Agile and adaptable staff leader with stellar work history, motivational approach and upbeat nature. Skilled at leveraging organised approaches to handle planning, scheduling and business requirements. Forward-thinking and industrious with diplomatic communication style focused on maximizing engagement and motivation.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Acting Front Line Manager
Blackmores
11.2022 - Current
Maintained adherence to safe working practices and GMP.
Developed and implemented continuous improvement and 5S strategies to optimise productivity and safety.
Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Senior Leader
Blackmores
08.2018 - 11.2022
Developed strategies to promote team member adherence to company regulations and performance goals, with safety and GMP in mind.
Conducted team member meetings and updated members on best practices and continuing expectations.
Set clear team goals and delegated tasks and set deadlines.
Directed employees, set schedules and prioritised work assignments.
Maintained demanding schedules to meet business objectives.
Involved in continuous improvement projects.
Cultivated positive relationships with production members and office staff to deliver timely supply of products.
Operator
Catalent Pharma Solutions
07.2013 - 07.2018
Maintained knowledge of industry policies and procedures to set up and operate equipment safely in a GMP environment.
Worked as a member of a team in a high pressure work environment.
Provided on-the-job training to newly hired workers and team members.
Set up coating machines to start production cycles and controlled machine settings.
Inspected completed work for adherence to strict GMP guidelines and highest quality standards.
Determined solution flow, viscosity and coating quality using visual inspections.
Team Member
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia
04.2004 - 11.2013
Operated machinery, spot weld guns and mig welder safely whilst keeping up with demanding schedule.
Completed Tag Out Lock Out training, Fundamental Skills training and Success in Automotive manufacturing training.
Worked independently and as a team in a high pressure manufacturing environment to reach daily production goals, whilst ensuring quality, safety and efficiency.
Member of the 2007 and 2013 Quality Circle Teams – a plant-wide initiative focusing on quality, safety, continuous improvement and cost reduction themes which can be applied to benefit the company.
Member of the Logistics Team in Body Shop from 2011 to 2012.
Acting Team Leader
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia
08.2007 - 11.2007
Assisted Group Leader, other team leaders and team members within the work group to reach daily quotas on time.
Responsible for allocating tasks and overtime to team members.
Attended to breakdowns of machines/robots and alerted Group Leader and maintenance personnel to ensure minimal impact to the production line.
Responsible for periodic area safety checks.
Education
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
RMIT University
Carlton, VIC
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Monash University
Caulfield, VIC
High School Diploma -
Lyndale Secondary College
Dandenong, VIC
Skills
Familiarity with a range of computer packages including Microsoft Windows, Word and Excel
Time Management
Problem-Solving Skills
Effective Working Relationships
Team Leadership
Verbal and Written Communication
Accomplishments
Supervised team of 34 staff members.
Completed Resilience training.
Completed various Leadership training.
Hobbies
Avid reader
Muay thai training
Bodyweight exercising
Drawing and artwork
Timeline
Acting Front Line Manager
Blackmores
11.2022 - Current
Senior Leader
Blackmores
08.2018 - 11.2022
Operator
Catalent Pharma Solutions
07.2013 - 07.2018
Acting Team Leader
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia
08.2007 - 11.2007
Team Member
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia
04.2004 - 11.2013
Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
RMIT University
Bachelor of Engineering - Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management