Wayne Newman
Pakenham
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in manufacturing operations, process management, and team leadership, supported by expertise in data entry, inventory software, and ERP systems. Skilled in optimizing production workflows, coordinating supply chain logistics, and ensuring seamless communication with stakeholders to meet operational goals. Eager to bring proven organizational and problem-solving abilities to drive success in the Desired Job Title.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
PRODUCTION MANAGER
The Ingredient Warehouse
05.2018 - Current
- This Role entails the Management of Manufacturing facilities.
- Entering of purchase orders as they come into our system ensuring raw materials are available.
- Purchasing of raw materials and packaging as well as all other supplies that are needed for production.
- Organising Shipment of raw materials from local suppliers.
- Also organising the pick and delivery of all finished goods.
- Liaising with Management on scheduling and creating relevant reports of sales and purchasing data to ensure and even flow through production.
- Communicating with our main Customer regarding raw material availability, scheduling, and the delivery of finished goods.
- Entering of Purchase orders as they are sent through.
- Entering of Sales orders as needed and other data entry.
- Ordering of Raw Materials and Packaging.
- Checking schedule and shipping advice to ensure there are no delays.
- Management of Production Staff.
- Meet with management on a regular basis with any issues.
- Getting a promotion from worker to Production Manager
- Studying Diploma in Leadership and Management (will be finished 06/06/2024)
PRODUCTION PLANNER
Australian Botanical Products
03.2012 - Current
- Organising of all production ensuring the workers on the floor have all paperwork and labels and anything else required to perform their duties.
- Entering of Purchase orders as they are sent through.
- Entering of Sales orders as needed and other data entry.
- Answering Customer calls regarding ordering of new products and sometimes for technical information.
- Scheduling of all production and calculating how much product is needed as per volume as some blends go into small bottles and are calculated by volume not Kg.
- Attend meetings with Management on a weekly basis to discuss scheduling and any issues with production what raw materials and packing are required etc.
- Ordering Of Raw Materials and Packaging as well as any other items needed for production.
- Meeting With management regarding scheduling and any issues as well as talking to customers and suppliers.
- Entering of work orders and printing them along with Labels for production.
- Learning about production planning and how to organise a work team as well as all that goes along with it to have a very smooth-running production area.
- Also, in this position I ran the company's fragrance robot before I went to planning this was also a great job.
LEADING HAND
Muskvale
01.2008 - Current
- This was in flavours manufacturing with Duties as organising production for the day including printing work orders and labels.
- Reviewing Schedule on a daily basis and reporting to management on a weekly basis on scheduling and any issues.
- Supervising Workers on the floor to ensure the work is being performed by food standards on time.
- Ensure all materials and packaging are available or if low place an order for more.
- Report to management on a weekly basis regarding the schedule and discuss any issues.
- Getting a promotion from worker to Leading hand.
- Achieving great results in production while I was in charge.
Education
DIPLOMA OF LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT -
ELECTRICAL PRE-APPRENTICESHIP -
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Data Entry
- Good communication Skills
- Work Well unsupervised
- Work well in a team environment
- Experience with inventory software
- Experience with ERP
- Good listener
- Quick learner
- Self-motivated
Hobbies and Interests
- Football
- Spending time with family and kids
- Traveling and exploring new places
References
- Geoff Pumphrey, Australian Botanical Products, Production Leader, 0458419438
- Mr Cornelissen, South East Blending, Part Owner, 0408383717
- Lisa Kennedy, Personal Referee, 0417 289 666
Timeline
PRODUCTION MANAGER
The Ingredient Warehouse
05.2018 - Current
PRODUCTION PLANNER
Australian Botanical Products
03.2012 - Current
LEADING HAND
Muskvale
01.2008 - Current