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Lee Grant

Lee Grant

Griffin,QLD

Summary

Operations professional prepared to leverage extensive experience in operational and construction management to enhance business performance. Expertise in developing and implementing process improvements while fostering a collaborative environment to meet organisational goals. Reliable team player with a focus on adaptability and achieving targeted results. Proficient in strategic planning and operational efficiency.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
5
5
Certificate

Work History

Operations Manager - Production, Quality & WHS

Alphaline Group
05.2023 - Current

Production:

  • Construction of Modular homes
  • Supervise and manage production personnel
  • Manage production to schedule and targets ensure output meets quality standards
  • Manage costs in accordance with budgets
  • Supervise operations staff and keep employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative work culture that encourages teamwork and employee engagement.
  • Recruit, train, and supervise production staff, including team leaders, assembly line workers, and other key personnel.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement training and development programs to enhance team capabilities.
  • Develop production schedules and production plans in coordination with other departments (e.g., sales, procurement).
  • Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet project deadlines and customer commitments.
  • Resolve production-related issues and bottlenecks to ensure the timely completion of homes. Ensure output meets quality standards:
  • Develop and manage production budgets, optimizing resource allocation to achieve cost - effective production.
  • Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements to increase efficiency and profitability.

Quality Assurance Management:

  • Process improvement and regulatory compliance.
  • Establish and maintain quality control processes and procedures to ensure that all modular homes meet or exceed industry and company standards.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and client requirements.
  • Implement rigorous quality checks at various stages of production, from design and assembly to finishing and inspection.
  • Implement and oversee quality control processes.
  • Maintain quality assurance documentation and records.

Team Leadership:

  • Coordinate with employees to ensure QA protocols are followed.
  • Conduct training sessions for staff on quality standards and procedures.

Process Improvement:

  • Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to enhance quality and efficiency.
  • Analyse quality data and generate reports for management review.
  • Collaborate with quality control teams to continuously improve product quality and consistency. Manage costs in accordance with budgets:
  • Develop and implement corrective and preventive action plans to address quality issues.

Workplace Health and safety;

  • Ensure health and safety compliance.
  • Ensure that all production personnel are trained in safety practices and equipped with the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • Regularly inspect the production facility to identify potential hazards and take corrective actions.
  • Coordinated emergency response efforts during incidents, minimizing damage to property and personnel.
  • Collaborated closely with regulatory agencies to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to environment, health, and safety matters.
  • Provided guidance to senior management on emerging environmental trends and best practices for improving organizational performance in this area.
  • Managed hazardous waste disposal program, ensuring proper handling, storage, and transportation of materials.
  • Streamlined incident reporting processes, resulting in quicker response times and more efficient resolutions.

Construction/Senior Project Manager

Freedom Builders Construction
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Building of New homes, alterations and renovations to Residential & Commercial Buildings.
  • Co-ordination of all Projects and Stakeholders
  • Coordinated crew and subcontractor work activities and materials acquisition and asset maintenance.
  • Interpreted plans and blueprints and communicate them to workers.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant government legislation, policies, and procedures
  • Conducted thorough quality assurance checks on completed work to guarantee adherence to industry standards and client expectations.
  • Liaising with stakeholders to co-ordinate project delivery and to facilitate resolution of problems
  • Liaise with clients, measuring jobs and going through designs for quoting
  • Final walk through with clients at the practical completion stage
  • Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations
  • Inspections at critical Milestones and issuing of relevant invoices
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Monitored incoming contracts and service agreements for correct pricing and information.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive information while handling sensitive client contracts.
  • Ensured timely execution of contracts by closely monitoring deadlines and coordinating efforts with internal teams.

Construction/Senior Project Manager

Grasshopper Construction and Design Pty Ltd
03.2012 - 12.2019
  • Construction of New homes, alterations, extensions, renovations, & Shop Commercial shop fit-outs.
  • Supervised team of 30 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
  • Tendering for residential projects, sales and client liaison
  • Contract administration
  • Drafted, reviewed and revised contracts for accuracy and completeness.
  • Ensured timely execution of contracts by closely monitoring deadlines and coordinating efforts with internal teams.
  • Interpretation of detailed plans and working to required specifications
  • Provide independent review, advice, and leadership on contractual issues, on construction contracts
  • Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
  • Directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
  • Tracked contract milestones and updated stakeholders to facilitate project progress.
  • Oversaw successful completion of multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance.

