Michael Watson
Melbourne,VIC
Summary
Quality-driven Leading Hand proficient in overseeing repairs, installations, and maintenance. Bringing years of experience and expertise in all types of related equipment, machinery, and tools. Hardworking and punctual professional works in fast-paced, physically-demanding jobs while standing and moving for long hours. Physically fit and diligent with strong commitment to team and business success. Focused on exceeding productivity and service objectives every day.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Leading Hand
Rostrevor Group
Melbourne, VIC
12.2022 - 10.2025
- Conducted regular inspections of tools and machinery for proper maintenance.
- Implemented process improvements to reduce waste and enhance productivity.
- Maintained inventory levels and organized stock for easy access.
- Supervised daily operations and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize production efficiency.
- Trained new staff on equipment use and safety procedures.
- Collaborated with management to resolve operational challenges quickly.
- Scheduled shifts and delegated tasks based on team strengths and needs.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure smooth workflow processes.
- Inspected finished products for defects or discrepancies.
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed and maintained a safe working environment for staff.
- Adhered to company policies, industry regulations and safety guidelines.
- Performed regular inspections of equipment and tools used in production processes.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, stock movements and personnel shifts.
- Provided technical advice on machinery repairs and maintenance activities.
- Organised resources to meet production targets and ensured quality standards were met.
- Worked additional hours and shifts to meet tight deadlines during peak periods.
- Secured items in truck by strapping over protective padding.
Night Shift Supervisor
BR & KF Muskett and sons
Hobart, Tasmania
04.2017 - 12.2022
- As night shift supervisor i was tasked with organising 2-8 logtruck drivers on what jobs and cartage routs were going to be used each shift,
- number of loads per truck
- my main role was to safely load the trucks with logs using 22-30t excavators or 895 forwarder,
- ensure safety regulations and procedures were followed
- pre-start and basic maintenance of machinery e.g greasing and fuelling and trouble shooting, replace hydraulic hoses or O'rings.
- take weather readings, shut down site operations in bad weather.
Roto Moulder Supervisor
MPW Mitchells Plastic Welding
Hobart, Tasmania
02.2014 - 03.2017
- supervise 2-3 rotating shifts
- maintain, major and minor repairs to roto moulding machinery
- constant quality checks
- load and unload trucks with forklift or 4t tele handler
- final fit out and repair when needed through extrusion welding of final product
- catalogue products, organise into shipping containers or truck trailers for transport.
Sawmill Worker, Loader operator
Huonvalley Timber pty ltd
Hobart, Tasmania
04.2012 - 02.2014
- cut up logs to measured lengths
- load logs into sawmill using wheel loader
- align cracks/ splits in logs with break down saw to maximise timber production
- basic trouble shooting maintenance and upkeep of gear, chainsaws, forklifts, loaders, and excavator. change out circular saws.
Education
Automotive Technology
Hobart College
Hobart, TAS11-2006
High School Diploma -
Huonville High School
Huonville, TAS11-2005
Skills
- Equipment maintenance
- Process improvement
- Workflow coordination
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Logistics planning
- Problem solving/ overcoming challenges or obstacles for the task at hand
- pro-actively seek the next task, don't like sitting/ standing around would rather be doing something productive
- like to be on time (10mins early)
- mechanically minded, like working with my hands
- have a strong sense of machine familiarisation
- like learning new skills and processes
Certification
construction induction
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Leading Hand
Rostrevor Group
12.2022 - 10.2025
Night Shift Supervisor
BR & KF Muskett and sons
04.2017 - 12.2022
Roto Moulder Supervisor
MPW Mitchells Plastic Welding
02.2014 - 03.2017
Sawmill Worker, Loader operator
Huonvalley Timber pty ltd
04.2012 - 02.2014
Automotive Technology
Hobart College
High School Diploma -
Huonville High School