Nathan Iopu
Summary
Proactive Production Manager successful at anticipating needs and making adjustments to schedules, materials and workflow. Ready to bring expertise to company needing hands-on, knowledgeable and resourceful leader.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Goodman Fielder NZ
01.2023 - Current
- Ensure team compliance to Occupational Health and Safety Policy, Safety Health and Environment procedures and legislative requirements
- Embrace methodologies to sustain behaviours and processes that support a safety culture of zero incidents
- Drive improvement projects to remove critical risks and ensure continual improvement in HSE
- Ensure the team is completely focused on producing safe and superior products for our customers
- Support regular audits and ensure corrective actions are completed on time
- Ensures compliance with required Quality, GMP, Hygiene and Food Safety policies, standards and procedures
- Drive improvement projects to improve product quality, develop quality engagement and a culture of continuous improvement
- Manage people, plant and materials to ensure targeted efficiency levels are achieved (these measures include productivity, line utilization/downtime, waste %/reduction target, OEE, quality, safety and DIFOT)
- Ensures acceptable manufacturing standards are understood and maintained by all production staff
- Ensures all reporting requirements are supplied in an accurate and on-time manner
- Complete continuous improvement projects as agreed with the Manufacturing Manager
- Ensure leadership behaviours are consistent with the vision, goal and priorities within the business
- Coaches direct reports, providing regular constructive feedback
- Oversees staff engagement improvement activity and encourages staff participation in such processes
- Ensure the “team values” are followed at all times within the Operations Management team
- Manage absenteeism, overtime hours, leave balances and temporary labour usage to promote mental and physical wellbeing of all team members.
Production operator/relieving lead operator
George Weston Foods
08.2018 - 11.2022
- Ensuring Health & Safety procedures are followed correctly
- Ensuring Food safety regulation is followed correctly
- Data entry of daily wastage, throughput, mechanical issues
- Provide training in areas required to help strengthen weakness
- Providing support/feedback to team on daily/weekly performance including KPIs
- Operating of mixing dough's including rectifying issues during the process
- Ensuring all Quality Assurance & Health & Safety documents are completed correctly from the start of production, during production & after production.
PVC/Polyethylene Team Leader
Vinidex Australia
03.2014 - 08.2018
- Comply with health and safety policies
- Ensure product meets QA specification
- Minimize waste and improve efficiency
- Report or provide feedback on daily production
- Support maintenance of any downtime.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing any issues promptly.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
Production Supervisor
Goodman Fielder Australia
03.2013 - 03.2014
- Created an inclusive work culture that encouraged collaboration and open communication among staff members at all levels within the organization.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly against established benchmarks for ongoing personnel development.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular audits, achieving a reduction in workplace accidents and incidents.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements and recommending appropriate solutions for implementation.
Production Team Leader
Goodman Fielder NZ
08.2011 - 03.2013
- Ensuring Health & Safety procedures are followed correctly
- Ensuring Food safety regulation is followed correctly
- Operating of mixing dough's including rectifying issues during the process
- Weigh up of ingredients to ensure dough men are within schedule with production
- Planning/scheduling of day today production
- Divider, Prover, Oven operation
- Data entry of daily wastage, throughput, mechanical issues
- Support manager in areas that needs continuous improvement to help better our manufacturing site as a business
- Rosters/annual leave planning
- Giving feedback to manager on daily production performance
- Inducted new recruitments also help with training
- Resolving staffing issues within the team
- SOPs & risk assessment training.
Training Co-Ordinator
Goodman Fielder NZ
12.2009 - 08.2011
- Led cross-functional teams comprised of subject matter experts to create collaborative solutions addressing complex organizational challenges through targeted skills development efforts.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Collaborated with department managers to design customized training plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Coordinated with department leaders to identify training needs and develop targeted solutions.
- Provided ongoing coaching and mentoring support for employees seeking professional growth and development.
- Maintained accurate records of employee participation in training events, tracking progress towards learning objectives.
- Promoted a culture of continuous learning within the organization by encouraging employee engagement in training opportunities.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of training initiatives, making adjustments as needed to optimize results.
Senior Supervisor/Interim Production Manager
Goodman Fielder NZ
01.2006 - 12.2009
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Reduced waste and material costs by optimizing resource allocation and inventory management.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
Production Operator Qualified Baker
Goodman Fielder NZ
01.2003 - 01.2006
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Demonstrated effective communication skills through positive interactions with site managers, outside contractors and junior on-site staff.
- Conducted thorough inspections of finished products, ensuring that they met or exceeded all specifications before shipment to customers.
- Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Improved production efficiency by optimizing machine settings and conducting routine maintenance.
- Investigated processing errors and malfunctions, resolving issues with minor machine repairs.
Education
First Aid And Resuscitation Cert -
MIT
Manukau, NZ2023
NZ Work Place Registered Assessor -
MIT
Manukau, NZ2010
National Cert Level 4 Front Line Management -
MIT
Manukau, NZ2008
National Cert Level 4 Baking -
MIT
Manukau, NZ2006
Skills
- Employee Performance Reviews
- Critical Thinking
- Operations Management
- Processing Operations Review
- Lean Manufacturing Processes
- Quality Inspection
- Operational Efficiency
- Training Coordination
- Safety assessment
- Cost Control
- KPI Tracking
- Quality Control Management
- Staff Management
- Safety Management
Community
- Otahuhu Primary/Intermediate School, Camps/Field trips, Volunteered to participate in local school camps or school trips where they needed help for supervision of the children. Assisted with day-to-day activities including fishing, bush walks, rock climbing, cooking; coaches mentoring become a role model for the younger generation.
- Otahuhu Primary, Rugby coach, Volunteered to take on a new challenge in life, 2-year deal to coach the open grade team of Otahuhu Primary School. Assisted in mentoring young talents to become better people not just on the rugby fields but also outside. 16 boys were nominated to represent the school in the local school tournament. First year placed 6th out of the 8 schools that participated, second year placed 3rd equal out of the 8 school that participated.
- Brisbane, Redbank Bears League, Assistant coach, Supported the league club for 4 years during my transition to Australia, help children including my own develop basic skills in rugby league. Also participated in charity events and fundraising to help support the team with basic needs or equipment.
Languages
English
Samoan
Reference
Available on request
Timeline
Production Manager
Goodman Fielder NZ
01.2023 - Current
Production operator/relieving lead operator
George Weston Foods
08.2018 - 11.2022
PVC/Polyethylene Team Leader
Vinidex Australia
03.2014 - 08.2018
Production Supervisor
Goodman Fielder Australia
03.2013 - 03.2014
Production Team Leader
Goodman Fielder NZ
08.2011 - 03.2013
Training Co-Ordinator
Goodman Fielder NZ
12.2009 - 08.2011
Senior Supervisor/Interim Production Manager
Goodman Fielder NZ
01.2006 - 12.2009
Production Operator Qualified Baker
Goodman Fielder NZ
01.2003 - 01.2006
First Aid And Resuscitation Cert -
MIT
NZ Work Place Registered Assessor -
MIT
National Cert Level 4 Front Line Management -
MIT
National Cert Level 4 Baking -
MIT
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