Construction Site Supervisor

Freedom Builders Construction
10.2009 - 03.2012
  • Building of New homes, alterations and renovations
  • Coordinated crew and subcontractor work activities and materials acquisition and asset maintenance.
  • Interpreted plans and blueprints and communicate them to workers.
  • Conducted thorough quality assurance checks on completed work to guarantee adherence to industry standards and client expectations.
  • Liaise with clients, measuring jobs and going through designs for quoting
  • Final walk through with clients at the practical completion stage

Dump Truck Operator

Fishermans Island
01.2008 - 12.2009

Inspected truck equipment and supplies such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil, and water.

Steel Construction of Commercial Buildings

J and F Short
01.2007 - 01.2007

Construction of large, multi-storey Commercial Storage facilities.

Project Manager

MC Property Investments Pty Ltd
03.2005 - 12.2006
  • Construction of Industrial buildings
  • Supervision of jobs and coordination of trades
  • Interpretation of detailed plans and working to required specifications
  • Leasing commercial properties
  • Preparing, and organising the complete fit-outs for commercial properties within budgetory restraints
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Overseeing the construction of Mammoth Storage Stage 2 (990m2, 2 story building)
  • Performed all maintenance (excluding electrical and major plumbing) to over 40 properties
  • Cleaning and pest control
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.


Construction Site Supervisor

Minka Joinery
09.2003 - 03.2005
  • Site Supervisor due to my meticulous work and natural rapport with customers & clients.
  • Coordinated crew and subcontractor work activities and materials acquisition and maintenance.
  • Read plans and blueprints and communicate them to workers.
  • Construction and Installation of architecturally designed cabinetry, joinery & glazing components into houses and units.
  • Interpretation of detailed architectural plans.
  • Developed strong relationships with staff members & clients through effective communication and leadership efforts.

Fabrication Welder

Southern Pacific Petroleum
08.2003 - 09.2004
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
  • Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.

Education

Diploma, Lean Manufacturing -Productive Management - Manufacturing

Alison, Galway, Ireland
01-2024

Diploma of Project Management - Project Management

Global Training Institute, Palmwoods, QLD
01-2013

Certificate IV Building and Construction - Construction Management

Housing Industry Association, Brisbane, QLD
01-2010

Safety Professional Course - Occupational Health And Safety

Housing Industry Association, Sunshine Coast, QLD
01-2006

St Johns Provide First Aid - First Aid

St Johns, Brisbane, QLD

Skills

  • Proven ability to deliver high standard of work
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Project Management skills
  • Proven knowledge of Construction Practices
  • Production Planning, Scheduling & Optimization
  • Operations management
  • Continuous improvements
  • Team leadership & development
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Time management

Certification

  • Builder Low Rise
  • Carpentry – Trade Contractor
  • Joinery – Trade Contractor
  • Cabinet Maker – Trade Contractor
  • Construction Industry White Card
  • Elevated Work Platform
  • Forklift

Interests

  • Hiking
  • Kayaking
  • Yoga
  • Running
  • Gym Workouts
  • Horseback Riding
  • Martial Arts

Timeline

Operations Manager - Production, Quality & WHS - Alphaline Group
05.2023 - Current
Construction/Senior Project Manager - Freedom Builders Construction
01.2020 - 05.2022
Construction/Senior Project Manager - Grasshopper Construction and Design Pty Ltd
03.2012 - 12.2019
Construction Site Supervisor - Freedom Builders Construction
10.2009 - 03.2012
Dump Truck Operator - Fishermans Island
01.2008 - 12.2009
Steel Construction of Commercial Buildings - J and F Short
01.2007 - 01.2007
Project Manager - MC Property Investments Pty Ltd
03.2005 - 12.2006
Construction Site Supervisor - Minka Joinery
09.2003 - 03.2005
Fabrication Welder - Southern Pacific Petroleum
08.2003 - 09.2004
Alison - Diploma, Lean Manufacturing -Productive Management, Manufacturing
Global Training Institute - Diploma of Project Management, Project Management
Housing Industry Association - Certificate IV Building and Construction, Construction Management
Housing Industry Association - Safety Professional Course, Occupational Health And Safety
St Johns - St Johns Provide First Aid, First Aid

References

Upon Request

Lee Grant