Jason Maunder
Tahunanui,NSN
Summary
I am an experienced Production Lead with a strong focus on production management. Proven track record of guiding teams to achieve and exceed performance objectives set by the company through continuous improvements and waste elimination. Committed to fostering a high-performance culture that enhances collaboration and results. Strong health and safety ethics, and a big focus on quality process control, that lean focus on get it right the first time and don't pass defects on. Seeking new challenges to further develop skills and expertise.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Lead
Sealord
Nelson, Nelson
02.2023 - Current
- Coordinated shift activities to maintain safety and quality standards.
- Facilitated communication between shifts to ensure seamless operations.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, production schedules, and personnel attendance.
- Assigned tasks to production staff and monitored their performance, providing feedback and guidance as needed.
- Communicated effectively with other departments within the organization regarding supply needs or timelines.
- Monitored employee performance metrics such as output rates, scrap rates, and absenteeism, making necessary adjustments when needed.
- Worked closely with supervisors from other shifts to ensure smooth transitions during shift changes.
- Investigated any accidents or incidents that occurred during shifts, documenting findings in order to take corrective action.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed in accordance with company policies.
- Resolved conflicts between workers efficiently while maintaining a positive working environment.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
Machine Specialist & Batter maker
Sealord
Nelson, Nelson
03.2021 - 02.2023
- Operated advanced machinery in seafood processing to ensure product quality.
- Maintained equipment by performing regular inspections and troubleshooting issues.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow efficiency during production runs.
- Monitored production lines for compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Documented maintenance activities and machine performance for reporting purposes.
- Assisted in implementing process improvements to optimize operational efficiency.
- Ensured all safety procedures were followed while operating machinery.
- Followed established protocols for reporting any issues or changes in production process flow.
- Set up multiple machines for simultaneous operations.
- Loaded and unloaded materials from machines as required by job order.
- Evaluated new technologies or products that could improve machine performance or reduce downtime.
- Completed accurate calculations of machine speed, feed ratios and cut parameters.
Crane Operator
Smith Cranes
Nelson, Nelson
01.2014 - 02.2021
- Conducted pre-operation inspections to ensure equipment safety and functionality.
- Monitored load charts to determine safe lifting capacities for operations.
- Communicated with ground personnel using hand signals and two-way radios.
- Adhered to safety regulations and company policies to promote workplace safety.
- Inspected and maintained inventory of all slings, chains, ropes and shackles.
- Calculated weight limits based upon boom length, angle of lift, radius of swing and type of load being lifted.
Horticulturist In Market Garden
Waimea Nurseries
Tasman, Nelson
01.2010 - 01.2014
Education
Level 2 First Aid -
NMIT
Richmond, NZ11-2016
Murchison Area School
Murchison02-2001
Skills
- Shift management
- Performance monitoring
- Safety compliance, ICAM
- Payroll
- Production scheduling
- Quality assurance
- Team coach and mentor
- Production planning
- Effective leadership
- Workflow coordination
- Written communication
- Lean 5S, TPM
- RMP, compliance, food safety
- Computer Literate, word, excel, outlook
Affiliations
- Tasked with cutting input material for the new Nienstedt machine, I exceeded the target of 99 kpm to an average of 250 kpm
- Introduced a new cutting pattern to hoki portions, which increased the throughput through the plant by 20% Far exceeded expectations
Timeline
Production Lead
Sealord
02.2023 - Current
Machine Specialist & Batter maker
Sealord
03.2021 - 02.2023
Crane Operator
Smith Cranes
01.2014 - 02.2021
Horticulturist In Market Garden
Waimea Nurseries
01.2010 - 01.2014
Level 2 First Aid -
NMIT
Murchison Area School