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Intern

Lindsay Brebner

Auckland

Summary

Experienced logistics professional with over 40 years in warehousing and freezer storage, demonstrating a strong commitment to timely and high-quality task completion. Demonstrates reliability and independence, with a proven track record of effective teamwork. Supervisory background includes empowering staff to meet high performance expectations. Skilled communicator, capable of liaising effectively across all levels of an organization while maintaining physical readiness for all job demands.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Supervisor

AmeriCold Logistics/Eskimo/P&O/Sanford/Cool Stores
05.1987 - Current
  • Planned, monitored, and executed site management activities for optimal operations, smooth workflows and timely completion of tasks.
  • Maintained open lines of communication with upper management to provide regular updates on operational progress and challenges faced by the team.
  • Managed stocktaking for customer accounts on-site to maintain precise records.
  • Assigned daily tasks to staff to maximize efficiency and productivity.
  • Interfaced with customers for container booking and delivery guidance.
  • Oversaw contractors responsible for site maintenance to uphold standards.
  • Performed ongoing examinations of containers to prevent power issues during out of work hours.
  • Supervised operations across three sites from 1992 until 2016, then reverting to two sites.
  • Coordinated site tasks and inventory management using row cards.
  • Emphasized health and safety requirements for staff and visitors onsite.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies, industry regulations, safety standards, and local laws during daily operations.
  • Conducted audits to maintain AOS, CMO, BBS, and LSW compliance.

Team Leader

Cool Stores
05.1985 - 05.1987
  • Oversaw unloading and loading of containers to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Conducted site maintenance, including defrosting of cooler tower/s.
  • Managed inwards and outwards processes within stores to maintain accurate inventory.
  • Executed inventory control of pallets manually on a board to track stock levels.
  • Focused on all devanning and loading tasks to optimize workflow and improve overall efficiency.
  • Planned operational activities to enhance productivity and resource utilization.

Forklift Operator and Laborer

Cool Stores
05.1981 - 05.1985
  • Performed efficient unloading and loading of containers and deliveries.
  • Handled devanning of containers while securing pallets effectively.
  • Relocated pallets to designated areas, ensuring streamlined inventory flow.
  • Picked full and part orders accurately to fulfill operational needs.
  • Conducted general labor duties to maintain a clean and organized site.

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Task delegation
  • Customer relationship development
  • Logistics coordination
  • Team leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Strategic planning
  • Problem Solving

Accomplishments

  • Upholding the title of Operations Supervisor for the past 38 years.
  • 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 year employee long service awards.

Timeline

Operations Supervisor

AmeriCold Logistics/Eskimo/P&O/Sanford/Cool Stores
05.1987 - Current

Team Leader

Cool Stores
05.1985 - 05.1987

Forklift Operator and Laborer

Cool Stores
05.1981 - 05.1985

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