Leon Knight
Te Atatu,AUK
Summary
Dynamic Production Manager at Nutrifare Ltd with expertise in production scheduling and team leadership. Proven track record of enhancing workflow efficiency and implementing quality control measures, resulting in on-time customer shipments. Skilled in conflict resolution and employee training, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production manager
Nutrifare Ltd
01.2015 - 06.2025
- Managed daily production schedules to ensure efficient workflow and resource allocation.
- Oversaw team performance, providing guidance and mentoring to staff members.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain product standards and compliance.
- Coordinated with suppliers to secure materials and manage inventory levels effectively.
- Developed training programs for new employees on safety and operational procedures.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance communication across departments.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates, and inventory levels to determine product availability.
- Developed and implemented production schedules to ensure timely completion of projects.
- Monitored employee attendance records and took disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
- Orchestrated equipment set up, operation and break-down.
- Created SOPs and documented system, planning criteria and procedures.
- Documented batch records for manufacturing process and product history recordkeeping.
- Assisted in troubleshooting mechanical problems related to machinery used in the manufacturing process.
- Drafted and updated production documentation tracking status and delivery timelines.
- Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Cultivated communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity.
- Inspected production, quality control and maintenance reports to detect and address production problems.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities.
- Learned how to respond to emergency situations to prevent personal injuries and property damage.
- Conferred with technical and administrative staff to devise and implement corrective actions.
Education
As Above - Cookery Cert 1&2
MIT Trade Cookery School (Chats)
Manukau 01.1995 - 12.1995
Pukekohe High School
Pukekohe, Franklin Skills
- Production scheduling
- Quality control
- Inventory management
- Equipment maintenance
- Process optimization
- Risk assessment
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Employee training
- Manufacturing operations
- Quality assurance standards
- Continuous improvements
- Production planning
- Capacity planning
- Inventory coordination
- KPI tracking
- Training coordination
- Preventive maintenance oversight
- Quality inspection
- Resource allocation
- Quality assurance
- Experienced in production scheduling
- Staff management
- Health and safety
- Quality assurance training
- Health and safety compliance
- Production line management
Certification
- Level 1&2 cookery certification
- Full driver's license
- Fork hoist certification
- First aid certification (not current)
Affiliations
- I enjoy growing my own vegetables,fruit,flower gardens.
- And enjoy participating in sports such as mountain biking, motocross.
- And spectating rugby league, football
- And spending time with my family and friends
Timeline
Production manager
Nutrifare Ltd
01.2015 - 06.2025
As Above - Cookery Cert 1&2
MIT Trade Cookery School (Chats)
01.1995 - 12.1995
Pukekohe High School