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Lee Williams
Currumbine,WA
Summary
Dynamic Operation Team Leader with a proven track record at ARI, excelling in scheduling coordination and work execution. Enhanced operational efficiency through innovative solutions, while mentoring staff and fostering strong customer relations. Adept at quality assurance and risk management, driving team performance and achieving organizational objectives.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operation Team Leader
ARI
06.2024 - Current
- Liaise with customers to plan and execute NDT and vessel inspections
- Plan inspection dates and co-ordinate correctly qualified technicians to complete tasks
- Organise and manage equipment, including calibrations and Test and Tagging
- Check and approve technicians timesheets
- Conduct pre-starts
- Organise daily work
- Create work packs for each job, including providing previous reports and correct templates for inspections
- Quote inspections and supply to customers
- Mentor and train new employees
- Mentor and train trainees
- Complete reports
- Signatory for reports
- Conduct internal audits, including reviewing job packs, EHS audits and Field Technical audits on technicians
- Provide clients with technical information regarding inspections and codes related to inspections
- Complete NDT inspections where required
- Visit customer sites and liaise with site personnel
- Conduct VOC's for potential new employees
- Improved operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing innovative solutions.
- Led a high-performing team to achieve company objectives through effective communication and mentorship.
- Focus on site safety and insuring technicians are provided the correct PPE and a safe environment to complete tasks
- Assist in maintaining technicians NDT certifications and other qualifications including WAH's, Confined space and site inductions
- Conduct and certify vision testing for technician's
- Monitor and maintain PPE stores
Inspection Supervisor
Applus
10.2010 - 04.2024
- Plan and execute inspection plans
- Supervise NDT technicians, AICIP inspectors, civil engineers and rope access teams
- Conduct daily pre-start and close-out meetings
- Maintain equipment including calibrations and external servicing
- Liaise with client on a day to day basis to ensure and manage completion of weekly inspection plans
- Supervise, plan and ensure completion of advanced inspections on site
- Conduct daily site visits and complete permit audits
- Create, plan, execute and schedule permits
- Coordinated with project managers for efficient scheduling of inspections within tight deadlines without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Increased productivity by effectively allocating resources and optimizing schedules for inspections.
- Established strong relationships with clients through clear communication and collaboration during inspection projects.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant codes, standards, and regulations to ensure accurate assessments during inspections.
- Resolved conflicts amongst team members efficiently while maintaining clear lines of authority within the department.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to address inspection-related issues, resulting in improved workplace safety.
- Promoted a culture of continuous improvement within the department by encouraging feedback from team members on existing processes.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Coordinated project workflows for departments.
Quality Assurance Manager
Cadbury Schweppes
01.2004 - 09.2010
- Conducted regular audits to ensure adherence to established protocols, maintaining consistency across the organization.
- Trained team members on quality assurance principles, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance.
- Facilitated communication between departments regarding quality concerns, fostering collaboration towards shared goals.
- Enhanced product quality by implementing comprehensive QA processes and procedures.
- Implemented and maintained ISO9001 certification
- Implemented and maintained HACCP plans and certification
- Maintained Bottled Water Association certification
- Conducted internal QEHS audits on Cadbury Schweppes production facilities
- Conducted external supplier audits
- Investigated consumer complaints
- Implemented and maintained CIP processes
- Implemented and maintained internal product and production equipment microbiological testing plans
- Monitored microbiological results for raw materials, packaging, finished product and facility equipment
- Managed budget for Quality Department
- Monitored consumer complaints for trends
- Mentored and trained laboratory, syrup room and post mix technicians
- Conducted employee reviews on an annual basis
- Established robust quality documentation systems that ensured traceability throughout the entire production lifecycle.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential quality issues.
- Implemented corrective action plans based on audit findings, resulting in measurable improvements over time.
- Performed root cause analysis to identify and resolve quality issues and defects.
- Reduced defects in products by conducting thorough inspections and identifying areas for improvement.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive quality assurance plans to monitor product quality and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Recorded, analyzed, and distributed statistical information.
- Created and maintained quality management systems to align with industry standards.
- Managed supplier relationships, enforcing strict standards for incoming materials and components to preserve product integrity and minimize rejections.
- Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Biology
Curtin University
Perth, WA01-1993
Skills
- Scheduling coordination
- Compliance monitoring
- Customer relations
- Customer relationship development
- Operational planning
- Incident reporting
- Task delegation
- Safety oversight
- Staff supervision
- Team Training
- Quality assurance
- Project management
- Performance monitoring
- Compliance management
- Data analysis
- Risk management
- Root-cause analysis
Certification
- Lead Auditor
- Management training
- Supervisor training
- NDT - PT level 2, MT Level 2, Ultrasonics Level 2, Radiography Level 2
- ISO9001 Training
- WAH
- Confined Space
- FLIR Train the Trainer
- First Aid
- Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) Certification - International HACCP Alliance.
- Word Intermediate
- Excel Intermediate
Interests
Timeline
Operation Team Leader
ARI
06.2024 - Current
Inspection Supervisor
Applus
10.2010 - 04.2024
Quality Assurance Manager
Cadbury Schweppes
01.2004 - 09.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Biology
Curtin University
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