Michael Nichol
Coolum Beach,QLD
Summary
Head of R&D/ Production with over 15 years of manufacturing experience, providing support, training and guidance to over 20-30 team members. I possess strong multi-tasking skills, with ability to simultaneously manage several projects and schedules. Tech savvy and efficiency focused, Excellent public-facing point person for clients, customers. I have also done cross training in sales and power selling.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCTION MANAGER /3D DRAFTING/ OPERATIONS
01.2023 - Current
- Oversee production processes and coordinate all activities to ensure enough resources are on hand.
- Planning schedules, estimating costs, and preparing budgets to ensure workflow meets required deadlines.
- Training/coaching teams members to achieve their full potential and work as cohesive unit.
- Coordinating onsite installs and delivery
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals
- Studied department operations to assist with development of new or improved methods of tooling and production processes
HEAD OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT/ 3D DESIGN/ PROJECTS
02.2016 - 12.2022
- Designing and creating prototype products and parts, as well as implementing said products to working applications and introducing in production lines, organizing department functions with 12 onsite employees and 6 offsite employees, oversee daily operations of manufacturing, machining and delivery to keep on-time expectations and remain within project/monthly budget, running in BAR, AAR, cost analysis and project MRP reports decreasing costs across all boards, organizing cross training and refresher courses monthly, increasing factory productivity up to 28% by practicing 5S standards and implementing new ideas with regular brainstorming sessions, utilize CRM to its full potential
- Complete design and testing of retro fit frames and doors to be rolled out nationwide and NZ
- Previous and current projects - QT Melbourne custom wine room, Canberra private hospital, national rollout of retrofit doors and frames to Coles, Woolworths and independent supermarkets, product and part design for Sydney fish markets project, RAAF warehousing and factory entry.
- Conducted engineering and detailed experimental tests to collect design data and assist in research work
- Worked with management to evaluate future projects and align with critical path schedule requirements
- Analyzed and calibrated equipment, established conditions and prepared reports
- Prepared conceptual designs, hands-on fabrication, material and performance validation
PRODUCTION MANAGER/ 3D DESIGN/ CNC OPERATOR
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Overhauling manufacturing and processing line increasing efficiency on out bound products and installs, travelling internationally to train personnel on certain production and manufacturing procedures for an Australian defense contract, large scale projects for Sydney water and Dairy farmers milk, building report with onsite clients and contacts, closing contracts on time and on budget.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals
Education
Diploma - Operations Management
Foundation Education
N/aSkills
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Value Stream Mapping
- Customer Support
- Material Handling Expertise
- Assembly and Production
- Metrics Management
- Staff Management
- Technical Specifications
- Materials Management
- Strategic Planning
- Operations Management
References
- Craig Sharp, Operations manager, 0432041442
- Adrian Stead, Business development manager Carona/UBT,
0439 808 190
Skills And Characteristics
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills
- MS Office Suite
- WPM: 90
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
- Problem Solving
- Leadership
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent Organizational skills
- Poised under pressure
Hobbies And Interests
- Woodworking
- Metal working
- Volunteer work with animals
- Caravanning at any chance
- An absolute lawn fanatic
Timeline
PRODUCTION MANAGER /3D DRAFTING/ OPERATIONS
01.2023 - Current
HEAD OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT/ 3D DESIGN/ PROJECTS
02.2016 - 12.2022
PRODUCTION MANAGER/ 3D DESIGN/ CNC OPERATOR
03.2014 - 02.2016
Diploma - Operations Management
Foundation Education