Ites Maanaima
Newcastle
Summary
Proven Production Manager with a track record of just under 30 years of experience in the signage industry, with the last 20 years being a Production Manager. I am passionate about the job I do and love seeing the fruits of my work when I travel around NZ and Australia and see the works that I have managed. I also enjoy being a part of a team that practices innovative processes and improvements and lean manufacturing techniques. Skilled in multiple office packages and adept at fostering a culture of continuous improvement and quality assurance, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and team efficiency.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
The Sign Shop
02.2022 - Current
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall procurement costs without sacrificing quality.
- Spearheaded process improvements that led to reduced cycle times, allowing for increased output without additional manpower or equipment investment.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in better collaboration and alignment on project objectives.
- Optimized supply chain logistics, ensuring timely delivery of raw materials and finished goods.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous quality control checks at every production stage.
- Collaborated with R&D to integrate new technologies into production processes, enhancing product features.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with upper management in changing production schedules.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall procurement costs without sacrificing quality.
- Introduced automation and technological advancements to the production floor, leading to increased efficiency and reduced labor costs.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and problem-solving among team members.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better raw material prices, achieving considerable cost reductions.
Production Manager
Opalescent Group
04.2017 - 10.2021
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall procurement costs without sacrificing quality.
- Spearheaded process improvements that led to reduced cycle times, allowing for increased output without additional manpower or equipment investment.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in better collaboration and alignment on project objectives.
- Optimized supply chain logistics, ensuring timely delivery of raw materials and finished goods.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous quality control checks at every production stage.
- Managed budgeting and cost control measures for production department, staying within financial targets.
- Initiated and managed lean manufacturing initiative, resulting in more efficient use of resources and reduction in lead times.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and problem-solving among team members.
- Streamlined communication between departments, improving project coordination and on-time delivery rates.
- Collaborated with R&D to integrate new technologies into production processes, enhancing product features.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Reviewed maintenance and repair problems to determine appropriate action for resolution.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges headon.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall procurement costs without sacrificing quality.
- Spearheaded process improvements that led to reduced cycle times, allowing for increased output without additional manpower or equipment investment.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in better collaboration and alignment on project objectives.
- Optimized supply chain logistics, ensuring timely delivery of raw materials and finished goods.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous quality control checks at every production stage.
- Managed budgeting and cost control measures for production department, staying within financial targets.
- Initiated and managed lean manufacturing initiative, resulting in more efficient use of resources and reduction in lead times.
- Improved team productivity with introduction of flexible shift patterns that matched production demands.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing to align production schedules with market demands, optimizing inventory levels.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better raw material prices, achieving considerable cost reductions.
- Streamlined production processes, significantly reducing downtime and increasing efficiency.
- Reduced material waste, leading to cost savings, by optimizing production planning and inventory management.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
Production Manager
BrandPartners Ltd
04.2008 - 03.2017
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall procurement costs without sacrificing quality.
- Spearheaded process improvements that led to reduced cycle times, allowing for increased output without additional manpower or equipment investment.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in better collaboration and alignment on project objectives.
- Optimized supply chain logistics, ensuring timely delivery of raw materials and finished goods.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous quality control checks at every production stage.
- Managed budgeting and cost control measures for production department, staying within financial targets.
- Initiated and managed lean manufacturing initiative, resulting in more efficient use of resources and reduction in lead times.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and problem-solving among team members.
- Streamlined communication between departments, improving project coordination and on-time delivery rates.
- Collaborated with R&D to integrate new technologies into production processes, enhancing product features.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products according to customer requirements.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Mentored junior staff members on best practices in production management, cultivating a skilled workforce capable of tackling complex challenges headon.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall procurement costs without sacrificing quality.
- Spearheaded process improvements that led to reduced cycle times, allowing for increased output without additional manpower or equipment investment.
- Introduced automation and technological advancements to the production floor, leading to increased efficiency and reduced labor costs.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in better collaboration and alignment on project objectives.
- Optimized supply chain logistics, ensuring timely delivery of raw materials and finished goods.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous quality control checks at every production stage.
- Managed budgeting and cost control measures for production department, staying within financial targets.
- Initiated and managed lean manufacturing initiative, resulting in more efficient use of resources and reduction in lead times.
- Improved team productivity with introduction of flexible shift patterns that matched production demands.
- Collaborated with R&D to integrate new technologies into production processes, enhancing product features.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better raw material prices, achieving considerable cost reductions.
- Streamlined production processes, significantly reducing downtime and increasing efficiency.
