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Joshua James Kay

Minore,NSW

Summary

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

The Little Big Dairy Co.
02.2017 - 05.2023
  • Started as the companies first full-time truck driver
  • After 18 months, transitioned into Logistics Managers position, expanding and managing our depot locations in Canberra, Sydney, Newcastle and Coffs Harbour
  • January 2022 - transitioned into Operations Manager position, working with the Logistics Manager, now based in Newcastle, the Processing/Factory team on production scheduling, routine maintenance, stock inventory levels, conducting performance reviews, team building, daily and weekly sync (meeting) with all teams
  • Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
  • Worked along side the farm organising milk allocations for factory and truck loads.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.

Contractor Truck Driver

Picton Bros Panelspan
03.2015 - 01.2017
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.

Self Employed- Handy Man

Self-employed
03.2015 - 01.2017
  • Handyman and Maintenance Service in, General Farm Duties, Using heavy machinery and large tractors (Combine Harvesters, Cotton Pickers etc) to sow and harvest dryland crops
  • Also using tractors with 8-14metre wide implements to plough, rip and pull up hills etc
  • For cotton farming
  • Experience in using front end loader and backhoe
  • Also irrigation and controlling water pumps and irrigation channels
  • And using large tipper trucks around farm for carting grain etc.

Farm Hand

Haddon Rig Pty Ltd
09.2011 - 03.2015
  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.
  • Performed regular maintenance to keep farm equipment in safe working order.
  • General Farm Duties, Using heavy machinery and large tractors (Combine Harvesters, Cotton Pickers etc) to sow and harvest dryland crops
  • Used implements 8-18metre wide to plough, rip and pull up hills for cotton farming
  • Experience in using front end loader and backhoe
  • Irrigation and controlling water pumps and irrigation channels
  • Use of tipper trucks for carting grain etc.

Apprentice Carpenter

LA Commercial
02.2008 - 06.2011
  • Assisted with movement of materials and equipment to job sites.
  • Observed all OH&S and corporate safety regulations and procedures.
  • Kept job site cleaned up properly and all debris disposed of in respective containers.
  • Gained valuable education in residential and commercial building codes.
  • Interpreted specifications and construction drawings to understand tasks necessary to complete each job.

Cook

McDonalds Restaurant
03.2006 - 01.2008
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction, and repeat business.
  • Prepared food items in compliance with recipes and portioning control guidelines.
  • Checked for quality, kept track of old and new items and rotated stock to confirm freshness of food and ingredients.

Education

Higher School Certificate -

Australian Technical College
Gosford, NSW
2009

School Certificate -

Lisarow High School
Lisarow, NSW
2007

Skills

  • Able to work independently and in a team environment
  • Team Leadership
  • Personable
  • Management
  • Ability to handle giving both positive and negative feedback in a friendly manner, looking for the best possible outcome for the person or team
  • Quick, hands on learner
  • Committed
  • Observant
  • Intelligent
  • Listens clearly to instructions
  • Enthusiastic
  • Willing to learn and broaden skills
  • Experienced in using GPS Guided Technology in Tractors etc
  • Comfortable with the use of large equipment and machinery
  • Good computer skills
  • Punctual and reliable

Accomplishments

  • HC (unrestricted/road ranger) License
  • OH&S White Card ,
  • Higher School Certificate
  • Central Coast Career Pathways Expo 2007- Certificate of Appreciation for Community Service
  • Nominated by employee for NSW training award for school-based apprentice of the year Awarded School-based
  • Apprentice of the Year 2008 at the Hunter-Institute
  • Nominated and Completed the MAX POTENTIAL Leadership Program in 2009
  • Excellence Award-Hunter TAFE for School-based apprentice of the year
  • Australian Defence Force 2008 Long tan leadership and teamwork award
  • 2008 Student of the Year- Australian Technical College Central Coast
  • Carrier progression- from Truck Driver to Operations Manager (The Little Big Dairy Co)

Additional Information

Mr John Picton

Manager- Picton Bros Panelspan

Ph: 0458 723 080


Ms Nichollete Borchard

Merchandising Team Leader- The Little Big Dairy Co

Ph: 0427 904 749


Mr Daniel Lewis (Personal)

Area Sales Coordinator Central West- Bunnings Warehouse

Ph: 0438 437 376

Timeline

Operations Manager

The Little Big Dairy Co.
02.2017 - 05.2023

Contractor Truck Driver

Picton Bros Panelspan
03.2015 - 01.2017

Self Employed- Handy Man

Self-employed
03.2015 - 01.2017

Farm Hand

Haddon Rig Pty Ltd
09.2011 - 03.2015

Apprentice Carpenter

LA Commercial
02.2008 - 06.2011

Cook

McDonalds Restaurant
03.2006 - 01.2008

Higher School Certificate -

Australian Technical College

School Certificate -

Lisarow High School

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