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Education
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Certification
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Leigh Wooten

Richardson,Australia

Summary

Experienced Plant Manager with a focus on SAP administration and talent acquisition at Heidelberg Materials. Recognized for effectively managing plant operations to reduce costs and improve efficiency in manufacturing environments. Proven track record of inspiring teams to enhance productivity, safety, and quality. Expertise in implementing strategies that lead to operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Plant Manager

Heidelberg Materials (Formerly Hanson)
03.2023 - Current
  • Use of SAP
  • P&L Cost Control
  • Staff Recruitment
  • Sales & Retention of Customers
  • Management of Staff up to Eight Drivers & Allocator
  • Part of the Eastern Region Logistics Team
  • Conducting Monthly Team Toolbox

Concrete Batcher/Supervisor

Hanson Concrete
10.2021 - Current
  • Day to day management of plant operations, including, but not limited to:
  • Management of scheduled maintenance, breakdowns and repairs of trucks and plant
  • Sound knowledge of quality controls within the concrete industry
  • Allocation of trucks for daily jobs
  • Management of drivers (Fleet of 10 trucks)
  • Management of Health and Safety
  • Management of quality
  • Stock and materials control
  • Duties:

Mobile Plant Concrete Batcher/Supervisor (Snowy Mountains)

Hanson Concrete
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Drive in drive out role (DIDO)
  • Sound knowledge of quality controls within the concrete industry
  • Mobile plant mobilisation
  • Mobile plant operations and maintenance
  • Client and stakeholder management
  • Negotiating, planning and design in adverse weather conditions
  • Audit experience from external parties
  • Flexibility and initiative to work within remote locations with limited resources and/or supplies to achieve outcomes
  • Additional Duties (to below):

Plant Supervisor

Monaro Mix
04.2019 - 09.2021
  • Day to day management of plant operations, including, but not limited to:
  • Allocation of trucks
  • Management of drivers (Fleet of 8 trucks directly and indirectly 20 trucks across two plants)
  • Management of Health and Safety
  • Management of quality
  • Stock and materials control
  • Duties:

HR Agitator Driver

Allcrete Concrete Haulage (Elvin Group Contractor)
07.2018 - 03.2019
  • Slumping loads
  • Day to day documentation of log books and safety requirements
  • Loading and unloading of trucks in a safe manner
  • Safe driving of 10, 8 and 6-wheeler agitator trucks
  • Cleaning and maintenance of trucks
  • Provide outstanding customer service
  • Duties:

Service Delivery Person / Truck Driver

Various
01.2013 - 07.2018
  • Collaborated efficiently with dispatch personnel to address issues arising during routes.

Education

Certificate III - Meat Processing

TAFE NSW

Certificate II - Security Operations

Australian Security Education & Consulting

School Certificate -

Wagga Wagga High School

Skills

  • SAP administration
  • Profit and loss management
  • Talent acquisition
  • Quality assurance
  • Safety regulations
  • Fleet operations

Certification

  • ACT Heavy Vehicle License – Heavy Rigid (HR), clean driving record
  • Forklift License
  • Front end loader Ticket
  • Asbestos Awareness
  • General Construction Induction (White Card)
  • Proficient in the use of Command Batch and Jonel batching systems
  • Sound Knowledge of SAP

References

  • Jeremy, Jagger, Operation Manager, 0408 258 870, Heidelberg Materials
  • Chris, Davis, Area Manager ACT, 0419 689 776, Heidelberg Materials

Timeline

Plant Manager

Heidelberg Materials (Formerly Hanson)
03.2023 - Current

Mobile Plant Concrete Batcher/Supervisor (Snowy Mountains)

Hanson Concrete
08.2022 - 03.2023

Concrete Batcher/Supervisor

Hanson Concrete
10.2021 - Current

Plant Supervisor

Monaro Mix
04.2019 - 09.2021

HR Agitator Driver

Allcrete Concrete Haulage (Elvin Group Contractor)
07.2018 - 03.2019

Service Delivery Person / Truck Driver

Various
01.2013 - 07.2018

Certificate III - Meat Processing

TAFE NSW

Certificate II - Security Operations

Australian Security Education & Consulting

School Certificate -

Wagga Wagga High School
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