- Enhanced employee satisfaction and retention by developing supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer requirements.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
Production Manager
Corada 2001 Ltd
01.2003 - 03.2008
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Delivered direct feedback to senior management regarding project visibility and status.
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Monitored team budgets to keep projects on task and avoid waste.
- Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Negotiated with suppliers for better pricing and terms, reducing overall procurement costs without sacrificing quality.
- Spearheaded process improvements that led to reduced cycle times, allowing for increased output without additional manpower or equipment investment.
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes.
- Developed strong relationships with key stakeholders, resulting in better collaboration and alignment on project objectives.
- Optimized supply chain logistics, ensuring timely delivery of raw materials and finished goods.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing rigorous quality control checks at every production stage.
- Managed budgeting and cost control measures for production department, staying within financial targets.
- Initiated and managed lean manufacturing initiative, resulting in more efficient use of resources and reduction in lead times.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and problem-solving among team members.
- Streamlined communication between departments, improving project coordination and on-time delivery rates.
- Collaborated with R&D to integrate new technologies into production processes, enhancing product features.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
Production Coordinator
Corada 2001 Ltd
10.2002 - 01.2003
- Provided support to the Production Manager in co-ordinating production schedules, and assisting teams in meeting tight deadlines.
- Coordinated with production team to support productivity targets and deadline management.
- Monitored and tracked progress of all production tasks for on-time delivery and reporting to the Production Manager
- Coordinated communication between departments, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Streamlined workflow processes, enhancing overall team performance and output quality.
- Created and maintained detailed reports and schedules of all production tasks.
- Reviewed in-house stock to determine materials availability for production jobs.
- Liaised with production manager, suppliers and vendors to support production needs.
Production Worker
Corada 2001 Ltd
07.2001 - 10.2002
- Operating and maintaining the CNC Router Machine
- Maintained cleanliness of CNC workstation, contributing to a well-organized work environment for increased productivity.
- Organized work to meet demanding CNC production goals.
- Met or exceeded daily CNC production targets consistently through efficient task execution and effective time management skills.
Production Worker
Corada 2001 Ltd
03.2001 - 07.2001
- In charge of freight and logistics for all signage
- Ensuring signs were packaged sufficiently to ensure client received goods in good condition
- Booking and liaising with freighting companies.
- Ensuring bookwork for freight and logistics was kept up to date and in order.
- Performed routine quality checks on finished products, ensuring adherence to company standards before shipping out units.
Joiner
Quantuum Commercial
08.1998 - 01.2001
- Running multiple machines in the manufacturing of cabinets, tables and kitchens
- Maintained clean workspaces, professional personal appearance and neat vehicle.
- Operated hand and power tools with complete safety to avoid damaging spaces or hurting individuals.
- Reduced waste by optimizing material usage through meticulous calculations and accurate cuts.
Data Entry Clerk
Westpac Banking Ltd
05.1995 - 07.1998
- Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Output Officer
Inland Revenue Department
06.1992 - 04.1995
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
Education
University Entrance - English, Science, Economics, History, Mathematics
Porirua College
Wellington12-1991
School Certiciate - Accounting, English, Science, Economics,Mathematic
Porirua College
Wellington, New Zealand12-1989
Skills
- Workflow Max
- MYOB
- Xero
- Excell
- Word
- Invoice processing
- Production planning
- Operations management
- Production scheduling
- Staff management
- Cost control
- Purchasing
- Estimating
- Freight and Logistics
- Attention to Detail
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
- Workflow Management
- Quality Control
Certification
Certificate in Small Business Management
Certificate in Lean Manufacturing
Timeline
Production Manager
The Sign Shop
02.2022 - Current
Production Manager
Opalescent Group
04.2017 - 10.2021
Production Manager
BrandPartners Ltd
04.2008 - 03.2017
Production Manager
Corada 2001 Ltd
01.2003 - 03.2008
Production Coordinator
Corada 2001 Ltd
10.2002 - 01.2003
Production Worker
Corada 2001 Ltd
07.2001 - 10.2002
Production Worker
Corada 2001 Ltd
03.2001 - 07.2001
Joiner
Quantuum Commercial
08.1998 - 01.2001
Data Entry Clerk
Westpac Banking Ltd
05.1995 - 07.1998
Output Officer
Inland Revenue Department
06.1992 - 04.1995
University Entrance - English, Science, Economics, History, Mathematics
Porirua College
School Certiciate - Accounting, English, Science, Economics,Mathematic
Porirua College
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