Levi Grima
Mackay,QLD
Summary
Dynamic leader with proven expertise in logistics coordination and quality assurance oversight, honed at companies like Costco. Excelled in personnel resource allocation and training management, driving team productivity and operational efficiency. Demonstrated ability to implement cost reduction strategies, achieving significant process improvements. Skilled in conflict mediation, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Coordinator
SGS
Mackay, QLD
11.2021 - Current
- Inspected production areas to identify and correct unsafe or unauthorized practices.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Developed strategies for streamlining workflow processes.
- Coordinated and directed activities of businesses or departments concerning production, pricing and sales.
- Allocated resources and materials to respective departments to accommodate needs.
- Created documentation outlining operating instructions for staff members.
- Prepared weekly schedules to verify proper floor coverage within fiscal guidelines.
- Trained, mentored and motivated employees to maximize team productivity.
- Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results.
- Communicated organization's missions, goals and vision while aligning each with operational initiatives and delivery of professional services.
- Coordinated logistics and resource allocation to meet project deadlines and budget constraints.
Area Manager
Costco
Canberra, ACT
01.2011 - 09.2021
- Led sales planning, development and account management to grow existing accounts and establish new sales accounts.
- Authored and updated production reports and personnel records to facilitate operational decisions.
- Conducted periodic reviews of inventory levels and product mix in stores.
- Reviewed staffing needs to ensure adequate coverage at all times in stores.
- Worked with direct reports to develop and implement action plans, improving operating results.
- Supervised business functions, employee staffing, customer retention and financial accountability for stores.
- Scheduled regular meetings with store teams to discuss objectives, performance metrics and customer feedback.
- Implemented training initiatives to coach staff on best practices and protocol for enhanced profitability.
- Organized promotional activities such as special events or discounts campaigns in stores.
- Conducted market research and reported on competitors.
- Supervised employees, ensuring optimal productivity.
Armoured Crewman
Australian Army
Darwin , NT
01.2005 - 09.2010
- Attended briefings before each mission to review objectives and plan strategies accordingly.
- Underwent regular physical training exercises to maintain fitness levels required for operating heavy armor.
- Succeeded in training team members and foreign weapons operators in adapting to changing operational environments which resulted in minimizing employee injuries.
- Received and implemented combat orders and directed deployment of personnel in offensive, defensive, and retrograde operations.
- Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous materials such as explosives or toxic chemicals.
- Deployed weapon systems for offensive, defensive and retrograde ground combat uses.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mackay State High School
Mackay, QLD09-2004
Skills
- Quality assurance oversight
- Cost reduction strategies
- Personnel resource allocation
- Logistics coordination
- Quality assurance and control
- Process implementation
- Project scheduling
- Conflict mediation
- Administrative management
- Inventory oversight
- Risk management
- Forecasting
- Supply ordering
- Training management
Affiliations
- Fishing
- Gardening
- Painting & Modelling
Accomplishments
- Student of merit for Basic Training (Kapooka)
- Australian Active Service Medal
- Australian Defence Medal
- Iraq Campaign Medal
Certification
- Fire Saftey Advisory Course
- High Risk Forklift License
- Overhead Gantry Crane
- Safe Lifting Operations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Coordinator
SGS
11.2021 - Current
Area Manager
Costco
01.2011 - 09.2021
Armoured Crewman
Australian Army
01.2005 - 09.2010
High School Diploma -
Mackay State High School
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