Kerim Schaber
Point Clare,NSW
Summary
Dynamic manager with a proven track record at various positions, enhancing production efficiency and fostering team engagement. Skilled in strategic planning and complex problem-solving, I successfully implemented quality control measures, resulting in improved product consistency and customer satisfaction. Committed to staff development and operational excellence, I drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager/Owner
Kung Fu Tao Academy
Point Clare, NSW
12.2009 - Current
- Developing operational strategies to enhance team performance and efficiency.
- Daily management of team activities, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
- Conducted research on industry best practices to inform decision-making and operational improvements.
- organise overseas trips for training and tours for students from Australia, New Zealand and Europe.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
Production Manager
Acheron PTY LTD
Leichhardt, NSW
02.2011 - 12.2011
- Streamlined production processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing waste across multiple lines.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement quality control measures, improving product consistency.
- Developed training programs for staff, fostering skill development and increasing operational effectiveness.
- Coordinated supply chain activities, ensuring timely availability of materials for uninterrupted production.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules, minimizing downtime and optimizing machinery performance.
- Implemented safety protocols that resulted in a significant reduction in workplace incidents.
- Fostered a collaborative team environment, promoting open communication and employee engagement on the floor.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- 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.
- The production of this product was experimental we constructed a submersible successfully exploring the mariana trench one of the deepest parts of the oceans. The operation was produced with James Cameron and The National Geographic Society. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepsea_Challenger
Manager/ Relief Area Manager
Vintage Cellars
06.1991 - 08.1998
- I started working with Liquorland while at University and became involved in the launch of Vintage Cellars, a then new concept of premium wine merchants.
- I was involved in many store openings and revamping/relabelling of stores all over NSW and ACT.
- Project managed a temporary store at Wine Australia exhibition at Darling Harbour. Sourcing all products setting up and laying out the store as well as volunteer staffing from NSW stores.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through mentorship and training programs for staff.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while minimizing costs.
- Collaborated with senior leadership on long-term planning and strategy development initiatives.
- Spearheaded change management projects that resulted in improved operational workflows and employee engagement.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Sociology
University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSWCertificate - Management
Train The Trainer
High School Diploma -
Higher School Certificate
Certificate -
Successful Self Management
Skills
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Staff training and development
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Operations management
- Project planning
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 120 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through scientific testing.
- Achieved manufacturing Syntactic blocks through effectively helping with following and developing set production proceedures.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Production Manager
Acheron PTY LTD
02.2011 - 12.2011
Manager/Owner
Kung Fu Tao Academy
12.2009 - Current
Manager/ Relief Area Manager
Vintage Cellars
06.1991 - 08.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology/Sociology
University of New South Wales
Certificate - Management
Train The Trainer
High School Diploma -
Higher School Certificate
Certificate -
Successful Self Management