Ryan Norton
Lowood,QLD
Summary
Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing 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.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Kilcoy Global Foods
Coominya, QLD
09.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily production operations to ensure workflow efficiency.
- Trained team members on safety protocols and equipment usage.
- Monitored production quality to maintain company standards.
- Coordinated shift schedules to optimize staff allocation and resources.
- Assisted in inventory management to ensure materials availability.
- Communicated with management regarding production issues and solutions.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss goals and progress updates.
- Maintained accurate records of daily production activities.
- Supervised a team of 20+ employees, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently and accurately.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Collaborated with management team to develop strategies for improving efficiency in the production area.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
- Planned production operations while establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing processes.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Implemented cost-saving measures while maintaining high levels of product quality.
- Reviewed job specifications to properly set up machines.
Warehouse Manager
Onyx tyres
Acacia Ridge, QLD
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed daily warehouse operations and ensured optimal workflow efficiency.
- Supervised team members and provided training on safety procedures and best practices.
- Oversaw inventory management and maintained accurate stock levels in the system.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving processes to meet customer demands effectively.
- Collaborated with logistics teams to optimize delivery schedules and routes.
- Ensured that all orders were accurately fulfilled in a timely manner.
- Organized regular cycle counts of physical inventory to ensure accuracy of system data.
- Operated forklifts to fill or empty overhead spaces.
Education
Certificate -
Frontline Management
QldSome College (No Degree) - Certificate in First Aid
First Aid
Coominya, QLDSkills
- Team leadership
- Safety training
- Inventory management
- Production planning
- Quality assurance
- Effective communication
- Employee leadership
- Health and safety compliance
- Production targets
- Line maintenance
- Raw materials
- Quality control
- Staff management
- Training and mentoring
- Inventory control
- Conflict resolution
- Decision-making
- Safety program enforcement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Kilcoy Global Foods
09.2023 - Current
Warehouse Manager
Onyx tyres
07.2022 - 08.2023
Certificate -
Frontline Management
Some College (No Degree) - Certificate in First Aid
First Aid