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Kent Battle

Rangewood,QLD

Summary

Award-winning Operations Manager with a proven track record at Nortrans, specializing in enhancing customer satisfaction and streamlining operations for increased profit. Expert in operations management and team leadership, recognized for successfully managing large-scale projects and negotiating expansion deals. Demonstrates exceptional problem-solving and employee relations, driving organizational growth and performance excellence.


Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Nortrans
12.2005 - Current
  • Completed Certificate 111 Automotive( Mechanical Heavy Vehicle Road Transport)
  • CILTA Annual Excellence & Innovation Award for Young Professional of the Year 2019
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by establishing clear communication channels and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Increased profit by streamlining operations.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers eg BOC,Humes, NSS and TML Port Logistics.
  • Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
  • Managed budgets effectively, consistently delivering projects on-time and within financial constraints.
  • Contributed to organizational growth by consistently delivering successful outcomes that strengthened the company''s reputation as a reliable provider of high-quality project management services.
  • Increased revenue by identifying new business opportunities
  • Managed large-scale projects to completion on time and within budget constraints, ensuring optimal resource allocation throughout the process.
  • Negotiated lucrative acquisition deals that expanded the company''s reach into new markets or industries successfully.
  • Implemented business strategies, increasing revenue, and effectively targeting new markets.

Education

Certificate III - Automotive Engineering

TAFE QLD
QLD
08-2006

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management
  • Customer service
  • Operations monitoring
  • Decision-making
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution
  • Planning and implementation
  • Staff training
  • Staff management
  • Management
  • Maintaining compliance
  • Staff development
  • Customer relationship management

Timeline

Operations Manager

Nortrans
12.2005 - Current

Certificate III - Automotive Engineering

TAFE QLD
Kent Battle