Joshua Holford
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Production management professional knowledgeable about allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach. Articulate and professional problem-solver with good relationship-building abilities. Proficient in planning and implementing innovative production strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Downer
01.2024 - Current
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- 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.
Production Supervisor (Team Leader)
Downer
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet delivery dates
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands
- Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity
- Maintained quality control standards and eliminated downtime to maximize revenue
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals
- Achieved on-budget performance and production targets through management of teams and resources.
Production Manager
Downer
08.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes
- Reviewed key performance indicators daily and made necessary adjustments to increase production
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions
- Achieved on-budget performance and production targets through management of teams and resources.
Team Leader
Downer
12.2014 - 08.2016
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service
- Assessed, motivated and empowered team members to work to build customer satisfaction and loyalty, to support retention and growth
- Fostered positive employee relationships through communication, training and development coaching
- Allocated resources and organized processes within assigned area of responsibility to drive efficiency and productivity
- Utilized coaching and leadership principles to enhance internal and external team dynamics
- Recommended and executed improvements for production and product quality
- Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
Education
Cert 3 in Electrotechnology - Electrical
Victoria University
Lead1: Relationship Creating Success -
Lead2: Leadership Delivering Success -
Bachelor of Business - Business Management
Swinburne
01.2027
Skills
- Production Target Management
- Relationship Building
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Production Planning
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Shift Scheduling
- Safety Procedures
- Project Management
- Customer Relations
- MS Office
- Conflict Resolution
- Decision Making
Referencesavailable
True
Timeline
Production Manager
Downer
01.2024 - Current
Production Supervisor (Team Leader)
Downer
01.2018 - 01.2024
Production Manager
Downer
08.2016 - 01.2018
Team Leader
Downer
12.2014 - 08.2016
Cert 3 in Electrotechnology - Electrical
Victoria University
Lead1: Relationship Creating Success -
Lead2: Leadership Delivering Success -
Bachelor of Business - Business Management
Swinburne
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