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Graham Jones

Cracroft,Christchurch

Summary

I have a number of years’ experience in management with an exceptionally strong work ethic. I have a history of problem solving and process improvement, have great people skills and believe my operational background would be advantageous in this position. My current and past positions have budget and delivery requirements which are key to each business. I am familiar with ERP systems and financial process & logistics have excellent negotiation skills with vendors and clients alike, understanding the importance of contractual agreements & strong supplier relationships.

Overview

43
43
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Manager

Pegasus Engineering
12.2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: Structural fabrication and erection
  • Schedule the workshop for timely delivery of steel to site.
  • Quoting Pricing
  • Invoicing & billing
  • Customer/client liaison
  • Logistics
  • Engineering queries and resolutions
  • Conflict resolution
  • Monitor job status/job tracking/ variations
  • Document control

Production Manager

Design Energy
04.2019 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: Automation engineering. Designs and manufactures automated equipment. Supplies robotic solutions to all industry types
  • Obtaining quotes for machinery builds
  • Mechanical and electrical assembly
  • In-house and onsite commissioning
  • Programming/ teaching of robots
  • Technical customer support
  • On Site Servicing, fault finding and repair
  • Training of operators
  • Machinery installation & Servicing
  • Duties and Responsibilities

Operations Manager

Shape NZ
08.2015 - 04.2019
  • Company Overview: Production Sheet Metal, CNC Machining, Powder Coating and Assembly. Purchased by Farra Eng 2017. Manufactures a wide range of products, from parking meters, roadside cabinets and passenger rail assemblies. The majority of products are manufactured for overseas customers
  • Liaising with customers & engineering personnel
  • Quoting and pricing
  • Running of a multidiscipline engineering factory, ensuring delivery times are met
  • Scheduling resources and project planning
  • Managing sub-let resources
  • 3D modelling and drafting
  • Apprentice training and assessments
  • Oversee the day to day running of the factory, scheduling and prioritising work/machine loads.
  • Health & safety
  • Problem solving and production efficiency initiatives
  • Product and design initiatives
  • Working with staff with relation to all factory matters
  • Robot installation and programming, both in-house and for external customers
  • Positions Held

Sheet metal worker/structural fabricator

Falcon/Hammersley NZ
01.2002 - 10.2002
  • Company Overview: Stainless Steel Fabrication Structural and General Engineers
  • Stainless steel fabrication, structural site work and fabrication.
  • Manufacturing wine tanks.
  • Fitting and break down repair work
  • Duties

Foreman

Tubemasters Ltd U.K
06.1993 - 12.2001
  • Company Overview: Structural Engineering
  • Responsible for the general day to day running of the workshop.
  • Supervision of staff and general production.
  • Engineer/mark out and survey complex fabrications
  • Controlling production of component parts
  • Co-ordinate labour and contractors
  • Resolving technical issues
  • Ensuring welding procedures are adhered to
  • Ensure compliance with contract specification
  • Implement and manage health and safety.
  • First aid
  • Duties

Fabrication Foreman

Westbury Tubular Structures Ltd
07.1992 - 06.1993
  • Company Overview: Structural Engineering
  • Fabrication and supervision of staff, including allocation of work
  • Resolving technical issues
  • Setting out and measuring complex structures, including bridges & commercial buildings.
  • Welding and fabrication of heavy structural fabrications
  • Duties

Fabricator/welder

New Western Ltd
03.1989 - 01.1991
  • Manufacture of crane cabs and switch houses
  • Duties

Apprentice sheet metal worker

Nestle UK
09.1982 - 07.1986
  • Apprenticeship and general sheet metal work within the food manufacturing environment
  • Duties

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management
  • Customer service

Qualifications

NZQA Quality and its management NZQA 8085 Apprentice assessor NZQA 4098 CITY & GUILDS Part three certificate in sheet metal and thin plate craft studies - Distinction Part two certificate in sheet metal thin plate craft studies - Distinction Part one basic engineering craft studies Fabrication and welding craft studies - Distinction General engineering craft studies - Distinction Certificate in communication skills level 1 - Credit EMTA AWARDS Basic engineering training parts 1 & 2 04 – Broad based training and fabrication engineering

Timeline

Operations Manager

Pegasus Engineering
12.2022 - Current

Production Manager

Design Energy
04.2019 - 12.2022

Operations Manager

Shape NZ
08.2015 - 04.2019

Sheet metal worker/structural fabricator

Falcon/Hammersley NZ
01.2002 - 10.2002

Foreman

Tubemasters Ltd U.K
06.1993 - 12.2001

Fabrication Foreman

Westbury Tubular Structures Ltd
07.1992 - 06.1993

Fabricator/welder

New Western Ltd
03.1989 - 01.1991

Apprentice sheet metal worker

Nestle UK
09.1982 - 07.1986

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