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Bob Huxley

Dimboola,Victoria

Summary

Exceptional Manager focused on successful team building, cost-cutting and operational improvements. Determined to cut costs without impacting quality of products and services. Reliable team player committed to building high-performing teams. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings. Forward-thinking team leader skilled at operating departments efficiently to meet goals. Successful background matching employees with roles for maximum performance. Proactive and hardworking individual focused on continuous operational improvement.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Location Manager

Infrabuild
12.2018 - Current
  • Managing the sales and operational team fostering a high-performing culture
  • Establish cost parameters and manage the overall P&L for this division
  • Drive revenue growth by promoting a focus on customer service within the team and build on relationships with key accounts
  • Collaborate with Engineers and Fabricators on key projects
  • Champion safety by ensuring the team keep each other accountable to the highest standards.
  • Manage all site assets

General Manager

ANL Containers Pty Ltd
04.2014 - 04.2018


  • In collaboration with all stakeholders developed and implemented a single vision for the company.
  • Successfully Implemented cultural change programs to align with core values.
  • Built a team whose main priority is customer service and accomplished this through hiring, coaching, and changing company culture.
  • Engaged the management team and operators to ensure brand consistency and integrity through identifying and providing the tools needed to ensure success.
  • Optimised business activities and reduced overheads by 20%.
  • Analysed sales statistics to properly forecast, schedule and control labor costs.
  • Directed web and social media outlets to generate more online presence resulting in a higher enquiry rate and overall sales.
  • Developed and executed strategy for ANL production/sourcing resulting in improved quality and price.
  • Directed both in house and third party sourced manufacturing and engineering requirements.
  • Created procurement policies to ensure appropriate approval levels are obtained, risks and opportunities considered, and team buy-in achieved.
  • Facilitated vender relationships for purchasing and cost control capitalizing on the economy of scale.
  • Prepared and negotiated contracts and interpreted terms for administrative staff, clients, and developer representatives.
  • Directed executive leadership, marketing, and operations to develop new products and engineering, utilization improvement, and operating efficiency.
  • Maximize profits through effective cost control, staff scheduling, inventory management, and ordering.
  • Defined RFP and sourcing strategies for key items resulting in supply agreements and long-term vendor relationships.
  • Oversaw the preparation of all reporting activities, financial and operational.
  • Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
  • Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.
  • Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
  • Implemented operational strategies and effectively built customer and employee loyalty.
  • Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
  • Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
  • Monitored financial performance, set budgets and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
  • Formulated policies and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Oversaw all offshore production and engineering.

National Business Development Manager

Royal Wolf Trading
05.2011 - 04.2014
  • Lead the sales and manufacturing requirements across the division.
  • Managed sales activities.
  • Oversaw all product development with engineers.
  • Implemented cross functional supply chain teams focused on developing innovative logistics solutions to support new globally sourced product lines.
  • Initiated vendor management programs to reduce the total cost of goods.
  • Reengineered the dry goods shipping containers to reduce weight and provide clients with both increased product presentation and payload advantages.
  • In conjunction with engineering, designed, manufactured, and commissioned what is now Australia’s benchmark for refrigerated intermodal transport.
  • Effectively liaised between management, clients, engineers, suppliers, and manufacturers to coordinate activities and resolve multidimensional problems.
  • Worked with operational leaders to improve audit compliance for offshore manufacturing scores from poor to excellent.
  • Managed import/export and logistics operations including global negotiations for transportation and local warehousing consolidations.
  • Work with all suppliers in Australia, USA and China to ensure all quality outcomes were met.
  • Reduced the overall cost of material by finding new suppliers and/or replacement material.
  • Researched and identified new opportunities and negotiated timescales with suppliers.

Business Development Manager

SCF Group
02.2008 - 04.2011
  • Develop strategic relationships with customers.
  • Negotiate contracts and agreements.
  • Write detailed reports, proposals, and agreements.
  • Lead company personnel during technically extensive contracts.
  • Identified and successfully penetrated new purchasing areas within assigned accounts.
  • Developed vertical sales approach leading to a 15% increase in customer base.
  • Assisted in design of marketing materials.
  • Interfaced with legal counsel regarding sales contracts.
  • Responsible for; contract negotiations, strategic business decisions, and day-to-day decision making.
  • Developed new business by focusing in emerging markets, expanding the product offerings and strengthening partnerships with suppliers.
  • Increased client base, while improving relationships with existing and projected accounts.
  • Created unique product combinations and solutions to meet and exceed clients expectations.
  • Researched trends and identified new client business opportunities and markets to increase sales.

State Manager - Victoria

Toll NQX
10.2001 - 01.2008
  • Managed all aspects of a business with 75 company employees, 10+ Subcontractor's with combined fleet assets of 100+ trucks and Company Fleet of 40 trucks to include fleet maintenance management and capitalization.
  • Ensured that assigned staff and sub-contractors adhered to contractual requirements.
  • Planned and executed strategies that kept operational expenses to a minimum.
  • Handled internal and external written and verbal communications.
  • Conducted face to face carrier meetings to renegotiate over the road contracts & implemented bid results.
  • Coordinated the planned consolidation of transport services state wide.
  • Improved efficiency and service consitent with business and customer expectations.
  • Compiled, assessed and utilized data to improve turnaround time in transportation.
  • Communicated, implemented, and monitored safety programs and procedures to ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment.
  • Responsible for the implementation of enterprise bargaining and union negotiation.


National HR - OH&S Manager

Toll NQX
09.1994 - 01.2001
  • Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Responsible for the development of enterprise agreements and high level union negotiations.
  • Managed the Industrial Relations platform including Industrial Commission Hearings·
  • Implemented policies and procedures for the recruitment of staff.
  • Oversaw the recruitment of all employees in conjunction with business needs and core values.
  • Directed the overall OH&S strategy and return to work programs.
  • Aligned the HR and OH&S strategy to ensure business effectiveness.
  • Liaised with government departments regarding, regulations, audits and training.
  • Implemented AQF level three qualifications across all frontline positions.
  • Directed legal counsel in both IR and Workers compensation matters.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Labor And Industrial Relations

Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management

Griffith University
Brisbane, QLD

Associate of Arts - Transport And Logistics

TAFE Queensland
Bracken Ridge, QLD

Skills

  • Process Optimisation
  • Strategic Planning
  • KPI Development and Measurement
  • Asset Management
  • Vendor Negotiation and Management
  • Financial Management
  • Corporate Governance
  • Relationship Management
  • Demand Planning
  • Inventory Management
  • OH&S Compliance
  • Organisational Cultural Change

Additional Information

Proficient with Microsoft Office

Proficient in inhouse data base - SAP

Timeline

Location Manager

Infrabuild
12.2018 - Current

General Manager

ANL Containers Pty Ltd
04.2014 - 04.2018

National Business Development Manager

Royal Wolf Trading
05.2011 - 04.2014

Business Development Manager

SCF Group
02.2008 - 04.2011

State Manager - Victoria

Toll NQX
10.2001 - 01.2008

National HR - OH&S Manager

Toll NQX
09.1994 - 01.2001

Bachelor of Arts - Labor And Industrial Relations

Griffith University

Bachelor of Arts - Human Resource Management

Griffith University

Associate of Arts - Transport And Logistics

TAFE Queensland

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