Michael Lever
Sydney,Australia
Summary
Motivated, results-driven Professional with experience managing teams and operations across numerous sectors. Expertise in evaluating existing operations, linking with client demand and driving forward innovative cross functional programs that result in revenue and profit improvement. Strong stakeholder management, negotiation skills and problem-solving skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
National Operations Manager
Mondiale VGL
Sydney, NSW
10.2022 - Current
- Accountable for overseeing operational aspects encompassing Imports, Exports, and Billing.
- Formulate and implement strategic plans for Operations.
- Assume ownership and oversight of the Operations P&L aiming to achieve predetermined targets, while ensuring optimal staffing levels and driving forward-looking workforce planning.
- Identify operational inefficiencies and devise solutions to enhance performance.
- Implement structured workflow frameworks across departments to optimize productivity.
- Regularly assess progress towards executive leadership's established objectives.
- Perform thorough examination of financial records to mitigate revenue loss and ensure maximal profitability.
Import Operations Manager
Mondiale VGL
Sydney, NSW
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Formulated and executed strategies to unify operations into a single streamlined process post-merger of two teams.
- Guided, supported, and trained team Supervisor and team members to enhance their job proficiency.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to review progress and pinpoint areas for enhancement.
- Established protocols to optimize workflow across the organization.
- Provided decisive leadership during periods of organizational transition or emergencies.
- Monitored and addressed staff performance issues promptly.
- Elevated team member performance through strategic coaching, motivation, and training initiatives.
- Disseminated company directives and initiatives to associates, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all follow-up tasks.
Transport Manager
Mondiale VGL
Sydney, NSW
11.2020 - 06.2022
- Monitored and managed the transport team to ensure efficient delivery of goods.
- Analyzed transportation costs, identified areas for cost reduction, and implemented new strategies to reduce expenses.
- Negotiated rates with suppliers for the provision of transport services according to operational needs.
- Identified opportunities for improvement within existing transport processes.
- Implemented on-the-job training activities to cross-train employees on various tasks.
Import Manager
Agility
Melbourne, VIC
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Responsible for overseeing all import operations and providing leadership to a national team in support of these operations.
- Implemented procedures to ensure compliance with customs regulations.
- Facilitated communication between company, customers and overseas partners to maintain efficient operations.
- Recognized areas for process enhancements and successfully restructured the team, resulting in increased team efficiency.
BU Head of Ocean Freight
Panalpina World Transport
Sydney, NSW
01.2018 - 05.2019
- In charge of overseeing Ocean Freight Products operations.
- Implement the Global Ocean Freight strategy at a Business unit level, taking ownership of and managing the ocean freight P&L to meet agreed targets, while ensuring adequate staffing and planning for future workforce needs.
- Exhibited leadership through process enhancements and assisting in the training of team members.
- Efficiently organized and prioritized tasks to achieve service objectives.
- Managed offshore teams and guaranteed service delivery.
Ocean Freight Supervisor
Panalpina World Transport
Sydney, NSW
12.2015 - 02.2018
- Directed and supervised team of 8 employees in daily operation Ocean Freight FCL & LCL Operations, leading a team of 8
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Ocean Freight Operations at a National level reporting to the Country Head of Ocean Freight
- Management of the Panalpina offshore operations team as well as a Project Lead in the movement of tasks being performed locally to the offshore Global Shared Service Centre
Operations Supervisor
Yusen Logistics (Australia)
Sydney, NSW
04.2016 - 12.2016
- The primary purpose of the role was to execute best practice operations across both Air & Ocean products for both Imports and Exports.
Transport Team Leader
Yusen Logistics (Australia)
05.2013 - 04.2015
Cartage Coordinator
Yusen Logistics (Australia)
01.2012 - 04.2013
Export Coordinator
Yusen Logistics (Australia)
04.2011 - 12.2011
Operations Coordinator
NYK Logistics (Australia)
Sydney, NSW
06.2010 - 03.2011
Education
Kincumber High School
12.2005
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma of Leadership And Management
Institute of Strategic Management
SydneySkills
- Strategic Planning
- Execution
- Operations & Logistics
- Management
- Change Management
- Cost Management
- Offshore Service Delivery
- Service Delivery
- Business Process Improvement
- Customer Service
- Training & Development
- Operational Excellence
- Transportation Management
- Offshore Service Delivery
Locations
- Sydney, Australia
Info
0424 536 650, mlever88@gmail.com
Timeline
National Operations Manager
Mondiale VGL
10.2022 - Current
Import Operations Manager
Mondiale VGL
06.2022 - 10.2022
Transport Manager
Mondiale VGL
11.2020 - 06.2022
Import Manager
Agility
06.2019 - 11.2020
BU Head of Ocean Freight
Panalpina World Transport
01.2018 - 05.2019
Operations Supervisor
Yusen Logistics (Australia)
04.2016 - 12.2016
Ocean Freight Supervisor
Panalpina World Transport
12.2015 - 02.2018
Transport Team Leader
Yusen Logistics (Australia)
05.2013 - 04.2015
Cartage Coordinator
Yusen Logistics (Australia)
01.2012 - 04.2013
Export Coordinator
Yusen Logistics (Australia)
04.2011 - 12.2011
Operations Coordinator
NYK Logistics (Australia)
06.2010 - 03.2011
Kincumber High School
Some College (No Degree) - Diploma of Leadership And Management
Institute of Strategic Management
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