Kelly Ashley
Summary
Service-focused Transportation Manager with superb background in logistics management. Highly skilled at efficiency management, cost reduction and performance maximization. Dedicated to continuous productivity improvements through training as well as timely and efficient transportation operations. Stellar problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Logistics and Supply Manager
Conslab
Takanini, AUK
11.2022 - 06.2024
- Managed accurate files and implemented new organizational systems to improve traceability.
- Supervised and managed employees during sorting, packaging and return procedures.
- Coached, managed, tasked and assessed employees on company practices and processes.
- Oversaw and regulated warehouse inventory consisting of 180 lines at $200k +.
- Ensured regulatory compliance in all aspects of logistics operations, including transportation safety standards and customs requirements.
- Conducted regular audits of logistics practices to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions accordingly.
- Coordinated driver dispatch to accomplish daily delivery requirements.
- Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
- Improved inventory accuracy by developing and implementing enhanced control systems.
- Efficiently managed budgets, ensuring optimal allocation of resources towards critical projects while minimizing unnecessary expenditures.
- Selected, trained and developed logistics personnel to achieve high-performing teams.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, leading to improved pricing and service levels.
- Created and enforced detailed organization processes to increase quality and service standards.
Night-shift Supervisor
Visy Board
Wiri, AUK
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Monitoring R&M, booking callouts
- Involved in special management projects as set by the National Transport Manager.
- Assisted in training new employees on policies, procedures, and best practices for their respective roles within the organization.
- Resolved conflicts among team members in a timely manner, promoting a cohesive and efficient working environment.
- Observed each team member to carry out duties and provided constructive criticism.
- Developed strong communication channels between day and night shifts, facilitating seamless handovers at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Assigned each member of the team with specific daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Managed communication between associates and management, addressing key issues and needs.
- Enhanced team efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures for night shift operations.
- Organized evening meetings to set operations for following day and next shift crew.
- Participated in continuous improvement efforts, identifying areas for potential enhancements within night shift operations based on data analysis and observation.
- Ensured safety of all employees by conducting regular safety checks, addressing potential hazards, and enforcing company policies.
- Provided support to upper management by generating comprehensive reports detailing productivity, employee performance, inventory levels, and other relevant metrics from the night shift operations.
Linehaul Manager
Fliway Transport
Mangere, AUK
08.2018 - 03.2022
- Led a nationwide team of 19 fulltime drivers and 4-5 agency staff, up to 15 during peak trading periods
- On-call 24/7 for staff issues, vehicle breakdowns, and accidents
- Responsible for the multi-million dollar P&L budget, quarterly QBR's with Branch Managers, General Manager and CEO
- Maximise vehicle utilisation
- Fleet Maintenance of 15 owned truck and trailers, and 7 tractor semi's and b-trains
- Work with Commercial Manager with procurement of new vehicles
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and other road users.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Developed a strong company culture focused on employee engagement, collaboration, and continuous learning opportunities.
- Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements by implementing comprehensive policies and training programs for staff members.
- Facilitated successful cross-functional collaborations for the completion of key projects, fostering strong working relationships among team members.
- Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
- Drove operational efficiency through data-driven decision-making processes, leveraging analytics tools for informed strategy development.
Tanker Driver
Fonterra
07.2015 - 06.2018
- Collect milk
- Deliver milk to factories and clients
- Metro and Linehaul
- Drive on rural roads, farm tracks and highways
- In cab computer operation
- Relevant paperwork
- Raw milk testing
- Vehicle cleanliness and presentation
- Working as part of a larger team
- Keeping vehicles up to MPI food standards.
Truck Driver
Seamount Enterprises
06.2014 - 07.2015
- Carting general freight
- Driving an 8 wheeler truck and trailer.
Truck Driver
Car Distribution Company (under Car Haul-a-ways Group)
01.2014 - 06.2014
- Loading and unloading vehicles from the Wharf and delivering to various yards around North Island – Metro and Linehaul
- Driving 20mtr 8 car Isuzu with 7-speed gearbox, 23mtr 10 car Isuzu with 7-speed gearbox, 23mtr DAF CF with 12 speed automatic, 23mtr flat deck commercial/truck transporter with 8 speed sequential gearbox.
Relief Driver
R & R Relief Drivers Ltd
10.2013 - 01.2014
- Driving Class 4 Trucks
- Driving Class 5 Semi's and Truck and Trailer
- CTD Work
- Driving 15 speed and 18 speed Road Ranger gearboxes
- Clients: Route and Retail – Metro delivery of Chilled and Frozen Foods (6 Wheelers)
- Quality Bakers – Linehaul to Tauranga, Paeroa and Whangarei (23 metre Truck and Trailer – 12 speed auto)
- AFL – Linehaul Swap (Semi 16 speed auto)
- Halls – Metro delivery of meat to countdown stores (8 Wheelers)
- Fonterra – Metro delivery of milk to Auckland depots (semi's 18 speed Road Ranger's).
