Stephen Bradshaw
Leeton,NSW
Summary
Performed preventative maintenance and supported safety compliance initiatives. Assisted site supervisors and operators with trade skills and high-risk licenses, including confined space and working at heights. Gained over 15 years of experience in continuous process environments, understanding seasonal operational needs and maintenance schedules. Conducted inspections and executed preventative maintenance routines, including monitoring and cleaning of plant equipment and accurately recording data. Collaborated with small teams, utilizing planning and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and share knowledge to enhance efficiency.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mill Supply Shed Operator
AUSTRALIAN GRAIN STORAGE PTY LTD
Leeton, NSW
07.2023 - Current
- Operated grain handling equipment to ensure efficient processing and storage of agricultural products.
- Monitored inventory levels to maintain optimal stock for seamless operations and minimize waste.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to enhance performance and reduce downtime.
- Implemented safety protocols, ensuring compliance with industry standards and promoting a safe work environment.
- Trained new operators on equipment use, safety procedures, and best practices for operational efficiency.
- Optimized workflows by analyzing process bottlenecks and recommending improvements to management.
- Collaborated with team members to coordinate harvest schedules, enhancing overall productivity and resource allocation.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Increased overall product quality through meticulous attention to detail during operation processes.
- Accurately documented all operational data, ensuring up-to-date records for review and analysis.
- Conducted preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce repair costs.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by monitoring and adjusting production equipment for optimal performance.
Site Supervisor
AUSTRALIAN GRAIN STORAGE PTY LTD
NSW
03.2017 - 06.2020
- Managed site operations. Coordinated all logistics associated with rice harvest receivals, including confirming site opening and closing times with growers, directing product deliveries to the relevant shed and organising breaks to avoid any disruptions to deliveries.
- Provided leadership and mentoring. Managed a team of up to 15 staff, including discussing daily work requirements, delegating tasks and standing in for staff during breaks to ensure products were processed in the most efficient manner possible in accordance with tight timeframes.
- Managed quality control. Oversaw the quality of grain from the drying process through to milling, including testing rice to ensure it met specifications (moisture ranges) and monitoring trash (hay) to make sure it was within required specifications to prevent incurring additional costs.
- Performed preventative maintenance. Inspected, monitored and cleaned plant machinery and equipment, including conducting daily walk-throughs to record data, sample and analyse materials, inspect equipment and attend to any repairs/maintenance issues and capital improvement works.
- Created reports using recorded data. Provided updates for the harvest app (i.e. opening and closing times) and created daily reports on stock intakes, the number of deliveries each day and the variety of rice which provided management with visibility of the farmers and crops attending the site.
- Reduced unnecessary stock loss. Monitored and optimised the moisture levels in bins to ensure stock did not lose weight during the drying process.
- Managed relationships with key stakeholders. Worked closely with farmers to identify crop sizes, expected harvesting dates and/or the amount of stock that had already been harvested to determine the number of sheds and resources required for routine and weekend shift work.
- Drove safety compliance. Ensured all work practices and environments complied with strict policies, procedures and Workplace Health Safety (WHS) and Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) regulations, and promptly reported workplace incidents.
- AGS provides best practice storage facilities and operations for Australian growers, focusing on maintaining the quality of grain and other harvested products.
Mill Supply / Shed Operator
AUSTRALIAN GRAIN SUPPLY PTY LTD
Leeton, NSW
09.2011 - 03.2017
- Safely operated tools, equipment and heavy machinery (i.e. bobcats and forklifts). Unloaded, stored and despatched products to designated locations in accordance with specified timeframes, safety standards and company policies and procedures.
- Performed quality assessments. Inspected products to minimise quality defects and ensure milling facilities throughout the Riverina received high quality dried rice for domestic and export markets.
- Developed and nurtured strong relationships. Regularly communicated with production areas, sites service teams and milling facilities.
- Accurately completed paperwork and reports. Completed all necessary paperwork, reported on daily activities and reported on any quality issues including complaints.
- Managed safety and housekeeping. Attended to various housekeeping duties, with responsibility for keeping warehouse floors clean and free of rubbish, attending to any spillage of products and maintaining hygiene and sanitation levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leeton High School
Leeton, NSW1997
Skills
Site Operations Management Leadership & Teamwork Planning & Organisation Preventative Maintenance Capital Improvement Works Inspection & Monitoring Quality Control Cleaning Recording Data Sampling and Analysing Materials Continuous Processes Mechanical Trade Skills High Risk Licenses Rotating Shift Work Overtime Communications People Management Problem Solving Troubleshooting Safety Compliance
Certification
Advanced Fire Warden; Authorised Person (Switchboards); Breathing Apparatus Open Circuit; Chain of Responsibility; Chemical Awareness; Confined Space Entry; CPR Certificate; Dust Explosion Awareness; EEO and Code of Conduct Training; Elevated Work Platform; Fire Extinguisher Training; First Aid Certificate; Frontline Management; Gas Safety and Awareness for Forklifts; Health and Safety Representative; Hygienic Production of Rendered Animal Products; Intermediate Boiler; SMARTtrain Chemical User; Truck Licence Medium Rigid.
EARLY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- YARA AUSTRALIA, Production Manager June 2009 – Oct 2011 Managed the production of Nipro liquid fertiliser, worked with Agronomists to determine what raw materials were needed, tailored the manufacturing of fertiliser to suit different crops, supervised 6 workers, created daily reports and batch sheets, coordinated deliveries and drove safety and compliance.
- ROCKDALE BEEF, Rendering Plant Operator Feb 2005 – June 2009 Processed by-products, which involved running a continuous flow processing line, loading trucks, and performing general preventative maintenance and cleaning.
- Additional career history available on request
Timeline
Mill Supply Shed Operator
AUSTRALIAN GRAIN STORAGE PTY LTD
07.2023 - Current
Site Supervisor
AUSTRALIAN GRAIN STORAGE PTY LTD
03.2017 - 06.2020
Mill Supply / Shed Operator
AUSTRALIAN GRAIN SUPPLY PTY LTD
09.2011 - 03.2017
High School Diploma -
Leeton High School