Sandra Cluning
Albany,WA
Summary
Committed Manager/Assistant with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and meeting production schedules and timeframes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Manager
Quintis Sandalwood
10.2021 - Current
- Managed a team of production staff, fostering a positive work environment and encouraging professional growth.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Wrote process, employee and production schedules.
- Facilitate examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to monitor quality of finished products.
- Performed detailed material inventories and ordered more supplies.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Monitored inventory levels and restocking schedules to avoid production delays from unavailable materials.
- Enhanced product quality by performing regular audits, enforcing strict adherence to industry standards, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring optimal levels were maintained to meet production demands without excessive stockpiling or shortages.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times, conducting regular inspections and promoting a culture of safe work practices among employees.
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unavoidable delays.
Production Assistant
Quintis Sandalwood
10.2010 - 10.2021
- Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing organizational improvements.
- Reduced production errors through close attention to detail and thorough quality control checks.
- Assisted in meeting tight deadlines by efficiently coordinating tasks with other team members.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment, contributing to overall team productivity.
- Provided reliable administrative support for the production team
- Developed positive relationships with vendors and suppliers, optimizing collaboration and quality of materials received.
- Improved inventory management by accurately tracking materials usage and updating records accordingly.
- Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.
- Completed logs and reports detailing production data such as volume, materials used and quality assurance results, helping management make accurate operational decisions.
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance.
Assistant Winemaker
Xabregas Wines
07.2006 - 05.2010
- Enhanced wine quality by implementing rigorous fermentation monitoring and management techniques.
- Improved winery efficiency through development and implementation of detailed harvest plans.
- Maximized grape yield by assisting in vineyard management, including pruning, canopy management, and fruit thinning.
- Streamlined bottling processes by designing and executing efficient production schedules.
- Developed strong relationships with grape growers to ensure steady supply of high-quality fruit for winemaking operations.
- Safeguarded wine quality by managing barrel inventory, including cleaning, sanitizing, filling, stacking, topping off, and sampling finished products.
- Contributed to sustainable practices within the winery by analyzing water usage data and identifying opportunities for conservation efforts.
- Assisted in managing relationships with distributors, ensuring timely shipment of products and addressing any concerns or issues that arose.
- Participated in industry events and conferences to stay current on trends, best practices, and network with other professionals within the winemaking community.
- Completed frequent inspections to identify and resolve problems affecting performance.
- Took samples every to compare quality with specifications.
- Dumped, poured and loaded specified amounts of refined or unrefined materials into equipment or containers for further processing or storage.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Viticulture And Enology
Curtin University
Muresk2011
Certificate Iv - Occupation Health And Safety
Line Management
Online2013
High School Diploma -
Coodanup Senior Highschool
Skills
- Health and safety compliance
- Production procedures
- ISO Standards
- Production Planning
- Internal Auditing
- New Product Development
- Inventory Oversight
- Quality Control Management
- Multitasking
Additional Information
Until recently I was the chairperson for a not for profit community child care centre committee. This role was primarily managing the committee which assisted the centre's coordinator to achieve the smooth running of the centre, and achieving compliance in all regulatory requirements.
Timeline
Manufacturing Manager
Quintis Sandalwood
10.2021 - Current
Production Assistant
Quintis Sandalwood
10.2010 - 10.2021
Assistant Winemaker
Xabregas Wines
07.2006 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Science - Viticulture And Enology
Curtin University
Certificate Iv - Occupation Health And Safety
Line Management
High School Diploma -
Coodanup Senior Highschool
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