Truck Driver/HiAb Operator
Crane and Cartage Ltd
08.2013 - 10.2013
- Driving Class 4 Flat Deck Trucks
- Operating Palfinger Cranes of varying sizes
- Driving 15 speed and 18 speed Road Ranger gearboxes
- Rigging
- Driving Class 2 and Class 4 Curtain Siders
- Relevant Paperwork.
Bus Driver Metro
NZ Bus – Waka Pacific
05.2010 - 12.2012
- Driving Class 2 and Class 4 Buses
- Cash Handling
- Issuing Tickets
- City Driving
- Customer Service.
Team Leader
KAT Security Ltd (wife's business)
03.2008 - 05.2012
- Night Shift Supervisor
- Staff Training
- Site Checks
- Bed Downs/Lock ups
- Open ups
- Alarm Response
- Relevant Paperwork
- ACC Noise Control Officer
- Escorts.
Self Employed/Manager/Armourguard Contractor
Delta Security
06.2003 - 03.2008
- Managing 17 Staff
- Managing Business
- Staff Training
- Site Checks
- Bed Downs/Lock ups
- Open ups
- Alarm Response
- ACC Noise Control Officer
- Customer Relations/Service
- Relevant Paperwork
- Escorts
- Finances – PAYE, GST etc.
Security Officer
Alliance Security NZ Ltd
01.2003 - 06.2003
- Site Checks
- Bed Downs
- Open Ups
- Alarm Response
- Escorts
- Relevant Paperwork.
Security Officer
Security Management Services
02.2000 - 01.2003
- Site Foot Patrols
- Bed Downs
- Open Ups
- Vehicle Checks.
Education
Dangerous Goods Management Limited
Skills
Warehouse Management
Budget Control
Key Performance Indicators
Expectation setting
Expense Tracking
Supply Chain Management
Operational management
Verbal and written communication
Complex Problem-Solving
Staff Training and Development
Schedule Preparation
Team Leadership
Accomplishments
- Achieved a $246k saving by reducing the 2022-2023 FY stock loss from $250k by my predecessor to a loss of $4k for the 2023-2024 FY.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Education Summary
- OSH Forklift Certificate – Counter Balance, Double “R” Industrial Training Limited, Current, 05/06/2016
- F Endorsement, Double “R” Industrial Training Limited, Current, 09/16/2023
- D Endorsement, Ace Driving, Current, 09/15/2018
- P Endorsement, NZ Bus, Current, 10/13/2016
- Class 2 Pilot Certificate, NZTA, Current, Never
Licensesandendorsementsheld
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Class 4
- Class 5
- F
- Class 2 Pilots Certificate (Over Dimension Pilot)
- Driving Experience
- 4 to 8 Wheeler Truck and Trailer Curtain Siders
- 6 to 8 Wheeler Truck and Trailer Tankers
- 6 to 8 Wheeler Truck and Trailer/Semi Flat Decks
- 6 to 8 Wheeler Truck and Trailer HiAbs
- 6 speed manual
- 8 speed sequential
- 15 and 18 speed Road Ranger
- Automatic (Buses and Trucks)
Hobbies and Interests
- Drawing
- Web Design (hobby)
- Graphic Design (hobby)
- 3D Modelling with 3DS Max and Maya (hobby)
- Building Computers
- Building Guitars
- Collecting Guitars
- Playing Guitar
- Trail Bike Riding
- Spending time with my family
References
available on request
Timeline
Logistics and Supply Manager
Conslab
11.2022 - 06.2024
Night-shift Supervisor
Visy Board
04.2022 - 11.2022
Linehaul Manager
Fliway Transport
08.2018 - 03.2022
Tanker Driver
Fonterra
07.2015 - 06.2018
Truck Driver
Seamount Enterprises
06.2014 - 07.2015
Truck Driver
Car Distribution Company (under Car Haul-a-ways Group)
01.2014 - 06.2014
Relief Driver
R & R Relief Drivers Ltd
10.2013 - 01.2014
Truck Driver/HiAb Operator
Crane and Cartage Ltd
08.2013 - 10.2013
Bus Driver Metro
NZ Bus – Waka Pacific
05.2010 - 12.2012
Team Leader
KAT Security Ltd (wife's business)
03.2008 - 05.2012
Self Employed/Manager/Armourguard Contractor
Delta Security
06.2003 - 03.2008
Security Officer
Alliance Security NZ Ltd
01.2003 - 06.2003
Security Officer
Security Management Services
02.2000 - 01.2003
Dangerous Goods Management Limited