Casey Nona
Queensland,QLD
Summary
Results-driven Production Manager with a successful history of effectively overseeing teams and operations, committed to improving productivity. Proficient in coordinating production schedules to meet tight deadlines, guaranteeing maximum efficiency and excellence. Acknowledged for proactive troubleshooting skills and an empowering leadership approach, backed by 26 years of industry experience. Presently located in QLD, actively pursuing opportunities to return to my hometown of Perth, WA.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Regional Production Manager
Buma Australia
01.2023 - Current
- Oversee all 7 Buma Projects with a focus improvement productivty and safety.
- Implement strategies to optimise productivity and streamline operations
- Assist engineering teams in developing, implement and improve analytical data
- Work directly with the CEO and COO on project performance and future development plans
- Develop comprehensive project plans, schedules, and budgets, and ensure their successful execution
- Identify and proactively manage project risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies
- Provide technical expertise, advice, and guidance to project team members
- Lead, mentor and develop a high performing team of mining professionals
- Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, including clients and internal teams
- Monitor project progress, review deliverables and ensure adherence to quality standards
- Conduct, lead and participate in safety investigations, risk assessments, inspections, reviews and audits
- Contribute and maintain the production planning process
- Preparation & management of department budgets and forecasts, ensuring all operational and capital needs are adequately catered for
- Engage teams for technical and operational knowledge (Contractor and owners' teams) to overcome challenges and optimise the process to ensure delivery in line with the plan
- Ensure compliance with all safety, health and environmental regulations
Production Manager
Downer/BUMA Australia
03.2019 - 01.2023
- Leading the Pre-Strip Operation and 2IC to the Project Manager.
- Overseeing production and technical execution, overseeing approximately 500 indirect reports.
- Managing a large-scale Prestrip operation of 84 million bcm per annum contract.
- Ensuring site performance in safety, volume movement, and adherence to budget.
- Analysing daily cost reports to optimise profit margins.
- Providing mentorship to superintendents/supervisors and effectively managing production crews.
- Assisting in recruitment efforts to attract and retain a skilled workforce.
- Cultivating strong relationship with client (BMA).
Production Superintendent & Project Manager
Downer Mining
01.2011 - 03.2019
- Conducted work on various sites across WA: Christmas Creek, Roy Hill, Cloudbreak, Solomon and Tom Price
- Leadership of Production Operation (production, drill and blast)
- Accountable for production execution with approximately 300 indirect reports
- Responsible for site performance of safety, volume movement and adherence to site budget against tender
- Ensuring consistent maximization of coal recovery and minimizing grade dilution throughout the mining process.
- Upholding a rigorous safety standard for all employees and contractors.
- Managing on-site production by optimising plans, methods, equipment, schedules, and expenditures.
- Effectively managing crew performance through clear objective-setting, regular feedback, and ongoing training and skills development.
- Adhering strictly to safety policies and procedures.
- Maintaining open communication with the workforce regarding adherence to plans and production targets, and promptly addressing any deviations from these targets.
Production Supervisor & Operator
Rio Tinto
09.1998 - 12.2010
Skills
- Project oversight
- Planning, coordination and implementation of internal programs
- Leadership and management
- Field operations and management
- Staff development
- Employee issue and conflict resolution
- Site Safety Management
- Strategic Planning
- Leadership Development
- Relationship building and management
- Continuous Improvement
- Scheduling Coordination
- Implement and execute operational standards that will enhance safety of all employees, operational efficiency and employee engagement
- Strict concentration on compliance relating to local, State and Federal regulations to ensure the highest standards of human resources, safety, operations, accounting and ethics are executed
Certification
- Diploma of Surface Operations Management
- Cert IV in Training and Assessment
- Mental Health First Aid Certificate
- Senior First Aid Certificate
- RIIRIS301D Apply Risk Management Process (G3)
- RIIWHS301D Conduct Safety and Health Investigations (G7)
- RIIRIS601E Establish and Maintain Risk Management Systems (S1)
- RIIWHS601D Establish and Maintain WHS Management Systems (S2)
- RIICOM301D Communication Information (S3)
Timeline
Regional Production Manager
Buma Australia
01.2023 - Current
Production Manager
Downer/BUMA Australia
03.2019 - 01.2023
Production Superintendent & Project Manager
Downer Mining
01.2011 - 03.2019
Production Supervisor & Operator
Rio Tinto
09.1998 - 12.2010
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