Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Fire Warden, Health & Safety Rep, First Aid Rep, Raw Material Handler, Light & Heavy machinery opera
Additional Information
Timeline
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Hugh Christopher Southon

Auckland

Summary

Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand. Mentoring staff to exceed expectations. Strategic scheduling and proactive problem-solving significantly improved team performance, demonstrating a commitment to results and safety.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader

Winstone Wallboards Ltd
05.2006 - 02.2024
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
  • Promoted high standards through personal example to help each member understand expected behaviour and standards.
  • Reviewed, implemented and updated company records related to team activities for future reference.
  • Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
  • Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Boosted efficiency by coordinating projects and assignments for 16 team members.
  • Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
  • Repaired equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.
  • Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service.

Education

Tongariro High School
Turangi, NZ

Skills

  • Team supervision
  • Team motivation
  • Coaching
  • Communication - Verbal and Written
  • Work planning
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Mentoring
  • Analytical thinker
  • Forklift and heavy machinery operator

Fire Warden, Health & Safety Rep, First Aid Rep, Raw Material Handler, Light & Heavy machinery opera

During my employment at Winstone Wallboards I was trained to represent the company as a health and safety officer in ensuring the EHS requirements were met and adhered to at the highest standards. I was also trained as a fire warden, first aid and certified raw material handler. I have licences as an operator of fork hoists and heavy mobile machinery which was all part and parcel of the production line at WWB. All the above was acquired during my 17 years of employment at WWB.

Additional Information

Shift work was a requirement at Winstone Wallboards and production operated 24/7. During my time at WWB I worked on the ground floor with my team in inspiring them to achieve the best production results possible. It was done with minimal effort. I engaged with management at the highest level often to discuss and implement health and safety systems and also to celebrate our success.

Winstone Wallboards has closed their operation in Auckland and relocated to Tauranga. Due to family commitment's I, unfortunately was not able to transition with the company.


Prior to my employment at WWB I was a sales rep in the supermarket and grocery trade. My role was to introduce and establish product for various companies.


Initially growing up with a sheep and cattle farming family I then pursued working in an Auckland engineering company as a fitter welder. Eventually, I worked in management in the seafood industry processing live product for export and the retail market.


References are available on request.


Timeline

Team Leader

Winstone Wallboards Ltd
05.2006 - 02.2024

Tongariro High School
Hugh Christopher Southon