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Dion Columb

Operations Team Leader
Paraparaumu,WGN

Summary

Accomplished Operations Team Leader with a proven track record at NZ Post, enhancing product consistency and team efficiency. Expert in logistics management and fostering teamwork, I streamline workflows and ensure compliance with safety standards, significantly improving operational outcomes. Skilled in quality assurance and process development, I lead teams through major transitions, optimizing performance and safety.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Team Leader

NZ Post
02.2022 - Current
  • Implement quality assurance measures that lead to improved product consistency to our delivery partners.
  • Promoting a positive work environment by fostering open communication and encouraging teamwork among employees.
  • Provide effective leadership during periods of change or transition within the organization (Super Depot transition, PBT takeover, APC Go-Live, Peak Season).
  • Coordinate team schedules (temps & full time equivalents), ensuring optimal staffing levels are maintained at all times.
  • Streamline processing workflows for increased efficiency by identifying redundancies and implementing lean principles where appropriate.
  • Manage daily operations, ensuring smooth freight allocation and timely completion of processing tasks.
  • Keeping team activities in compliance with safety, regulatory and environmental guidelines, including updated TMPs, ERPs & Site Risk Registers.

Head Store Person

Briscoes Group Limited
03.2015 - 01.2022
  • Maintained general knowledge of departments to help customers quickly locate products and merchandise.
  • Used SAP Forecasting and Replenishment software & Supply Chain Management platform systems to process transactions, perform product lookups and verify inventory availability.
  • Supported storeroom management with various administrative tasks, such as scheduling and recordkeeping.
  • Followed inventory management and loss prevention policies to minimize shrink in store.
  • Enhanced store efficiency through diligent inventory management and accurate stock replenishment.
  • Ensured compliance with all company policies related to safety, security, health regulations, resulting in fewer incidents/injuries.

Leading Hand

LT McGuinness (Key Skills)
07.2012 - 02.2015
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensured adherence to company policies, industry regulations, and best practices throughout all aspects of project management.
  • Trained employees how to fix problems, correct mistakes, and maximize productivity.
  • Established solid relationships with vendors and suppliers through clear communication channels that facilitated efficient problem resolution.
  • Delivered high-quality results consistently by enforcing rigorous quality control measures across all stages of the project lifecycle.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - History - On Hold

Massey University
Wellington, WGN
04.2001 -

Skills

Quality Assurance

Efficiency improvement skills

Team Member Training

Logistics Management

Process Development

Health and Safety Management

Workforce Planning

Software Knowledge

Risk Management

Operations Management

Software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

SAP

Languages

Maori
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working

Interests

Bass Guitar

Piano

Classical History

Political Science/International Relations

Gardening & Landscaping

Cricket/American Gridiron

Timeline

Operations Team Leader

NZ Post
02.2022 - Current

Head Store Person

Briscoes Group Limited
03.2015 - 01.2022

Leading Hand

LT McGuinness (Key Skills)
07.2012 - 02.2015

Bachelor of Arts - History - On Hold

Massey University
04.2001 -

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