintain a safe workplace.
  • Conduct risk assessments with all teams.
  • Conduct weekly open hazard meetings and assist teams to close out hazards identified
  • Ensure KPI’s are maintained in key functional areas, including Receipts, Issues & Distribution.
  • Management of 85 key staff within functional areas of operation.
  • Responsible for maintaining fleet for site.
  • Responsible for maintaining MHE serviceability within EBW1.
  • Maintain BPM reporting for EBW1.
  • Manage all after hours requirements as per the contractual agreement.
  • Liaise with customers to ensure satisfactory service is provided.

Site Supervisor

Linfox Defence
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Supervise the overall management of functionality within the warehouse to meet contract requirements.
  • Meet all weekly, monthly Safety League Indicators to maintain a safe workplace.
  • Safety Induction process designed and rolled out to all key stakeholders.
  • Conduct risk assessments with all teams.
  • Conduct weekly open hazard meetings and assist teams to close out hazards identified.
  • Conduct safety audits on a regular basis.
  • Ensure KPI’s are maintained in key functional areas, including Receipts, Issues & Distribution.
  • Management of 28 key staff within functional areas of operation.
  • Responsible for maintaining fleet for site.
  • Responsible for maintaining MHE serviceability within EBW1.
  • Maintain BPM reporting for EBW1.
  • Manage all after hours requirements as per the contractual agreement.
  • Liaise with customers to ensure satisfactory service is provided.

Warehouse Supervisor

Linfox Defence
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Assist Site Supervisor with the overall management of functionality within the warehouse to meet contract requirements.
  • Meet all weekly, monthly Safety League Indicators to maintain a safe workplace.
  • Safety Induction process designed and rolled out to all key stakeholders.
  • Conduct risk assessments with all teams.
  • Conduct weekly open hazard meetings and assist teams to close out hazards identified.
  • Conduct safety audits on a regular basis.
  • Ensure KPI’s are maintained in key functional areas, including Receipts, Issues & Distribution.
  • Management of 28 key staff within functional areas of operation.
  • Responsible for maintaining vehicle fleet for site.
  • Responsible for maintaining MHE serviceability within EBW1.
  • Maintain BPM reporting for EBW1.
  • Manage all after hours requirements as per the contractual agreement.
  • Liaise with customers to ensure satisfactory service is provided.
  • Provide all staff with the correct and required training to ensure all daily duties are completed.
  • Diversify the workforce to allow for job rotation.
  • Supervise facility repairs and ensure compliance is achieved.
  • Liaise with other Supervisors and assist in improvements to other Operational Areas.
  • Assist in creating and maintenance of Excel and Access Databases.

Skills

  • Operational management
  • Workforce skill enhancement
  • Strategic planning
  • Staff management
  • Operational management
  • Leadership and motivation
  • Strategic operational oversight
  • Industry expertise
  • Leadership skills
  • Detail-oriented approach
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Effective interpersonal communication

Certification

  • Certificate - Radiation Safety Officer (ANSTO)
  • Certificate - 7 Pillars of Management
  • Certificate - Excel Intermediate
  • Certificate - Lean Management Training Academy (BAE)
  • Certificate - Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM)
  • Certificate - BAE Leadership Development Course
  • Certificate III in Warehousing

Timeline

Regional Manager

Linfox Defence
01.2023 - Current

Site Manager

Linfox Defence
01.2018 - 01.2023

Site Supervisor

Linfox Defence
01.2017 - 01.2018

Warehouse Supervisor

Linfox Defence
01.2014 - 01.2017

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