Trifon Stafilis
WANTIRNA,VIC
Summary
25 year experienced Boat/ship builder.
Quality-driven production leader with proven success in organizing workflows and coordinating resources to meet challenging goals. Industrious professional and resourceful problem-solver with persistent approach to tackling operational concerns. Good decision-making and team-building abilities with open and clear communication style.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Manager
Marinescapes International
Braeside, VIC
03.2017 - Current
- Directed cost reduction and process improvements to boost workflows and productivity.
- Authored and updated production reports and personnel records to facilitate operational decisions.
- Managed materials to meet production goals and specific customer demands.
- Coordinated with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and components.
- Reviewed quality control reports monitoring various aspects.
- Built rapport with international business contacts, overseas suppliers and equipment manufacturers.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Reviewed customer feedback to determine if changes are necessary in order to improve product quality or customer satisfaction levels.
- Collaborated with leadership to develop production department budget and forecast.
- Managed budgets related to purchasing materials or hiring additional personnel.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Examined and tested electrical power distribution machinery and equipment using various testing devices.
- Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
- Identified staffing and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for established needs.
- Oversaw production budget and approved expenditures to direct spending.
- Identified and solved complex problems that impacted management and business direction.
- Presented capital equipment justification for machine and technology upgrades.
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in workflow design and implementation.
- Aided raw material planning and escalated supplier issues, preventing shortages.
- Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
- Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
- Translated complex information to audiences of varying levels of technical knowledge, enabling individuals to clearly understand messages.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems related to machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Applied lean strategies to implement operational enhancements, promote efficiency and cut costs.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors for supplies needed for the production process.
- Supervised team of six skilled TIG and MIG welders, helping fabricate weldments to dimensional tolerances.
- Implemented strategies to reduce waste while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure project alignment.
- Resolved conflicts among personnel within the department when necessary.
Ship Yard Production Manager
Bintang Samudera
Surabaya, East Java Indonesia
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Identified staffing and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for established needs.
- Oversaw inventory and physical counts and performed periodic cycle counts to verify outgoing orders.
- Reviewed quality control reports monitoring various aspects.
- Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
- Produced daily operations report forecasting staffing needs and production volume to support cost-reduction and service improvement initiatives.
- Assigned staff, materials and funds throughout project lifecycle.
- Troubleshot and resolved problems with equipment and programmable logic controller systems.
- Led regular stand-up meetings, Scrums and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals.
- Cultivated culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
- Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities.
- Trained new employees on proper use of equipment, safety procedures, and job functions.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
- Built rapport with international business contacts, overseas suppliers and equipment manufacturers.
Education
Cert 111 Engineering Manufacturing - Engineering
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
Melbourne, VICSkills
- Manufacturing operations
- Training skills
- Manufacturing
- Raw materials handling
- Quality inspection
- Health and safety compliance
- Materials management
- Team development
- Project management
- Production planning
- Dedication to product quality
- Quality assurance testing
- Staffing management
- Supply chain distribution
- Supply chain management
- Training coordination
- Cross-functional teamwork
- Welding and metalwork
- Marine plumbing systems
- Power tool operation
- Hand tool mastery
- Boat design principles
- Structural assembly
- Selecting equipment
- Metalworking
- Equipment selection
- Ship construction
- Hydraulic equipment
- Blueprint interpretation
- Pneumatic tools
- Welding expertise
- Metal forming
- Marine systems design
- Pipe fitting
- Structural fabrication
- Fabricating components
- Component fabrication
- Welding
- Technical skill
Affiliations
I am active in the baseball community, Coaching , Playing and development.
I am a board member of my Local Baseball Club.
Also a Volunteer at Baseball Victoria and Baseball Australia.
I have been a volunteer at Very Special Kids for 20 years.
Love to Fish and Camping.
Languages
English
Professional
Greek
Elementary
Accomplishments
- Head Coach/ manager for the U16's Roos team which participated in the Australian Youth Championships. 2025. Appointed by Baseball Australia
- Assistant Coach for the U16's Victorian Team which participated int the Australian Youth Championships. 2024. Appointed by Baseball Victoria.
- Assistant Coach for the U16's Victorian Team which participated int the Australian Youth Championships. 2023. Appointed by Baseball Victoria.
- Very Special Kids 20 year award.
Certification
- Cert 111 Engineering manufacturing. ( Boiler Maker )
- Heavy Vehicle No: 043572889
- Marine License
- Car license
Test & Tag certificate cert No: TTT25265
Fork Lift License No: 0150125970 02
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Manager
Marinescapes International
03.2017 - Current
Ship Yard Production Manager
Bintang Samudera
01.2014 - 01.2017
Cert 111 Engineering Manufacturing - Engineering
Holmesglen Institute of TAFE
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