Open To Work
Michael Herbert
Hampton Park,Australia
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic warehouse coordinator with extensive experience in inventory management and logistics at Sunless Australia. Proven ability to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with OH&S standards. Skilled in forklift operation and effective communication, consistently delivering results while fostering a safe and productive work environment.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Coordinator
Sunless Australia
Keysborough, Victoria
01.2025 - Current
- Coordinated daily warehouse operations to ensure efficient inventory management.
- Managed stock levels and ensured proper storage of products.
- Implemented safety protocols to promote a secure work environment.
- Managed daily operations of the warehouse including receiving, storing, sorting and dispatching goods.
- Coordinate with transport companies for timely pickup and delivery of goods from and to designated locations.
- Conducted regular cycle counts to maintain accurate records of products stored in the warehouse
- Ensured compliance with laws regarding health and safety regulations at the workplace.
- Handled returns and processing items according to company guidelines.
- Load and unload delivery trucks
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to move merchandise safely within the warehouse.
Warehouse Manager
Australian Dairy Park
10.2014 - 12.2023
- Responsible for all Facets of Warehousing, Inventory Control-Stock Takes - Cyclic Counts-Receiving & Dispatch – OH&S Safety – SAP & WMS Systems, Management meeting reporting, budgets ETC, Staff Reviews and Appraisals - KPIs
- HACCP Control including Pest Control, Building Maintenance, Product Security, Freight Management Domestic and International, Transport Company Liaising-Including Transport cost review and negotiation, DIFOTs, Ensure WOs for Internal Customers were picked and ready for production, assist other departments where needed
Logistics Medical Team Leader
Draeger Medical Australia
10.2004 - 10.2014
- Inventory Control – Stock takes/Cyclic Counts for Draeger Medical Warehouse- Melbourne & New Zealand, Warehouse Leader for Navision and SAP (ERP Systems) Freight Management (Domestic & International), Demonstration Equipment Logistics Co Coordinator, responsible for the safe transportation of Medical Devices throughout Australia – New Zealand and SE Asia for Trials and Conferences, Major Sales Deliveries from USA – Germany into Hospitals within Australia
- Purchasing – Responsible for Replenishment of warehouse supplies, Responsible for all Medical Receipt of goods, overseas shipments and spare parts into warehouse, and dispatch of FMCG and spare parts to Hospitals and Customers. Report Processing, DIFOTs, KPI’s
Store Person – Production assembler
Mono Pumps
11.2002 - 10.2004
- Warehouse Duties Inwards& Dispatch, Inventory Control, Data Entry, Pick and Assemble Pumps for Manufacturing
Store Person – Delivery Driver
Dandy Gas
03.2002 - 11.2002
- General Warehouse Duties and Bottled Gas Delivery Driver.
- Pick bottled gas orders and arrange a daily delivery and collection run using a manual utility vehicle
Store Person Picker
Safeway Distribution
12.2001 - 03.2002
- Pick and pack Deliveries to Safeway Supermarkets
Production Technician and Trainer
Corning Australia
05.1991 - 10.2001
- Managed production areas of the fire optic processing plant, transforming raw materials into final products and performing FQC testing, trained team members in the Furnace and Draw process, and created and revised Process S.O.Ps while supporting OH&S and 5 Star Safety Systems in a clean room environment.
Process Operator
Pilkington Glass Australia
10.1985 - 05.1991
- Oversaw glass cutting process, maintaining quality standards and maximizing efficiency
- Managed glass production line, achieving timely output and meeting production targets
Education
CSE - Math’s, English, Science, Geography, Social Science, P.E
Nicholas Hawksmoor College
Elstree, U.KCertificate 4 Transport & Logistics
Choice Training
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Inventory management
- Logistics management
- OH&S compliance
- Forklift operation
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Effective communication
- Strong work ethic
- Trustworthiness
- Microsoft Office proficiency
Accomplishments
- City of Casey Australia Day Award, 2011, Community Service
- Volunteer, including President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, and coaching juniors and seniors at Hampton Park United Soccer Club from 1984 to 2014
- ERP (Navision Warehouse Team Leader), implementation of a new ERP system for Draeger Medical
- Warehouse setup, workflow, and move of Draeger Medical in June 2013 to a new site
- Implement SAP and Warehouse Management System, Korber WMS, for Australian Dairy Park
- Implement Without Wire WMS System for Sunless Australia
Hobbies and Interests
- Family
- AFL
- Soccer
- NFL
- Music (70’s – 90’s)
Timeline
Warehouse Coordinator
Sunless Australia
01.2025 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Australian Dairy Park
10.2014 - 12.2023
Logistics Medical Team Leader
Draeger Medical Australia
10.2004 - 10.2014
Store Person – Production assembler
Mono Pumps
11.2002 - 10.2004
Store Person – Delivery Driver
Dandy Gas
03.2002 - 11.2002
Store Person Picker
Safeway Distribution
12.2001 - 03.2002
Production Technician and Trainer
Corning Australia
05.1991 - 10.2001
Process Operator
Pilkington Glass Australia
10.1985 - 05.1991
CSE - Math’s, English, Science, Geography, Social Science, P.E
Nicholas Hawksmoor College
Certificate 4 Transport & Logistics
Choice Training