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Shane Hart

Summary

Experienced in production and operations management, I have a profound understanding of problem-solving techniques, resource allocation, and production optimization to drive increased output. With a hands-on and dedicated approach, I excel at tackling challenges head-on. Strong leadership abilities enable effective guidance of teams and overcoming productivity obstacles with resourcefulness.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Consultant

Clad and Consult
12.2023 - Current
  • Assessing individual client business needs to create focused solutions to reduce downtime and maximise productivity within budget and timeframes.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify issues and shortfalls and implement targeted resolutions with measurable outcomes.
  • Facilitating knowledge transfer among teams by leading training sessions on manufacturing processes, technical detail, job scheduling and installation process.
  • Help teams to manage multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing deadlines effectively through time and motion studies.
  • Create client based documentation detailing technical specifications, system configurations, procedures, and user guides for reference purposes.
  • Helping clients understand their customer needs and issues to offer a more focused service to achieve a collaborative outcome and build stronger business relationships.

Victorian Operations Manager

Assa Abloy (Spence Doors)
11.2022 - 12.2023
  • Managed day to day activities of production and operations including quality, safety, maintenance, procurement, logistics and warehousing
  • Improved efficiency and output amongst employees across multiple production areas to ensure KPIs were achieved
  • Developed production teams by providing guidance, training, and ensuring focus on continuous improvement
  • Implemented standard operating procedures and work instructions
  • Managed a 'safety first' culture with open communication, best practice and compliance across all operational areas
  • Conducted daily production meetings with key stakeholders to manage scheduling, staff attendance, safety issues & production output
  • Presented performance and productivity reports to senior management through national production meetings
  • Developed initiatives for process improvement and reviewed and assessed ongoing operations
  • Introduced maintenance programmes for all company assets

Production Manager

Design Sheetmetal
03.2021 - 10.2022
  • Managed production staff across 3 shifts including manufacturing, warehousing, logistics and procurement
  • Identified ineffective practices and led warehouse improvements to increase efficiency, maximise production and address missed supply deadlines
  • Verified accuracy of finished products against work orders
  • Implemented maintenance scheduling to reduce down time on machinery during shifts
  • Addressed personnel issues, including staff from diverse backgrounds with limited English and disabilities
  • Established company wide processes to maximise communication and increase responsiveness to customer demands and scheduling changes
  • Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
  • Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.

General Manager

Architectural Cladding Supplies
07.2018 - 03.2021
  • Built and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development, education and understanding of metal cladding as a building modality
  • Provided support, training and problem solving to customers, suppliers and architects on correct application and installation
  • Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
  • Oversaw factory operations to reduce costs, manage delivery schedules and perform risk analysis to improve profitability
  • Coordinated training activities for employees to understand manufacturing process and use of materials
  • Successfully designed, manufactured and supplied cladding for The Block TV series

Operations Manager

Metal Cladding Systems
05.2013 - 04.2018
  • Established and grew a metal cladding department to expand an existing rainwater business
  • Resourced highly trained personnel, specialist machinery and procurement of material to enable fast and accurate turnaround in a newly established and fast growing industry
  • Developed loyal customer client base by providing excellent customer service, knowledge and production turnaround times
  • Awarded contract as inaugural supplier for metal cladding products to The Block TV show

Production Manager

HM Metalcraft
02.2010 - 05.2013
  • Directed the manufacturing process and procedures of a small team to achieve on time supply of material to building sites nationally
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize quality and production output whilst enforcing safety standards
  • Implemented material ordering process to better meet production timelines
  • Personnel development through mentoring and training

Education

Certificate III Engineering - Sheetmetal

Gordon Institute of TAFE
Geelong, VIC

Skills

  • Qualifed sheetmetal tradesperson
  • Organizational Management
  • Staff Training
  • Performance Monitoring & Reporting
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Production Flow
  • Data Analysis
  • Team Leadership
  • Process Improvement
  • Business Development

Timeline

Consultant

Clad and Consult
12.2023 - Current

Victorian Operations Manager

Assa Abloy (Spence Doors)
11.2022 - 12.2023

Production Manager

Design Sheetmetal
03.2021 - 10.2022

General Manager

Architectural Cladding Supplies
07.2018 - 03.2021

Operations Manager

Metal Cladding Systems
05.2013 - 04.2018

Production Manager

HM Metalcraft
02.2010 - 05.2013

Certificate III Engineering - Sheetmetal

Gordon Institute of TAFE
Shane Hart