Tony Lam
Avondale Heights,Vic
Summary
Recently retrenched due to company closure. I would like to continue employment options that align with my skills in production management, process improvement and team collaboration. I am a dedicated and result-oriented production supervisor with a proven record of optimizing manufacturing processes and ensuring efficient production cycles. Recognized for leadership in driving team performance and maintaining high-quality standards. My strengths include fostering a positive work environment and implementing cost-effective solutions. I am ready to bring my skills and dedication to enhance operational excellence in a new professional setting.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Production Supervisor
Poultry Palace (Hazeldenes)
Laverton North, Victoria
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Oversee business operations and liaise with internal/external stakeholders
- Manage budgeting and projects to improve performance and productivity
- Adjust and forecast production, delivery and maintenance schedules
- Work with QA to establish and monitor quality standards
- Collaborate on strategic planning and enforce best operational practices
- Comply with regulations, including food safety, OHS, local and international laws
- Keep track of key performance indicators (KPIs), safety, quality, cost and people
- Handle contracts and relations with customers vendors, and other stake holders to ensure customer retention.
- Planned and coordinated production schedules to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Reviewed and monitored inventory levels, adjusted production plans accordingly, and ensured materials were available for production.
- Supervised and trained staff in the use of equipment, safety protocols, and quality control procedures.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback on areas needing improvement.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Maintained relationships with vendors to obtain the best pricing on supplies and materials.
- Identified areas of improvement in current business practices and collaborated with other departments to develop action plans for implementation.
Production Manager
Immix Metal Management
Truganina , Victoria
04.2023 - 06.2023
- Ensuring that health and safety regulations are met
- Overseeing production processes while maintaining quality control standards
- Organizing the repair and routine maintenance of production equipment
- Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Improved efficiency by minimizing downtime.
- Return to work coordinator
- Assessing project and resource requirements
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems related to machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Schedule deliveries.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
Production Coordinator
Provico – Dairy Best
Truganina , Victoria
10.2022 - 04.2023
- Oversee production to meet KPIs
- Arrange training sessions
- Ensure HACCP regulation to quality standards
- Continuous improvement planning (plan, do, check and act by applying incremental changes using data driven methods and effective leadership skills)
- Collaborating with logistic manager and logistic partners for the final manifest pick up and loading in a timely manner.
- Coordinated and scheduled daily production activities to ensure efficient operations.
- Prepared and maintained accurate records of production processes, materials used, and finished products.
- Monitored inventory levels of raw materials and ensured timely replenishment.
- Developed standard operating procedures for production personnel to follow.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
Production Manager
Marley Spoon PTY LTD
Altona North, Victoria
01.2020 - 10.2022
- Leading team of 189 staff
- Overseeing production process/planning and organising production schedules
- Maintained accurate records of production data such as labor costs, output, and quality control results.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems related to machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
- Developed performance metrics to track progress against established goals.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
- Budgeting, forecasting to maintain effective stock control
- Supervisor duties to new staff/training schedules.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
Supply Chain Logistic Lead / Area Leader
Marley Spoon PTY LTD
Altona North, Victoria
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Lead protein production line loading, picking, packaging
- Responsible for day to day line operations along with FSQA department to deliver quality products reducing customer complaints
- Perform monthly 1:1 and people and development review
- Scheduling line teams for efficiency
- Weekly ops meetings, KPI reports and continuous improvement planning.
- Provided guidance, coaching, and mentoring to team members on their daily tasks.
- Established strong relationships with other departments to ensure smooth operations across the organization.
- Created detailed training plans for new employees in the area.
Production Technician
CSL (Parkville)
Parkville, Victoria
11.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted in the set-up and operation of production equipment.
- Performed quality control checks on products to ensure compliance with standards.
- Adjusted machine settings to complete tasks accurately according to specifications.
- Maintained accurate records of raw materials, finished products, and production processes.
- Monitored production equipment to ensure proper functioning and safety compliance.
- Performed quality control tests on incoming and outgoing batches of products.
- Inspected equipment for cleanliness and functionality before use.
- Followed standard operating procedures for handling hazardous materials safely.
- Troubleshot operational problems encountered during the manufacturing process.
Team Leader
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia
Altona North, Victoria
10.2003 - 09.2017
- Maintaining the internal Toyota production system to ensure smooth production processes
- Leading a team of 60 employees and assisting with delegation, rostering and assisting team members to achieve maximum production efficiency
- Communicate and consult with key stakeholders for any quality and production matters
- Leading the team to maintain a world class quality line with a proven track record of achieving and exceeding KPIs.
- Developed and implemented Lean Six Sigma strategies to improve operational efficiency.
- Conducted process mapping workshops to identify areas of improvement in production processes.
- Identified waste within existing processes and recommended solutions to eliminate it.
- Facilitated Kaizen events to drive continuous improvement culture across the organization.
- Trained team members on Lean principles and tools, such as 5S, Kanban, and Value Stream Mapping.
- Performed root cause analysis using quality tools such as fishbone diagrams and Pareto charts.
- Provided guidance on the development of Standard Operating Procedures to optimize workflows.
Education
Certificate IV - Leadership And Management
Winsor And Williams PTY LTD
Victoria 11-2020
Certificate IV - Competitive System And Practices
Bendigo Kangan Institute
Victoria 02-2017
Some College (No Degree) - Front Line Management
Bendigo Kangan Institute
Victoria Skills
- Production management
- Process improvement
- Team collaboration
- Optimizing manufacturing processes
- Ensuring efficient production cycles
- Leadership in driving team performance
- Maintaining high-quality standards
- Fostering a positive work environment
- Implementing cost-effective solutions
- Health and safety regulations
- Quality control standards
- Organizing repair and routine maintenance of production equipment
- Planning and organizing production schedules
- Assessing project and resource requirements
- Leading teams to achieve production KPIs
- Monitoring daily production and KPIs
- Collaborating with logistic partners for timely delivery
- Budgeting and forecasting for effective stock control
- Training and supervising new staff
- Supply chain logistics
- Continuous improvement planning
- Excellent communication skills
- Practical approach to problem-solving
- Work safety practices
- Ability to meet and exceed targets
- Team player
- High-level leadership skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Adaptability
Licenses
- Forklift License
- HR Drivers Licence
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior Production Supervisor
Poultry Palace (Hazeldenes)
08.2023 - 04.2024
Production Manager
Immix Metal Management
04.2023 - 06.2023
Production Coordinator
Provico – Dairy Best
10.2022 - 04.2023
Production Manager
Marley Spoon PTY LTD
01.2020 - 10.2022
Supply Chain Logistic Lead / Area Leader
Marley Spoon PTY LTD
01.2018 - 01.2020
Production Technician
CSL (Parkville)
11.2017 - 01.2018
Team Leader
Toyota Motor Corporation Australia
10.2003 - 09.2017
Certificate IV - Leadership And Management
Winsor And Williams PTY LTD
Certificate IV - Competitive System And Practices
Bendigo Kangan Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Front Line Management
Bendigo Kangan Institute