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Jayden Tonkin

Waurn Ponds,VIC

Summary

Seasoned General Manager of Operations with a proven track record at Kelly Logistics, specialising in logistics management and staff development. Expert in enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction through strategic planning and process improvement. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving abilities and a commitment to maintaining health and safety compliance, driving significant business growth.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager of Operations

Kelly Logistics
Geelong, Vic
10.2006 - Current
  • Directly responsible for the Ship to Shore / Shore to Ship Road Freight movement of 20 + million tonnes of Bulk cargo through the Ports of Geelong, Portland and Melbourne over the past 18 years
  • Established long-term working relationships with key stakeholders and customers.
  • Over seen recruitment / Inductions / Training for over 500 employees.
  • Developed, implemented, and managed operational procedures and processes that haven't resulted in an LTI for the past 9 years.
  • Safety Focus for Employees new to the Industry with very limited operational backgrounds.
  • Responsible for Industry-Accredited Compliance, Mass, Maintenance, Fatigue systems.
  • Developed functional Teams from Individuals from various nationalities and cultural backgrounds.

Operations Supervisor

Transwest Bulk Haulage
Geelong, vic
02.2005 - 09.2006
  • Primarily over saw Ship to Shore Road Logistics Operations for customers including Boral, Hifert, Redox, Omya Southern
  • Managed daily operations, including scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
  • Ensured compliance with all safety regulations in the workplace.
  • Responsible for recruiting, inducting, and training new employees on Company Equipment and Customer Requirements.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers through finding solutions and delivering on agreed KPI's

Harvest Operator

Shepard Harvesting
Onida, South Dakota
05.2004 - 12.2004
  • Operated Headers, Chaser Bins, Trucks, and Service Equipment as part of a Contract Harvesting Crew operating between Texas and North Dakota.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment.
  • Troubleshooted mechanical problems with machines, making repairs or adjustments when necessary.

Operations Supervisor

McNaughts Transport
Finley, NSW
01.2003 - 04.2004
  • Site Manager, GrainCorp Berrigan Harvest Operations, Season '03+'04 on behalf of McNaughts Transport.
  • Logistics Supervisor, Sunrice Contract

Operations Supervisor

Findlay Bulk Haulage
Port Melbourne, VIC
02.2002 - 12.2002
  • Over saw Ship to Shore / Road Logistics Operations for Hunter Grain out of, (what was), Globex, Port Melbourne Terminal on Appleton Dock. - Receival and Delivery of 550,000 tonnes of Quarantine controlled Wheat and Maize Imported from the UK in response to drought conditions on the East Coast of Australia in Season 01/02.

Education

Bachelor of Business - Transport and Logistics

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
11-2021

Avanced Diploma of International Trade -

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
11-1999

VCE -

Bayview College
Portland, VIC
12-1997

Skills

  • Business Analysis
  • Staff Development
  • Logistics Management
  • Operations Management
  • Business Planning
  • Performance reporting
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Business Development
  • Process Improvement
  • Performance monitoring
  • Contract Management
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Problem-Solving
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Project management abilities

Accomplishments

  • Winner of NATROAD, - National Road Transport Operators Association, Youth award in 2009

Timeline

General Manager of Operations

Kelly Logistics
10.2006 - Current

Operations Supervisor

Transwest Bulk Haulage
02.2005 - 09.2006

Harvest Operator

Shepard Harvesting
05.2004 - 12.2004

Operations Supervisor

McNaughts Transport
01.2003 - 04.2004

Operations Supervisor

Findlay Bulk Haulage
02.2002 - 12.2002

Bachelor of Business - Transport and Logistics

RMIT University

Avanced Diploma of International Trade -

RMIT University

VCE -

Bayview College

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