George Cornelius Nel
Katanning,WA
Summary
Highly motivated professional with over 20 years of mechanical and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Farmers Centre 1978
Katanning, WA
02.2023 - Current
- Organize, schedule and supervise daily operations of the workshop as needed.
- Supervise and assist in the installation, testing, maintenance and repair of complex mechanical equipment.
- Do preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maximize productivity.
- Monitor daily operations to ensure that all tasks were completed in a timely manner.
- Resolve customer complaints about malfunctioning machines in an efficient manner.
- Maintain accurate records of all maintenance activities including work orders, reports and time sheets.
- Collaborate with management team members on improving overall efficiency.
- Provide support during emergency breakdowns by quickly diagnosing faults and taking appropriate action.
- Managed workshop and mechanical repair services and maintenance activities.
- Evaluate machinery and equipment for proper functionality.
- Perform electrical tests on wiring harnesses to ensure proper operation and functionality.
- Troubleshoot complex technical problems related to mechanical systems operations.
- Diagnose mechanical problems and determine solutions to correct concerns.
- Assemble or disassemble complex mechanical systems.
Workshop & Business Manager
Just Machine Hire
Nelspruit, Mpumalanga
04.2013 - 01.2023
- Managed all aspects of company.
- Organized and managed daily workflow of staff members in the workshop.
- Provided technical support to workshop personnel.
- Reviewed and approved job orders, estimates, and invoices.
- Scheduled preventive maintenance programs for tools, machines, and equipment in the workshop.
- Monitored inventory levels of parts and supplies needed for operations.
- Hired, trained, supervised, coached and evaluated employees as necessary.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding product quality or service rendered by the workshop staff.
- Inspected completed work to ensure conformance to specifications.
- Created detailed reports on production processes within the workshop environment.
- Maintained records of all activities related to the operation of the workshop.
- Assessed employee skillsets and identified training needs accordingly.
- Implemented process improvements that increased productivity while reducing costs.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing on materials and parts.
- Evaluated team and shop activities to uncover issues and develop improvement plans..
- Directed the training and development of all staff members in order to ensure they were meeting job requirements.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Reviewed inventory levels to ensure an adequate supply of merchandise was available at all times.
- Provided guidance and support to subordinate employees as needed.
- Maintained accurate records of transactions processed by the branch on a daily basis.
- Boosted customer base, acquiring new customers and identifying needs to deliver relevant products.
- Worked cross-functionally to plan and establish branch goals, supporting strategic objectives.
- Maintained regular performance appraisals for subordinates through verbal, written and on-going review programs.
- Completed month-end and year-end closings, kept records audit-ready and monitored timely recording of accounting transactions.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Managed relationships with tax authorities, bankers and auditors.
Education
Qualified Diesel Mechanic - Diesel Mechanics
Motor Industry Training Board / MERSETA
South Africa01.2000
Skills
- Hydraulic system knowledge
- Welding Techniques
- Reading Technical Drawing
- Electrical Systems
- Logistics Management
- Product Launches
- Effective Communication
- Multi-Project Coordination
- Relationship Building
- Team Collaboration
- Interpersonal Skills
- Problem-Solving Aptitude
- Written Communication
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Financial Oversight
- Branch Operations Management
- Performance Reviews
- Relationship Building and Management
- Excels in Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Proficient in MS Office
- Conflict Resolution
- Excellent Work Ethic
- Staff Management
Certification
- Training - Bird Machines
- Training - Operate Overhead/gantry cranes
- Training - Perform basic Rigging Procedures
- Training - Massey Ferguson 5400 & 6400 Series
- Training - Deutz- Fahr Technical Training
- Training - Australian Forklift license
Working History
- Completed High school, 1997
- Barlows, (06/31/1997-07/12/1997) +2713 752 3264, S Roscoe
- Mercurius Motors (01/12/1998-08/25/2000) +2713 7576400, F Rolor
- Just Machine Hire (09/01/2000-03/01/2006) +2778 6971202, Kallie Nel
- General Performance Clinic (03/01/2006-02/27/2012) +2772 0360767
- Bird Machines (03/21/2012-05/26/2013) +2713 758 1307
- Just Machine Hire (JMH) (06/01/2013-02/03/2023)
- Farmers Centre 1978 (02/11/2023- present
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 12/01/1979 South Africa
Timeline
Mechanical Engineering Technician
Farmers Centre 1978
02.2023 - Current
Workshop & Business Manager
Just Machine Hire
04.2013 - 01.2023
Qualified Diesel Mechanic - Diesel Mechanics
Motor Industry Training Board / MERSETA
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