Peter Taylor
Woodside,SA
Summary
Results-driven Operations Manager with more than 20 years of experience leading and mentoring teams across South Australia and interstate.
Proven success in project delivery, team leadership, budgeting, and process improvement, from pre-production through to client handover.
Recognised as a hands-on, proactive leader who values accountability, coordination, and relationship building.
Equally comfortable on site or in the office, ensuring safety, efficiency, and clear communication across all levels. Committed to fostering a positive workplace culture built on trust, and professional growth
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations Manager
Toser Design
10.2020 - Current
- Oversee drafting, preproduction, scheduling, procurement, and site teams.
- Coordinate daily operations across multiple projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget completion.
- Lead weekly performance reporting, maintaining transparency on DIFOT and open site issues.
- Mentor staff and manage performance development across teams.
- Developed training programs for staff, fostering skill development and performance improvement.
- Maintain a fleet of 12 vehicles ensuring road worthiness.
- Ensure WHS compliance across multiple worksites.
- Implemented DIFOT tracking and identify installation time lines and close outs
- Designed a new delivery and driver process improving client satisfaction.
- Introduced root cause analyses to reduce drafting errors by 70%.
Senior Project Coordinator
IJF Australia
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Managed interstate joinery projects totalling $13.7M (VIC & NSW).
- Oversaw manufacturing, logistics, and installation budgets.
- Liaised daily with clients, architects, and project managers.
- Conducted QA inspections for offshore manufacturing facilities.
- Created offshore QA protocols reducing rework and defect rates.
- Authored “IJF Best Practice” documents standardizing company procedures.
Project Manager
Alby Turner & Son
05.2017 - 08.2018
- Delivered multiple detailed high end detailed joinery projects for residential clients and domestic builder.
- Supervised trades and ensured site safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated project handovers, client communication, and contractor performance.
- Designed a pre-production checklist improving plan clarity and minimizing design queries.
Senior Project Manager
Link Interiors
10.2016 - 05.2017
- Delivered custom architectural joinery projects to tight deadlines.
- Oversaw site coordination and supplier performance.
SA Branch Manager
Claytons Group
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Led all South Australian operations and sales reporting to the Director.
- Owned the South Australian branch sales budget and P&L
- Managed forecasting, KPIs, client relations, and resource allocation.
- Oversaw production, installation, scheduling, and delivery logistics.
- Boosted installation-on-time KPI to 95%.
- Designed a consultative process improving design accuracy and communication.
Education
Diploma of Building And Construction (Management) -
Customised Training
Diploma of Business Management -
TAFE SA
Certificate IV Frontline Management -
TAFE SA
Advanced Cabinetmaking Certificate -
TAFE SA
Trade Certificate Cabinetmaking -
TAFE SA
Skills
- Process-driven and practical problem solver
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Continuous improvements
- Exceptional interpersonal and client communication skills
- Building relationships with teams, supplier and customers
- Skilled at leading diverse teams with compassion and accountability
- Onboarding, training, probation review and performance management
- Strong computer and job management system capability
- Thrives in high-paced, multi-project environments
- Health and safety compliance
Accomplishments
- Increased installation KPI compliance to 95% at Claytons Group through driving accountability and developing and refining the requirements.
- Resolved recurring production bottlenecks by identifying production weaknesses at Toser Design.
- Managed over $13M in project value across multiple states while implementing sustainable QA systems for offshore production at IJF Australia.
- Introduced best-practice documentation and procedural standards improving drafting accuracy and delivery reliability.
- Developed mentoring frameworks that built accountability, skill growth, and team cohesion across production and install teams.
Certification
- Builder Supervisor Licence (Cabinetmaking)
- Car Licence
- White Card (General Construction Induction)
Timeline
Operations Manager
Toser Design
10.2020 - Current
Senior Project Coordinator
IJF Australia
08.2018 - 10.2020
Project Manager
Alby Turner & Son
05.2017 - 08.2018
Senior Project Manager
Link Interiors
10.2016 - 05.2017
SA Branch Manager
Claytons Group
04.2014 - 10.2016
Diploma of Building And Construction (Management) -
Customised Training
Diploma of Business Management -
TAFE SA
Certificate IV Frontline Management -
TAFE SA
Advanced Cabinetmaking Certificate -
TAFE SA
Trade Certificate Cabinetmaking -
TAFE SA