Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
References
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Terry Dixon

Dereel,VIC

Summary

Hardworking transport professional offering several years of experience overseeing deliveries within the building industry. Highly organized and proactive with in-depth understanding of customer relations and strategies. Analytical and critical thinker with a remarkable work ethic.

A confident leader and team supervisor with background in building industry. Reliable in enforcing strong safety measures and expertly allocating assignments to meet demand. Detail-oriented in inspecting for defects, operational problems and quality issues.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transport Supervisor

BRG Breakwater
Breakwater, Victoria
02.2015 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing candidates for open positions within the transport department.
  • Performed deliveries with oversize loads, pilot loads, and logbook requirements.
  • Ensured the safe and efficient transport of goods by supervising drivers, loading and unloading crews, and vehicle maintenance personnel.
  • Performed regular inspections of vehicles to ensure that they were roadworthy at all times.
  • Collaborated with other supervisors across multiple sites to streamline operations and reduce costs.
  • Daily transportation of timber trusses and wall frames.
  • Scheduled preventative maintenance activities for vehicles as per manufacturer's guidelines.
  • Organized periodic safety meetings for all staff involved in transport operations.

Machine and Tooling Operator

Alcoa Australia
Point Henry, Victoria
03.1992 - 02.2015
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment in accordance with safety regulations.
  • Performed routine maintenance on equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Set up tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, gauges and other related parts for use in production operations.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
  • Monitored and adjusted machine operations as needed for quality assurance.
  • Assisted in the setup of production lines according to customer specifications.
  • Observed and troubleshot equipment and machines to detect malfunctions and notify appropriate personnel of needed repairs.
  • Inspected finished products to verify conformity to quality standards.
  • Maintained production and quality documentation.
  • Collaborated with coworkers to perform projects quickly and meet business goals.
  • Followed daily preventive maintenance schedule for cleaning and lubricating machinery.
  • Hand-assembled needed parts with bolts and screws.
  • Used hand trucks and forklifts to unload, load and transport items.
  • Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
  • Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
  • Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.

Industrial Sewing Machine Technicon

SR Gents
Breakwater, Victoria
01.1982 - 03.1992
  • Made necessary adjustments to ensure proper stitching quality and speed.
  • Reported any problems related to equipment malfunctions or material shortages immediately.
  • Performed regular maintenance on machinery such as oiling moving parts or changing needles.
  • Maintained a clean workspace at all times to ensure safety regulations were followed.
  • Monitored the operation of the sewing machines to identify any issues that may arise.
  • Operated multiple types of industrial sewing machines simultaneously.
  • Provided training assistance when required to new employees joining the team.
  • Used industrial machinery, tools and templates to complete high-quality sewing work.
  • Monitored machines during production runs to make adjustments and keep operations within desired tolerances.
  • Monitored machines, diagnosed problems and performed basic corrections to keep equipment operational during shifts.
  • Followed quality control guidelines and inspected garments to verify pristine condition before final delivery to customer boosting revenue.

Education

High School Diploma -

Geelong East Technical School
East Geelong Vic
01-1982

Skills

  • Health and safety compliance
  • Transportation Regulations
  • Vehicle Maintenance
  • Regulatory knowledge
  • Securing loads
  • Documentation Management
  • Dispatching procedures
  • Assisting customers
  • Inspecting vehicles
  • Incident Reporting
  • Oversize & Pilot knowledge
  • Coordinating schedules
  • Managing schedules
  • Transportation Planning

Affiliations

  • Motor bike riding
  • Camping
  • Home Improvement Projects

Certification

  • Drivers Licence
  • Heavy Vehicle HC
  • Licence to perform High Risk Work which includes:

CV - Vehicle Loading Crane

WP - Boom Elevated Work Platform

DG - Dogging

LF - Forklift Truck

RB - Basic Rigging

LB - Front End Loader/Back hoe

LE - Excavator

LS - Skid Steer

HR - Roller

  • Construction Induction - White Card
  • Traffic Management & Control Traffic Stop-Slow Bat

Languages

English
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Transport Supervisor

BRG Breakwater
02.2015 - 08.2024

Machine and Tooling Operator

Alcoa Australia
03.1992 - 02.2015

Industrial Sewing Machine Technicon

SR Gents
01.1982 - 03.1992

High School Diploma -

Geelong East Technical School

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