Craig Dickie
Christchurch,Christchurch
Summary
Accomplished Manager and Maintenance Engineer with extensive experience in operations management and team supervision. Proven track record in enhancing production efficiency, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and driving staff training initiatives to optimize workforce performance.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor Engineering
Affco Ltd
Christchurch, Christchurch
01.2023 - Current
- Supervised onsite engineering and electrical team to ensure project alignment and operational continuity
- Trained staff on operational procedures
- Coordinated maintenance jobs and tasks to maintain equipment reliability and operational readiness
- Oversaw contractor performance to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards
- Health and safety Representative
- Implemented plant improvements for operational efficiency
Operations / Production Manager / Maintenance Manager
Hello Foods, Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Managed multiple areas with over 60 staff, ensuring operational efficiency.
- Coordinated production timelines to meet strict deadlines for product completion.
- Conducted routine machinery maintenance to maintain optimal operation.
- Monitored site compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
- Implemented health and safety protocols to protect staff.
- Delivered staff training sessions to enhance team skills.
- Ensured SOPs were adhered to, and training developed.
Production Manager / Project engineer / Maintenance manager
Pure nutrition Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Control a high-speed state of the art production line.
- Project manage from a green field to completed project.
- Performed maintenance setup and planning processes to streamline operations and minimize downtime.
- Managed support employees in daily infant formulation packaging tasks to ensure operational efficiency.
- Instigated site health and safety policies to enhance workplace safety and compliance.
- Strong understanding of RMP HACCP, GMP and all other aspects of quality control.
- Monitored and reported on daily KPIs to ensure team performance met targets. Implemented daily strategies to boost staff motivation and engagement.
- Conducted training sessions for staff to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Implementation of LEAN 5S HACCP
- Key Achievements:
Project engineer
Synlait Milk Canning plant
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Project engineer from a green field to completed functional plant.
- Work with contractors from around the world to install the project.
- Managed and reported Health and Safety issues, reducing potential risks.
- Implemented and sustained Lean methodology, enhancing operational practices.
- Design and manufacture site requirements.
- Set up the Mex system in canning and input maintenance site requirements.
- Documented key achievements in project execution and management.
- Implemented strategies to minimize equipment downtime.
- Executed lean manufacturing principles to enhance operational efficiency.
Process engineer
A Verkerks ltd
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Executed site improvements and installations to enhance operational efficiency.
- Operated and maintained site equipment to ensure optimal functionality.
- Maintained all onsite assets.
- Maintained the site building.
- Supervised and trained apprentices on job requirements to promote skill development.
- Trained apprentices on site.
- Key Achievements:
Maintenance engineer
Tip Top Fonterra brands
01.2003 - 01.2007
Education
Advanced Certificate in Engineering Level 5 - Electrical Service technician
Skills
- Project Management
- Operations Management
- Electrical Maintenance
- Preventive Maintenance
- Machinery Operations
- Maintenance diagnostics
- Lean implementation
- Lean processes
- Food Safety HACCP
- Team Management
- Leading teams
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Communication skills
- Teamwork
- Resource management
- Business Focused
- Administration
- Mechanical Engineering
- Computer skills
- Problem Solving
- Computer skills
Timeline
Supervisor Engineering
Affco Ltd
01.2023 - Current
Operations / Production Manager / Maintenance Manager
Hello Foods, Ltd
01.2020 - 01.2023
Production Manager / Project engineer / Maintenance manager
Pure nutrition Ltd
01.2017 - 01.2019
Project engineer
Synlait Milk Canning plant
01.2014 - 01.2017
Process engineer
A Verkerks ltd
01.2007 - 01.2017
Maintenance engineer
Tip Top Fonterra brands
01.2003 - 01.2007