Michael Urban

mubu home is a furniture design and manufacturing workshop located in Cheltenham VIC 3192. mubu prides itself in crafting locally made furniture out of solid timber with a minimalist and timeless aesthetics. mubu ships Australia wide, has a showroom location in Melbourne and an online store.

• Pivotal role in shaping the mission and vision of the business
• Strategic thinking, goal setting, and effective planning skills to drive the workshop towards success
• Implementing innovative business strategies and streamlining processes
• Day-to-day running and operations of our timber furniture workshop
• Overseeing the production process from planning and scheduling to the final dispatch of products
• Purchasing materials, operating machinery, utilizing hand tools, finishing products, packing, dispatching orders
• Conducting P&L analysis, and managing R&D activities, including designing new products and creating prototypes
• Introduction of new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.

Fantastic Metal Furniture Manufacturers Vietnam was established in 2012 and is part of the Fantastic Holdings Limited Group. FMFM was set up in order to produce metal frame furniture for export to Fantastic Furniture stores throughout Australia.

• Key responsible person of the Company in Vietnam
• Planning, formulating, organizing, controlling and directing production & operation activities
• Managing time-lines and work priorities and allocating resources to meet assigned targets (operational costs, equipment / process efficiencies (labor, energy, etc.) and departmental productivity)
• Scheduling of Production and Maintenance, shift working and related activities
• Implementation of manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports company strategic initiatives and targeted productivity
• Supervising quality standards and enforcing quality-control programs
• Responsible for complete Plant Performance including Production, Quality, Logistics, Staff Training etc
• Implemented quality assurance measures that resulted in consistently meeting or exceeding customer expectations.
• Led cross-functional teams to identify areas for improvement, driving continuous process enhancements within the facility.
• Maintenance of Health and Safety Standards as per company protocols
• Business Development including trade shows attendance and participation.

Achievements

Successful factory set-up to Australian standards – including the following:
Sourcing of all equipment, machinery, staff and raw materials
Introduction of products, corresponding production lines and work procedures

Set up of Accounting, Admin, R&D, Production & Import/Export departments

Successfully met monthly production and sales budgets

Trained a team of Vietnamese locals into a multi-skilled work force

Managed to maintain high quality raw materials at very competitive prices resulting in low manufacturing cost and minimum wastage

Royal Comfort Bedding (RCB) is the bedding manufacturer for the Fantastic Holdings Group. It produces up to 600 mattresses a day, supplying retail stores nationwide.

• Management of daily production schedules to satisfy sales demands
• Quality Control to ensure manufactured products meet quality standards & specifications
• Contribution to the development and integration of new products and processes into manufacturing
• Contribution to the installation and maintenance of the Company's Employee Relations Program
• Implementation of occupational health & safety standards
• Equipment maintenance
• Business Development within RCB

Achievements

Successfully met production targets

Successfully converted from the Hospitality industry to Manufacturing: transferred essential work skills and ethics from a kitchen environment to manufacturing work processes

Developed a strong understanding of manufacturing processes in general

Fiskebaren Restaurant is located in the heart of the meat-packing district of Copenhagen. The restaurant offers a casual dining experience with fine dining qualities. Fiskebaren is ranked as one of the top fish restaurants in the world and has won multiple awards.

• Flexible work assignments - ability to excel on all sections
• Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods
• Involvement in menu development within the team
• Compliance with strict food and safety protocols
• Average around 100-160 a la carte orders per dinner service
• Training of apprentices.
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Achievements

Successfully communicated in a Danish work environment and culture
Extended knowledge in the field of fish, shellfish and Nordic Cuisine in general

SALT Bar & Restaurant is located within the flagship Danish hotel “Admiral Hotel”. It was designed by English architects Conran & Partners and is an updated version of the splendid Parisian brasserie. The food is characterised by innovation and exciting taste combinations.

• Rotations between Meat, Fish and Dessert sections for A La Carte Dining
• Banquet section for parties of up to 300 guests (single and multiple parties running simultaneously)
• Involvement in menu development within the team
• Training of new apprentices
• Ensured compliance with food safety regulations by maintaining proper storage protocols for perishable items and promptly addressing any potential hazards.

Achievements

Successfully communicated in a Danish work environment and culture

Acquired strong knowledge of Nordic Cuisine

Successfully adapted to a high pressure work environment within a multinational kitchen

Greatly improved time management, priority setting, organisational and leadership skills to cater to parties hosting up to 300 guests

MARRIOTT Hotel Copenhagen is located in a prime location with water views. It boasts two restaurants; one casual and one fine dining serving international cuisine to in-house guests (402 rooms) and walk-in guests.

• Rotations between all sections for A La Carte Dining & Banquets
• Banquet section for parties of up to 300 guests (single and multiple parties running simultaneously)
• Compliance with strict food and safety protocols
• Ensured consistent dish quality by closely adhering to recipe guidelines and presentation standards
• Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, managing multiple stations during busy service periods
• Training of new apprentices

Achievements

Successfully integrated from the Australian kitchen environment to the Danish

Successfully switched from all day dining orders to fine dining orders to meet the orders of the Hotel’s restaurants