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Richard Baker

Shepparton,VIC

Summary

Quality driven production leader with proven success in organising workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision making and team building abilities with open and clear communication style. Multi talented, knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Steps easily into any production position and works hands on with team members in need of improvement. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Supervisor

Flavorite Foods Limited
11.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and reducing waste.
  • Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
  • Reduced equipment downtime by implementing preventive maintenance programs and timely repairs.
  • Improved product quality by monitoring production processes, conducting inspections, and initiating corrective actions as needed.
  • Managed inventory levels effectively to ensure availability of raw materials and minimize stock discrepancies.
  • Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
  • Established clear priorities and production quality standards.

Production Supervisor

Tatura Milk Industries
07.1999 - 10.2022

* Maintained a safe workplace.

*Ensured quality control is kept under control.

*Daily stocktakes.

*Organised daily staff workloads.

*Ensured production schedule met timing schedules.

*Meetings with maintenance and quality departments daily.

*Coordinated tier two meetings with production staff to update on safety, quality and maintenance and daily schedule changes.

*Organised staff leave and backfilled any shortfalls.

*Monitored services across the site including trade waste, boilers, compressed air and town water.

Baker/Supervisor

Buttercup Bakeries
11.1989 - 06.1999

*Maintained a safe work place.

*Monitor quality throughout the shift.

*Weekly stocktakes.

*Staff rostering and allocating annual leave.

*Organise operators time cards and calculate and sign off for payroll.

Education

Certificate IV - Lean Manufacturing

Latrobe University
Melbourne, VIC
2019

Certificate IV - Frontline Management

TAFE
Wodonga, VIC
2015

No Degree - Leadership And Performace Management

Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
2014

Certificate I, Certificate II, Certificate III - Dairy Production

TAFE
Wodonga, VIC
2010

Trade Certificate - Baker

William Angliss Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VIC
1992

No Degree -

Shepparton High School
Shepparton, VIC
1989

Skills

  • Schedule Management
  • Assembly and Production
  • Quality Control
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Production Targets
  • Priority Management
  • Equipment Operation
  • Production Management
  • Production and Processing
  • Training and Mentoring

Timeline

Production Supervisor

Flavorite Foods Limited
11.2022 - Current

Production Supervisor

Tatura Milk Industries
07.1999 - 10.2022

Baker/Supervisor

Buttercup Bakeries
11.1989 - 06.1999

Certificate IV - Lean Manufacturing

Latrobe University

Certificate IV - Frontline Management

TAFE

No Degree - Leadership And Performace Management

Swinburne University of Technology

Certificate I, Certificate II, Certificate III - Dairy Production

TAFE

Trade Certificate - Baker

William Angliss Institute of TAFE

No Degree -

Shepparton High School
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