Shane Chandra
Blacktown
Summary
Dynamic Production Manager with extensive experience at Eylex Pty Ltd, excelling in process optimization and team leadership. Proven track record in driving lean initiatives, enhancing productivity, and ensuring quality compliance. Skilled in project management and employee training, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Eylex Pty Ltd
Sydney
04.2020 - Current
- Promoted to oversee all production operations, including planning, coordination, and execution of cable and assembly work
- Ensure compliance with company policies and WHS standards; maintain high efficiency and product quality
- Lead lean improvement initiatives and manage production staff HR functions (hiring, training, performance)
- Collaborate with Senior Management to align production with strategic goals and implement continuous improvement strategies
- Drive process optimisation and equipment upgrades to enhance productivity and reduce waste
Production Supervisor
Eylex Pty Ltd
Sydney
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Supervised daily production floor activities to meet ERP-scheduled targets while ensuring safety and quality compliance
- Managed team performance, training, and development in partnership with the Office Manager
- Maintained high production efficiency and adherence to KPIs, while implementing WHS protocols and procedural improvements
- Supported skill development of Technical Assistants through structured training
Technical Assistant Level 3 (Certified IPC Trainer)
Eylex Pty Ltd
Sydney
07.2021 - 04.2022
- Promoted to a senior technician role with added responsibility of training and certifying new recruits to IPC and company standards
- Performed in-process inspections and final QC checks to ensure compliance with customer specifications
- Completed documentation and verification of all cable assemblies prior to dispatch
Production Technician
CHK Power Quality Pty Ltd
Sydney
05.2019 - 02.2020
- Responsibilities included mechanical and electronic assembly of product components, functional testing of final builds, calibration of current transformer coils, and data recording
- Assisted the Service Engineer with unit repairs, programming, PCB modifications, fault diagnosis, and troubleshooting
- Involved soldering, cable assembly, and PCB assembly, ensuring compliance with quality assurance (QA) standards and verification against production specifications to maintain optimal product performance and reliability
Electronic Assembler
Liquip
Sydney
03.2019 - 03.2019
- Assembling of various products such as overfill & grounding monitors, gantry plugs & cable, flow meters, electronic remote pulsers
- Testing the different products on the test jigs and entering data on the data sheet
Assembly Team Leader
Payment Express
Auckland
10.2016 - 02.2019
- Managed all the staff and getting all the Production Orders made from priority and sent to our customers
- Organised all the Electronic Parts and PCBs, setting up PCB Test Jigs, setting up the Conformal Coating Robots, setting the Environmental Chamber
- Used software such as Dynamics NAV, Altium Designer, and Microsoft Office for making/reviewing orders and making reports for different products
Long-life Supervisor
Countdown Supermarkets
01.2013 - 02.2019
- Checked, adjusted and packed the shelves for Grocery and Liquor, also receiving deliveries from the warehouse and direct vendors
- Gained a very high level of customer service and assisting any customers with whatever they need in the whole entire store
- Supervised and ran a whole shift by myself when the manager is away
Team Member
ETEL Limited
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Worked in the assembly department, assembling the various ranges of power transformers and testing them as well
Education
Bachelor of Applied Technology - Electro Technology
UNITEC Institute Of Technology
Auckland04-2016
Year 13 Graduation Certificate -
Green Bay High School
Waitakere City01.2011
First Aid Certificate -
Green Bay High School
Waitakere City01.2010
NCEA Level One -
Green Bay High School
Waitakere City01.2009
Skills
- Team Leadership
- Production Planning
- Lean Manufacturing
- Employee Skill Enhancement
- Performance Management
- Project Management
- Equipment Maintenance
- Process Optimization
- Root-Cause Analysis
- Quality Inspection
- KPI Tracking
- Time Management
- C Programming
- Arduino Programming
- Solid Works
- Adaptability To New Knowledge
- Reliability
- Quality Assurance
Hobbies and Interests
- Networking & Social Engagement – Enjoy interacting with new people, fostering meaningful connections, and exchanging ideas.
- Continuous Learning & Skill Development – Passionate about acquiring new knowledge and staying updated with industry trends.
References
- Shiranka Peiris, Quality Manager, Eylex Pty Ltd, +61 434 238 534
- Navneel Sharan, Service Engineer, CHK Power Quality, 0401745862, n.sharan@chkpowerquality.com.au
- Mohammad Tabbouch, Production Manager, Liquip, +61408423833, +61(2) 97259074, mohammed.tabbouch@liquip.com
- Adnan Khan, Production Supervisor, Payment Express, +64210773143, adnan_elecx@yahoo.in
Certification
- Certified Trainer - IPC/WHMA-A-620 Requirements & Acceptance for Cable & Wire Harness Assemblies
- Certified Trainer - IPC J-STD-001 Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies
- Certified Specialist - IPC-A-610 Acceptability of Electronics Assemblies
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Eylex Pty Ltd
05.2022 - 08.2023
Technical Assistant Level 3 (Certified IPC Trainer)
Eylex Pty Ltd
07.2021 - 04.2022
Production Manager
Eylex Pty Ltd
04.2020 - Current
Production Technician
CHK Power Quality Pty Ltd
05.2019 - 02.2020
Electronic Assembler
Liquip
03.2019 - 03.2019
Assembly Team Leader
Payment Express
10.2016 - 02.2019
Team Member
ETEL Limited
03.2016 - 10.2016
Long-life Supervisor
Countdown Supermarkets
01.2013 - 02.2019
Bachelor of Applied Technology - Electro Technology
UNITEC Institute Of Technology
Year 13 Graduation Certificate -
Green Bay High School
First Aid Certificate -
Green Bay High School
NCEA Level One -
Green Bay High School
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