Mark Schmidt
Bracken Ridge,Australia
Summary
With a proven track record at RX Plastics, I've have implemented initiatives that significantly improved equipment reliability and production efficiency. Exceptional skills in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting in all areas of manufacturing. By the introduction of innovative maintenance and production strategies, I've achieved a notable increase in operational productivity and fostered professional growth among team members from newest to management personal. The skills and personal achievements acquired are focused to be the best most reliable asset to any workplace.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Maintenance Supervisor
RX Plastics
06.2022 - Current
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a proactive preventative maintenance plan and scheduling routine inspections.
- Reduced downtime by promptly addressing maintenance issues and coordinating efficient repair efforts.
- Enhanced team performance by providing regular training in workplace health and safety, industry best practices, and equipment operation.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless integration of maintenance activities within overall operational plans.
- Research and develop proactive modifications to increase production through innovation and redesign.
Production Manager
RX Plastics
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Developed a comprehensive training program for new hires, resulting in higher employee retention rates and faster integration into the team.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Introduced automation and technological advancements to the production floor, leading to increased efficiency and reduced labor costs.
Maintenance Supervisor
RX Plastics
05.2008 - 07.2021
- Improved equipment reliability by implementing a preventive maintenance program and scheduling routine inspections.
- Reduced downtime by quickly diagnosing and repairing issues with machinery, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure.
- Maintain excellent attendance record, Monday startup ready for Production.
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain machinery to excellent standards, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Production first and foremost, even outside of normal work hours.
- Adopt CIP - Continual Improvement Programs, completing tasks with minimal disruption to production
Security Officer
Loish Security
06.2014 - 08.2016
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Crowd controlling, exceptional customer service, dispute resolution.
- Confrontational and disorderly conduct resolver.
- Greeting guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Specialize in open hand self-defence, ending conflict and criminal behaviour.
- Gathering information, identify and implemented solutions, planned follow-up and logged , filed incident reports to successfully manage complaints.
Customer Sales
Reece Plumbing Supplies
12.2006 - 05.2008
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focusing on addressing customers needs and resolving concerns.
- Organizing deliveries to job sites, taking orders face to face and over the phone, delivering excellent service.
- Explaining the benefits and product knowledge of plumbing items to the public.
- Maintaining proud can do attitude, continual improvement opportunities.
- Training plumbers and DIY customers the use and functions of recently released products.
- Technical advice and impeccable customer service
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
The Book Binding Specialists
02.2000 - 11.2006
- Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing waste.
- Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
- Time management to complete production requirements.
- Maintaining production machinery for uninterrupted operation.
- Organising staff jobs, setting of required machinery, Quality assurance, Staff conflicts.
- Monitored all company inventory to ensure stock levels were maintained.
- Ordering of stock and supplies, for current and up coming jobs.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Staff training in safety in the workplace, operational procedures, codes of conduct.
Printers Engineer
Go Well Repairs & Maintenance
01.1994 - 09.1999
- Provided engineering solutions to Printing machinery to rectify problems in the printing process.
- Preventative maintenance to Printing & Book Binding machinery.
- Removal and Installations and commissioning of printing machinery, including Offset, Label, Silk Screen, etc.
- Exceptional fault finding skills to quickly find and provide a solution to minimise production downtime.
- Repairs to damaged machinery through operational or failure of mechanical parts.
- Punctual with exceptional customer service, timely solutions to jobs to be carried out.
- Providing peace of mind though scheduled maintenance for customers machinery.
Apprentice Fitter Turner and Machinists
Go Well Machine Service
12.1986 - 12.1993
- Carry out routine repairs and maintenance to Printing machinery.
- Increased accuracy in measurements by utilizing micrometers, calipers, and other precision tools for fitting and turning projects.
- Assisted in the reduction of material waste through careful planning and efficient cutting techniques.
- Dismantling machinery to be transported to another site, installed and commissioned.
- Organisation of transport, cranes, staff to assist in safely moving and transporting machinery.
- Manufacturing machine parts for older machines.
- Installations of safety systems onto printing and book binding machinery.
- Finding new operations to enhance production performance in job procedures.
Education
Banyo High School
Banyo, BrisbaneGateway College of TAFE
Eagle Farm, QLDArmy Reserves
Enoggera, QLDHendra Secondary College
Hendra, BrisbaneReece Plumbing Supplies
Enoggera, QLDAsset Australia
North Lakes, QLDSkills
- Plant maintenance
- Preventative Maintenance
- Exceptional Trouble Shooting
- Fabrication
- Development of new and existing machinery
- Outside of the box thinker
- Precise attention to detail
- Water recycle systems
- Pneumatic / Hydraulic Systems
- Advanced Electrical Knowledge
Additional Information
Over my life achievements, I have had a enjoyable history so far. I have been in the Army Reserves, obtained a MR truck licence, studied Martial Arts, Obtained Cert 3 in Security Operations including Bodyguard. Been married to the love of my life for 33 years raised 2 children which are adults. Living a honourable life without any criminal offences. I have obtained my weapons licence. Like playing sport, playing games, working hard. Been a reliable & trustworthy person.
Timeline
Senior Maintenance Supervisor
RX Plastics
06.2022 - Current
Production Manager
RX Plastics
07.2021 - 01.2022
Security Officer
Loish Security
06.2014 - 08.2016
Maintenance Supervisor
RX Plastics
05.2008 - 07.2021
Customer Sales
Reece Plumbing Supplies
12.2006 - 05.2008
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
The Book Binding Specialists
02.2000 - 11.2006
Printers Engineer
Go Well Repairs & Maintenance
01.1994 - 09.1999
Apprentice Fitter Turner and Machinists
Go Well Machine Service
12.1986 - 12.1993
Banyo High School
Gateway College of TAFE
Army Reserves
Hendra Secondary College
Reece Plumbing Supplies
Asset Australia
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