Daniel Bristowe
Whangarei,AUK
Summary
Skilled Team Leader with experience in supervising, training, and motivating teams. Strengths include project management, conflict resolution, and effective communication skills.
I Have contributed to past roles by improving team performance and enhancing workflow efficiency.Im a Motivational Team Leader skilled in designing and following production schedules. Offers proven history of maximizing team productivity to meet targets. Dedicated to employee safety and proactive assignment, schedule, and personnel management.
Im also a Dependable professional with track record of success in the timber Industry,I have attention to detail and proactive mindset. I Seek opportunities to improve processes and workflows for team benefit. Conscientious, hardworking and excels at multitasking in fast-paced environments.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LVL Team Leader
CHH LVL
Marsden Point
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies used in the pressroom to ensure timely restocking when needed.
- Resolved technical issues with equipment quickly and effectively while minimizing disruptions in workflow.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly through verbal and written reviews and provided constructive feedback accordingly.
- Identified areas of improvement related to processes or procedures within the press.
- Leading a team of 25+ employees in the press department and billetline, providing guidance, training, and feedback.
- Identify maintanace issues to prevent downtime and maintain optimal performance levels.
- Perform regular maintenance on machines to keep them in good working order.
- Provide input during design process to ensure efficient production methods are employed.
- Ensure that all safety regulations are followed when operating machinery.
- Identify any defects in finished products and take corrective action if necessary.
- Monitor inventory levels of supplies needed for production runs.
- Suggest ways to improve productivity while maintaining high quality standards.
- Set up and adjust machines to ensure optimal performance.
- Inspected stock to identify imperfections, assign grades and determine issues with production.
Veneer Team Leader
LVL Marsden point (CHH LVL)
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Establish effective employee schedules and to delegate tasks to maximize safety quality and production targets with the skills available.
- Kronos/Risk Manager, Ensure all Quality and safety audits and data are completed and entered
- Ensure all SOPS are current and up to date
- Report any current issues with maintenance and organize to be fixed
- Meet Quarterly KPIs, Working in line with other department managers to ensure smooth operation between departments
- Being responsible for a team of 30 employees and ensuring they are getting all employees home safely
- Ensuring all skills are up to date and all licenses are current
- Daily plus Weekly reports are completed
- Attending morning production meetings daily
- Following process in place for all safety and quality issues that arise and putting action plans together to minimize future repeat issues
- Cost control identifying where money can be saved and putting actions to this
- Leading Veneer operations which include the following:
- Log end operations (Debarking Logs and preparing for LCC Chamber conditioning),
- Lathe end operation (Producing grading and quality checks through the lathe operation to convert whole logs to veneer sheets),
- Dryer Operations (To Dry veneer sheets to very tight spec to ensure maximum recovery, flat high grade quality Veneer),
- Scarfer/Composer( Scarfer-Regrade and scarf all veneer preparing it for the press running to specific schedules to ensure excellent stock rotation, Composer-Recovery from waste Veneer, Ensure new starters are trained in a professional manner and all documents required are completed and current
DRY MILL 2 SUPERVISOR
CHH WOODPRODUCTS
Kawerau
01.2019 - 07.2022
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss Any upcoming HSE issues and process/Production issues
- Monitored employee productivity levels on a regular basis to identify areas of improvement.
- Performed weekly inventory checks to ensure sufficient stock levels for all products.
- Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.
- Collaborated with other departments to coordinate workflow processes between teams.
- Directed and supervised team of 25 employees in daily operations.
- Managed scheduling for staff, ensuring adequate coverage during peak times and projects.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, leading to cost reductions and increased productivity.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Addressed and resolved interpersonal conflicts within the team, maintaining a harmonious work environment.
- Led weekly team meetings to discuss progress, address issues, and plan future actions.
- Oversaw inventory management, ensuring adequate stock levels and reducing waste.
- Implemented new operational procedures, increasing efficiency.
- Prepared and presented reports on team performance, challenges, and achievements to senior management.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
- Monitored employee attendance, addressing any punctuality or absenteeism issues.
- Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
DRY MILL 1 2IC
CHH WOODPRODUCTS
Kawerau
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Ensure safety and quality knowledge is passed on to new workers
- Assist supervisor with ongoing training
- Cover supervisor when needed
- Identify key areas and maximize production output, Assist Mobile plant
DRY MILL PRODUCTION OPERATOR
CHH WOODPRODUCTS
Kawerau
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Visual grading of product
- Sort and stack timber
- Talley Packets (SAP)
- Operate strapping machine
- Outfeed quality checks finished product
FOREST PROTECTION SERVICES (FPS)
WHANGAREI
04.2012 - 01.2014
- Planting
- Fertilizing
- Pruning
- Thinning to waste
- Skid burn-offs
- Assisting team members when required for rural fires.
SALES CONSULTANT
FURNITURE CITY
Whangarei
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Analyzed customer needs and preferences to recommend appropriate products.
- Performed cold calls to prospective customers to introduce company offerings.
- Maintained accurate records of all sales activities in the system.
- Provided detailed product information to customers, including features, prices, and availability.
- Participated in regular training sessions on new products, services, and industry trends.
- Monitored competitor activity and pricing strategies to adjust accordingly.
- Ensured customer satisfaction by providing follow-up support after purchases.
- Developed and maintained relationships with clients to increase sales revenue.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Increased revenue by skillfully upselling and closing customer sales and driving product benefits around client needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Whangarei Boys High School
Whangarei, NZ01-2007
Skills
- High Focus
- Quick learner
- Lineal high grader experience
- Automation Machinery experience
- Commission New plant super dry mill
- Assisted shift electricians
- Problem solving
- High standards with regards to quality
- Production driven
- Reliable
- Relate well to all levels of people
- Work well with my colleagues
- Good sense of humor
- Respectful in my dealings with people
- Mobile plant Forklift experience
- Supervising/Leading a Team
- Leading Veneer Operations
- Team Supervision
- Performance Improvement
- Technical Support
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Goal Setting
- People Management
- SOP Adherence
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Giving Constructive Feedback
- Safety
- Safety processes and procedures
- Shift Scheduling
References
- Peter MCcarty, Site Manager CHH Woodproducts, Kawerau, +64 27 535 2215
- Dion Gardiner,Operations Manager CHH Woodproducts, Kawerau, +64 27 431 9855
- Mark Robertson,Site Manager CHH LVL, Marsden Point, +64 27 499 1810
- Puni Biddle, CHH Woodproducts, Kawerau, +64 27 587 2771
Certification
- Forklift
- Assesor certified 4098
- Permit Issuer/Receiver
- First Aid
- Working at Heights
- Confined space
- Fire warden
Timeline
LVL Team Leader
CHH LVL
01.2024 - Current
Veneer Team Leader
LVL Marsden point (CHH LVL)
07.2022 - 01.2024
DRY MILL 2 SUPERVISOR
CHH WOODPRODUCTS
01.2019 - 07.2022
DRY MILL 1 2IC
CHH WOODPRODUCTS
01.2017 - 01.2019
DRY MILL PRODUCTION OPERATOR
CHH WOODPRODUCTS
01.2014 - 01.2017
FOREST PROTECTION SERVICES (FPS)
WHANGAREI
04.2012 - 01.2014
SALES CONSULTANT
FURNITURE CITY
01.2011 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Whangarei Boys High School
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